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Jamul Casino Resort adds a 200-room hotel tower. By Ryan Slattery

Nine years after opening a casino in San Diego, the Jamul Indian Village tribe is unveiling a 200-room hotel tower. It’s been referred to as a “stunning glass jewel box in the mountains.”
“It’s the next step in the evolution of Jamul Casino Resort,” says Mary Cheeks, the resort’s president and general manager. “We want to be known as a San Diego staycation spot and this evens the playing field with our competitors. Every detail has been thoughtfully crafted for our guests. Whether you’re here to unwind or seek entertainment, we’ve created a destination that captures the spirit and luxury of Southern California.”

Rapid Growth

From temporary trailers to a $273M world-class resort, Catawba Two Kings Casino is set to redefine North Carolina gaming. By David McKee

In two years’ time, one of the largest casinos in North America will open on the outskirts of Charlotte, North Carolina. But the road to permanence at Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort was neither swift nor smooth. It will have been 14 years in the making and by way of more headlines than once could shake a stick at … if one is given to shaking sticks.

For one thing, the proximate Cherokee Nation was none too happy about losing its exclusivity in the Tarheel State to the Catawba Nation, proud owners of Two Kings Casino. Nor were they keen on seeing another casino, let alone another tribal one, set up shop within a few hours’ drive.

The Ukrainian government, together with the national Parliament (Verkhovna Rada), plans to significantly tighten control over the gambling activities in the country in the coming years.

Currently, the gambling business continues to be one of the most scandalous in Ukraine. This which is due to the connection of many market operators with the Russian Federation. Recent reports in some
Ukrainian media indicate severe debts by Ukrainian troops as a result of gambling.

At present, the Parliament is working on the design of a package of laws aimed at seriously restricting gambling advertising and complicating access to illegal online casinos and mobile apps. These are
particularly directed at young people (aged under 21) and the military.

The bear’s casino industry, despite all odds, shows no signs of slowing. By Eugene Gerden

Russia’s casino sector shows positive dynamics this year. Western sanctions did not lead to a significant deterioration of the situation in the industry nor a massive exodus of gamblers.

Last year also became successful for the industry, as the number of visitors of gambling zones in Russia grew by 10 percent in 2024, compared to 2023, and exceeded 2.1 million people.