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 archive / 18 September 2026
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A considered record of the casino industry's most consequential policy changes, projects, products and events. Every report links to the documents behind it.
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Events / United States
G2E 2026: the questions facing the gaming floor in Las Vegas
The Global Gaming Expo returns from 28 September to 1 October, with operators, suppliers and regulators converging at The Venetian Expo.
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.
Equipment / Australasia
Light & Wonder's COSMIC DUAL shows the connected-floor direction
At AHGE 2026, the supplier paired a new dual-screen cabinet with content, electronic table products and player-service systems.
Data / United States
Nevada's FY2025 figures show the scale of the casino floor
State data puts gaming win at US$15.64 billion, with slots accounting for roughly two-thirds of the total.
Regulation / New Zealand
New Zealand sets a technical baseline for licensed online casinos
Minimum standards cover limits, payment security, platform controls and protection of personal information.
Analysis / Global
Five forces shaping the global casino industry in 2026
Resort diversification, new hardware, closer regulation and a more connected floor emerge across this year's primary-source record.
Events / Europe
What ICE Barcelona 2026 revealed about the industry's agenda
The January show brought together casino leaders, safer-gambling organisations and suppliers for a broad view of the regulated sector.
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