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GGB Podcast: Resorts World New York City is raising the bar. In this exclusive interview, Robert DeSalvio shares insights on the property's record-breaking performance, rapid expansion, and what's next for one of the industry's leading gaming destinations. Watch the full episode > ggbmagazine.com/articles/rober…

News: PAGCOR has been named the fifth-largest dividend contributor among the Philippines' state-owned corporations, remitting ₱5.67 billion to the National Treasury in 2025. Read full story > ggbmagazine.com/articles/pagco… https://t.co/FgksvGNyDe

NEWS: Boyd Gaming has agreed to sell Sam's Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana to Bally’s Corporation. The property sits next to Bally’s existing Shreveport casino and features a 29,000-square-foot gaming floor with 750 slots and 14 table games. https://t.co/6QuLlIbHfQ

NEWS: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s fiscal 2027 budget is reigniting debate over how casino table games are taxed across the state. The proposal would align with the state’s graduated slot tax scale, potentially lifting the top rate from 20% to 50% for large venues. https://t.co/qXyLSoAoTZ

“It was the honor of my career to be asked to serve in this capacity.” Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer joins Roger Gros on the GGB Podcast to discuss illegal betting sites, regulatory modernization, and his vision for Nevada gaming. https://t.co/U1pgE9IYpv

NEWS: Mississippi lawmakers have advanced legislation that would allow the state to intercept certain gambling jackpots to cover unpaid child support. Lawmakers say roughly $1.7 billion in child support is currently owed, impacting nearly 160,000 children statewide. https://t.co/ea7zmeeA3R

REPORT: Detroit’s three commercial casinos opened 2026 stronger than expected, topping $103 million in January gaming revenue. MGM Grand Detroit led the market with nearly 49% share and $50.18 million in revenue, followed by MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. https://t.co/i96mRAOenO

FEATURE: Austria’s long-standing casino monopoly could finally face its biggest test in decades. Casinos Austria has controlled the country’s land-based casinos for nearly 60 years, but with key licenses expiring in 2027 there is political momentum building for reform. https://t.co/YO9AUEbV0b

NEWS: Missouri's attorney general has launched a sweeping investigation into unregulated slot-style machines, with the FBI and IRS examining operator finances, machine locations and ownership structures as officials weigh potential enforcement action. https://t.co/hpCwg1RV3C

The official Gaming Hall of Fame honors giants of the industry, but what about the game changers who shaped gaming history from the sidelines? From Howard Hughes to Elvis Presley, Roger Gros highlights the overlooked figures who helped build modern gaming. https://t.co/bJFdVAmY3T

FEATURE: Finland’s iGaming market is opening, and horse racing is making a calculated comeback. Sweden’s former monopoly ATG has partnered with Suomen Hippos ry to launch Hippos ATG, aiming to revive a racing segment long sidelined under state control. https://t.co/7p9i9AzouC

A regulator’s mindset with operator experience is now steering Nevada gaming. On the latest GGB Podcast, Mike Dreitzer of the NGCB sits down with Roger Gros to talk enforcement, innovation and the future of regulation in the industry’s most influential jurisdiction. https://t.co/Zdaa411F5W

NEWS: Scientific Games and the Florida Lottery have announced retail sales of their long-running Scratch-Off game partnership reached a record $7.093 billion in 2025. https://t.co/VDbOHZLnkG

NEWS: Caesars Entertainment has announced the launch of phase two of development at its Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino in Nevada. The revamped venue opened in the summer of 2025 and will now be developed further with several more amenities. https://t.co/Llw9oIuMvZ

NEWS: Sunray Park & Casino’s proposed relocation to Clovis is reigniting tensions between commercial racinos and tribal gaming operators over Texas bettors. Tribal leaders argue the shift could siphon Texas-border play that supports tribal jobs and essential services https://t.co/bGU4X5YHGl