Casino
January 7, 2026
$2 Tap Water at Vegas Starbucks Sparks Fresh Price Outrage
Do you remember the public outrage that the $26 water bottle at Aria Resort in Las Vegas caused last June? The crazy-priced water saga seems to carry on, according to a social media post that has gone viral. Jeff Sotto, an X user who shared a recent receipt from Starbucks Luxor Convention West, a coffee […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Another Violent Casino Incident Shakes Montana’s Gallatin Valley
Two different but equally disturbing incidents involving casinos took place in Gallatin Valley in the past week. At the end of December, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who allegedly strangled and robbed a casino patron at the Magic Diamond in Belgrade, Montana. Some days later, last Saturday night, another violent incident was […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Man Arrested for Bomb Threat at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino in Nevada
A man was arrested on Monday after police from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat signal at the Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino in Nevada. The man supposedly tipped off the casino that he had planted a bomb on-site, but was quickly identified by investigators as a patron who had recently lost […]
Industry
January 7, 2026
Iowa Hopes to Toughen Stance on Illegal Gambling
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) may soon wield additional powers, allowing it to address sectors of the gambling industry that the regulator deems illegal. IRGC May Soon Get the Power It Needs to Go After Illegal Gambling A new proposal will be part of the new legislative session, which is due to get […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Las Vegas Ends 2025 With Job Losses as Visitor Numbers Drop
Las Vegas wrapped up last year facing another challenge, as new job data revealed the area lost thousands of positions while tourism kept declining. State employment numbers released in early January showed the metro area shed about 4,700 jobs from September to November, highlighting how shaky the city’s tourism-based economy remains. Tourism Decline Drives Job […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Fans Suggest Break from Gambling as Losing Streak has Streamer Xposed Depressed
The streamer Xposed shared that he was not feeling his best following his most recent gambling losses. The fanbase of the streamer was quick to show him their dedication as many gathered on X to muster their support of the content creator through positive online posts. Some of the fans even suggested that Xposed take […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Maine Residents Don’t Want iGaming in Their State, Survey Finds
According to a poll commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) and conducted by Lake Research Partners, 64% of Maine voters are against the legalization of iGaming, while 49% are strongly opposed to it. Survey Comes at a Crucial Time for Talks about iGaming in Maine Interestingly, this date comes at a time when […]
Slots
January 6, 2026
Praise the Sun in Evoplay’s Sunstone Riches
Evoplay, a leading supplier of iGaming content, has added yet another gaming title to its lineup of hits. The company’s new title is called Sunstone Riches and invites players on a journey to uncovering the secrets of the Aztecs. Sunstone Riches Metrics The Gods Favor the Bold Sunstone Riches takes players to the heart of […]
Casino
January 6, 2026
Taiwan Busts Record Illegal Gambling Ring Worth Close to $1B
Taiwan has busted the largest illegal gambling ring tied to money laundering to date, which supposedly generated $975 million in revenue. The operation built custom payment options that enabled players to place wagers on unlicensed platforms all over East Asia. Taiwan-Based Gambling Ring Busted by Prosecutors The activity was based on a local business owner, […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Senator Lankford Blocks Full Gambling Loss Deduction
The long-running push to restore full tax deductions for gambling losses has hit yet another snag, and this one comes from the Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford. A Sign of Resistance The Senator, who served four years in the US House of Representatives for central Oklahoma and was “overwhelmingly elected” to the US Senate in […]
