MGM Resorts International remains standalone after People Inc dropped US$18 billion takeover bid. Board cites Nevada market position and MGM Osaka expansion plans.
MGM China captured 16.4% of Macau's gaming market in Q2 2026, up from 15.4% in Q1. Macau gaming revenue rebounded to near-Q1 levels by late July after a temporary World Cup dip.
South Korea's 15% casino levy and five-year licence may not be official proposals, a ministry tourism advisor says, calling the reform debate earlier-stage than reported.
Sweepstakes casino operators pulled out of Oklahoma before the Nov 1 dual-currency ban. Coin Wizard Wins shut down and GiddyUp wound down. Wyoming advances a 2027 ban proposal.
The budget used a 5-point rise in machine games duty to fund high-street business rates, exempting adult gaming centres from relief. It is the second hike in a year.