1+ week, 5+ day ago   (348+ words) TL;DR — HIT Group reopened Slovenian casinos after a cyberattack on August 24-25 closed six properties for multiple days. Partial system restoration occurred by August 28 but left some gaming functions and the loyalty program offline. The operator disclosed neither the attack…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (417+ words) TL;DR — Moody’s flags Las Vegas Sands’ US$8-billion Marina Bay Sands expansion and potential additional integrated resort opportunities among key concerns regarding the group’s credit profile, potentially resulting in periods of elevated leverage. The agency expects debt-to-EBITDA in the…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (257+ words) TL;DR — Paradise Entertainment posted a US$10.5 million loss in 1H26 after closing Kam Pek Paradise. Supplier revenue dropped 67.1% to US$5.3 million amid lower terminal sales. The company is preparing Black Coral launch in Macau and North American re-entry via distributors....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (454+ words) TL;DR — Macau operators cited competitive pressures on margins throughout 2Q26 earnings, with emphasis on rational spend for premium mass players. Melco’s Lawrence Ho noted a 50% drop in major events for H2 2026 due to overlapping schedules. The editorial flags higher costs without…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (215+ words) TL;DR — Caesars will introduce the invitation-only Caesars Olympus tier in January 2027. Qualification requires 300,000 tier credits, equivalent to roughly $1.5 million in spend by year-end, though this does not guarantee entry. The move targets high rollers as Las Vegas receipts fell…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (409+ words) TL;DR — Caesars Entertainment launches invite-only Olympus in January above Seven Stars. Entry starts at 300000 tier credits, estimated at $1.5 million spend, with 40% faster earning and benefits including suite upgrades and a seven-day retreat. The operator runs 54 properties including nine on…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (460+ words) TL;DR — Virginia casinos recorded nearly $102.5 million GGR in July 2026, up 21% year-over-year with help from two new temporary venues. Boyd Gaming’s $750 million Norfolk resort and Cordish’s $600 million Petersburg project both remain on track for late 2027 openings. SCCG Take — The concurrent…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (264+ words) TL;DR — Multiple casinos have opened or expanded dedicated smoke-free gaming zones after consistent patron requests for cleaner air. Choctaw reported no revenue or visitation decline post-transition. Over 90% of patrons prefer nonsmoking environments amid record-low adult smoking rates below 10%. SCCG…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (419+ words) TL;DR — Las Vegas Strip room rates fell 7% YoY in Q3 2026, led by 10% and 11% drops at MGM and Caesars. Preliminary October data shows a 10% rise across all tiers. Jonas views Q3 as choppy but expects gradual improvement. SCCG Take — October gains across…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (351+ words) TL;DR — Nevada Gaming Commission approved a $7.2 million fine against The Venetian for AML lapses tied to bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, who deposited $22.3 million and lost $3.6 million from 2019-2021. The fourth such case brings total fines to $34 million. Settlement requires two-year staffing…...