Japan Prime Minister Nods at Importance of Casinos for International Tourism

Japan’s ruling political party is doubling down on integrated resorts. As potential host candidates ready their final presentations, the government is certain casinos will boost international tourism.

‘SLOT Act’ Seeks to Increase Jackpot IRS Threshold to $5K

A slot machine suspends its operations after a lucky gambler hit a $15,000 jackpot. Attendants respond to such wins to make sure the terminal is functioning properly and to also arrange the proper completing of IRS tax documents. (Image: Shutterstock)

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Credits iGaming for Keeping City Budget Afloat

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan lays out his 2023 fiscal budget before the City Council on March 7, 2022. Duggan says allowing Detroit’s three casinos to operate online games and mobile sports betting dramatically lessened the financial burden caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: City of Detroit)

Las Vegas Casinos May See Fewer Visitors Thanks to Soaring Gas Prices, Analysts Say

A Las Vegas station charging around $5 a gallon for gasoline, pictured above. The station is on Flamingo Road. (Image: Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Aspire Global Abandons Russia, Adds New Ground Through Pariplay-Sportingtech Deal

A partial look at Russia’s Red Square. The future of the country is in doubt as commercial entities pack up following the invasion of Ukraine. (Image: PlanetWare)

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins Warns Investors They’ll ‘Regret’ Selling Falling Stock

DraftKings CEO and Board Chair Jason Robins in an interview last September with CNBC. Since last September, shares of DraftKings have dropped by more than $46. On Tuesday night, Robins said the company would work to make people “regret” selling their stock. (Image: CNBC)

Macau Gross Gaming Revenue, Visitation, and Employment All Down

Tourists walk along Macau streets. The number of visitors dropped recently as COVID-19 concerns in mainland China remain high. (Image: Cest La Vie)

888 Holdings Reports Triple Profit in Record Year Thanks to Lockdowns

888 CEO Itai Pazner said the US market remains a huge opportunity for his company, which has created a platform for profitable long-term growth. (Image: 888 Holdings)

Las Vegas Reid Airport to Add Flights from Breeze Airways Starting in June

Harry Reid International Airport, pictured above. The Las Vegas airport will see flights added from a new budget airline called Breeze Airways later this year. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)