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Trends11 Aug 20269 min readSydneyThe developments redefining the global casino floorFloor design, cashless architecture and machine-level data are converging faster than most venue refurbishment cycles can absorb. Orvenista maps the shift across four continents.Read Full Briefing Latest updates
11 Aug 2026TrendsThe developments redefining the global casino floor10 Aug 2026EquipmentAurex Gaming unveils Vantara curved cabinet for premium floor zones09 Aug 2026ProjectsBrisbane riverside precinct clears next stage for gaming floor expansion08 Aug 2026RegulationCashless gaming policy diverges across Australian states07 Aug 2026EventsAustralasian Gaming Expo preview: what the floor plan signals06 Aug 2026TechnologyAI-assisted surveillance meets the evidence standard question05 Aug 2026EquipmentMeridian Tables launches hybrid baccarat system for high-limit rooms04 Aug 2026ProjectsOsaka integrated resort enters systems commissioning phase
Equipment· GlobalAurex Gaming unveils Vantara curved cabinet for premium floor zonesThe illustrative manufacturer's new dual-screen cabinet targets premium banks, with a shallower footprint and a service door redesigned for faster on-floor maintenance.10 Aug 2026 6 min
Projects· AustraliaBrisbane riverside precinct clears next stage for gaming floor expansionA staged expansion at a Queensland riverside integrated resort moves into its next construction phase, with hospitality space accounting for most of the added floor area.09 Aug 2026 7 min
Regulation· AustraliaCashless gaming policy diverges across Australian statesState approaches to account-based and cashless gaming are moving at different speeds, leaving multi-state operators to plan for several compliance models at once.08 Aug 2026 8 min
Events· AustraliaAustralasian Gaming Expo preview: what the floor plan signalsAustralia's principal gaming trade exhibition returns with a stand mix weighted towards systems, compliance technology and venue services.07 Aug 2026 6 min
Technology· Las VegasAI-assisted surveillance meets the evidence standard question06 Aug 2026 · 8 min
Equipment· Asia-PacificMeridian Tables launches hybrid baccarat system for high-limit roomsA dealer-operated table paired with electronic betting stations, positioned for venues that want table atmosphere with electronic settlement and reporting.05 Aug 2026 5 min
Projects· Asia-PacificOsaka integrated resort enters systems commissioning phaseAttention on Japan's flagship integrated resort project shifts from structure to the long, unglamorous work of commissioning gaming and monitoring systems.04 Aug 2026 6 minTechnology· GlobalHarm-minimisation features move to platform levelPre-commitment, break prompts and self-exclusion enforcement are being engineered into core gaming platforms rather than added as venue-side modules.03 Aug 2026 7 min
Projects· AmericasLas Vegas operator begins multi-stage floor refurbishmentA staged refurbishment on the Strip reduces machine density in favour of circulation, seating and food service — a pattern repeating across mature markets.02 Aug 2026 5 min