Casino
February 21, 2025
Utah School District Faces Questions Over $86K Caesars Palace Expense
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) just looked into how a Utah school district spent $86,000 of COVID-19 relief money on hotel rooms at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. This cash was supposed to help students catch up after the pandemic interfered with their learning. Instead, the district used it to pay for rooms at […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
AGA: US Gaming Had Yet Another Record-Breaking Year
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published its latest Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker report, highlighting a new annual revenue record for the US industry. This notably marked the fourth consecutive year in which the commercial gambling sector has broken its revenue record. The Commercial Industry’s Momentum Continues According to the AGA, American gaming reached annual […]
Casino
February 20, 2025
Player Scoops up $12.4M Jackpot from Megabucks Slot at Virgin River Casino
A lucky player in Nevada has scooped up the Megabucks jackpot which had been swelling for months. His life-changing win exceeded the previous jackpot handed by Megabucks in the state. Over a Year Since the Previous Megabucks Jackpot The player, who preferred to remain anonymous, won a mouth-watering $12,371,365.15 at the Virgin River Casino & […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Casino Smoking Ban Bill Picks up Speed in Iowa
The debate on smoking while on the casino gaming floor has been ongoing for more than a decade. While since the pandemic, some casinos across the US decided to go from being smoke-free temporarily to banning smoking permanently, casinos in some states are still permitted to offer indoor smoking. That’s the case for Iowa, a […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Bulgaria’s Government Pushes for Stricter Gambling Laws
The Bulgarian government has stepped up its fight against illegal gambling, which it sees as a big risk to people’s well-being and the country’s safety. At a recent news briefing, officials from the ruling group pointed out the worrying rise in gambling that is not controlled by law. They asked for tougher rules to keep […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Dutch Gambling Regulator Worries About Proposed Age Limit Hike
The Dutch gambling industry has become a hot topic in national discussions after the government suggested new rules to tighten control. State Secretary for Legal Protection Teun Struycken unveiled an updated policy plan last Friday. This plan included major steps to reduce gambling-related harm. However, people now worry about the possible side effects of these […]
Business
February 19, 2025
Bain Capital Takes Control of Mohegan INSPIRE as MGE Defaults on Debt
All seemed to be going well for the Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea. Unfortunately for the ambitious tribal operator, financial hurdles led to private equity firm Bain Capital securing a controlling stake in Mohegan’s Korea-facing division, MGE Korea. In the aftermath of the takeover, Mohegan vowed to continue to negotiate an outcome that […]
Casino
February 19, 2025
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Rolls Out Limited-Time Tier Match
It was back in December 2023 when Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Strip’s newest premium gaming and hospitality resort, opened its doors to visitors for the first time. The opening of the newest casino resort in Sin City came along with a limited tier-matching program for new customers. Limited Time Tier Match Promotion Introduced […]
Industry
February 19, 2025
Nevada Bill Aims to Stop Fake Ghost Kitchens on Food Delivery Apps
The Nevada Assembly wants tougher rules for food delivery platforms to stop fake “ghost kitchens” that pretend to be real Las Vegas restaurants. Assemblymember Selena Torres-Fossett introduced Assembly Bill 116 (AB 116) to make sure places with proper licenses can use services like Uber Eats and Grubhub. New Law Would Require Food Apps to Verify […]
Casino
February 18, 2025
Sault Tribe Casinos Still Recovering from Hacker Attack
The consequences of the cyber attack on the Sault Tribe infrastructure are still being mended as casino systems and other tribal services are coming back online. Sault Tribe Officials Update on the Progress Being Made Last week, the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians suffered from a ransomware attack that took offline many tribal services and […]
