Casino
August 22, 2025
Killing Gaming Floor Smoking Could Boost Revenue, Argue Anti-Smoking Advocates
The ongoing downturn in Las Vegas and Nevada tourism results in general has prompted Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights to call on casinos to act sooner rather than later and end an exemption that allows smokers to still occupy gaming floors in Sin City. Nonsmokers Are Shunning Sin City, and They Will Continue to Do So […]
Sports
August 22, 2025
Nevada Regulators Warn FanDuel About Prediction Market Plans
Nevada’s gaming regulators have voiced worries after FanDuel, a part of Flutter Entertainment, unveiled its intention to team up with CME Group, the biggest US derivatives exchange, to step into the prediction market arena. The partnership, made public earlier this week, seeks to create event-based contracts on subjects like stock changes, commodity prices, and even […]
Casino
August 22, 2025
Aristocrat Debuts Pioneering NFL-Licensed Free Mobile Game
Two years after it announced its first NFL-themed slot machines, technology-powered gaming content leader with a focus on sustainability, Aristocrat Leisure, is ready to dig deeper into the digital arena. On Thursday, the company’s social gaming arm, Product Madness, announced the rollout of NFL Super Bowl Slots, the first-ever NFL-licensed free-to-play social casino mobile game. […]
Casino
August 22, 2025
Potential Billions at Stake as Virginia Considers Legal Online Casinos
Virginia lawmakers are taking another look at the idea of making online casinos legal. These casinos, often referred to as iGaming, bring both money-making opportunities and regulations-related problems. Virginia Considers Legal Online Betting, Weighing Billions in Possible Gain The topic of iGaming in Virginia was front and center at an August 19 meeting. The group […]
Legal
August 21, 2025
Kalshi Draws New Tribal Challenge as Ho-Chunk Nation Files Suit
The Ho-Chunk Nation has filed a federal lawsuit against online exchange Kalshi, accusing the company and its partner, Robinhood Markets, of running illegal sports gambling operations on tribal lands. The complaint filed Wednesday in the Western District of Wisconsin follows earlier actions by California tribes and draws attention to the mounting tribal resistance to Kalshi’s […]
Casino
August 21, 2025
Mirage Memories Go on Auction as Casino Transforms into Hard Rock
Over 300 sculptures and paintings from the former Mirage are now available for bidding in an online auction, as the casino undergoes its transformation into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. Hard Rock Puts Over 300 Mirage Art Pieces for Auction The 30-day online auction, hosted by LA-based Prime Auctioneers […]
Industry
August 21, 2025
Massachusetts Considers Legal iGaming & Sweepstakes Ban
Lawmakers in Massachusetts have introduced a proposal that would legalize iGaming, while introducing a strict ban on sweepstakes. This comes amid a broader pushback against sweeps, as well as increased efforts to expand the US online casino space. The Proposal Envisions Up to 3 Skins Per Operator Massachusetts, which already allows online sportsbooks and lottery […]
Sports
August 21, 2025
DraftKings Is Looking for Admission into National Futures Association Once Again
DraftKings may have objections to prediction markets, but the vertical seems poised to stay, and this means mainstream betting companies need to adapt on time. In the case of DraftKings, this is done through a new application to the National Futures Association (NFA), as the company is planning on running prediction markets on its own. […]
Casino
August 21, 2025
York Hollywood Casino Live Dealer in Hot Water Over Alleged Theft
Getting a job as a live dealer is usually a cushy number. The casinos want to train you and usually pay for this. The salary isn’t too bad, and if you are a great host, you can get plenty of tips. However, for some people, this isn’t enough. E.S., a 42-year-old resident of Paradise, Pennsylvania, […]
Sports
August 21, 2025
Little League Urges End to Offshore Betting on Kids’ World Series Games
The Little League World Series (LLWS) has made a forceful plea to fans to quit betting on its games, saying this practice does harm and does not suit the tournament as it kicks off its second week in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Little League Slams Offshore Sites for Profiting From Children’s Games On Thursday, Little League […]
