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Melanie Porter
Senior WriterMelanie specializes in analyzing legalities and the ongoing development of land-based gaming infrastructure. She tracks zoning regulations, casino expansions, and the legislative hurdles of resort development. Her sharp insights guide operators through the complex permitting processes required to build tomorrow’s premier brick-and-mortar gaming destinations.
Lottery
May 22, 2026
North Carolina Woman Flips $30 Scratcher into $100K Payout
A North Carolina woman has flipped a $30 scratcher into a $100,000 payout by playing the Cash Payday game. The woman, who purchased the ticket from the Trinity Park Family Fare on West Main Street in Durham, has already stepped forward to claim her reward. North Carolina Sees Numerous Lottery Winners The winner, whose name […]
Business
May 22, 2026
Strong Recovery: Resorts World Las Vegas Reports 26% Revenue Jump
Following a challenging period, Resorts World Las Vegas has positive news to report, with strong growth in both revenue and earnings during the first quarter of the current year. 26% Rise in Revenue The financial results released by parent company Genting Berhad say that the Las Vegas property generated a total of $209 million in […]
Industry
May 22, 2026
California Judge Blocks New Cardroom Rules Backed by State Regulators
A California judge has temporarily blocked a set of controversial gambling regulations that cardroom operators say could severely damage their businesses and the communities that depend on them. Court Found “Clear and Convincing Evidence” San Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard Darwin issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday, May 21, 2026, stopping new regulations introduced by […]
Casino
May 21, 2026
Mob Movie-Style Messages Emerge in Major Chicago Gambling Case
Federal prosecutors say an alleged enforcer tied to a Chicago area gambling ring used coded language linked to mob movies while trying to collect gambling debts, as authorities push to keep him behind bars. Operation Porterhouse Parlay At the center of the latest court filings is Alexander “Alex Gyros” Gagianas, one of 22 people arrested […]
Business
May 21, 2026
Dramatic Cut: JPMorganChase Drops Entain Stake Below 3% After Recent 7% Boost
Multinational banking institution serving millions in over 100 global markets, JPMorganChase, has made a surprising announcement. After boosting its stake in gambling giant Entain to 7% less than two weeks ago, the institution has sharply dropped its holding to under 3%. Sparking Controversy The new regulatory filing has sparked renewed talks around the owner of […]
Sports
May 20, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Sports Betting’s Boom in American Sports
Eight years ago, the US Supreme Court made the historic decision to allow states to legalize sports betting, turning the industry from a once-controversial idea into a routine part of American sports culture. A Sense of Familiarity What was once largely confined to Nevada is now a nationwide marketplace powered by mobile apps, aggressive advertising, […]
Casino
May 20, 2026
Hurry Up and Rewatch It: “Casino” Set to Exit Netflix on June 1
Fans of Martin Scorsese’s “Casino” movie have only a short time left to watch the movie on the streaming platform Netflix before it is removed from the platform on June 1. Expiring Deal The movie, which joined Netflix’s catalog on March 1, is part of the streaming service’s regularly rotating library of licensed titles. Like […]
Poker
May 19, 2026
World Poker Tour Returns to Sydney With Major 2026 Festival
The World Poker Tour is heading back to Australia later this year, with the popular WPT Australia festival officially set to return to The Star Sydney from September 10 to 30, 2026. The festival will once again reunite poker aficionados from around Australia and across the globe for one of the country’s biggest poker events […]
Poker
May 19, 2026
Poker Player Loses Lawsuit Against London Casino After Controversial Ban
A poker player who sued London’s famous Hippodrome Casino for GBP 100,000 ($134,000) after being banned from the venue has lost his case in court, with a judge ruling that the casino acted within its rights. Dr. Mortaza Sahibzada decided to file the lawsuit after he was no longer allowed to enter or gamble at […]
Sports
May 18, 2026
Mob-Linked Chef Faces New Scrutiny in Gambling Case
Filippo “Gigi” Rovito, a suburban Chicago restaurateur and social media chef accused of helping enforce debts for an alleged illegal gambling network, is facing renewed scrutiny after statements made in court filings about his church involvement were challenged by parish officials. Set Free on a $1 Million Bond Rovito, who owns Capri Ristorante, pleaded not […]
