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Federal Reversal Puts Alaska Tribal Casinos in Legal Jeopardy

December 04, 2025

A Biden administration court ruling that permitted Alaska tribes to establish casino-style gaming halls on Native allotment lands was subtly overturne..

UAE Lottery Launches First Online Casino Despite Gambling Ban

December 01, 2025

Despite gambling being officially forbidden by UAE legislation, Momentum, the lottery operator for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has surreptitiously..

Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Surges to $748.8 million in October

November 25, 2025

Last month, the 38 casino properties on the Las Vegas Strip reported a spike in gross gaming revenue (GGR), proving the doubters wrong. October's ca..

Atlantic City Casinos Begin Shoulder Season Strong, October Revenue Climbs to $234.7 Million

November 18, 2025

2025 was the finest summer for Atlantic City casinos in years. After a lackluster September, the gaming boom has continued into the fall, with Octob..

Sports Betting News: The Ascendant L.A. Lakers and the NFL’s Drake Maye Effect

November 11, 2025

The Dallas Mavericks sacking general manager Nico Harrison—the same NBA general manager who dealt basketball sensation Luka Doncic to the Los Angele..

Police Officer Impersonator Allegedly Stole Corvette at Hard Rock Hollywood Casino

November 04, 2025

On Monday afternoon, a 60-year-old man from Florida attempted to steal a Chevrolet Corvette from a Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino valet entranc..

Illinois Seeks to Ban Credit Cards Inside Casinos and for Lottery Purchases

October 29, 2025

A bill that was recently introduced in Illinois aims to provide the state gaming industry with a number of additional regulatory protections. Illinois..

Illinois Video Gaming Terminal Pioneer Rick Heidner Running for Governor

October 22, 2025

One of the wealthiest residents of the state is running to be replaced as the top lawmaker in the Land of Lincoln by one of Illinois' most prosperous ..

Did MGM Exit New York Casino Race to Benefit Trump? Mayor Calls for Investigation

October 15, 2025

When MGM Resorts International abruptly abandoned its $2.3 billion plans to transform its Empire City Casino in Yonkers into a full-fledged casino wit..

Flutter Branding Provides Buffer in Prediction Markets Fight

October 08, 2025

Shares of Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) have dropped 15.72% over the past month because to investors' concerns over the convergence of football a..

Illinois Should Lower Sports Betting Taxes, Says Policy Group

September 25, 2025

Illinois has some of the highest online sports betting taxes in the US – a status the state should reconsider if it wants to continue raking in reve..

NYC Casino Bids Reduced With Caesars Times Square, Larry Silverstein’s Avenir

September 18, 2025

The Community Advisory Committees (CAC) for Caesars Palace Times Square and The Avenir were voted down this week, reducing the number of casino bids f..

CGA: Do You Really Want To Protect Young People From Gambling Harms?

September 11, 2025

According to the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), advertising, particularly on television, has less of an impact on the risks associated with proble..

Prediction Market Threat to Sportsbooks May Be Overstated, Says Analyst

September 04, 2025

Prediction markets are gaining plenty of attention, but the extent to which startups like as Kalshi and Polymarket constitute competitive risks to onl..

Russian Criminals Build Scalable Affiliate Network for Slick Cryptogambling Scams

August 29, 2025

Cybersecurity specialists claim that a turnkey affiliate network operated from Russia is the source of the more sophisticated wave of online gambling ..

F1 Sues Las Vegas Gift Shop

August 22, 2025

Not all the Formula 1 lawsuits in Vegas are filed by small businesses against the Euro-centric speed spectacle. Some go the other way around. The co..

Aristocrat Slots ‘The Phantom’ Reboot Into Las Vegas Casinos

August 15, 2025

The second version of The Phantom has been released onto casino floors by Aristocrat Gaming, the second-largest slot machine manufacturer in the world..

Pennsylvania Gambling Hotline Remains Busy, Self-Exclusion Jumps

August 08, 2025

Outreach to the nonprofit organization is still strong, according to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP) in its 2024 Annual Repo..

Sports Betting Advertising Should Be Banned, Says National Consumers League

August 01, 2025

According to a well-known national group, sports betting advertising and the persistent strategies used by numerous online sportsbooks pose a risk to ..

Resorts World Pitches Biggest New York City Casino

July 22, 2025

Genting stated in a presentation to a community advisory committee (CAC) on Monday that Resorts World New York would have the biggest casino floor of ..

Gabelli Says It’s Time to Bet on Caesars Stock

July 13, 2025

Mario Gabelli has a long history of investing in gaming stocks. He is the chairman and CEO of Gabelli Funds. To that group, add Caesars Entertainmen..

VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Hoover Dam Was Ever Officially Named Boulder Dam

July 04, 2025

When work on the dam at Black Canyon, 40 miles southeast of Las Vegas, started on September 30, 1930, Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur manda..

Hyatt Cuts US Call Center Jobs as Hotel Joins NYC Casino Bid

June 25, 2025

First reported by Hotel Dive, Hyatt Hotels is cutting off the majority of its Americas Global Care Center employees in the US. The layoffs were "in re..

CGA/Ipsos Study: Over 77% Only Playing Unregulated Sites in Alberta

June 16, 2025

The Canadian Gaming Association, along with Ipsos, published a market channelization study today that focuses on the Alberta and British Columbia mark..

Jackpot: New Film Explores America’s Multimillion Dollar Lottery Fraud Mastermind

June 03, 2025

A fresh documentary that premiered on Tuesday, “Jackpot: America’s Biggest Lotto Scam,” explores the tale of Eddie Tipton, a seemingly ordinary,..

Texas Moves to Dismantle Lottery Commission Over ‘Rigged’ Jackpot Fiasco

May 20, 2025

On Friday, the Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill that would eliminate the troubled state lottery commission. Senate Bill 3070 proposes to shift..

Alex Dixon Out as CEO in Latest Resorts World Las Vegas Shakeup

May 08, 2025

Resorts World Las Vegas announced Thursday that Alex Dixon is no longer the CEO. The board has appointed its COO/CFO, Carlos Castro, as his replacemen..

Canadian Election: What’s Next for Gaming if the Liberals Win?

April 26, 2025

We're nearing the finish line before the Canadian national election on Monday, with the majority of polls indicating a Liberal Party victory. Lib..

Nevada Lottery Bill Fails After Assembly Speaker Yeager Shelves Legislation

April 14, 2025

A Nevada bill concerning the potential lifting of the state's ban on lottery games has been suspended. Assembly Joint Resolution 5 (AJR5) aimed to a..

Mississippi Sports Betting Will Remain Limited to Casinos as Online Bill Fails

April 02, 2025

Sports betting in Mississippi is restricted to the 26 commercial casinos and three tribal gaming venues in the state. It will remain unchanged for the..

Macau Border Gate Set for $69 Million Upgrade

March 19, 2025

The tens of millions of individuals who pass through Macau’s primary border gate annually will soon discover an enhanced facility after what the loc..

Star Entertainment Clings to Life After Unloading Brisbane Casino and Securing A$200 Million Loan

March 06, 2025

Star Entertainment continues to fight for survival, although its outlook has marginally brightened in the last 24 hours. Near insolvency and bankrup..

Light & Wonder Paying $850 Million for Charitable Gaming Assets

February 18, 2025

Light & Wonder (NASDAQ: LNW) announced it will pay $850 million in cash for the charitable gaming assets of Grover Gaming, Inc. and G2 Gaming, Inc..

Super Bowl to Generate $1.7 Billion in Legal Bets, Says Macquarie

February 04, 2025

This year's Super Bowl is expected to generate $1.7 billion in legally placed wagers, with DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) identified as the gaming stock th..

Sportsbet Sued by Aussie Gamblers For ‘Illegal’ In-Play Betting

January 20, 2025

Sportsbet, the primary Australian brand of Flutter Entertainment, is being sued in a class-action lawsuit by bettors who incurred losses while utilizi..

Flutter Repurchasing Shares, Aims to Buy Back $350M by End of Q1

January 04, 2025

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) has made a strong beginning with its recently revealed $5 billion share buyback initiative, having repurchased arou..

Jackpot News Roundup: Two Major Holiday Wins at California’s Sky River Casino

December 24, 2024

In the days prior to Christmas, two fortunate guests won hundreds of thousands of dollars at California's Sky River Casino. During their visit to th..

Las Vegas Sands Gives $15M to UNLV to Establish Chinese Culture Institute

December 09, 2024

Las Vegas Sands has made one of its most significant contributions in recent years. The recipient is the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), which..

Poker Player Sues Florida Card Club After Shooting

November 25, 2024

A poker player who was shot numerous times outside a Florida card club following a victorious session is suing the establishment for not sufficiently ..

Casino Crime News Roundup: Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Dealer Allegedly Cheated

November 11, 2024

A dealer at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh was apprehended on Friday for a series of purported repeated offenses while participating in blackjack. Jamie L..

Reno Casino Owner Asks City for Financial Assistance to Build Sports Arena

October 29, 2024

The proprietor of Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort is requesting financial support from the city to construct a sports arena. In last week's meetings of..

UK Gambling Shares Tumble on Fears of Government Tax Grab

October 14, 2024

Stocks of UK-based gambling firms faced a significant decline in early trading on Monday as investors responded to news that the British government in..

Casino Crime Roundup: Tampa’s Hard Rock Casino Evacuated Two Times, Bomb Squad Responds

October 01, 2024

This week, two questionable devices were discovered within hours of one another at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The Florida gaming..

MGM Resorts Plans Micro Sphere in Dubai

September 19, 2024

On Thursday, MGM Resorts revealed the most recent information about The Island, the 1,500-room resort it is constructing in Dubai. Situated on 26 acre..

Resorts World Genting Threatened With Shutdown by Malaysia Islamic Party

September 16, 2024

If the main political party in Malaysia were to take control of Pahang state, the location of Resorts World Genting, it would close the nation's sole ..

Robbery of Washington State Casino Winner Leads to Couple’s Arrest

September 13, 2024

Recently, a man and a woman were taken into custody in connection with the holdup of an unwary winner at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort last month. On ..

Wynn Selling $800M in Debt to Pay DOJ Fine, Redeem 2025 Bonds

September 10, 2024

In order to repay bonds that mature in 2025 and to settle a punishment of $130.13 million that the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently imposed, Wynn ..

Mega Millions Hits 28 Years, But Doesn’t Celebrate With Jackpot

September 07, 2024

The gold Mega Ball was 25, while the winning numbers for Mega Millions last night were 6, 23, 41, 59, and 63. There was no jackpot hit by your ticket...

Las Vegas Woman Says She Stole Dead Body Because She Was Drunk

September 04, 2024

After robbing a Las Vegas funeral home of a casket containing a body, a lady is being held. She threw it in the front yard because she didn't want the..

Macau Casino Revenue Improves in August Thanks to Favorable Calendar

September 01, 2024

In August, Macau's casino took in MOP19.8 billion (US$2.47 billion). The August draw increased 6.2% from July and 14.8% from the previous year. The ci..

Wynn, Related Cos. Release Details on NYC Casino Project`

August 28, 2024

Details about Wynn Resorts and Related Cos.'s proposed $12 billion development of Hudson Yards West in Manhattan, which includes a casino hotel, were ..

Circa CEO Stevens Says Las Vegas Should Host First Week of CFP

August 25, 2024

Derek Stevens, the CEO and creator of Circa, thinks that Las Vegas ought to host the College Football Playoffs' (CFP) opening round, among four other ..

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