Industry
September 1, 2025
Happy Valley Casino Launches Paid Dealer Training Ahead of 2026 Opening
The soon-to-open Happy Valley Casino in State College has plans to start a free dealer training program for people who want to begin a career in the gaming industry. The 12-week course set to kick off this December will take place at the Nittany Mall, where workers are building the $120 million casino. Free Program […]
Casino
September 1, 2025
Court Ruling Ends Cherokee Nation’s Bid for Russellville Resort Casino
A federal judge has ruled against Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE) in its ongoing legal fight over a long-disputed casino license in Pope County, Arkansas. This decision has put a stop to the tribe’s plans to build a $325 million resort in Russellville. Court Backs Arkansas Casino Law, Cancels Cherokee Nation’s Permit US District Judge D.P. […]
Blockchain
September 1, 2025
Erik Bergman Feels “Ashamed and Stupid” After $1.25M Scam
Great.com founder and Catena Media co-founder Erik Bergman has revealed that he fell victim to an elaborate crypto scam over the weekend. The ordeal ended up costing him $1.25 million, after being tricked into believing he was investing alongside YouTube stars and high-profile personalities. “I Feel Ashamed and Stupid” The 37-year-old entrepreneur, known for his […]
Sports
September 1, 2025
Operation “Taming the Lion” Nets 200 Arrests in Illegal Gambling Den
Operation “Taming the Lion”, initiated to dismantle one of Bangkok’s most profitable underground gambling operations, ended with a dramatic raid on a venue in the Don Muang district and the arrest of more than 200 people. The Den Generated $13.8M a Month Authorities say the gambling house, which ran almost around the clock, was raking […]
Industry
August 29, 2025
BetMGM Reveals Brand Refresh with Jon Hamm in “Make it Legendary” Campaign
BetMGM, a top name in sports betting and iGaming, has introduced the next phase of its brand in partnership with acclaimed independent advertising agency Highdive and popular American actor Jon Hamm. BetMGM Unveils New Marketing Strategy and Brand Refresh The updated brand identity emphasizes BetMGM’s vibrant entertainment ecosystem, which is designed to offer unmatched experiences, […]
Casino
August 29, 2025
Missouri Exec Stole $1.5M to Fund Travel and Gambling Expenses
A man, who is based in Vernon County in Missouri, has pleaded guilty to several charges. His case stems from the embezzlement of $1.5 million, which the culprit used to fund his travel and gambling expenses. The news was shared by the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri, with the man admitting […]
Casino
August 29, 2025
Facial Recognition Coming to Las Vegas Casino Slots and Beyond
Xallient has developed facial recognition technology that is ready to incorporate into slot machines, allowing casinos to boost their operations, improve resilience & compliance, and offer both businesses and players better experiences across the board. Forget about Eye in the Sky – Your Slot Machine Is Watching You The company also believes that it can […]
Casino
August 29, 2025
GiG to Drop Five Sweepstakes Brands Amid Change in Industry Landscape
The company is bracing for a different rest of 2025 than it originally anticipated, with GiG Software CEO Richard Carter confirming during the firm’s Q2 earnings call that a change of plan has been necessary. Carter has remarked that the company is facing new challenges in the sweepstakes sector and has decided to put plans […]
Casino
August 29, 2025
Venetian Resort Sues QTLST for Nearly $2M Over Canceled Media Event
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has filed a lawsuit to seek almost $2 million from California-based QTLST Management and its CEO, Shawn Copeland. The property claims they owe unpaid cancellation fees for a high-profile event that never happened. Venetian Terminates QTLST Event After Missed Payments Court records filed this week in Clark County District Court […]
Legal
August 29, 2025
Former GVC CEO Kenny Alexander Among 11 Charged in Turkey Bribery Case
The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has brought charges against Kenny Alexander, the ex-CEO of GVC Holdings, and ten other individuals. This follows a long probe into claims of bribery and fraud connected to the company’s Turkish operations from 2011 to 2018. GVC, which changed its name to Entain in 2020, owned Ladbrokes and other […]
