Deals

Candle Lake Crosses Evolution’s Takeover Threshold

Aug 1, 2026

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Candle Lake Crosses Evolution’s Takeover Threshold

Kenneth Dart’s investment vehicle now controls just over 30% of Evolution’s voting rights. It must launch an offer for the remaining shares or reduce its position within four weeks.

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Deals

Century Entertainment’s Comeback Depends on a Partner That Lost Its Accreditation

Jul 29, 2026

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3 min read

Century Entertainment’s Comeback Depends on a Partner That Lost Its Accreditation

The Hong Kong-listed company says its Philippine gaming venture generated HK$45 million in three months. PAGCOR says the platform partner’s accreditation was cancelled during the same month operations began.

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Taiwan

Jul 17, 2026

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3 min read

Why Taiwan's Velvix Is Using Manila to Expand Across Asia

A 16-machine deployment at LaVie Resort & Casino looks small on paper. For a Taiwanese slot maker building an Asian footprint, it is how the land-based business actually gets built.

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Deals

Fertitta to Acquire Caesars for $17.6 Billion in Record U.S. Casino Deal

Jul 13, 2026

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Fertitta to Acquire Caesars for $17.6 Billion in Record U.S. Casino Deal

The largest casino acquisition in American history: 60 casinos, eight Strip properties, and a go-shop window that closed on July 11 with no rival bid.

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EAST ASIA

Asia Isn't Buying Into Europe's Gaming Market. It's Buying Europe's Gaming Market.

Jun 28, 2026

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3 min read

Asia Isn't Buying Into Europe's Gaming Market. It's Buying Europe's Gaming Market.

Six deals, three countries, one direction: East Asian gaming money is flowing West.

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Deals

Candle Lake Crosses Evolution’s Takeover Threshold

Century Entertainment’s Comeback Depends on a Partner That Lost Its Accreditation

Why Taiwan's Velvix Is Using Manila to Expand Across Asia

Fertitta to Acquire Caesars for $17.6 Billion in Record U.S. Casino Deal

Asia Isn't Buying Into Europe's Gaming Market. It's Buying Europe's Gaming Market.

East Asia iGaming Report