Melee Lands $3.5 Million in Financing in Bid to Refresh Prediction Markets

The startup prediction markets company Melee raised $3.5 million from a number of investors. This money could help the company with its plans to up..

Measles Confirmed at Las Vegas Airport

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) said in a news release that a passenger who was going through Harry Reid International Airport on Monday..

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

The US gaming industry was taken aback Tuesday night when MGM Resorts International abruptly canceled its $2.3 billion plans to transform its Empir..

Rhode Island Sports Betting Could Expand, but Legal Hurdles Complicate Process

In its Request for Information (RFI) inquiry, the Rhode Island Lottery received eight submissions from eligible sports wagering service providers w..

Canadian Gaming News: OLG Looks To Up Its AML Game

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) wants to step up its game in the gaming industry at a time when anti-money laundering (AML) in Can..

Federal Government Shutdown Could Further Strain Las Vegas Tourism

Congress is still working in the Capitol to prevent Wednesday's 12:01 a.m. EST federal government shutdown.

To keep the nation functioning, ..

Are State Lawmakers Driving Sports Bettors Back to Black Market With High Taxes?

Since legal sports betting is so popular in the US, many state legislators are still trying to increase taxes in order to get a bigger share of the..

Stake.com Cited as DOJ Seeks $5 Million Bitcoin Seizure in SIM Swap Case

According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), over $5 million worth of Bitcoin should be seized because it was obtained through SIM-swapping ass..

Somebody Finally Wins the $1.787 Billion Powerball Jackpot

The USD $1.787 billion jackpot will be divided between two tickets that were sold in Missouri and Texas and that matched all six numbers in Friday ..

Labor Day Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.1 Billion, Lottery Game’s Fifth-Largest Prize

After no ticket matched the six numbers selected during the game's Saturday drawing, the Powerball prize moved into the top five.

The majori..

Fanatics Partners with Boyd for Missouri Sports Betting License

Fanatics Betting and Gaming said on Monday that it has partnered with local casino Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) to enter the Missouri sports betting mar..

Robinhood Rolls Out College Football, NFL Prediction Markets

With the announcement on Tuesday that its Robinhood Derivatives, LLC (RHD) division will provide NFL and college football prediction markets, Robin..

Brady Tkachuk is Latest Pro Athlete to Reference Gambler Harassment

According to an ESPN report, Brady Tkachuk, the standout forward for the Ottawa Senators, is the most recent professional athlete to discuss mistre..

Carano, Actress with Caesars Ties, Disney Settle Civil Suit

After the actress was fired from her position on the streaming series "The Mandalorian," she filed a lawsuit in 2024, which was settled by Walt Dis..

$83.5M Texas Lottery Winner to Get $45.8M After Courier Fiasco

Although not nearly the entire amount, a Houston lady whose $83.5 million Texas Lottery jackpot win was put in limbo while the state attorney gener..

Guardians Pitcher Emmanuel Clase Put on Leave as MLB Sports Betting Investigation Continues

ESPN reports that Major League Baseball is putting another player on leave as it looks into sports betting.

This time it's Emmanuel Clase, t..

Some Sports Bettors Skip Bills, Including Rent, to Fund Wagers

There are financial drawbacks to the growing availability of regulated online sports betting in the US, and a recent survey reveals the harsh reali..

Gabelli Says It’s Time to Bet on Caesars Stock

Mario Gabelli, the CEO and chairman of Gabelli Funds, has an extensive background in investing in gaming shares. Include Caesars Entertainment (NAS..

‘Psycho’ Romance Scammer Locked Up for Life

An active romance fraudster with psychopathic traits and a chronic gambling problem has been sentenced indefinitely by an Alberta judge in an unusu..

New Jersey High School Students Could Soon Be Taught About Gambling Risks

English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, and … betting? New Jersey's legislation aims to unify education regarding the risks lin..

NHL Free Agency Betting: Where Does Mitch Marner End Up?

The Mitch Marner narrative has changed dramatically, as prominent NHL reporter Elliotte Friedman reported this weekend that the right winger is pre..

Penn Fires Back at ISS, Says Clifford Candidacy Is Flawed

Late Friday, Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) reacted to a report issued earlier by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), where the advisory..

VEGAS DINING NEWS: Eatwell Farewell May Signal Giada Sayonara, Toughest Vegas Reservations

Eatwell at the Cromwell has shut down, which isn’t groundbreaking news as it was merely a 24-hour fast-service food stall that launched in 2017. ..

Caesars Turns Pennies Into $200,000 Gift to Advance Responsible Gaming

The Caesars Foundation, which is the philanthropic branch of Caesars Entertainment, has recently donated $200K to the International Center for Resp..

Grand Sierra Secures Property Tax Reimbursements for $435 Million Reno Arena

Billionaire Alex Meruelo has obtained property tax rebates, which he claims are essential for enabling him to build a $435 million indoor sports ar..

Fanatics Casino Standalone iGaming App Launches in Four States

Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the sportsbook division of the sports merchandise and collectibles firm owned by billionaire Michael Rubin, is reinfor..

MGM Debuts New Credit Card with Big Rewards, $250 Annual Fee

MGM Resorts International introduced a novel credit card enabling customers to accumulate up to 6x points and tier credits in the casino operator�..

Minnesota Casino Latest Cyberattack Victim, Hackers Continue Targeting Tribes

A casino in Minnesota has become the newest target of a cyberattack. The operations of the tribally owned property were significantly affected, wit..

Millions in Japan Illegally Gamble Online, Study Finds

According to a recent survey by the National Police Agency (NPA), over 3 million Japanese, which is about 3.5% of the population, participate in on..

Mark Cuban Spats With Mavs’ Casino Owners, Criticizes Luka Doncic Trade

Billionaire Mark Cuban sold a controlling interest in the NBA Dallas Mavericks last year to the family that owns the Las Vegas Sands casino busines..

MGM Resorts President, CEO Bill Hornbuckle to Lead U.S. Travel Association

Bill Hornbuckle, who has been the president and CEO of MGM Resorts since 2020, has been selected to head the U.S. Travel Association. 

On T..

World Record Unconfirmed for Most Casino Visits in 24 Hours

Armijn Meijer, an ex-European blackjack champion, and Dominique van der Geer might have established a new world record for the total count of casin..

Harvard Panel Says Online Gambling Has Raised Stakes for Public Health

A recent forum organized by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health discussed the rise in public health risks due to the digitalization of ga..

Casino Crime News Roundup: Youngster Left in Cold Car at Casino

Recently, two women were detained for allegedly leaving their 12-year-old sister alone in a cold car parked at a casino in Washington State for ove..

Single Ticket Wins $1.269B Mega Millions Jackpot, Ninth-Richest in U.S. History

One ticket correctly matched the Mega Millions numbers from last night, winning the ninth-largest jackpot ever in U.S. history. 

The $1.269..

SAFE Bet Act Set for Hearing, but It’s a Safe Bet Congressional Bill Won’t Pass

The SAFE Bet Act, presented to Congress in September by House Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), is ultimately..

Fontainebleau Casino Luxury Watch Thefts Lead to Four Arrests

Recently, four suspects were arrested following a police investigation into the theft of two expensive watches at Club LIV in the Fontainebleau Las..

Polymarket Trader Lost $3.6M Betting on Tyson After $11M Trump Win

A Polymarket trader who earned about $11 million wagering on Donald Trump's return to the White House lost nearly a third of that cash after suppor..

LOST VEGAS: Wynn’s $28 Million Popeye

In 2009, Jeff Koons, recognized for his gleaming sculptures of balloon dogs and toy trains, began constructing three 6-foot-5 Popeye figures from a..

Oakland A’s Mulling Stake Sale at $2B Valuation

Before the team's relocation to Las Vegas, the soon-to-be ex-Oakland Athletics (A's) are reportedly contemplating the sale of a minority stake in t..

Sports Betting M&A to Be Driven by New Products, Tech, Says Expert

This year has seen a lively pace of mergers and acquisitions in the North American sports betting sector, as operators seek to purchase to enhance ..

Binance Helps Disrupt Fiewin Scam Gaming App

According to cryptocurrency exchange Binance, it has helped Indian authorities retrieve US$47.6 million that victims of a fraudulent gaming platfor..

Circa NFL Contests Shatter Records with $20M Total Prize Pool

The deadline to enter Circa Sports' renowned NFL competitions, Circa Millions and Survivor, was today. With a total of $20.26 million submissions, ..

BetMGM Winner Hits $6.4M Jackpot, Sets US Online Record

One fortunate player won $6.4 million in a BetMGM Casino game on Monday morning, setting a new payout record for online casinos, the firm announced..

UAE Approves First Lottery, Could Set Stage for Wynn Casino

The first gaming regulatory body in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), awarded a lottery l..

MGM Stock Sporting Attractive Risk/Reward Says Analyst

Following a period of inaction for the most of this year, shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) have recently surged, as seen by gains of..

VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Megabucks Will Hit on a Casino’s Opening Night

Many gamblers, perhaps sporting their fortunate sweaters, will head straight for the closest free Megabucks slot machine when the Fontainebleau ope..

Century Casinos Still Mulling Poland Sale, Could Consider Share Buybacks, Says Analyst

Century Casinos (NASDAQ: CNTY) may eventually think about buying back its own shares of Casinos Poland after selling its two-thirds stake.

I..

Why a Bottle of Champagne at EDC Las Vegas Cost $94,000

At least among those who were not familiar with the idea of bottle service, a picture of the drink menu from this weekend's Electronic Daisy Carniv..

VICI to Provide up to $700M for Venetian Las Vegas Enhancements

Late on Wednesday, VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI) announced that it would finance improvements at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas up to $700 million.

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Hits Monthly High as March Win Tops $554.6M

There has never been a better moment for the gambling sector in Pennsylvania.

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania gambling Control Board (PGCB) r..

Nevada’s Gaming Industry Hits a $1.31 Billion Record Revenue Level in October 2023

The state's gambling industry brought in over $1.31 billion in gross gaming revenues in October 2023, setting a new monthly record, according to in..

Win Big at Mega Moolah Lucky Bells Slot in Canada

The renowned Mega Moolah progressive jackpot network, which presently holds the world record for the largest online jackpot, is undoubtedly familia..

Canada's Biggest Casinos Agree to PlayOLG Online Casino Deal

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Ontario Bans Gambling Ads Featuring Celebrities and Sports Stars

The gaming authorities in Ontario have not given up on regulating internet gambling advertisements. According to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission ..

Sweden grants Booming a B2B license.

Booming Games is now able to further develop its presence in Europe thanks to a license it recently obtained from the Swedish Gambling Authority (S..

Reflex obtains a license in Sweden

Reflex Gaming now has the ability to continue providing its video slot games to operators in the Swedish market thanks to a prized license from Spe..