Industry
August 6, 2025
Lifelike AI-Powered Robot Aria Now Aids Guests in Las Vegas
A new humanoid robot named Aria is making her debut in Las Vegas, offering visitors assistance with entertainment recommendations, local attractions, and customer support. Aria Makes Her Debut in Las Vegas Manufactured by Realbotix Corp., a company specializing in AI-powered humanoid robotics, Aria is being positioned as a futuristic concierge in tourist hotspots, including kiosks […]
Legal
August 6, 2025
Federal Court Sides with Cayuga Nation in IGRA Violation Lawsuit
The Cayuga Nation has secured a significant court victory after a federal judge confirmed that its lawsuit against New York State over gaming rights is free to proceed. The Nation argues the state has been operating unauthorized gambling businesses on tribal land, such as lottery machines and terminals. Notably, the lawsuit alleges these activities occurred […]
Sports
August 6, 2025
ESPN Acquires The NFL Network & Other Media Assets
ESPN has penned a deal to acquire The NFL Network and other league-owned media assets. In return, the league will secure a stake in the sports media company. A Game-Changing Deal In its official announcement, ESPN announced that, in addition to acquiring the NFL Network, it has also secured the linear rights to the league’s […]
Business
August 6, 2025
Bet365 Forays into Kansas, Unveils Promotions
Leading betting operator bet365 has expanded its US footprint with the launch of its award-winning sportsbook in Kansas. The company said that local fans should stay tuned for a rich variety of markets, competitive odds and cutting-edge features. Bet365 Enters Its 14th State According to the announcement, Kansas would mark the fourteenth state where bet365’s […]
Casino
August 6, 2025
Hard Rock Tampa Slots Player Hits 389 Jackpots in a Day, Totals $1.8M
A Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa player hit 389 jackpots in a single day and walked away with an eye-watering $1,827,160 on Friday, July 25. The man scooped the jackpots across various games available on the gaming floor, crowing it the “luckiest casino in the United States,” as per the property’s own media […]
Casino
August 6, 2025
PLAYSTUDIOS, Ready for Nationwide Sweeps Casino Launch
NASDAQ-listed developer and operator of free-to-play casual games, PLAYSTUDIOS, is right on track for the launch of its sweepstakes casino product before the end of the year. The company best known for its playAWARDS loyalty platform, which brings gamers to real-world rewards from different brands, offered the exciting update at the start of the week, […]
Casino
August 6, 2025
UKB Slams Senate Proposal Limiting Tribal Land, Gaming
The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) wants the immediate removal of a draft Senate provision it says would strip it of its ability to acquire trust land or operate gaming facilities within the Cherokee Nation Reservation. “It’s Very Shocking” Cherokee Nation citizen and member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Markwayne Mullin, […]
Casino
August 6, 2025
Senate Committee Backs Funding for Gambling Impact on Military
The US Military has been profiting from the deployment of slot games across military bases across the world, with at least 1,800 such machines available across its facilities. A recent article by Wired has similarly highlighted the impact that military personnel are suffering as a result of this exposure to gambling, including gambling-related harm and […]
Legal
August 5, 2025
Lawsuit over Vegas’ All Net Resort and Arena Fails to Gain Traction
A federal judge has thrown out a racketeering lawsuit related to the dysfunctional All Net Resort and Arena project. This decision marks the latest setback in a protracted legal battle over millions in disputed loans and a failed dream of bringing NBA basketball to the Las Vegas Strip. While the plaintiffs could press on with […]
Casino
August 5, 2025
All Big Strip Casinos in Las Vegas Are Now Unionized
With a membership of 60,000 people, most of which based in Las Vegas, for the first time in its 90-year history, the Culinary Union has successfully unionized every major casino on the Las Vegas Strip. All Major Strip Casinos Are Unionized This achievement on the Strip stands out nationally, where union membership continues to decline. […]
