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January 21, 2026
New Star Entertainment Chairman Appalled by Company’s Mismanagement
The newly appointed chair of troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group, Soo Kim, who also chairs US casino giant Bally’s Corp, said about the former’s financial situation is the greatest bit of mismanagement he’s ever seen. Kim Criticizes Star Entertainment’s Management Speaking at the World Gaming Forum on the opening day of the international […]
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January 21, 2026
UNLV: Vegas Slots Are Gradually Increasing Their Hold Percentage
A recent study by the UNLV has suggested that slot machines in Nevada are getting tighter, to players’ dismay. And if so, is the slot machine hold percentage still within the legal frame? Gamblers Have Been Feeling that Slots Are Getting Tighter For context, Nevada law requires all machines to have a return-to-player metric (RTP) […]
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January 21, 2026
Player Flips $40 into $552K Payout at Sky River Casino
The Sky River Casino has only recently become the site of a major jackpot win, after a player from Modesto won $552,460 on January 17. The player, hailing from Modesto, managed to flip his $40 bet on the Dollar Storm Mega Grand Link slot machine, a pirate-themed gaming experience. Commenting on the great start of […]
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January 21, 2026
33% of Canadians Would Criticize Family, Friends for Traveling to the US
Most Canadians know – not every American is an insult-spitting bigot, but this does not mean they should be cut slack either. After all, they put the man in the White House. This is essentially the conclusion of a new Abacus poll, which has indicated that at least 33% of Canadians would take issue, or […]
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January 21, 2026
Plans for Smaller Second Las Vegas Sphere Revealed
Sphere Entertainment has announced plans for the construction of a smaller version of the Las Vegas Sphere. The state of Maryland, Prince George’s county and Peterson Companies have all teamed up with Sphere Entertainment to create the scaled-down version of the iconic interactive Sphere. Since its opening in September 2023, the Las Vegas Sphere has […]
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January 20, 2026
Virginia Braces for the Opening of Live! Casino Virginia
Virginia is about to get its fifth casino as Live! Casino Virginia prepares to welcome its first visitors. The state’s latest property will open its doors on January 22, inviting guests to a world of excitement. Live! Casino Virginia Opens Later This Week Live! Casino Virginia, the Old Dominion’s fifth commercial land-based casino, is set […]
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January 20, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Try Again to Close Down Sweepstakes Casinos
Maryland politicians have started another attempt to get rid of online sweepstakes casinos, introducing two matching bills right as the 2026 session began. Twin Bills Seek Crackdown on Interactive Sweepstakes Casinos in Maryland The proposals, House Bill 295 and Senate Bill 112, aim to ban interactive gaming platforms that use multi-currency systems where players can […]
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January 19, 2026
Rio Hotel and Casino Workers Triumph as Teamsters Ratify 4-Year Agreement
The unionized workers of Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas have reached a major victory after officials agreed to ratify a Teamsters agreement. Thanks to this, the workers have secured better conditions, while casino officials have averted a likely strike. A Strike Has Been Averted According to the announcement, the ratification of the agreement […]
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January 19, 2026
Steve Wynn’s Friends Urge the Man to Build Another Casino
Steve Wynn has been in and out of the public eye, with the legendary billionaire mostly keeping to himself in the wake of a high-profile sexual assault scandal that marred his reputation and led to Nevada banning him from the state’s gaming business. Wynn withdrew and became more private, but he has been recently posting […]
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January 19, 2026
LA Casino Evacuated After Bomb Threat Turns Out False
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of a Los Angeles-area casino and nearby buildings last Thursday afternoon, though it later turned out to be a hoax. Prank Caller Asked for $50,000 At around 4 pm, the Park West Bicycle Casino and Hotel in Bell Gardens cleared hundreds of people after a caller demanded $50,000, threatening […]