Industry News and Headlines
Industry
May 1, 2025
Bruno Mars Reveals Dates as He Nears 100th Show on the Las Vegas Strip
Bruno Mars has expanded his sold-out run at Dolby Live with nine additional dates, scheduled from August 22 to September 3–6. Tickets are already available for presale. New Bruno Mars Las Vegas Concert Dates Announced The 15-time Grammy Award winner will complete his 99th show at the Park MGM theater on June 2, with his […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
Caesars and Harveys Lake Tahoe Embark on $160M Renovation Journey
Caesars Entertainment is set to dramatically reimagine its historic Harveys Lake Tahoe property with plans for an extensive $160 million renovation. This project will bring high-profile improvements to the venue without disrupting the guest experience, marking a bold new chapter for one of the region’s most iconic casino hotels. The Property Will Retain Its Iconic […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
DRA Sacks Andy Jenkins for Match-Fixing, Unauthorized Betting
Andrew “Andy” Jenkins, an English professional darts player was banned and fined after regulators understood that he had been involved with the fixing of a dozen games. To make matters worse, he exploited the fixed games for betting gain. Jenkins Was Involved in Match-Fixing and Unauthorized Betting Jenkins, 54, who is also known as “Rocky” […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
New Law in Oregon Ends Betting on Greyhounds by Focusing on AWD Sites
Oregon has passed House Bill 3020, effectively prohibiting its advance-deposit wagering platforms from processing bets on dog races. Once a popular form of entertainment, dog racing has come under increasing scrutiny over allegations of animal cruelty and mistreatment. As a result, the industry has faced growing opposition, with the United States steadily distancing itself from […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
Jefferies Analyst Bullish on Slots Despite Transitory Casino Slowdown
Jefferies Equity Research has suggested that demand for slot machines remains strong despite regional fluctuations in gambling revenues. The organization suggested slot machine revenue will likely continue to increase in the wake of a somewhat slow February. The Analyst Believes the Slowdown Is Only Temporary Kai Erman, a Jefferies Equity Research analyst, weighed in on […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
Florida Lottery Player Hits $1M Off $5 Ticket
A player in Florida has turned a mere $5 lottery ticket into a potentially life-altering amount, with one Benjamin Ramirez Gomez, 31, snatching the seven-figure prize. The player tried the Loteria Grande scratch-off game, buying the winning ticket, the Florida Lottery shared in an official press release on Thursday, April 30. Big Jackpots Drop All […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
Kindbridge Launches National Program for Financial Stability and Responsible Gambling
This week, the Kindbridge Research Institute (KRI) launched the Financial Stability and Responsible Gambling Initiative, which aims to address gambling-related financial harm as both a public health concern and a threat to financial stability. Kindbridge Research Institute Unveils New Program Daniel Umfleet, director of Kindbridge Research Institute’s Financial Stability and Responsible Gambling Initiative, said that […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
Louisiana Lawmakers Consider Higher Online Betting Tax as HB 639 Advances
Lawmakers in Louisiana are looking to push the state’s online sports betting tax up. If approved, the measure would generate millions in additional tax money. The measure just passed the House Appropriations Committee with overwhelming support, bringing it closer to getting signed into law. Louisiana Seeks to Double Its Online Betting Tax House Bill 639, […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
KSA Asks Another Offshore Operator to Exit the Dutch Market
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it has imposed a penalty payment order on yet another unlicensed gambling operator. The KSA once again emphasized that only operators with an official license are allowed to offer online games of chance in the Netherlands. KSA Orders Chestoption Sociedad de Responsibilidad Limitada to Exit the Netherlands The […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
PSG vs. Arsenal 2025 Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
In the first leg of the Arsenal vs. PSG Champions League semifinal, the Gunners suffered their first home defeat in this competition in more than eight years. They’re 1:0 down, meaning that they need to go for a win in Paris on May 7. It won’t be easy to beat PSG, which is the team […]