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At the Threshold.  By Shaun McCamley

Vietnam’s journey with casino-gaming legislation has been marked by cautious experimentation, significant foreign investment and evolving regulatory frameworks. As of May 2025, the nation’s approach reflects a balance between economic aspirations and social considerations. This article delves into the historical context, current landscape and future prospects of casino gaming legislation in Vietnam, and how the country’s unique political structure plays a pivotal role in shaping gaming policy.

Casino Life sits down with Móz Designs. By Andrew Behan

Casinos like to pretend that they’re egalitarian spaces,none more so than the original Caesars Palace. ‘Every man an emperor’ was creator Jay Sarno’s guiding maxim. But we all know that the care and feeding of high rollers is paramount to the bottom line. This was certainly the case when Harrah’s New Orleans was reimagined into Caesars New Orleans in time for that whale magnet, the Super Bowl. Caesars Entertainment entrusted the design of its new high roller area to Oakland, California based Moz Designs.

To find out what went into the crafting of this special space, Associate Editor Andrew Behan spoke with the company. Their conversation has been edited for clarity.

Past, Present and a Very Bright Future By Shaun McCamley

Thailand has a long history of cultural appreciation for gambling, despite strict laws prohibiting most forms of wagering. Over the years, the land-based and online casino industries have undergone significant changes driven by legal, economic, and technological shifts. Although Thailand has yet to establish legal casinos, the ongoing push for legalization and licensing by the current government, coupled with the swift rise of online gambling, suggests that the industry is undergoing significant changes. This article delves into the past, present, and potential future of land-based and online casinos in Thailand.

The past: A gambling culture without casinos

Here’s a look inside the remodeled (former Harrah’s) property. By Ryan Slattery

Late last year, Caesars Entertainment celebrated the completion of a massive, $435 million remodel that rebranded its downtown Harrah’s property into Caesars New Orleans. It was a monumental shift that saw the addition of a 340-room hotel tower, a state-of-the-art sports book, a larger casino with a high-limit room and several new restaurants, including Louisiana’s first Nobu.

“It’s a world-class resort in the heart of the Big Easy and we can’t wait for our guests to experience it,” said Anthony Carano, President & COO of Caesars Entertainment.