Legal
May 23, 2025
The Linq Hotel & Caesars Hit with Lawsuit Related to Alleged Assault
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Linq Hotel, Caesars Entertainment, and other Las Vegas Strip restaurants and hotels, claiming she was “violently” assaulted and subsequently ignored by security staff. Caesars Entertainment, The Linq Hotel, and others Are Being Sued Nevada resident Malissa Danielle Miles is suing several parties for negligence, including Caesars Entertainment, […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Arizona Becomes the Latest State to Oppose Prediction Markets
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has ordered three major prediction markets to cease and desist. This is the latest effort to stutter sports-event contract providers’ rapid and somewhat controversial growth. Prediction Markets Face Pushback The ADG’s latest regulatory action saw it send cease-and-desist letters to Crypto.com, Kalshi, and Robinhood, all of which have been […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
New Jersey Reports Decline in Q1 Gaming Revenue and Hotel Occupancy
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published its latest report about the local gaming industry’s performance. In the three months ended March 31, the gaming revenue experienced a slight decline, which reflected a lower hotel occupancy rate. New Jersey’s Q1 Was Unexciting In its report, the DGE highlighted Q1 2025 net revenue […]
Sports
May 23, 2025
Drake Dismisses ‘Curse’ Rumors, Calls His Betting Flawed
Canadian rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, or simply Drake, has commented on the humorous Internet discussions circulating around that some of his betting choices were the reason why teams and players lost games in athletic competitions. Drake Doesn’t Believe in Curses – Admits His Sports Betting Is Not Ideal Drake has been aware of such jokes, […]
Sports
May 23, 2025
Vegas Man Gets 5+ Years for $7M Ponzi Betting Scam
A Las Vegas man is heading to federal prison for more than five years after orchestrating a fraudulent sports betting fund that turned out to be a massive Ponzi scheme. 72 People Invested $7.4M in the Ponzi Scheme M.T., 51, ran a company called MoneyLine Analytics, which he claimed used savvy sports betting strategies to […]
Legal
May 23, 2025
Wyoming Cautions Citizens to Avoid Illegal Internet Gambling Platforms
Wyoming has been one of the most forward-thinking states in the United States, almost introducing online casinos, passing sports betting, and even making way for cryptocurrency. Yet, the state’s regulator, the Wyoming Gaming Commission, has issued a warning on Thursday, May 22, warning residents and visitors about the proliferation of illegal online gambling platforms – […]
Casino
May 23, 2025
Hard Rock Casino to Give $1M to Fund Gary Police Department in 2025
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana plans to donate $1 million to the Gary Police Department in the coming year. This money will help to modernize the city’s police vehicles. The Gary Common Council met and gave the green light to this plan. Hard Rock and Gary City Partner to Fund 23 New Police Vehicles in […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Nevada Board Approves Merkur Acquisition of Gaming Arts
Nevada’s Gaming Commission has given Merkur, a German game maker, the green light to operate. This allows Merkur to buy Gaming Arts, a Las Vegas company. The board voted yes after a one-hour meeting, allowing Merkur to enter the US market. Merkur’s Acquisition of Gaming Arts Promises Growth and Job Stability in Nevada Merkur, owned […]
Casino
May 23, 2025
Wynn Case Sparks Fears of Reputation Damage to Nevada Gambling Industry
The Nevada Gaming Commission has given the green light to a $5.5 million fine against Wynn Resorts after the company owned up to major slip-ups in following anti-money laundering (AML) rules. Commissioners Sound Alarm on Strip’s Image as Wynn Pays Millions to Settle Federal Case The decision, which came through with a 4-1 vote at […]
Industry
May 22, 2025
UNLV International Gaming Institute Creates AI Research Hub
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute has announced a collaboration with the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), which will seek to create a laboratory to examine the risks and opportunities of AI in the gambling industry. UNLV And ROGA Announce Collaboration Called the AI Research Hub (AiR Hub), the initiative represents […]
