Poker
January 20, 2026
88YO Senior Citizen Sweeps Poker Tournament at Beau Rivage – Ends 14th
When the 88-year-old woman walked into the Beau Rivage to sign up for the local poker tournament, eyebrows were raised. This was going to be Linda Hammons’s first real tournament she played in-person, but before she could sit down at the green felt, she had a few skeptics to convince. Great Grandmother Makes It in […]
Sports
January 20, 2026
Brawl at Wynn Las Vegas Between Two of the Vargas Brothers
Video of a fight between the sons of a former boxing legend has been blowing up. The brawl was between two pro boxers, Fernando Vargas Jr. and his younger brother Amado Vargas, who are the sons of Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas. Their brawl was filmed by the spectators and soon after went viral. Instead of […]
Sports
January 20, 2026
Hawthorne’s Racing Stoppage Continues for Third Weekend
Harness racing at Hawthorne Race Course has stopped for a third straight weekend, extending a disruption that has Illinois horsemen waiting to get over a million dollars in owed prize money and creating new doubts about what is next for the track. Over $1M in Purses Frozen After Hawthorne Bank Account Locked The shutdown comes […]
Casino
January 20, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Try Again to Close Down Sweepstakes Casinos
Maryland politicians have started another attempt to get rid of online sweepstakes casinos, introducing two matching bills right as the 2026 session began. Twin Bills Seek Crackdown on Interactive Sweepstakes Casinos in Maryland The proposals, House Bill 295 and Senate Bill 112, aim to ban interactive gaming platforms that use multi-currency systems where players can […]
Legal
January 19, 2026
Nevada Targets Polymarket in Expanding Prediction Market Crackdown
Nevada has intensified its campaign against prediction markets, bringing Polymarket into the ongoing legal battle. This move signals that regulators in the USA’s leading gambling jurisdiction are ready to tackle the broader prediction market sector, no longer limiting themselves to individual operators. Overall, Nevada aims to draw a clear boundary around what is considered legal […]
Casino
January 19, 2026
Rio Hotel and Casino Workers Triumph as Teamsters Ratify 4-Year Agreement
The unionized workers of Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas have reached a major victory after officials agreed to ratify a Teamsters agreement. Thanks to this, the workers have secured better conditions, while casino officials have averted a likely strike. A Strike Has Been Averted According to the announcement, the ratification of the agreement […]
Industry
January 19, 2026
New Jersey Gaming Reaches Almost $7B in Revenue for 2025
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published its latest industry report, outlining the financial performance of the state’s gaming sector in December 2025. The data shows an increase in overall revenue due to mostly positive trends. New Jersey’s Industry Remained Strong In its December report, New Jersey’s casinos, racetracks, and their partners […]
Legal
January 19, 2026
California Cracks Down on New Racing on Demand Machines at Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Park’s newly introduced Racing on Demand entertainment machines did not sit well with tribal entities, prompting authorities to intervene. The machines were promptly seized, although Santa Anita representatives vowed to fight back, claiming that the offering did not violate any state laws. Santa Anita Park Added New Machines to Its Product Roster On […]
Lottery
January 19, 2026
Powerball Drawing Crowns No Victor, Winner of $1.8B Jackpot Remains Elusive
The Friday Powerball drawing failed to elect a winner, although two players won seven-figure sums. At the same time, fans of the game are starting to speculate about the elusive winner of the winner of the $1.82 billion jackpot from a few weeks ago who has yet to come forward. The Friday Drawing Minted Two […]
Industry
January 19, 2026
Casinos Around Hard Rock’s Guitar Hotel Fight for Skyline Dominance
Although still only half complete, the Hard Rock’s Guitar Hotel tower already dominates views of the Las Vegas Strip, eclipsing LED signs and igniting a “billboard war” as neighboring casinos scramble to outshine the building with their own lights. Hard Rock Guitar Hotel Continues to Grow Rapidly Hard Rock’s 660-foot Guitar Hotel is set to […]
