Sports
August 1, 2025
Ohio Gov. Calls for Ban on Prop Bets Amid Rising Harassment Concerns
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is urging the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) to remove proposition bets from the state’s legal betting offerings after a sports betting investigation involving two pitchers from the Cleveland Guardians. Governor Calls for Prop Bets Ban Governor DeWine is especially worried about micro prop bets, a type that targets very specific, […]
Casino
August 1, 2025
First-Time Vegas Visitor Scoops Up $599K Jackpot at Palms Casino
A Las Vegas newcomer by the name of Camy M. has won over half a million from a slot machine, turning her Sin City visit into a moment to remember. The casino where the prize was won congratulated the winner on this life-changing win. NC Player Won Big During Her First Vegas Visit Camy, […]
Casino
August 1, 2025
Manhattan Shooter Was a Las Vegas Casino Surveillance Staffer
On Monday, two mass shootings scarred the United States. A man opened fire in the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, killing three and injuring three others, before he succumbed to his wounds on Thursday. One of the Shooters Had a Job at a Prominent Las Vegas Casino Another man, seemingly inspired by the first perpetrator, […]
Industry
August 1, 2025
Carnegie Mellon University Academics Develop Betting Awareness Course
Two Pennsylvanian academics have teamed up to create a new awareness course to teach students about the risks of sports betting. Acknowledging the sector’s rapid growth and the constant bombardment with ads, the two educators hope to inspire students to be more careful when engaging with the industry. A Window into the Statistics and Psychology […]
Industry
August 1, 2025
National Consumers League Says Sports Betting Ads on Smartphones Must Go
Following a report that the US National Consumers League (NCL) released this week, which shows the rise of online sports betting advertisements, the organization calls for a ban on the practice, especially the use of push notifications for this purpose. National Consumers League Seeks Sports Betting Ads Ban The report specifically analyzes how sports betting […]
Casino
August 1, 2025
FBM Expands in Mexico with Eight New Spin & Win Slot Themes
The FBM Spin & Win collection continues to expand with the addition of eight new slot themes now available in Mexican casinos. Players can enjoy Mystery Gems, Lucky Neko, Dragon Festival, Han’ei Panda, Dragon Jewels, Fruity Splash, Flow of Fortune, and Filipina Reels, with each offering five exciting game features and two shared jackpots. FBM […]
Industry
August 1, 2025
Tribal Casinos Hit $43.9B Record in 2024 Despite Mounting Challenges
Tribal-owned casinos reported an all-time high $43.9 billion in gross gaming revenues in fiscal year 2024, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) revealed in a report published Thursday. The milestone marks the fourth consecutive year of growth, highlighting the sector’s enduring resilience following the pandemic-induced slump of 2020. Tribal Gaming Enjoyed Nationwide Growth NIGC’s data […]
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 […]
