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January 26, 2026
Canadian Dad Scoops $1.21M Slot Payout
Pierre B. has much to be happy about after he won CAD 1,657,818 ($1.21 million) jackpot at Lake City Casino Vernon, which will allow him to take it easy and possibly retire. One Quick Meal Later, Canadian Dad Is a Millionaire B. won the eye-watering sum while playing the Powerbucks Whitney Houston slot game, and […]
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January 23, 2026
Circa Owner Wants Canadians to Come Back, Offers 1:1 Exchange Rate
Derek Stevens may be a man for politics, but he doesn’t show it, and he is certainly willing to make peace and let bygones be bygones. The owner of the Circa, Golden Gate, and the D is now hoping to appease Canadians, while admitting their indelible role in the Las Vegas economy, by offering a […]
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January 23, 2026
Huge $1.4B South Korean Illegal Gambling Ring Busted
South Korea has been able to dismantle one of the world’s largest gambling rings, with the country’s Busan Metropolitan Police Agency (BMPA) reporting on the record-setting bust. The bust has also led to the arrest of multiple people, with 23 people apprehended as part of the crackdown, but no names have been revealed. However, the […]
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January 23, 2026
Cromwell to Close Nearly Two Months for Vanderpump Revamp
Caesars Entertainment has quietly changed course on what it promised would be a smooth transition for the Cromwell. The “first standalone boutique hotel on the famed Strip” that opened its gates as The Cromwell in 2014 after many years of being known as Bill’s Gambling Hall & Saloon and the Barbary Coast will close completely […]
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January 23, 2026
Modesto PD Seizes $27K, Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling
Modesto has been in the news cycle frequently these days. First, a big-time winner scooped $1 million from the Illinois Lottery, and now, law enforcement has moved against illegal gambling operators. All told, the Chicago-area’s soft spot for games of chance is well-documented. Police have now arrested four people on illegal gambling charges, part of […]
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January 23, 2026
Las Vegas Fears Europe Travel Drop Over Greenland Tensions
While prediction markets are juggling with the odds of President Donald Trump seizing Greenland, Las Vegas tourism leaders are watching the latest geopolitical noise with a growing feeling of unease. Their concern is that rising tensions between the United States and Europe over the disputed territory could lead to drastic travel decisions, mirroring Canada’s pullback […]
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January 23, 2026
UK Confirms Higher Taxes on Online Gambling in Budget Overhaul
The UK government has announced big tax hikes for online gambling companies, after MPs and the Treasury Committee pushed for this change for months. The Chancellor’s latest Budget includes these new rules, which the Treasury now supports. Once rolled out, these measures should bring in over GBP 1 billion ($1.3 billion) for public funds. Online […]
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January 22, 2026
New Seminole Hard Rock Property in Florida Adds Dragon Link
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida has recently had exciting news to report with the iconic property launching the new and improved $2 Million Dragon Link high-limit slot experience locally, and expanding its portfolio of excellent games. Seminole Hard Rock Continues Dragon Link Expansion in Florida The $2 Million Dragon Link […]
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January 22, 2026
Ohio Man Who Killed Jack Cleveland Casino Patron at Traffic Lights Sentenced to Life
An Ohio man has been sentenced to serve his current age in prison, and he will most likely spend the next 29 years behind bars before he can seek a parole hearing. Tyrell Chandler was sentenced after he was found guilty of killing a JACK Cleveland Casino patron, one Clarence Houston, on March 7, 2025. […]
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January 22, 2026
Brain Implant Study in China Linked to Rise in Gambling Addiction
A medical test in China examining brain implants as a way to treat opioid addiction has come under fire after multiple participants reported big changes in how they act, with uncontrollable gambling showing up as one of the most harmful results. Patients Report Gambling Addiction After China’s Brain Stimulation Trial The nationwide experiment conducted from […]
