Industry
December 15, 2025
Las Vegas Moribund Days May Be Over in 2026 with Record Convention Attendance
The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)’s $600-million renovation is coming just in time as the city expects a significant pick-up in the number of conventions hosted locally. For starters, there is CES in January, which will be held at a renewed venue that brings an experience that business people and travelers have come to expect […]
Poker
December 15, 2025
ACR Poker’s Mini Online Super Series Offers $2.5m in Guarantees
ACR Poker has announced the Mini Online Super Series (MOSS) will run from December 17 to 28, offering buy-ins from $0 to $109 and a total of $2.5 million in guaranteed prizes, “proof that small stakes can still produce big dreams.” Full Month of Surprises The series is part of Player Appreciation Month, which means […]
Poker
December 15, 2025
US Gambling Tax Change Leads Erik Seidel to Consider Cutting Back on Poker
A big shift in US gambling tax laws has an impact on the poker world, with Hall of Famer Erik Seidel hinting it might force him to cut down his career a lot. The long-time professional, known as one of the best players ever, says the new rule could make playing tournaments full-time too costly […]
Casino
December 15, 2025
Ozarks Casino Supporters Try Again With $20M Plan for 2026 Vote
People who want to build a state-controlled casino at the Lake of the Ozarks are getting ready for another statewide push after Missouri voters said no to their idea last year. This time, the group claims it has picked up lessons from its past mistakes and is putting more money and a new game plan […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Las Vegas Casinos Push for Urgent Gambling Tax Fix
Casino operators in Las Vegas have voiced their concerns over a looming change in federal tax law that they say will hit gamblers’ wallets, suppress high-end play, and harm Nevada’s whole tourism-based economy. With January 1, 2026, fast approaching, casino leaders, professional gamblers, and state lawmakers are asking Congress to reinstate a long-standing deduction that […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Attitudes Toward Gambling in Ohio Shift as Harms Become Harder to Ignore
Ohio’s sentiment toward online sports betting has shifted significantly since the state legalized the practice two years ago. Sports wagering arrived in 2023 with confetti, celebrity ads, and promises of new tax revenue. However, it now faces rising scrutiny by public health experts, lawmakers, and even the governor who signed the legislation, as the social […]
Casino
December 12, 2025
Shooting Near Horseshoe Casino Raises Concerns Ahead of Army-Navy Game
A deadly early-morning shooting outside a Horseshoe Casino in south Baltimore has left a 26-year-old man dead and another injured just days before large crowds are expected to gather nearby for the Army–Navy football game. Shooting Near Horseshoe Casino Leaves One Victim Dead and Another Critically Injured The shooting occurred around 1:30 am on Wednesday, […]
Legal
December 12, 2025
Michigan Man Murdered Mom & Gambled with Her Money
A man from Michigan has been accused of murdering his mother, stealing her valuables, and gambling with her money. According to reports, the woman was not pleased with her son’s gambling habits, triggering a quarrel with a fatal outcome. The Woman Was Found Strangulated The alleged culprit was identified as a 39-year-old man by the […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Sports Betting Alliance Onboards Industry Heavyweight Joe Maloney as President & CEO
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a body championing safe and responsible sports betting in the US, announced the appointment of a new president and CEO. According to the alliance, this leadership shift comes at a “crucial time” for the industry. Joe Maloney Joins as President & CEO According to the SBA’s announcement, Joe Maloney has […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Prediction Markets Band Together to Protect the Sector’s Interests
Some of America’s biggest prediction markets companies have joined forces to create a new coalition that will protect the sector’s interests amid continued pushback against event contracts. The so-called Coalition for Prediction Markets will provide the industry with a voice, allowing it to dispute claims it believes to be wrongful. The Coalition for Prediction Markets […]
