Industry
March 13, 2026
Penn to Soon Open New Hollywood Casino Columbus with Over 200 Rooms
Revealed in 2023, Hollywood Casino Columbus is set to debut a new “state-of-the-art hotel tower” in Ohio on June 12, 2026, with 203 rooms, 20 of which would be luxury suites. Penn Entertainment to Soon Open New Casino The project stemmed from Penn Entertainment (the parent company of Hollywood Casino Columbus) and GLPI negotiating a […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
Nevada Regulators Rebuke Stockman’s Casino Owner over Delayed Licensing Disclosures
A routine licensing review caused strained tensions when Michael Gaughan III appeared before the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), facing criticism from regulators over delays in answering inquiries about his casino licensing requirements. Gaughan III is a longtime Nevada gaming figure and the son of veteran casino operator Michael Gaughan. He sought approval related to […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
Chicago’s Video Gambling Push Sparks Renewed Concerns
Chicago’s attempts to expand its gambling activities inside city limits are facing new challenges. City Council members have split into opposing factions regarding a plan to introduce video gambling machines into bars, restaurants, and neighborhood venues. Opponents have raised concerns about revenue, public safety, and the long-term future of the city’s casino industry. Video Lottery […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Measure to Regulate Prediction Markets
US Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has spearheaded a new measure seeking to toughen the prediction markets regulations amid growing concerns about the emerging vertical. The Senator emphasized that prediction markets have become a haven for fraud and must be reined in. Blumenthal Introduces the Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act Blumenthal’s Prediction Markets Security […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
William Hill Highlights Cheltenham Festival Opening Day as a Historic Success
British betting operator William Hill has highlighted this year’s Cheltenham Festival as a source of significant success for its business. The evoke-owned operator announced that March 11 was the most profitable Cheltenham Festival day in the operator’s history. William Hill Expects Players to Wager Almost Half a Billion Pounds As usual, the Cheltenham Festival remains […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
Joe Rogan Fears Iran Might Target the UFC White House Event
American podcaster Joe Rogan has expressed concerns about a potential attack on the White House. In a recent podcast, he said that he fears that Iran might target the upcoming UFC White House event set to take place at the iconic residence of the US president. Joe Rogan Says White House Event Is Like “Asking […]
Industry
March 12, 2026
Blask Report Highlights Offshore Platform Dominance in the US
A new analysis from AI market analytics platform Blask shows that despite years of legalization and rapid growth, offshore operators remain the dominant force in the US gambling sector. The firm’s 2025 assessment of the US online gambling landscape reveals an enormous, yet fragmented market that operates through a patchwork of distinct state-level systems. Revenue […]
Industry
March 12, 2026
LVCVA: Las Vegas Sees More Sports Bets and a Change in Visitor Demographics
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has released its 2025 Visitor Profile report, revealing several notable insights about the city, showing that spending on sporting events nearly doubled, while visitors also increased their spending on attractions. Sports Have Had a Significant Role in Increased Las Vegas Visitors As Las Vegas continues to host […]
Industry
March 12, 2026
BGC Wants to Educate Players about How to Recognize Illegal Websites
This time around, the BGC is looking to change its focus on helping players recognize and tell illegal gambling websites from the legitimate and licensed ones. This has long been touted as a viable strategy, with few parties interested in actively reaching out to players and educating them about this particular aspect of the experience. […]
Industry
March 12, 2026
Pennsylvania Wants to Promote Awareness of Underage Gambling
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has launched a new campaign geared towards raising awareness about underage gambling, which is becoming an increasingly challenging problem for the state and the country as a whole. Billed “What’s Really at Stake,” the campaign, which has a website by the same name and ends on dot com, shares […]
