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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.
Casino
November 20, 2025
Travel Influencer Anunay Sood Dies in Las Vegas Hotel
Police in Las Vegas believe travel influencer Anunay Sood may have died from a drug overdose during a visit to the Strip earlier this month. Found Unresponsive Inside Hotel Room The 32-year-old was found unresponsive inside a room at the Wynn Las Vegas on November 4, according to the police report obtained by KLAS-TV/Las Vegas. […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
High-Stakes Casinos Used to Launder Millions in Cash
According to a CNN investigation that covered the review of hundreds of pages of court files and interviews with several sources from law enforcement, a group of underground bankers helped wealthy Chinese gamblers move large amounts of cash through Las Vegas casinos. Their actions became part of a wider federal case that eventually led to […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
Laughlin River Lodge Owner Settles EEOC Case for $1.2M
The company that owns the Laughlin River Lodge has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought last year by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC announced the agreement on Tuesday, saying the settlement also requires the company to post notices about the case and put new safeguards […]
Poker
November 18, 2025
Shooting at Wauwatosa Apartment During Poker Game
Police in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, are investigating a shooting that happened during a poker game at an apartment known for illegal gambling. Targeted Shooting Officers were called to the Reserve at Wauwatosa Apartments at 6100 W. State Street around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, after reports of gunfire. According to the Wauwatosa Police Department, a […]
Legal
November 18, 2025
Henrico Sues Over “Unlawful” Roseshire Gaming Parlor License
Henrico County has taken the Virginia Racing Commission (VRC) to court, arguing that the agency overstepped when it approved a license for the new Roseshire Gaming Parlor. The petition, filed on November 12, called the VRC’s decision “unlawful” and claimed the commission “exceeded its authority” when it gave the facility the green light. At the […]
Casino
November 17, 2025
Sweden’s Gambling Market Shows Modest Q3 Growth
Sweden’s gambling industry has grown a modest 0.5% in the third quarter compared to Q3 2024, with total revenue reaching the SEK6.71 billion ($709 million) mark. Regulator Spelinspektionen, which announced it will supervise Svenska Spel’s brick-and-mortar operations before banning mystery box operator CGG Entertainment at the start of the month, explained the slight rise was […]
Sports
November 17, 2025
NBA Widens Gambling Probe, Teams Asked for Phones
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is still working to untangle one of the most serious gambling scandals in its history, but the fallout appears to be spreading. According to multiple reports, the league has requested that several teams turn over their phones and other devices as investigators attempt to determine who knew what and when. […]
Industry
November 14, 2025
No-Go: MGC Warns Operators on Prediction Markets
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) issued a strong warning to operators on Thursday, making it clear that prediction markets are off-limits in the state. License Revocation, on the Table Unlike some other regulators, Massachusetts didn’t clearly explain what would happen to operators who choose to partner with prediction markets in other states, as the focus […]
Sports
November 14, 2025
New York Targets Prediction Markets with New Bill
New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel wants to put tighter limits on prediction markets, and he’s introduced Assembly Bill 9251 aimed at doing just that. “These Platforms Have to Abide By the Same Regulations” CNY Central reports that the proposal, called the Oversight and Regulation of Activity for Contracts Linked to Events Act (ORACLE), would block […]
Business
November 13, 2025
Aristocrat Reports Strong Year, Shifts Focus to Social Casino
Australian gambling machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure had a strong year, posting a profit of $1.6 billion, up 12%, helped by the full-year inclusion of NeoGames. The increase was partly offset by higher corporate costs, including legal expenses, lower interest income, and a higher effective tax rate. Market Share Up 43% The company experienced significant growth […]
