Industry
January 23, 2026
Bally’s Dover Casino Sees Man Arrested on Drug and Human Trafficking Suspicions
On January 16, the Dover Police Department arrested Antwan Freeman, 44, of Dover, on drug and human trafficking charges at the Bally’s Dover Casino Resort in Delaware after responding to calls of a physical altercation. Police Arrest Suspect at a Bally’s Dover Casino Hotel Room Police said Freeman was taken into custody without incident, but further […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Robinhood Seeks Federal Protection as Massachusetts Targets Sports Prediction Markets
Robinhood has launched a legal maneuver to protect itself from Massachusetts regulators. The company has asked a federal judge to prevent the state from enforcing gaming regulations on its growing sports prediction business. The filing closely follows a Massachusetts court ruling allowing enforcement action against Kalshi, placing prediction platforms aiming to operate in the state […]
Lottery
January 23, 2026
Michigan Woman Wins $6M, Vows to Change Others’ Lives
A woman from Michigan has won a staggering $6 million from the Michigan Lottery. While such a sum is usually life-changing, the woman said that she doesn’t have a plan for any big changes in her life other than using the money to help others. The Woman Won $6M from an Instant Game According to […]
Business
January 23, 2026
Clark County Filings Reveal Details About Bally’s Las Vegas Plans
Bally’s Corporation has revealed details about its plans for a previously announced mixed-use project adjacent to the Athletics Las Vegas ballpark. The construction of this ambitious project will require multiple permits, take several years to complete, and have a price tag north of a billion dollars. Bally’s Reveals Ambitious Plans for Las Vegas Bally’s multi-use […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Missouri Won’t Ban Player Props on College Sports
Missouri has become the latest state to deny an NCAA request to ban college prop bets, specifically those on individual players and their performances. Heightened calls for banning this particular market have been heard in recent months, in light of many high-profile scandals that have rocked pro sports as well as college athletics. Missouri Hesitant […]
Casino
January 23, 2026
Circa Owner Wants Canadians to Come Back, Offers 1:1 Exchange Rate
Derek Stevens may be a man for politics, but he doesn’t show it, and he is certainly willing to make peace and let bygones be bygones. The owner of the Circa, Golden Gate, and the D is now hoping to appease Canadians, while admitting their indelible role in the Las Vegas economy, by offering a […]
Casino
January 23, 2026
Cromwell to Close Nearly Two Months for Vanderpump Revamp
Caesars Entertainment has quietly changed course on what it promised would be a smooth transition for the Cromwell. The “first standalone boutique hotel on the famed Strip” that opened its gates as The Cromwell in 2014 after many years of being known as Bill’s Gambling Hall & Saloon and the Barbary Coast will close completely […]
Casino
January 23, 2026
Modesto PD Seizes $27K, Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling
Modesto has been in the news cycle frequently these days. First, a big-time winner scooped $1 million from the Illinois Lottery, and now, law enforcement has moved against illegal gambling operators. All told, the Chicago-area’s soft spot for games of chance is well-documented. Police have now arrested four people on illegal gambling charges, part of […]
Casino
January 23, 2026
Las Vegas Fears Europe Travel Drop Over Greenland Tensions
While prediction markets are juggling with the odds of President Donald Trump seizing Greenland, Las Vegas tourism leaders are watching the latest geopolitical noise with a growing feeling of unease. Their concern is that rising tensions between the United States and Europe over the disputed territory could lead to drastic travel decisions, mirroring Canada’s pullback […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Study Shows Stars Do Not Convince US Residents to Gamble
Celebrities still show up a lot in US gambling ads, but new findings hint their pull might not be as strong as companies wish. New survey results from YouGov point out that while well-known faces can make active betters notice more, they shift overall views on gambling brands and might even make some folks question […]
