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The latest from the casino, slots and betting world — regulation, product launches, operators and market moves. Original summaries, updated daily, each linked to its source.
Alberta Man Disputes 888casino Over C$1.3M Jackpot Voided by Glitch
James Kotylak says 888casino refused to pay his C$1.3 million slot jackpot, citing a software malfunction.
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Ex-NBA Guard Malik Beasley to Plead Guilty in Betting Probe
Malik Beasley will plead guilty to federal charges in a sports betting scheme involving game manipulation and inside information.
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Prediction Market Polymarket Adds Minute-Long Crypto Contracts
Polymarket US launches five-minute event contracts on Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP for short-term trading.
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Las Vegas Unemployment Ranks Near Bottom Among US Metro Areas
Las Vegas unemployment held at 4.8% in September, ranking 328th out of 387 US metros, despite improvement from 5.7% a year ago.
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Italian Police Seize €600K in Assets Tied to Alleged Mafia Betting Ring
Carabinieri seized €600,000 from a man who hid mafia ties behind a farmhand cover, including an illegal betting bar.
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Ocean Casino Resort Seeks $1.5 Million from Atlantic City Over July Fire
Ocean Casino Resort claims negligence by Atlantic City's fire department in a July 27 blaze, demanding $1.5 million in damages.
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LL Cool J Sets Spring-Summer 2025 Residency at Park MGM's Dolby Live
The rapper will headline 'Rock the Bells: the Residency' at Dolby Live across May and July 2025.
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ASA Warns Affiliate Over Ad for Non-Excluded Bookies in Self-Exclusion Search
The UK advertising regulator issued a warning to betting affiliate Optival after a complaint about a paid ad targeting users searching for self-exclusion tools.
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BETBY reports 33.4% GGR surge in Q3 2026 driven by World Cup and esports
Sportsbook supplier BETBY posted 33.4% year-on-year GGR growth in Q3 2026, helped by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its proprietary esports feed.
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MGM CEO Hornbuckle Ends Takeover Talks With Top Shareholder People Inc.
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle declared M&A discussions with largest shareholder People Inc. over during Q3 earnings call.
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North Fork Mono Casino Opens in Central Valley Amid Legal Challenge
California's $750M North Fork Mono Casino opened early near Madera, despite a federal lawsuit from a rival tribe.
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Saquon Barkley Forced to Sell Polymarket Stake Due to NFL Policy
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says NFL gambling rules required him to divest his equity in the prediction market platform Polymarket.
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Entain Faces £25M Annual Cost from UK Tax Increase, Industry Warns of Layoffs
Entain projects £25M yearly hit from UK budget tax hike, with industry groups predicting job losses.
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Ontario Launches $3 Billion Niagara Casino Expansion Push
Ontario and OLG invite operators to invest over CA$3bn in Niagara Region casino expansion, first phase announced Oct 28.
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Las Vegas Strip Gaming Revenue Edges Up in September, Fueled by Slots
Strip GGR reached $693.5M in September, up 0.8% year-over-year, driven by slot machines as visitor counts remained flat.
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UK Budget extends higher Machine Games Duty rate to Category B machines from 2027
The UK Budget expands the 25% Machine Games Duty rate to Category B machines from April 2027, with supplier liability shift under consultation.
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Teen Charged in South Point Horse Stabbings Cleared for Trial After Competency Ruling
A Nevada family court judge ruled a teenage girl competent to stand trial for stabbing three horses during a barrel racing event at South Point Casino.
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New Hampshire Supreme Court Upholds Concord Casino License Revocation in COVID Fraud Case
Court rejected appeal by ex-state senator Andy Sanborn over COVID-relief fraud involving luxury cars and casino sale.
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Churchill Downs and VICI Properties Announce Major Share Repurchase Programs
Churchill Downs and VICI Properties revealed billions in new share buybacks alongside their Q3 earnings reports.
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Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro Flouts Travel Ban, Arrives in Miami Amid Gambling-Linked Probe
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president, defied a Supreme Court order to travel to the US as investigators examine ties to a top online gambler.
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GLPI Enters First Joint Venture, Non-Gaming Deal With Prologis for Joliet Site
Gaming and Leisure Properties partners with Prologis to redevelop the former Hollywood Casino Joliet property, marking its first joint venture.
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DraftKings CEO Signals Shift Toward Crypto Event Contracts at NYC Summit
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said at NEXTPredict Summit that crypto event contracts could be a major growth area for the sportsbook operator.
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MGM Resorts and Barry Diller Revise Pact, Cap Ownership and Set Takeover Voting Rules
MGM Resorts and Barry Diller's People Inc. amended their voting agreement, capping Diller's ownership at 29.9% and formalizing his vote on third-party bids.
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Sigma Derby Revival: Modern Mechanical Horse Racing Game Headed to Four Queens
A newly manufactured version of the classic Sigma Derby mechanical horse racing game will debut at Four Queens in Las Vegas next year.
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