Business
August 1, 2025
Robinhood’s Leaders Hail Strong Q2 Performance
Robinhood’s leaders announced that its event contracts have more than doubled in the second quarter of the year, underpinned by the rapid growth of prediction markets as a whole. Robinhood’s Growth Continued According to the company’s co-founder and chief executive, Vladimir Tenev, Robinhood experienced tremendous growth in several key areas. He elaborated that Robinhood ended […]
Casino
August 1, 2025
Aria, Luxor Settle EEOC Vaccine Bias Complaints
Two major Las Vegas Strip properties, Aria Resort & Casino and Luxor Hotel and Casino, have reached settlements with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) amid allegations claiming they didn’t accommodate their employees’ religious beliefs during their COVID-19 vaccine policy implementation. The EEOC announced earlier this week that the resorts, which are operated by […]
Casino
August 1, 2025
Poker Palace Casino Marks End of an Era After 50-Odd Years Running
One of the most iconic properties in Nevada, The Poker Palace Casino, will be bidding the gambling industry its adieu on October 1, 2025. The venue originally opened its doors in 1974, and it has been in business for what are now 50 years. Poker Palace Casino to Wind Down, a North Las Vegas Landmark […]
Casino
August 1, 2025
Reno Shooter Dies from Injuries, Killing 3 & Injuring 3 Others
Dakota Hawver opened fire on casino visitors and guests at the Grand Sierra Resorts & Casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday, July 28, killing 3 people and injuring 3 others. Police were dispatched on-site and managed to shoot and injure him, taking the man to the hospital, along with the other victims. Perpetrator Dies from […]
Casino
July 31, 2025
Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid to Continue After NYC Mayor Vetoed Council’s Decision
On Wednesday, New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, vetoed the City Council’s decision on the zoning measure related to the Bally’s casino in the Bronx, enabling the $4 billion project to move forward. Mayor Vetoes Council’s Decision for Bally’s Bronx Casino According to the statement by the mayor, the City Council’s decision to treat the […]
Business
July 31, 2025
Flutter Entertainment Completes Boyd Agreement, Cements 100% Ownership in FanDuel
Earlier this month, Flutter Entertainment announced the purchase of the last 5% of FanDuel from Boyd Gaming Corporation. The deal has now officially closed, cementing Flutter’s ownership in the leading sportsbook. Flutter Set Out to Acquire All of FanDuel The transaction valued FanDuel at $31 billion, forcing FanDuel to secure a $1.75 billion loan for […]
Business
July 31, 2025
Tilman Fertitta Sets Vegas Strip Casino Plan Aside to Avoid Conflict of Interest
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has reportedly backtracked on his Las Vegas Strip casino project, at least for now. In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a spokesperson for Fertitta’s company said that this was due to a possible conflict of interest. Fertitta Has Shelved the Strip Casino for Now Fertitta drafted his plans for a […]
Casino
July 31, 2025
Man Awaiting Trial for Robbing Patrons Does It Again
Second chances matter, but for Willie Greenwood, they don’t mean all that much. According to his arrest records, Greenwood was arrested at Bally’s temporary casino in Medinah Temple, where he preyed on unsuspecting victims, using the shuttle bus that ran from the property to Chinatown. Man Who Beat, Robbed Casino Patrons Arrested Again Following the […]
Legal
July 31, 2025
NYC Shooter Bought Rifle and Car from Las Vegas Casino Supervisor
According to investigators, the shooter, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, who opened fire in a New York City office building on Monday and killed four people, and then himself, bought his weapon from his boss at a Las Vegas casino. Gunman Bought Weapon from Las Vegas Casino Supervisor Police reported on Wednesday that the semi-automatic rifle, […]
Business
July 31, 2025
Las Vegas Visitation Stats Will Rise Again, MGM CEO Says
During MGM Resorts International’s quarterly investor call later that day, President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle expressed confidence in a recovery, stating that “history gives us confidence” in the rebound of visitation and conference bookings, despite visitation to Las Vegas being down 11.3% in June. MGM Resorts CEO Says Company Will Rebound Hornbuckle noted that starting […]
