Land-Based Casinos
MGM Osaka’s Casino Plans Unveiled: Expansive Gaming Floor and Twin Hotel Towers
In Japan, new architectural plans have been unveiled for MGM Osaka, a significant development poised to be the…
January 3, 2026
Japan’s ruling coalition has reaffirmed its policy to exempt non-resident gamblers from taxation on casino winnings. This decision, announced on December 19 by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior ruling partner, the Japan Innovation Party, aims to facilitate the country’s entry into the casino market by making integrated resorts (IRs) more attractive to international visitors. This policy is consistent with an earlier proposal from December 2020, which advocated for tax exemptions on gambling profits for foreign visitors as part of the 2021 fiscal reform. The reaffirmation highlights Japan’s commitment to creating a favorable regulatory environment for the burgeoning casino industry, which is seen as critical to the success of IRs in Japan
The timing of this announcement aligns with Japan’s strategic preparations to inaugurate its first casino resort, MGM Osaka,…
December 27, 2025
Ivory Coast iGaming Sector Set for Growth Amid Regulatory Overhauls and Digital Expansion
Ivory Coast stands as West Africa’s largest economy, driven by a population exceeding 30 million and an annual…
December 26, 2025
Mauritius iGaming Market Positioned for Growth Amid Digital Currency Integration
In December 2025, the introduction of the Digital Rupee into the horse racing betting sector in Mauritius marked…
December 25, 2025
Bally’s Faces New Challenges in Chicago with Video Gaming Terminal Legalization
Bally’s Corporation is reevaluating its strategy in Chicago following the city’s recent decision to legalize video gaming terminals…
December 25, 2025
New Jersey Takes Bold Steps in Gambling-Harm Education on College Campuses
In 2025, New Jersey is poised to enforce a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating responsible gambling education into…
December 24, 2025
Alliance Global Group Secures PHP1.1 Billion for Expansion from Warrant Issue
In a significant move aimed at accelerating its resort development plans, Alliance Global Group, the parent company of…
December 24, 2025
Burundi iGaming Market Set for Regulatory Transformation and Growth
Burundi, an East African nation with around 13 million residents, is grappling with significant economic challenges, including one…
December 23, 2025
Dominica’s Offshore iGaming Market and Future Prospects
Dominica, a small island nation with a population of around 72,000, has carved out a unique niche in…
December 22, 2025
Greentube Expands in Brazil with Brazino777 Casino Launch
On December 22, 2025, Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has made significant strides in Latin…
December 22, 2025
PAGCOR Revokes Emerald Bay License Amid Construction Delays
In December 2025, the Philippines Amusement & Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) officially revoked the provisional license for Emerald Bay…
December 21, 2025
Sun Group Begins $2 Billion Casino Resort Development in Northern Vietnam
Sun Group has initiated construction on a $2 billion integrated casino and resort complex in Quang Ninh province,…
December 20, 2025