Operator News

British casino and bingo operator, the Rank Group has announced that John O'Reilly has, following discussions with the Board, informed the Board of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from January 29 2026. He will continue to support the business until the end of the current 2025/26 financial year.

The National Association of State Casino Workers (ANFUCE) has announced that it has decided to end the strike and other union measures, so that, activities at the State Casinos in Uruguay can resume.

Temporary casino licences have been issued in three gaming areas in Portugal, permitting existing operators to keep their gaming floors open while the delayed public tender process for new long-term licences is completed.

Sycuan Casino Resort is proud to announce its recent recognition as one of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s “2025 Top Workplaces” for the third year in a row, celebrating its excellence in fostering a positive work environment and supporting its employees.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California has completed an extensive renovation of 408 Hotel guest rooms and suites, unveiling a refreshed and contemporary design curated to enhance comfort, functionality, and overall guest experience.

PENN Entertainment has formed a new corporate organisational structure designed to reflect the Company’s strategic priorities, including the realignment of its Interactive focus on PENN’s digital assets in Canada and its Hollywood iCasino product in the US to further leverage its core retail casino business and overall omnichannel business model.

Colombian Finance Minister Germán Ávila confirmed that the government will implement new taxes and tax adjustments in response to the economic emergency caused by the recent funding shortfall, a consequence of the failure of the financing law in Congress.

The Grand Ho Tram, one of Vietnam’s leading integrated resorts, has opened up its gaming facilities to local players, having been included by the Government of Vietnam in the expanded five-year pilot program that allows eligible Vietnamese citizens to participate in regulated gaming activities under strict supervision.

Casino Davos, located in the Swiss canton of Grisons, has reopened after moving to its new premises opposite its former location. The casino, 90 per cent owned by the Belgian casino in Spa (Gaming 1), spans two levels, boasting a refined and elegant décor.The ground floor covers 190 square meters,

The European Casino Association (ECA), representing the interests of 700 casinos across 29 countries, is delighted to announce the finalists for the inaugural ECA Slot Floor Excellence Awards Ceremony. Following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by an independent jury panel, the shortlist recognises outstanding achievement, professionalism and dedication within casino slot

The year ended on a high for Golden Palace and the casino set for Digne-les-Bains in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence of France, with the Belgian group and the municipality announcing the venue had obtained its gaming license, issued the previous day by the Ministry of the Interior.

Palasino Holdings Limited has opened its newest property, Palasino Mikulov, strategically located on the Czech and Austrian border, solidifying the group’s presence in the Czech Republic but also representing a key milestone in its expansion in Central Europe