Casino
January 22, 2026
Brain Implant Study in China Linked to Rise in Gambling Addiction
A medical test in China examining brain implants as a way to treat opioid addiction has come under fire after multiple participants reported big changes in how they act, with uncontrollable gambling showing up as one of the most harmful results. Patients Report Gambling Addiction After China’s Brain Stimulation Trial The nationwide experiment conducted from […]
Casino
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 […]
Business
January 21, 2026
MGM Goes Green in Vegas with 100% Solar-Powered Daytime Electricity
MGM Resorts International was pleased to report having reached what it called a “significant milestone” in its renewable energy strategy. According to the international casino and hospitality giant, its Las Vegas Strip casinos are now 100% powered by solar energy, at least during daytime. MGM Secures Extra Solar Energy to Minimize Its Carbon Footprint In […]
Casino
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) […]
Casino
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 […]
Casino
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 […]
Casino
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 […]
Casino
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 […]
Industry
January 20, 2026
UK Regulator Questions Meta Over Illegal Casino Ads
In July 2025, Facebook and Instagram owner Meta was criticized for the way it handles gambling ads in a report issued by the Open Rights Group. Now, Meta Platforms is once again under fire, this time from Britain’s Gambling Commission for allowing illegal online casino ads to run on its platforms. The independent regulator complained […]
Poker
January 20, 2026
88YO Senior Citizen Sweeps Poker Tournament at Beau Rivage – Ends 14th
When the 88-year-old woman walked into the Beau Rivage to sign up for the local poker tournament, eyebrows were raised. This was going to be Linda Hammons’s first real tournament she played in-person, but before she could sit down at the green felt, she had a few skeptics to convince. Great Grandmother Makes It in […]
