Industry
March 5, 2026
Las Vegas Renames Park Avenue in Honor of Bruno Mars’ MGM Legacy
A stretch of Park Avenue in Las Vegas will soon carry a new name: Bruno Mars Drive. The Clark County Commission approved the change this week. Officials noted that this gesture honors a performer whose residency has become a fixture of the Strip. MGM Resorts International confirmed the street renaming project, though details on the […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Study Sees Surge in Young Men Seeking Help for Gambling in Ontario
According to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the number of young men reaching out to Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related issues has surged by over 300% since the province legalized private online gambling. More Men Are Seeking Help The study reported that for boys and men aged 15 to […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Massachusetts Lawmakers Face March Deadline on Online Casino Bills
Massachusetts lawmakers pushing to legalize online casino gaming (or iGaming, as it’s commonly referred to) are up against March deadlines to advance legislation that would permit internet-based casino gambling – a practice that is so far legal in only eight states. Online Gambling Bills Are Still Under Discussion Massachusetts is among the states considering proposals […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Atlantic County Executive Proposes Statewide Tax Shift
Atlantic County executive Dennis Levinson has called for changes to how certain gaming taxes are funded statewide. Levinson presented his 2026 budget address to the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, arguing that it is unfair for Atlantic County taxpayers alone to absorb financial obligations associated with Atlantic City casinos when the industry’s benefits extend throughout […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Nationwide Reports Rise in UK Betting Ahead of Major 2026 Sports Events
Fresh banking data has revealed a steady rise in betting activity across the UK, with the country’s highest-spending gamblers parting with hundreds of pounds each month as a packed sporting calendar looms. Two-Thirds of Respondents Plan to Bet More in 2026 Figures released by Nationwide Building Society show that the value of gambling payments made […]
Industry
March 2, 2026
BettingStartups Launches Investment Arm to Expand Into Real-Money Gambling
BettingStartups has broadened its scope beyond media with the creation of a new investment arm focused on early-stage real-money gaming ventures. Initially, the fund expects to deploy cheques ranging from $100,000 to $250,000. BettingStartups Capital Will Lead the Way BettingStartups Capital, а newly formed entity made for the occasion, will target pre-seed and seed companies […]
Industry
March 2, 2026
UKGC Says It Cannot Tackle Big Corporations and Criminal Gangs Alone
The UKGC has commented on the growing threat of the gaming black market, expressing concerns about its capability to tackle some of the most dangerous black market actors. The regulatory body emphasized that its regulatory efforts have their limits and it cannot realistically tackle huge corporations and criminal gangs all by itself. Miller Praised the […]
Industry
March 2, 2026
Steve Wynn Transferred $32M Florida Mansion to Stepson, Ending Family Feud
A few weeks ago, former casino magnate Steve Wynn transferred a $32 million mansion in West Palm Beach, Florida, to his stepson, Nick Hissom, aiming to resolve a longstanding family feud between the two, which stems from a raunchy music video the latter made. Wynn Transfers Expensive Mansion to His Stepson Last year, Wynn and […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
MGM Partners With Flavor Flav to Honor the US Women’s Hockey Team in Vegas
MGM Resorts International revealed that it will be partnering up with rap star Flavor Flav in hosting a Las Vegas celebration this summer honoring the champion US women’s Olympic hockey team. MGM Resorts International and Flavor Flav Announce Collaboration The Hall of Fame rapper revealed on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday that he will host […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
Mohegan Sun Player Wins $1.75M from Aristocrat Slot
A player from Connecticut has won big during his visit to Mohegan Sun, walking away with a seven-figure jackpot. The player in question was enjoying one of Aristocrat Gaming’s top titles, further cementing the lucrative nature of the provider’s games. The Player Hit the Game’s Mega Grand Jackpot In its announcement, Mohegan Sun said that […]
