Lead story · New Zealand / Policy
New Zealand's online casino licensing enters its decisive phase
An auction scheduled for 29 September will determine which applicants may seek one of up to 15 licences. Full regulation is expected in 2027.
The latest / Issue 09.26Independent coverage, sourced at publication
Events / United States
G2E 2026: the questions facing the gaming floor in Las Vegas
Equipment / Slots
Inside Aristocrat Gaming's new Reign cabinet
Development / UAE
Wynn Al Marjan Island sets a September 2027 opening target
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Policy and industry developments explained for an adult NZ readership.
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Equipment / Slots
Inside Aristocrat Gaming's new Reign cabinet
A 52-inch curved 4K screen, revised ergonomics and a claimed energy-efficiency gain define the supplier's latest North American rollout.
Development / UAE
Wynn Al Marjan Island sets a September 2027 opening target
The Ras Al Khaimah resort offers a case study in how new casino destinations are being built around hospitality, events and infrastructure.
Analysis / Macao
Why Macao's next chapter extends beyond casino gaming
Government policy continues to press concessionaires to invest in events, culture and other non-gaming attractions.
Development / Japan
MGM Osaka remains on track for a 2030 opening
The company's latest results reaffirm the target for Japan's landmark integrated-resort development.
Development / Singapore
Singapore's Marina Bay Sands expansion moves into construction
Las Vegas Sands broke ground on a US$8 billion development designed to add another major hospitality and entertainment destination.
Regulation / Britain
What Britain's revised land-casino rules mean for venue design
The 2025 changes alter machine allowances and table definitions for qualifying premises, with floor-space conditions still central.
In depth / Global development
The integrated resort is being reimagined.
From Osaka to Singapore and Ras Al Khaimah, the next wave of casino projects is also about hotels, events, dining and destination infrastructure.
Follow confirmed milestones and the strategic decisions behind the world's most closely watched developments.
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