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September
26, 2025
New
York, USA
MGM
Resorts International $35.60 +1.12 +3.25%
Wynn
Resorts Ltd $128.97 +3.13 +2.49%
Las
Vegas Sands $54.01 +0.95 +1.79%
Boyd
Gaming Corporation $85.94 +1.45 +1.72%
Caesars
Entertainment, Inc. $27.04 +1.13 +4.36%
Red
Rock Resorts, Inc. $61.73 +1.75 +2.92%
Hilton
Grand Vacations Inc. $43.49 +0.59 +1.38%
PENN
Entertainment, Inc. $19.80 +0.26 +1.33%
Light
& Wonder, Inc. $84.96 +0.30 +0.35%
News
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NVIDIA
Corporation (NVDA) $178.19 +0.50 +0.28%
TKO
Group $199.04 +3.25 +1.66%
Casino
News
Casino:
a public room or building where gambling games are
played. "He was a keen gambler and often went
to casinos". A facility for gambling. Casinos
are often built near or combined with hotels, resorts,
restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships, and other
tourist attractions.
Some
casinos are also known for hosting live entertainment,
such as stand-up comedy, concerts, and sporting events.
The term casino is of Italian origin, from the root
word casa meaning "house." Originally, the
term referred to a small country villa, summerhouse,
or social club. During the 19th century, casino came
to encompass other public buildings where pleasurable
activities took place.
The
precise origin of gambling is unknown, but it is believed
to have existed in nearly every society in history.
The first known European gambling house, the Ridotto,
was established in Venice, Italy, in 1638 to provide
controlled gambling during the carnival season. In
the United States, early gambling establishments were
known as saloons. In the early 20th century, gambling
was outlawed in the U.S. by state legislation. However,
in 1931, gambling was legalized in Nevada, leading
to the rise of Las Vegas as a major gambling center.
In 1976, New Jersey allowed gambling in Atlantic City,
which is now the second-largest gambling city in the
U.S.
Casinos
offer a variety of games of chance, which in some
cases involve an element of skill. Common games include
craps, roulette, baccarat, blackjack, and video poker.
All casino games have a mathematically determined
advantage for the house, known as the house edge,
which ensures that the casino will make a profit in
the long run. The percentage of funds returned to
players as winnings is known as the payout. Slot machines
have become one of the most popular forms of gambling
in casinos. The design of a casino, including factors
like sound, odour, and lighting, is often carefully
controlled to encourage gambling.
News
WWE
and UFC Themed Slot Games Continue To Build Upon Popularity;
TKO Beancounters See Strong Merit; No Official Betting
On TKO's/WWE Action Pro Wrestling Match Outcomes!
UFC MMA Match Betting Remains Bullish! UFC themed
'The Smashing Machine' movie gets strong industry
and fan reviews; UFC/MMA themed movie 'Brawler' still
happening; Tipped to be a big hit in Vegas (Media
Man Group/Casino News Media)
News
New
York City's Casino License Race Heats Up:
Manhattan
Proposals Rejected, Yonkers and Queens Advance
All
three proposed casino projects in Manhattan have been
voted down by local community committees, including
the high-profile $11.2 billion Freedom Plaza bid near
the UN headquarters, operated by Mohegan and developer
Stefan Soloviev. This leaves no casino developments
in Manhattan for now.
On
a positive note, MGM Resorts' $2.3 billion expansion
of Empire City Casino in Yonkers and Genting Group's
$5.5 billion Resorts World upgrade in Queens received
key approvals from advisory panels on September 25,
moving them to the state licensing board. Developers
are promising billions in community investments, jobs,
and infrastructure to sway officials.
Social
buzz: X users are debating the economic impact, with
some calling it a win for suburban gambling hubs over
urban congestion.
Michigan
Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Casinos
The
Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist
orders to eight unlicensed online operators targeting
residents, emphasizing risks to player data and fair
play. This aligns with broader U.S. enforcement trends
under state laws like the Lawful Internet Gaming Act.
Boom
in New Online and Sweepstakes Casinos for U.S. Players
September
2025 has seen a surge of fresh platforms, with experts
ranking sites like Ignition, Jackbit, Wild io, BitStarz,
and Rakebit for their fast payouts, crypto support,
and bonuses up to $1,000 match + free spins. New sweepstakes
options include LoneStar Casino (500+ games, 100K
Gold Coins no-deposit bonus), Sixty6 (1,500 slots),
and Rich Sweeps (5,000-game launch).
Standouts
for social/sweepstakes play: GameDayZone (NFL-timed
debut), Shuffle us (spin-off from Shuffle dotcome),
and Sweeps Royal (mobile-first with generous promos).
These focus on no-purchase entry, quick redemptions,
and AI personalization.
Other
Notable Stories
Tragic
NFL Shooting Linked to CTE: Shane Tamura, a Las Vegas
casino worker, was revealed to have chronic traumatic
encephalopathy (CTE) after fatally shooting four at
NFL headquarters in July, blaming the league for hiding
head injury data.
Mining
Stocks Tie-In: Casino-adjacent sectors like mining
(key for casino construction materials) saw gains,
with BHP up 1.32% to $42.22 on September 26.
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more details follow X handles like
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Casino,
Gaming and Hotel Stocks
Markets/Trades
September
21, 2025
New
York, USA
MGM
Resorts International $35.80 -0.14 -0.39%
Wynn
Resorts Ltd $129.52 +0.84 +0.65%
Las
Vegas Sands $53.87 +0.66 +1.24%
Boyd
Gaming Corporation $83.30 Flat
Caesars
Entertainment, Inc. $25.56 -0.84 -3.18%
Red
Rock Resorts, Inc. $60.76 -0.23 -0.38%
Hilton
Grand Vacations Inc. $44.53 -0.35 -0.78%
PENN
Entertainment, Inc. $19.09 -0.12 -0.62%
Light
& Wonder, Inc. $87.28 -0.94 -1.07%
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NVIDIA
Corporation (NVDA) $176.60 +0.20% +0.36
News
MGM
CEO says Dubai casino approval still pending as 2028
resort construction advances
MGM
Resorts International has yet to receive approval
to operate a casino at its upcoming $2.5 billion integrated
resort in Dubai, CEO Bill Hornbuckle said, despite
earlier expectations that a decision would have been
made by now.
“I
thought by now, Abu Dhabi would have ruled on what
they were doing,” Hornbuckle said during a recent
industry conference, referring to the anticipated
regulatory green light. “There’s a lot of
dialogue around that.”
The
resort, currently under construction on a 25-acre
artificial island near Jumeirah Beach and the Burj
Al Arab, is being developed in partnership with the
government-owned Wasl group. It will feature MGM Grand,
Bellagio, and Aria-branded hotels, along with a 250,000-square-foot
podium that has been purpose-built to accommodate
a casino should regulatory conditions allow.
While
a federal gaming regulator, the General Commercial
Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), was established
in recent years to oversee commercial gambling activities
across the UAE, the final decision to authorize casino
operations remains with the rulers of individual emirates.
Hornbuckle
noted that the company is still waiting on an official
directive from Dubai’s leadership. “We don’t
have permission yet from the ruler of Dubai to go
forward,” he said. “I don’t know when
we’ll hear, but I do believe this ... If this
gets a casino, and I believe it will over time, we
think it’s a massive opportunity.”
MGM
submitted its license application to the GCGRA in
September 2024. Any future approval would likely involve
both federal coordination and local consent. The GCGRA
is currently chaired by Jim Murren, MGM’s former
CEO.
Meanwhile,
competition in the UAE's nascent casino sector is
heating up. Wynn Resorts is preparing to open the
country’s first casino at its upcoming property
in Ras Al Khaimah.
Scheduled
for a 2027 launch, the resort on Al Marjan Island
will likely be the UAE’s only licensed casino
at the time of opening, according to Wynn CEO Craig
Billings. He said last month that he anticipates it
will be “the first and only casino in the country.”
Wynn
has also expanded its footprint in Ras Al Khaimah
by acquiring an additional 70 acres of land, raising
speculation of a potential second property in the
emirate. Analysts estimate that the UAE gaming market
could generate annual revenues of up to $8 billion,
while Wynn has projected figures closer to $5 billion.
Despite
Wynn’s confidence in securing a dominant position,
sources cited by Arabian Gulf Business Insight suggest
that other operators may eventually receive licenses,
casting doubt on the prospect of a long-term monopoly.
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Casino,
Gaming and Hotel Stocks
Markets/Trades
September
16, 2025
New
York, USA
MGM
Resorts International $35.36 -0.28 -0.79%
Wynn
Resorts Ltd $120.68 -2.17 -1.77%
Las
Vegas Sands $51.86 -1.23 -2.32%
Boyd
Gaming Corporation $82.15 -1.32 -1.58%
Caesars
Entertainment, Inc. $25.58 -0.32 -1.24%
Red
Rock Resorts, Inc. $59.71 -1.37 - 2.24%
Hilton
Grand Vacations Inc. $45.45 -0.100 -0.22%
PENN
Entertainment, Inc. $18.92 +0.090 +0.48%
Light
& Wonder, Inc. $88.69 -1.74 -1.92%
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NVIDIA
Corporation (NVDA) $174.84 -2.91 -1.64%
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September
15, 2025
New
York, USA
MGM
Resorts International $35.64 +1.09 Today +3.15%
Wynn
Resorts Ltd $122.85 +1.40 Today +1.15%
Las
Vegas Sands $53.09 -0.41 -0.77%
Boyd
Gaming Corporation 83.47-1.03 -1.22%
Caesars
Entertainment, Inc. 25.90 +0.81 +3.23%
Red
Rock Resorts, Inc. 61.08 -0.01 -0.02%
Hilton
Grand Vacations Inc. 45.55 +0.34+ 0.75%
PENN
Entertainment, Inc. 18.83 -0.78 -3.98%
Light
& Wonder, Inc. 90.43 +1.36 + 1.53%
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NVIDIA
Corporation (NVDA) 177.75 -0.07 -0.04%
Casino
and poker comps heat up in news media business - August
2009
Online casinos, traditional casinos
and online poker and gaming rooms are battling for
headlines, as the stakes continue to raise in the
gaming and gambling world. Media companies such as
ours are now associated with such brands such as Media
Man Gaming
As
we approach September 2009 ...
The
Media Man Australia most improved new entry goes to
?
As
of this writing X is leading.
Next
month we expect big things from both Aspinall's
and both Titan's casino and poker brands, and
a major announcement from our friends at PartyGaming.
We also expect SlotsClub.com, World Poker Tour
and InterCasino.com
to bounce back, and expect to see more bricks
and mortar casinos close down, and Harrah's
Entertainment to surge forward with their
plans to ramp up online casino business ventures,
taking advantage of their signing of former PartyGaming
boss, Mitch Gerber. Some switched on celebrities
and agents are showing the gaming and igaming
industry more than just a little interest. Names
to follow are Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Matt
Damon, Pam Anderson and Mickey Rourke. No doubt
these celebs have heard of the success of Australia's
Shane Warne in and around professional poker circles,
and the world will soon be thinking poker with
the upcoming film flick, Poker King, said to be
set to at last equal 'Rounders' in media saturation.
In addition, recent media reports on New York
based media baron, Mortimer Zuckerman (top brass
at both Boston Properties, U.S. News, World Report
and Daily News) suggest British, American and
perhaps even Australian based newspapers could
soon be pro actively bringing in revenue from
the online gambling sector, starting in the popular
and widely accepted sports betting division.
As
the gaming and igaming industry continues to mature
some constants remain. Customers and industry
b2b practitioners value customer service, ethics,
innovation and value for money. The more things
change, the more things stay the same.
Stay
tuned to the Media Man Australia and Casino
News Media network as this story develops.
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