Sports
October 16, 2025
Mike Shildt Quits Padres Citing Mental Health and Gambling Pressure
Mike Shildt, who led the San Diego Padres to two of their best seasons ever, has quit, ending his 34-year baseball career. After Two Playoff Seasons, Shildt Leaves Job to Protect Mental Health The 57-year-old manager, who still had two years on his contract, said the job’s stress and the growing pressure from modern sports […]
Casino
October 16, 2025
NY Senator Wants Casino Licenses Awarded Quickly After MGM Backs Out
New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has asked the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board to speed up the approval of downstate casino licenses after MGM Resorts International dropped out of the competition. Addabbo, who leads the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering, cautioned that any holdup could slow down important building work, […]
Poker
October 16, 2025
Last Minute Bet on Polymarket Raises Suspicions of Insider Trading
Possible leaks of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship might have been influenced by a Polymarket prediction on the identity of the winner. The odds of winning one specific contestant have skyrocketed after the supposed leak of information. The reality show National Heads-Up Poker Championship has been pre-recorded, while a non-disclosure agreement protects the identity of […]
Lottery
October 15, 2025
Michigan Man Wins Almost Half a Million from Fantasy 5
The Michigan Lottery announced on October 13 that a lucky Kent County man has become the recipient of a prize of almost half a million dollars. The lucky winner, who preferred anonymity, discussed his win with lottery officials, saying that the extra money will provide him with a “nice financial cushion” ahead of his retirement. […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
MGM Resorts Withdraws from New York Casino License Race, Citing Diminished Returns
MGM Resorts International has withdrawn its application for one of New York’s coveted downstate casino licenses, ending the company’s ambitions to expand its Empire City Casino in Yonkers into a full-scale gaming resort. The Tuesday announcement shocked many industry insiders, marking a decisive shift in one of New York’s most competitive development races. Regulatory Changes […]
Casino
October 15, 2025
Hard Rock’s Guitar Hotel in Las Vegas Is Already Taking Shape
On the grounds of the former Mirage in Las Vegas, where the legendary volcano once erupted, the distinctive curves of the towering 660-foot Hard Rock Guitar Hotel are starting to emerge over the Strip, with construction advancing at a steady pace. The Guitar Hotel is the centerpiece of the new project, and it’s crucial for […]
Sports
October 15, 2025
Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen UFC Fight Night Odds, Time, and Prediction
The upcoming night event will promise to be every bit as gripping as you can expect from it. A seemingly unstoppable Reinier de Ridder will take on career veteran Brendan Allen, with the two clashing as the Main Event and both seeking to advance their careers by securing another win under their belt. Yet only […]
Casino
October 15, 2025
Delaware Park Casino Builds $5M Outdoor Slot Patio for Smokers
Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington has made a big move to please its smoking customers by opening a new $5 million outdoor gaming area. The project, which started running this week, lets players smoke their cigarettes or cigars while they play on over 250 slot machines — all in an open-air space that keeps the […]
Casino
October 15, 2025
Casino Lobby Pours Millions Into North Texas Senate Race
The casino industry is betting big on a single Texas Senate race, making a low-key special election one of the state’s most-watched political battles. Casino Money Takes Center Stage in North Texas Senate Contest Former Southlake Mayor John Huffman, a Republican running in the November 4 special election for Senate District 9, has gotten a […]
Casino
October 15, 2025
Man Uses Sledgehammer to Break Open a Slot in Atlanta, Georgia
A TikTok video of a man destroying a slot machine in Atlanta, Georgia, has gone viral, after the man apparently premeditated his attack. In the video, which has garnered over 2 million views at the time of writing, the man enters an unknown location, raises a sledgehammer over his head, and then crashes into the […]
