Casino
August 26, 2025
Gambling Giants Face Heat for Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gaps
Caesar’s Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Las Vegas Sands, three top companies in the betting world, are in hot water again after showing up on the 2025 “Low-Wage 100” list. The yearly report put together by the Institute for Policy Studies and Inequality.org, shines a light on S&P 500 companies with the tiniest median worker […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Poker Palace to Close as Las Vegas Struggles Economically
North Las Vegas prepares to bid farewell to one of its oldest gambling landmarks. Poker Palace, a local favorite operating since 1974, will shut down for good on October 1, 2025. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing confirms this decision, which will lead to 126 job losses. Iconic North Las Vegas Casino Changes […]
Sports
August 26, 2025
Polymarket Plans US Comeback Ahead of 2025 NFL Season
According to a recent surge in sponsored Meta ads, Polymarket is preparing to reenter the US market, aiming to launch in time for the kickoff of the 2025 NFL season. This will mark the New York-based prediction market platform’s return to the country after it was sidelined by regulators back in 2022. Polymarket Is Poised […]
Industry
August 25, 2025
BBB Publishes North America Gaming Study, Says Consumers Are “Confused”
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has published a new study on North America’s relationship with gambling. Among other things, it discovered that many consumers are confused due to the complex nature of regulated gaming and the influx of offshore operators. Players Are Not Always Familiar with the Specifics The BBB acknowledged the discrepancies among different […]
Industry
August 25, 2025
Culinary Union Slams Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Recent Comment
The Culinary Union has lambasted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his recent comments regarding the union. The Culinary Union slammed his anti-union positions and suggested that he should focus on his own problems in the Sunshine State. DeSantis Accused the Culinary Union of Ballot Harvesting At a recent press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed […]
Industry
August 25, 2025
Las Vegas GP Sues Shop for Allegedly Selling Counterfeit Merch
Formula 1 is suing Bonanza Gift Shop and Crazy Ely, both of which the corporation alleges have been peddling counterfeit merchandise tied to the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The offense supposedly goes back to 2023 when the offenses occurred. Alleged F1 Counterfeit Goods Lead to $1M Claim Against Pair of Shops The corporation has thrown […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
1-800-GAMBLER Helpline, Up and Running Despite Conflict
Last month, we reported on the national problem gambling helpline being at risk of no longer offering access to much-needed support because of a legal disagreement between the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Despite the back-and-forth, CCGNJ insists the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline that’s been around […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
Betr Arcade Launches in 29 States With Peer-to-Peer Skill Games
Betr, a sports gaming company started by Joey Levy, an entrepreneur, and Jake Paul, a YouTuber who became a boxer, has expanded its reach in the US market. Levy and Paul have now launched Betr Arcade, a new platform for skill-based gaming where players compete against each other. This new feature is available in 29 […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
Nevada Gambler Gets 15 Years for $11M PPP Loan Fraud
A man from Nevada has received a lengthy prison sentence for orchestrating one of the state’s largest pandemic relief fraud cases. M.D., of Henderson, was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release, after a jury found him guilty of stealing over $11 million in Paycheck Protection Program […]
Casino
August 25, 2025
Broadway Theaters Rally Audience to Oppose Caesars’ Times Square Casino
Theater owners on Broadway have stepped up their fight against plans to build a casino in Times Square. They are warning that this project could put the future of New York’s famous Theater District at risk. Playbill Inserts Urge New Yorkers to Oppose Caesars’ Times Square Casino In the last week, people going to shows […]
