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January 16th, 2026 at 4:27:31 PM
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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 16 January 2026
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Lottery Commission reports 15.4% increase in December
Virginia (results) - Lottery Commission -The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of December 2025; revenues totaled $86.5 million and $19.8 million in taxes, GGR was up 15.4%. There are four operating casinos in Virginia: Hard Rock Bristol generated $22.6 million, Rivers Casino Portsmouth $26.7 million, Caesars Virginia $35.9 million, and The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk $1.4 million. https://tinyurl.com/3ewf24da
New casinos help boost revenue up 9.8%
Louisiana (results) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming - Louisiana reported revenue of $223.3 million from the state’s casinos in December, up 9.8%, boosted in part by Bally’s Baton Rouge opening land-side and Live! Casino Louisiana opening in Bossier City. Combined, the two casinos added $15.1 million. December sports betting revenue was $63 million from a handle of $398 million. Lake Charles generated revenue of $78.8 million, up 7.4%. Shreveport/Bossier City $56.2 million, up 16.3%. New Orleans $56 million, up 5.3%. Baton Rouge $25.7 million, up 16.6%. https://tinyurl.com/4mhbjm8d
Adapting slots for new IRS threshold could take months
National (slots) - Mark Gruetze, CDC Gaming - While casino operators and players cheer the newly raised IRS threshold for reporting slot jackpots, implementing that simple-sounding change to machines nationwide might take months. Daron Dorsey, president and CEO of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, said that’s because of the complex process of modifying the inner workings of thousands of machines designed by dozens of suppliers, while adhering to regulatory procedures spelled out by multiple state and tribal jurisdictions. https://tinyurl.com/mpvx3ru4
4Q VIP baccarat GGR hits 31% market share: govt
Asia (Macau) -GGRAsia - Macau’s VIP baccarat segment generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of just over MOP20.31 billion (US$2.53 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 45.2 percent. VIP baccarat was 30.7 percent of all fourth-quarter GGR, up from its 27.0 percent contribution in the third quarter. https://tinyurl.com/33pp67xj
Historic Las Vegas hotel celebrates 120 years
Nevada (Las Vegas) - David Danzis, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/mr25vncx
Premier collector car auction returns to Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Emerson Drewes, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/4644f9uj
Metallica-to-Sphere is a done deal
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/mr46jcbb
Regulators have harsh words for illegal bookie
Nevada (regulation) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/2cn7zypf
Caesars to extend sportsbook reach to Las Vegas suburbs
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/bdeh65de
Boomer’s Sportsbook moves to enter Reno market
Nevada (Reno) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/bkuda6j5
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 16 January 2026
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Lottery Commission reports 15.4% increase in December
Virginia (results) - Lottery Commission -The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of December 2025; revenues totaled $86.5 million and $19.8 million in taxes, GGR was up 15.4%. There are four operating casinos in Virginia: Hard Rock Bristol generated $22.6 million, Rivers Casino Portsmouth $26.7 million, Caesars Virginia $35.9 million, and The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk $1.4 million. https://tinyurl.com/3ewf24da
New casinos help boost revenue up 9.8%
Louisiana (results) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming - Louisiana reported revenue of $223.3 million from the state’s casinos in December, up 9.8%, boosted in part by Bally’s Baton Rouge opening land-side and Live! Casino Louisiana opening in Bossier City. Combined, the two casinos added $15.1 million. December sports betting revenue was $63 million from a handle of $398 million. Lake Charles generated revenue of $78.8 million, up 7.4%. Shreveport/Bossier City $56.2 million, up 16.3%. New Orleans $56 million, up 5.3%. Baton Rouge $25.7 million, up 16.6%. https://tinyurl.com/4mhbjm8d
Adapting slots for new IRS threshold could take months
National (slots) - Mark Gruetze, CDC Gaming - While casino operators and players cheer the newly raised IRS threshold for reporting slot jackpots, implementing that simple-sounding change to machines nationwide might take months. Daron Dorsey, president and CEO of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, said that’s because of the complex process of modifying the inner workings of thousands of machines designed by dozens of suppliers, while adhering to regulatory procedures spelled out by multiple state and tribal jurisdictions. https://tinyurl.com/mpvx3ru4
4Q VIP baccarat GGR hits 31% market share: govt
Asia (Macau) -GGRAsia - Macau’s VIP baccarat segment generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of just over MOP20.31 billion (US$2.53 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 45.2 percent. VIP baccarat was 30.7 percent of all fourth-quarter GGR, up from its 27.0 percent contribution in the third quarter. https://tinyurl.com/33pp67xj
Historic Las Vegas hotel celebrates 120 years
Nevada (Las Vegas) - David Danzis, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/mr25vncx
Premier collector car auction returns to Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Emerson Drewes, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/4644f9uj
Metallica-to-Sphere is a done deal
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/mr46jcbb
Regulators have harsh words for illegal bookie
Nevada (regulation) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/2cn7zypf
Caesars to extend sportsbook reach to Las Vegas suburbs
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/bdeh65de
Boomer’s Sportsbook moves to enter Reno market
Nevada (Reno) - Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/bkuda6j5
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
January 16th, 2026 at 4:27:49 PM
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FREE-Play Slots Power-by Play'n GO: KYUBIKO. https://www.playngo.com/games/forge-of-fortunes
* FREE-Play 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™ Power-by Play'n GO on Mobile or PC: 3HandCasinoHoldem.com
* Play'n GO's Casino Hold'em Poker® INVENTED and Licensed-by Stephen Au-Yeung. NewTableGames.com
ABOUT GAME
WHAT'S THE STORY?
For centuries, mankind has journeyed underground in search of buried treasure. Keeping up with age-old tradition, Forge of Fortunes sees you delve into the rocky abyss, armed with a quarry of tools, your job is to separate the sought-after gold clusters from unwanted lumps of coal.
Where’s a trusty pickaxe when you need one?
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Set on a unique and captivating 3x1 set of reels, the game tasks you with matching three gold symbols repeatedly until you achieve the maximum smelted prize.
If this is achieved, the game will trigger Forging Re-Spins and players have the potential to multiply their bet by x2500!
Don’t let the lack of reels in the game fool you! Players are likely to find themselves with more spins than expected just from their initial bet with the help of the Forging Re-Spins.
There’s an in-game modifier where a flashing red light indicates an ‘extra life’ by restarting the Re-Spins.
However, if the player experiences a losing spin, they are given another chance but are knocked lower on the conveyor belt. Said conveyor belt displays cash values.
Gold is the goal... https://www.playngo.com/games/forge-of-fortunes
*** ABOUT 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™: INVENTED and Licensed-by Stephen Au-Yeung. https://bit.ly/3tLVLM8
One deck, 3-Hands, 3-Times the fun! Introducing the latest great game from Play’n GO 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™!
3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™ is an exciting form of poker where you play 3-Hands at once instead of one, giving you 3-Chances to beat the Dealer!
Not only that, but having 3-Hands played form one deck gives you a better idea of the odds of completing any of your three hands... 3HandCasinoHoldem.com
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* FREE-Play 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™ Power-by Play'n GO on Mobile or PC: 3HandCasinoHoldem.com
* Play'n GO's Casino Hold'em Poker® INVENTED and Licensed-by Stephen Au-Yeung. NewTableGames.com
ABOUT GAME
WHAT'S THE STORY?
For centuries, mankind has journeyed underground in search of buried treasure. Keeping up with age-old tradition, Forge of Fortunes sees you delve into the rocky abyss, armed with a quarry of tools, your job is to separate the sought-after gold clusters from unwanted lumps of coal.
Where’s a trusty pickaxe when you need one?
FEATURES
Set on a unique and captivating 3x1 set of reels, the game tasks you with matching three gold symbols repeatedly until you achieve the maximum smelted prize.
If this is achieved, the game will trigger Forging Re-Spins and players have the potential to multiply their bet by x2500!
Don’t let the lack of reels in the game fool you! Players are likely to find themselves with more spins than expected just from their initial bet with the help of the Forging Re-Spins.
There’s an in-game modifier where a flashing red light indicates an ‘extra life’ by restarting the Re-Spins.
However, if the player experiences a losing spin, they are given another chance but are knocked lower on the conveyor belt. Said conveyor belt displays cash values.
Gold is the goal... https://www.playngo.com/games/forge-of-fortunes
*** ABOUT 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™: INVENTED and Licensed-by Stephen Au-Yeung. https://bit.ly/3tLVLM8
One deck, 3-Hands, 3-Times the fun! Introducing the latest great game from Play’n GO 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™!
3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™ is an exciting form of poker where you play 3-Hands at once instead of one, giving you 3-Chances to beat the Dealer!
Not only that, but having 3-Hands played form one deck gives you a better idea of the odds of completing any of your three hands... 3HandCasinoHoldem.com
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Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
January 20th, 2026 at 4:00:26 PM
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NeverEndingNews.com Gaming-News from Monday to Friday Only by Stephen Au-Yeung.
Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 20 January 2026
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Online Casinos Set Another New Record In December
New Jersey (results) - Jeff Edelstein, Casino Reports - The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported on Friday $273.2 million in online casino revenue for December, 19.8% higher than 2024. Casinos win was $216.1 million, down 6.7%. Sports generated $116.3 million, up 85 percent. Total gaming revenue for casinos, racetracks, and their partners was $605.6 million for December 2025, which was 15.9% higher compared to last December. And for the year, total gaming revenue came in at $6.98 billion a 10.8% growth over 2024. https://tinyurl.com/y346xk63
Sports Predictions Live In 30 States
National (sports) - Matthew Waters, Legal Sports Report - Allwyn announced its all cash purchase of 62.3% of PrizePicks closed on Friday and called out the expansion of its predictions product since the investment was first announced. The nearly two-thirds stake in PrizePicks cost Allwyn, a lottery-led international gaming company, $1.533 billion. There is also the potential to pay out up to $1 billion in earnouts by 2029. The release notes that PrizePicks continued to grow as the deal closed and is now offering prediction markets in 48 states, though only 30 of those states include sports. https://tinyurl.com/pxfh9fm6
Brightline West aims to have trains in Southern Nevada in ‘28
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Review-Journal - Brightline West’s executive director said the time is now for heavy work on the system to finally get underway…“In 2028, a little less than 36 months from now, we will have the station in Las Vegas, while the remaining infrastructure and stations are completed, so that we can actually start carrying passengers and revenue service in 2029,” Reininger said. https://tinyurl.com/e6utm59x
Gaming boom fading as sector enters steadier phase
Asia (Macau) - Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming - Macau’s gaming boom is fading, giving way to a “more maturity-driven phase under which revenue growth is slowing but EBITDA growth remaining steady among resilient premium mass demand and increasing visitation, according to S&P Global Ratings…S&P added that any return to pre‑pandemic rating levels will hinge on lower leverage and the agency’s confidence in operators’ ability to maintain it. https://tinyurl.com/mr2t9d3h
Game over for Atari-themed hotel in Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Emerson Drewes, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/yu2v2rd3
Officials taking notes in Miami for next year’s game
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/z869nxz8
Iconic Strip casino hotel debuts new high-roller villas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - David Danzis, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/5y2z54ys
Influencers’ promotion of Formula One race
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Kyle Chouinard, The Sun - https://tinyurl.com/hveyvyur
NYC hot spot will open on the Strip
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Johnathan L. Wright, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/45zhy5tx
Hawaiian restaurant closed by health department
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Johnathan L. Wright, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/2usvnm5m
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 20 January 2026
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Online Casinos Set Another New Record In December
New Jersey (results) - Jeff Edelstein, Casino Reports - The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported on Friday $273.2 million in online casino revenue for December, 19.8% higher than 2024. Casinos win was $216.1 million, down 6.7%. Sports generated $116.3 million, up 85 percent. Total gaming revenue for casinos, racetracks, and their partners was $605.6 million for December 2025, which was 15.9% higher compared to last December. And for the year, total gaming revenue came in at $6.98 billion a 10.8% growth over 2024. https://tinyurl.com/y346xk63
Sports Predictions Live In 30 States
National (sports) - Matthew Waters, Legal Sports Report - Allwyn announced its all cash purchase of 62.3% of PrizePicks closed on Friday and called out the expansion of its predictions product since the investment was first announced. The nearly two-thirds stake in PrizePicks cost Allwyn, a lottery-led international gaming company, $1.533 billion. There is also the potential to pay out up to $1 billion in earnouts by 2029. The release notes that PrizePicks continued to grow as the deal closed and is now offering prediction markets in 48 states, though only 30 of those states include sports. https://tinyurl.com/pxfh9fm6
Brightline West aims to have trains in Southern Nevada in ‘28
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Review-Journal - Brightline West’s executive director said the time is now for heavy work on the system to finally get underway…“In 2028, a little less than 36 months from now, we will have the station in Las Vegas, while the remaining infrastructure and stations are completed, so that we can actually start carrying passengers and revenue service in 2029,” Reininger said. https://tinyurl.com/e6utm59x
Gaming boom fading as sector enters steadier phase
Asia (Macau) - Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming - Macau’s gaming boom is fading, giving way to a “more maturity-driven phase under which revenue growth is slowing but EBITDA growth remaining steady among resilient premium mass demand and increasing visitation, according to S&P Global Ratings…S&P added that any return to pre‑pandemic rating levels will hinge on lower leverage and the agency’s confidence in operators’ ability to maintain it. https://tinyurl.com/mr2t9d3h
Game over for Atari-themed hotel in Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Emerson Drewes, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/yu2v2rd3
Officials taking notes in Miami for next year’s game
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/z869nxz8
Iconic Strip casino hotel debuts new high-roller villas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - David Danzis, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/5y2z54ys
Influencers’ promotion of Formula One race
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Kyle Chouinard, The Sun - https://tinyurl.com/hveyvyur
NYC hot spot will open on the Strip
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Johnathan L. Wright, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/45zhy5tx
Hawaiian restaurant closed by health department
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Johnathan L. Wright, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/2usvnm5m
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
January 20th, 2026 at 4:00:44 PM
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FREE-Play Slots Power-by Play'n GO: KYUBIKO. https://www.playngo.com/games/book-of-dead
* FREE-Play 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™ Power-by Play'n GO on Mobile or PC: 3HandCasinoHoldem.com
* Play'n GO's Casino Hold'em Poker® INVENTED and Licensed-by Stephen Au-Yeung. NewTableGames.com
ABOUT GAME
WHAT'S THE STORY?
Join Rich Wilde on his latest escapade.
Having travelled to discover the Pearls of India and his encounter with the Aztec Idols, Rich Wilde journeys to the sands of Ancient Egypt.
The root of modern-day civilization, there are legends of treasures that lie within the secrets of worlds between life and death uncovered by the Ancient Egyptians and noted in The Book of Dead... https://www.playngo.com/games/book-of-dead
*** ABOUT 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™: INVENTED and Licensed-by Stephen Au-Yeung. https://bit.ly/3tLVLM8
One deck, 3-Hands, 3-Times the fun! Introducing the latest great game from Play’n GO 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™!
3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™ is an exciting form of poker where you play 3-Hands at once instead of one, giving you 3-Chances to beat the Dealer!
Not only that, but having 3-Hands played form one deck gives you a better idea of the odds of completing any of your three hands... 3HandCasinoHoldem.com
Casino Hold'em Poker® PROviders: CasinoHoldemPRO.com
* FREE-Play 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™ Power-by Play'n GO on Mobile or PC: 3HandCasinoHoldem.com
* Play'n GO's Casino Hold'em Poker® INVENTED and Licensed-by Stephen Au-Yeung. NewTableGames.com
ABOUT GAME
WHAT'S THE STORY?
Join Rich Wilde on his latest escapade.
Having travelled to discover the Pearls of India and his encounter with the Aztec Idols, Rich Wilde journeys to the sands of Ancient Egypt.
The root of modern-day civilization, there are legends of treasures that lie within the secrets of worlds between life and death uncovered by the Ancient Egyptians and noted in The Book of Dead... https://www.playngo.com/games/book-of-dead
*** ABOUT 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™: INVENTED and Licensed-by Stephen Au-Yeung. https://bit.ly/3tLVLM8
One deck, 3-Hands, 3-Times the fun! Introducing the latest great game from Play’n GO 3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™!
3-Hand Casino Hold'em® OPEN™ is an exciting form of poker where you play 3-Hands at once instead of one, giving you 3-Chances to beat the Dealer!
Not only that, but having 3-Hands played form one deck gives you a better idea of the odds of completing any of your three hands... 3HandCasinoHoldem.com
Casino Hold'em Poker® PROviders: CasinoHoldemPRO.com
Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
January 21st, 2026 at 3:54:38 PM
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NeverEndingNews.com Gaming-News from Monday to Friday Only by Stephen Au-Yeung.
Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 21 January 2026
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State sees 15.6% jump in GGR in December
Pennsylvania (results) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming - Pennsylvania reported gaming revenue of $616.7 million for December, up 15.6% from the year before, and yielding tax revenue of $255.8 million. Statewide, revenue from slots reached $186.6 million, down 7.5%...igaming revenue was $259.7 million, up 16.1%. Sports betting revenue was $84.8 million from a handle of $797.4 million in December. https://tinyurl.com/nhdzprx3
Casinos down 1.2% in December
Mississippi (results) - Charlotte Capewell, CDC Gaming – Mississippi casinos recorded $198.6 million in revenue for December, down 1.2% from a year ago. Slot revenue totaled $168.7 million, down 1%, e table game revenue declined 17.2% to $22.4 million. Coastal region reported $126.6 million, down 0.6%. The Central region recorded $27.8 million, up 6.1%. The Northern region totaled $44.2 million, down 6.9%. https://tinyurl.com/4ubuycjc
‘Mini-Sphere’ planned for National Harbor, next to MGM
Maryland (National Harbor) - Zsana Hoskins, WTOP - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s office said Sunday that a “mini-Sphere” — a little brother to the famous Sphere in Las Vegas — is planned for National Harbor in Oxon Hill. Sphere Entertainment Co. is working with Maryland, Prince George’s County and Peterson Companies. The proposed venue would be the first smaller-scale Sphere with capacity of 6,000 seats, and feature an Exosphere — the exterior LED display of Sphere that showcases both artistic and branded content, according to a release. https://tinyurl.com/s6j7t2fm
Megaworld opens first stand-alone convention center within Cebu township
Asia (Philippines) - Inside Asian Gaming - Philippines property giant Megaworld – part of Alliance Global Group (AGI) whose subsidiaries also include Newport World Resorts operator Travellers International Hotel Group Inc – has opened its first stand-alone convention center inside its 30-hectare The $25.3 million Mactan Expo represents Megaworld’s entry into the MICE business, continuing its bid to further help boost the tourism industry through tourism-related developments. https://tinyurl.com/2fhkcy6t
Clark County advances funding for mass shooting memorial
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Grace Da Rocha, The Sun - https://tinyurl.com/4mz3zmpz
MGM to power its casinos with solar in the daytime
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Alan Halaly, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/wkd382f
Metallica nearing deal for Sphere residency in 2027
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Scott R. Axelrod , Staten Island Advance - https://tinyurl.com/mpr8favr
Sphere headliner adds a half-dozen summer dates
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/4aym76yk
Slots are getting tighter says UNLV report
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/8muajm6y
Regulators sue prediction market company
Nevada (regulation/sports/litigation) - David Danzis, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/3b5j2xsz
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 21 January 2026
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State sees 15.6% jump in GGR in December
Pennsylvania (results) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming - Pennsylvania reported gaming revenue of $616.7 million for December, up 15.6% from the year before, and yielding tax revenue of $255.8 million. Statewide, revenue from slots reached $186.6 million, down 7.5%...igaming revenue was $259.7 million, up 16.1%. Sports betting revenue was $84.8 million from a handle of $797.4 million in December. https://tinyurl.com/nhdzprx3
Casinos down 1.2% in December
Mississippi (results) - Charlotte Capewell, CDC Gaming – Mississippi casinos recorded $198.6 million in revenue for December, down 1.2% from a year ago. Slot revenue totaled $168.7 million, down 1%, e table game revenue declined 17.2% to $22.4 million. Coastal region reported $126.6 million, down 0.6%. The Central region recorded $27.8 million, up 6.1%. The Northern region totaled $44.2 million, down 6.9%. https://tinyurl.com/4ubuycjc
‘Mini-Sphere’ planned for National Harbor, next to MGM
Maryland (National Harbor) - Zsana Hoskins, WTOP - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s office said Sunday that a “mini-Sphere” — a little brother to the famous Sphere in Las Vegas — is planned for National Harbor in Oxon Hill. Sphere Entertainment Co. is working with Maryland, Prince George’s County and Peterson Companies. The proposed venue would be the first smaller-scale Sphere with capacity of 6,000 seats, and feature an Exosphere — the exterior LED display of Sphere that showcases both artistic and branded content, according to a release. https://tinyurl.com/s6j7t2fm
Megaworld opens first stand-alone convention center within Cebu township
Asia (Philippines) - Inside Asian Gaming - Philippines property giant Megaworld – part of Alliance Global Group (AGI) whose subsidiaries also include Newport World Resorts operator Travellers International Hotel Group Inc – has opened its first stand-alone convention center inside its 30-hectare The $25.3 million Mactan Expo represents Megaworld’s entry into the MICE business, continuing its bid to further help boost the tourism industry through tourism-related developments. https://tinyurl.com/2fhkcy6t
Clark County advances funding for mass shooting memorial
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Grace Da Rocha, The Sun - https://tinyurl.com/4mz3zmpz
MGM to power its casinos with solar in the daytime
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Alan Halaly, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/wkd382f
Metallica nearing deal for Sphere residency in 2027
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Scott R. Axelrod , Staten Island Advance - https://tinyurl.com/mpr8favr
Sphere headliner adds a half-dozen summer dates
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/4aym76yk
Slots are getting tighter says UNLV report
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/8muajm6y
Regulators sue prediction market company
Nevada (regulation/sports/litigation) - David Danzis, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/3b5j2xsz
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
January 21st, 2026 at 3:54:59 PM
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Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
January 22nd, 2026 at 3:52:42 PM
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NeverEndingNews.com Gaming-News from Monday to Friday Only by Stephen Au-Yeung.
Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 22 January 2026
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Casino revenue declines 4.2% in December
Massachusetts (results) - Charlotte Capewell, CDC Gaming - Massachusetts’ three commercial casinos generated $97.9 million in December, up 4.2% from December 2024….Encore Boston Harbor recorded a decline of 4.7% to $61.8 million. MGM Springfield experienced a drop of 3.4%to $21.9 million. Plainridge Park, posted a decline of 3% to $14.1 million. Statewide, slots revenue was down 0.9% to $69.5 million. Table games revenue decreased by 11.4% to $28.4 million. Massachusetts reported $98.4 million in sports GGR from $845.2 million in handle. The gaming commission reported total GGR of $196.3 million for December. https://tinyurl.com/4ztsue26
Igaming Hits $315 Million In December, A New Record
Michigan (igaming/results) - Drew Ellis, Saturday Tradition - According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, Michigan’s online casino operators recorded $315.8 million in December…bested December 2024 by over $71 million….Overall, December’s performance propelled Michigan’s iGaming to $3.09 billion in revenue for 2025, also a new record. https://tinyurl.com/5tmxpfaw
Live! Casino Virginia opens today
Virginia (Petersburg) - WTVR - Live! Casino Virginia opens its temporary gaming facility in Petersburg on Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. "We have about 926 state-of-the-art slot machines. We have 30-plus table games. We've been preparing for this moment for about 10 months," Live! Casino Virginia's general manager Penny Parayo said. https://tinyurl.com/4cuzasz9
Bond market bigger than gaming
Asia (Macau) - Macau News - More than 250 billion patacas ($32 billion) were raised on Macao’s bond market in 2025, a 12 percent increase on the previous year. The surge pushed total issuances beyond the trillion pataca ($120 billion) threshold, nearly doubling its size from just a few years earlier. But perhaps more telling, 2025 marked the second consecutive year when total bonds raised exceeded gross gaming revenues, demonstrating how far the casino-driven economy has branched out into non-gaming industries. https://tinyurl.com/bdeafszp
Vegas scores 14 James Beard Award nominations, its most ever
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Johnathan L. Wright, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/y7636645
Four restaurants among Yelp’s Top 100 in the US
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Johnathan L. Wright, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/4arrcjey
Downtown casinos stretching Canadian dollars to lure visitors
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Matthew, KSNV - https://tinyurl.com/etbdvxx
California cool makes a comeback at resurrected Boa Steakhouse
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Shannon Miller, The Sun Weekly - https://tinyurl.com/4hjha6f5
Airport launches campaign against human trafficking
Nevada (Las Vegas) - The Sun Staff - https://tinyurl.com/yhvt877e
Airport posts highest passenger count in nearly 2 decades
Nevada (Reno) - Jason Hidalgo, Gazette Journal - https://tinyurl.com/4cycs4mw
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
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Casino revenue declines 4.2% in December
Massachusetts (results) - Charlotte Capewell, CDC Gaming - Massachusetts’ three commercial casinos generated $97.9 million in December, up 4.2% from December 2024….Encore Boston Harbor recorded a decline of 4.7% to $61.8 million. MGM Springfield experienced a drop of 3.4%to $21.9 million. Plainridge Park, posted a decline of 3% to $14.1 million. Statewide, slots revenue was down 0.9% to $69.5 million. Table games revenue decreased by 11.4% to $28.4 million. Massachusetts reported $98.4 million in sports GGR from $845.2 million in handle. The gaming commission reported total GGR of $196.3 million for December. https://tinyurl.com/4ztsue26
Igaming Hits $315 Million In December, A New Record
Michigan (igaming/results) - Drew Ellis, Saturday Tradition - According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, Michigan’s online casino operators recorded $315.8 million in December…bested December 2024 by over $71 million….Overall, December’s performance propelled Michigan’s iGaming to $3.09 billion in revenue for 2025, also a new record. https://tinyurl.com/5tmxpfaw
Live! Casino Virginia opens today
Virginia (Petersburg) - WTVR - Live! Casino Virginia opens its temporary gaming facility in Petersburg on Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. "We have about 926 state-of-the-art slot machines. We have 30-plus table games. We've been preparing for this moment for about 10 months," Live! Casino Virginia's general manager Penny Parayo said. https://tinyurl.com/4cuzasz9
Bond market bigger than gaming
Asia (Macau) - Macau News - More than 250 billion patacas ($32 billion) were raised on Macao’s bond market in 2025, a 12 percent increase on the previous year. The surge pushed total issuances beyond the trillion pataca ($120 billion) threshold, nearly doubling its size from just a few years earlier. But perhaps more telling, 2025 marked the second consecutive year when total bonds raised exceeded gross gaming revenues, demonstrating how far the casino-driven economy has branched out into non-gaming industries. https://tinyurl.com/bdeafszp
Vegas scores 14 James Beard Award nominations, its most ever
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Johnathan L. Wright, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/y7636645
Four restaurants among Yelp’s Top 100 in the US
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Johnathan L. Wright, Review-Journal - https://tinyurl.com/4arrcjey
Downtown casinos stretching Canadian dollars to lure visitors
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Matthew, KSNV - https://tinyurl.com/etbdvxx
California cool makes a comeback at resurrected Boa Steakhouse
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Shannon Miller, The Sun Weekly - https://tinyurl.com/4hjha6f5
Airport launches campaign against human trafficking
Nevada (Las Vegas) - The Sun Staff - https://tinyurl.com/yhvt877e
Airport posts highest passenger count in nearly 2 decades
Nevada (Reno) - Jason Hidalgo, Gazette Journal - https://tinyurl.com/4cycs4mw
European Gaming-News: http://bit.ly/2T5abV9
iGaming Daily News: http://bit.ly/31mqL5P
Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
January 22nd, 2026 at 3:53:05 PM
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Red Tiger’s new slot dares your wandering soul to enter Halloween’s best of both worlds: Tricks and Treats! The crawling creatures of this spooky game are incorporeal; still, the potential prizes triggered by the Tricks and Treats symbols are very real!
Leave your arachnophobia and caramelaphobia at home. No need to fright about the sticky touch of spider web threads, three-eyed spiders or sugary candies - they are all good-willed, trying to bring you some spooktacular prizes! Spin the reels as the bellowing laughter of spirits resonates through the murky nocturnal air. Set off to chase some instant cash wins, Halloween Spins or Multipliers.
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Evolution's Live-Dealer Casino-Hold’em Poker® ©2000. INVENTED and Licensed-by Stephen Au-Yeung. CasinoHoldemEvolution.com
In this unique Jackpot-enabled variation of this popular Texas Hold’em Poker game, multiple players compete against the dealer to win payouts of up to 100 to 1.
Casino-Hold’em Poker® is an exciting variant of five-card poker in which players play against the house, not each other.
The aim is to beat the dealer’s hand by getting the best possible five-card hand, made out of the two cards dealt to the player and the five community cards.
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