Casino
September 18, 2025
Poker Palace in North Las Vegas to Open Its Doors Again in 2026
The Poker Palace, a staple in North Las Vegas for many years, is getting ready for a big change with new owners. Truckee Gaming, based in Reno, has settled on plans to buy the place, close it for a while, and open it back up after a complete redo in 2026. North Las Vegas’ Poker […]
Casino
September 18, 2025
Gang Who Posed as Detectives Locked Up for Recovery Scam
A bunch of crooks who acted like private eyes offering to get money back for gambling scam victims have ended up behind bars after conning people out of more than GBP 110,000 ($149,537). Scammers Land in Jail After GBP 110,000 Betting Scam Comes to Light Teesside Crown Court learned that Christopher Call, 36, and Charles […]
Casino
September 18, 2025
Times Square Casino Plan Falls Through Due to Broadway Opposition
A plan worth billions to build a casino in Times Square has failed, dealing a big blow to developers who wanted to set up a gambling resort in Manhattan’s center. Broadway Comes Out on Top in Fight Against Times Square Casino The Caesars Palace Times Square project, valued at $5.4 billion and supported by SL […]
Casino
September 18, 2025
Ex-Gregg Township Official Jailed for $533K Gambling Embezzlement
A former township official from Pennsylvania who admitted to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars to fuel a gambling addiction will spend time behind bars. Earlier in the week, Centre County Judge Katie Oliver sentenced 56-year-old P.D.H. of Union County to a state prison sentence of two to four years, which will be followed by […]
Business
September 17, 2025
PayNearMe Secures $50 Million to Supercharge Expansion and Product Innovation
PayNearMe, a California-based fintech specializing in streamlining payments for non-commerce businesses, has completed a $50 million Series E funding round led by Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP) through its Growth Fund I. This fresh capital will help speed up PayNearMe’s entry into other markets as the company leverages its technology to continue transforming the customer payment […]
Casino
September 17, 2025
Japan Reaches Out to Overseas Regulators, Asking for Assistance in Curbing Illegal Gambling
Japan has been adamant in its opposition to online gambling, seeing it as a societal ill, but also as something that undermines its plans for a trio of integrated resorts – the first of which is the MGM Osaka. To curb the reach of illegal operators (i.e., companies not licensed in the country), Japan is […]
Casino
September 17, 2025
Denmark Takes Harder Look at Gambling Regulation as 500K People Need Help
The Minister for Taxation of Denmark, Rasmus Stoklund, has urged for further action in regulating the gambling industry. Stoklund expressed concerns over the number of players who may be needing help in the country, with some 500,000 people experiencing some form of gambling-related harm, and 60,000 people self-registering at the national self-exclusion program. Gamblers in […]
Lottery
September 17, 2025
California State Lottery Produces Four New Millionaires This Month
Four California Lottery players are kicking off the fall season as newly minted millionaires, thanks to major wins from scratcher games. California Has Four New Millionaires from the State Lottery In Los Angeles, Roberto Dimarco scored a $1 million prize playing the Triple Red 777 scratcher. He bought the lucky ticket at Lucky 7 Liquor, […]
Casino
September 17, 2025
Melco Plans Private Hospital at Macau’s Studio City
Melco Resorts & Entertainment will soon build a healthcare center at its Studio City resort in Macau. This move represents a big step in the city’s efforts to diversify its economy beyond gambling. The company has teamed up with iRad Imaging and Diagnostic Medical Center for this project. They aim to open the facility on […]
Casino
September 17, 2025
Las Vegas Starts Big Sales Push to Fight Tourism Slump
Las Vegas plans to launch its first city-wide discount program to spark visitor interest after tourism numbers have dropped for months. Las Vegas Aims to Draw Visitors with Big City-Wide Discounts The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) says “The Fabulous 5-Day Sale” will run from September 22 to September 26, offering short-term deals […]
