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2 weeks ago | 
insidebitcoins.com | Victor Alexander
Wynn Resorts has officially planted its flag in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, completing its purchase of the historic casino formerly known as Aspinall’s from Australia’s Crown Resorts. The prestigious property, now rebranded as Wynn Mayfair, represents a strategic move by the American casino giant to extend its reach into European high-end gaming circles just as the company prepares for its ambitious Middle Eastern debut.
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3 weeks ago | 
insidebitcoins.com | Victor Alexander
The glittering lights of Las Vegas have long been synonymous with cigarette smoke drifting across poker tables and slot machines, but that iconic image is facing its biggest challenge yet. With smoking rates among American adults hitting a historic low of just 11%, and an even more dramatic decline among young adults to just 6% compared to 35% in the early 2000s, the casino industry finds itself at a crossroads.
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3 weeks ago | 
insidebitcoins.com | Victor Alexander
Japan’s recent arrest of nine individuals connected to a massive $629 million gambling operation represents just the tip of the iceberg in the country’s complex relationship with gambling. This sprawling investigation, which uncovered a network processing 90 billion yen through online casinos for 3,600 customers in just one month, highlights how traditional Japanese attitudes toward gambling are colliding with modern digital realities and international gaming platforms.
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3 weeks ago | 
insidebitcoins.com | Victor Alexander
Malta’s position as a premier gaming jurisdiction continues to strengthen, as evidenced by the Malta Gaming Authority’s comprehensive annual report for 2024. The document reveals a regulatory landscape that’s both dynamic and increasingly sophisticated, reflecting the island nation’s commitment to maintaining its status as Europe’s gaming hub while the industry contributes approximately 12% to Malta’s GDP. Malta’s journey to becoming a gaming powerhouse didn’t happen overnight.
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3 weeks ago | 
insidebitcoins.com | Victor Alexander
The American iGaming landscape continues its remarkable ascent, with the latest April 2025 figures painting a picture of an industry that shows no signs of slowing down. Across the seven states where online casinos operate legally, operators pulled in an impressive $868.6 million in revenue during the month, marking a substantial 32.5% jump compared to the same period last year.
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3 weeks ago | 
insidebitcoins.com | Victor Alexander
BetMakers Technology Group has just announced some pretty exciting news that’s got the wagering tech world buzzing. The Australian-listed company has signed binding terms to snap up LVDC, a Nevada-based pari-mutuel service provider, for $800,000 in cash. But this isn’t just another acquisition story – it’s a strategic move that could unlock millions in revenue and cement BetMakers’ position in the heart of global gaming. Let’s dive into what makes this LVDC acquisition so interesting.
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3 weeks ago | 
insidebitcoins.com | Victor Alexander
Lottomatica Group S.p.A. has officially earned its place among Europe’s most prestigious publicly traded companies by securing inclusion in the STOXX Europe 600 Index as of June 23, 2025. This achievement represents the spectacular turnaround of Italy’s dominant gaming operator, whose shares have more than doubled in value over the past twelve months, transforming from an underperforming IPO to one of Europe’s most compelling growth stories in the entertainment sector.
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3 weeks ago | 
insidebitcoins.com | Victor Alexander
Hong Kong’s International Entertainment Corporation is making some serious moves in Manila, and their latest PHP1.05 billion ($18.6 million) Phase 2 construction contract with Kimberland Construction Inc. is just the tip of the iceberg. Signed on May 30th, 2025, this deal represents the continued transformation of IEC’s New Coast Hotel & Casino complex into what promises to be a major player in the Philippines’ red-hot gaming scene. The partnership between New Coast Leisure, Inc.
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3 weeks ago | 
insidebitcoins.com | Victor Alexander
Finland’s gambling landscape is on the brink of a massive transformation, and the country’s longtime monopoly operator isn’t sitting idle. Veikkaus has just rolled out a cutting-edge sports betting platform powered by OpenBet’s technology, strategically positioning itself ahead of what promises to be one of Europe’s most significant gambling market liberalizations in recent years.
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3 weeks ago | 
insidebitcoins.com | Victor Alexander
The gaming landscape across Southeast Asia is experiencing a dramatic shift, with Vietnam emerging as the latest player to throw its hat into the multi-billion-dollar casino ring. The country’s Ministry of Finance has just submitted a proposal that could reshape the region’s entertainment and tourism sectors—a staggering $2.2 billion casino resort project that signals Vietnam’s serious intent to compete with established gaming powerhouses like Singapore and the Philippines.
