Legal
September 5, 2026
Lawmakers Seek More Info After FanDuel’s “Incomplete” Answer on VIP Program
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and US Reps. Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Valerie P. Foushee (D-NC) want more information on how FanDuel operates its invite-only VIP program, as they found the sportsbook’s responses to their earlier questions insufficient. What Did Lawmakers Ask in the First Inquiry? The inquiry follows FanDuel’s 2024 decision to send one of […]
Industry
September 5, 2026
FINTRAC Issued AML-Related Fines to Two Gaming Organizations
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has fined the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation and the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation over suspicious transactions. The center confirmed that both bodies have complied with the penalties and that the cases are now closed. New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation Paid a $289K […]
Legal
September 4, 2026
Oregon Charity Founder Indicted for Alleged Gambling-Motivated Theft
Oregon has indicted the founder of a non-profit organization seeking to provide relief to people in devastated areas. According to the allegations, the man appropriated charity money to fuel his gambling habits. Brook’s Charity Sought to Provide Relief to People in Devastated Areas A Lincoln County jury has indicted Marcus Brooks, the founder of Cascade […]
Lottery
September 4, 2026
Massachusetts Woman Turns $30 Lottery Ticket into $15M Payday
A very lucky Massachusetts woman has won the first top prize in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s highest-paying games. The winner visited the lottery HQ to claim her winnings and said that she plans to use the newfound fortune to buy a new home. Springfield Woman Takes Home $15M The winner was revealed to […]
Legal
September 4, 2026
Two Brothers Accused of Robbing Six Men During a Private Poker Game
Brothers Jackson James Dubois, 22, of Fargo, and Delton Robledo Dubois, 20, of West Fargo, North Dakota, are charged with helping to orchestrate an armed robbery of a private poker game last month, holding six men at gunpoint. Dubois Brothers Accused of Robbing Poker Players The two young men were each charged in Cass County District […]
Casino
September 4, 2026
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Attracts Guests with New Gaming Lounge
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has enhanced its casino offerings by opening a redesigned High Limit Slots lounge. This new space contains more machines and a choice of high-jackpot titles from Aristocrat Gaming. The High Limit Slots lounge opened on September 2, raising the number of high-jackpot machines at the resort to 135 and making it an […]
Industry
September 4, 2026
Las Vegas Braces for Labor Day Tourist Boom
The upcoming September 7 Labor Day celebrations could be a windfall for Las Vegas as local authorities expect an influx of visitors. To offset rising costs and inflation, some properties are betting on attractive deals and flashy marketing. Despite these efforts, a weekend in Vegas will generally be more expensive than last year, though not […]
Casino
September 4, 2026
Florida Recaps Recent Law Enforcement Efforts Against Illegal Gambling
Florida keeps the pressure on illegal gambling venues, which have focused on offering slot machines without oversight from the regulator or any license. In fact, slot machines are a rather limited activity to begin with, available in only a pair of Florida counties and on tribal gaming properties. FGCC Says Its Efforts Are Paying Off […]
Casino
September 4, 2026
Bally’s CFO Resigns as Chicago Casino Project Faces Troubles
Bally’s Corporation is shaking up its financial leadership at a difficult time for the gambling company, which is facing construction delays on its Chicago casino project, a dispute with city officials and growing concerns about liquidity. Bally’s Names George Papanier Interim CFO After Mircheva Resigns Mira Mircheva has resigned as executive vise president and chief […]
Casino
September 4, 2026
Aristocrat Launches Lightning Link Online Portfolio with Tiki Fire
Aristocrat Interactive is expanding its North American online casino portfolio through the launch of Tiki Fire, the newest digital game in the company’s Lightning Link slot series. Aristocrat Launches Tiki Fire Across North American iGaming The game is now live in regulated iGaming markets in the United States and Canada, expanding the online launch of […]
