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March 31, 2026
Casino Player Turns $3 into $630K Payout Off Slot Machine
A lucky gambler was able to turn their $3 wager at a casino outside downtown San Diego into the payout of a lifetime, winning $630,069 on the Kong Skull Island slot machine. The win happened last Wednesday at the Jamul Casino Resort and is one of the most significant slot jackpots won at the property, […]
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March 31, 2026
California Cities Push Tax Hike Over Cardroom Rules
Two small cities in southwest California are bracing residents for a potential vote on a sales tax boost on the June ballot in light of new state gambling rules and their impact on the local budgets. 0.25% Tax Rise Commerce and Bell Gardens have disclosed their plans to propose a quarter-cent sales tax increase in […]
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March 31, 2026
US Lawsuit Target Gaming Giants Over Roblox and Youth Addiction Risks
A new legal challenge in the United States places some of the world’s biggest gaming companies under renewed pressure as accusations grow that popular titles are engineered to keep young players hooked. Lawsuit Claims Major Games Engineered to Hook Young Players The latest case filed in a California federal court targets Roblox, Epic Games, Microsoft, […]
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March 30, 2026
Las Vegas Casinos Double Down on Implementing Facial Recognition Software
As facial recognition technology grows more affordable and advanced, casinos are increasingly using it to detect potential threats, as an increasing number of venues in Las Vegas are implementing the technology. Why Are Casinos Adopting Facial Recognition? Casinos typically operate hundreds of cameras across large properties, making it impossible for human staff to monitor and […]
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March 30, 2026
Player Wins $230K Off $10 Slot Wager at Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Another week has crowned another big winner at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, who anecdotally turned a $10 slot wager into a significant payout. The player managed to flip the seemingly meager wager into the payout of a lifetime with a $230,069 dropping on the reels. Casino officials cheered at the win and publicized the […]
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March 30, 2026
He Lost $10M in Two Days: Trainwreck Denies Loan to Adin Ross
The popular gambling streamer known for his close ties to crypto casino platform Stake, which he recently hinted he might separate from, is back to streaming following a long, three-month break. Trainwreck, whose real name is Tyler Faraz Niknam, wasted little time drawing attention with strong comments about the online gambling space and his fellow […]
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March 30, 2026
Las Vegas Casino Heads for Sale After Loan Default
A well-known gaming property in downtown Las Vegas is being prepared for a potential ownership change after its operators failed to meet major debt obligations tied to a large construction loan. $90M Loan Default Pushes Downtown Grand Toward Sale The Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino has been under court supervision since early January, following a […]
Casino
March 27, 2026
Smoking Ban in Missouri Casinos Is Lagging, Kansas Ban Already Failed
Smoking is still permitted across all 13 casino gaming floors in Missouri, and lawmakers have once again introduced House Bill 1618 in the state General Assembly aimed at requiring casinos to provide smoke-free environments. However, the legislative deadline is approaching fast, so it’s absolutely possible that the bill might not have enough time to go […]
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March 27, 2026
$2.50 Bet Turns into $179K Payout at the Encore Boston Harbor
The Encore Boston Harbor was once again the site of a big jackpot, with one lucky player managing to turn their $2.50 bet into a six-figure payout. The win occurred earlier this week on Tuesday, when the lucky player was enjoying a session of Screaming Links and fortune struck, transforming the bet into a $178,975 […]
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March 27, 2026
Las Vegas Set for Likely Super Bowl Return in 2029
Las Vegas is edging closer to hosting another Super Bowl, with league owners expected to approve the Nevada city as the venue for the 2029 championship game during meetings scheduled next week. Allegiant Stadium Poised for Second Super Bowl in 2029 The National Football League (NFL) and local officials have had discussions for months, and […]