Casino
December 23, 2025
Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Elderly Hurricane Victims
Police in Florida have arrested a man who allegedly organized a fraud scheme that preyed on elderly residents during the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Milton. His actions reportedly left dozens of victims without savings and without promised repairs, leaving them especially vulnerable. A police investigation revealed that a significant portion of the funds fueled the […]
Slots
December 22, 2025
Guest Hits $1.3M Dragon Link Jackpot at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
As the year is drawing to a close, there is no stopping the spin of reels at land-based casinos around Florida and the United States. One feel-good jackpot story occurred last week when, on Wednesday, December 17, a lucky guest scooped up $1.3 million payday from a Dragon Link slot machine at the Seminole Casino […]
Casino
December 22, 2025
Homeland Security Leads Bust of Illegal Gambling Operation, 230 Machines Seized
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations division has mounted a new operation that resulted in the arrests of several individuals as well as the seizure of 230 illegal gambling machines. Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling with 230 Machines Seized Conducted in Florida, in collaboration with various other agencies, including the Florida […]
Casino
December 22, 2025
Leadership Changes: MGM China Names Kenneth Feng As CEO
MGM China Holdings appointed Kenneth Feng as its new chief executive officer, a position that the 55-year-old officially stepped into at the Macau-focused casino operator on December 19. Rich Experience The longtime executive within MGM China and its parent group will bring in many years of senior management roles. Before becoming CEO, Feng served as […]
Industry
December 22, 2025
Jury Finds Grand Gateway Hotel Liable for Discrimination Against Native Americans
Retsel Corporation, the owner of the Grand Gateway Hotel in South Dakota, which sparked controversy in 2022 after stating that Native Americans were banned from the property, was found liable under the Civil Rights Act for discriminating against the minority group. Jury Sides with the NDN Collective The decision was made by a federal jury after […]
Sports
December 22, 2025
NBA Tightens Betting Rules, Updates Injury Reporting
On Friday, the NBA informed its teams of its plans to place a tighter grip on the type of bets that it can offer on its games, sending a clear message: the league wants to remain deeply involved in talks with sportsbooks and regulators. The reminder comes just two months after separate gambling-related arrests involving […]
Sports
December 22, 2025
DraftKings Launches New Predictions App and Enters Event Trading Market
DraftKings has made a bold move beyond traditional sports betting by introducing DraftKings Predictions, a separate app that lets users trade contracts linked to real-world results. This launch signals the company’s official entry into regulated prediction markets, a sector that is growing fast across the United States. DraftKings Enters Event Trading With CME-Backed Predictions Product […]
Industry
December 19, 2025
Former South Beach Casino Security Chief Alleges Retaliation over Drug Warnings
A former senior security official at South Beach Casino has filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful dismissal, drawing uncomfortable attention to the Manitoba gaming venue. The plaintiff claims that his termination was in retaliation for reporting the illegal activities. The casino, meanwhile, maintains that the dismissal was warranted due to workplace safety concerns stemming from sexual harassment […]
Casino
December 19, 2025
PGCB Bans 15 Gamblers, Four for Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicles
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB, or the “Board”) took action to place 15 individuals on its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists. Among these actions, the Board added four adults to the casino exclusion list for leaving minors unattended on casino property while they were gambling. Board Places Four Adults on Involuntary Exclusion Lists for Leaving […]
Sports
December 19, 2025
Massachusetts Gambling Operators Should Disclose When Bettors Are Limited
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted Thursday to require sports betting operators to notify bettors when their accounts are subject to limits. Under the proposal, operators would likely also be required to explain the reason for the limitation and identify the affected betting markets. MGC Votes on New Rules If adopted, the MGC would become […]
