Las Vegas Gambling and Barry Manilow’s Residency: A Look at Westgate and Gaming History In an unprecedented move that electrifies the city, the Westgate Las Vegas has announced that Barry Manilow will become its first resident for a lifetime, marking a historic partnership that further cements Las Vegas gambling as a global center for entertainment. […]
Churchill Downs United Tote deal brings wagering technology back in-house Churchill Downs United Tote is the focus of this US casino-news update after Casino.org News: Churchill Downs Reacquires Full Control of United Tote, Updates Derby Projects reported a development involving the American gambling, sports, hospitality, or gaming-technology market. The report is specific, but it also […]
Fanatics Fest 2025: How a New Era of Sports Fandom is Changing Sports Betting Exciting news for devoted sports fans and those interested in the wider sports betting landscape! Fanatics is reviving its sports-focused convention, Fanatics Fest 2025, which will serve as a major hub for the sports betting community. This event is set to […]
Rush Street prediction markets plans appear deliberately limited even after Rush Street Interactive filed for a Designated Contract Market license in May. Casino.org reported that CEO Richard Schwartz said the company does not intend to make sports event contracts a focus and continues to operate with a casino-first strategy. The filing, according to the report, […]
Robinhood Explores Entry into Sports Betting Market At a recent investor day, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev informed shareholders that the innovative brokerage is looking into the realm of sports betting. This interest comes as the company sees a growing demand from its users for options that resemble futures contracts on sporting events rather than conventional […]
Slot Games: How Nevada Casinos Set a Monthly Win Record Despite Losses In an impressive turn of events, Nevada casinos have achieved an all-time high in revenue generated by slot games for the month of October 2024, despite facing challenges in other gaming segments. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) reported that slot machines across […]
Impact of MGM Resort Fee Increases on the Casino Industry MGM Resorts, the largest operator in Las Vegas, has announced an immediate increase in resort and parking fees across all 12 of its Strip properties. This strategic adjustment reflects a shifting landscape within the broader casino industry, where such surcharges are becoming an increasingly common […]
Teachers Union Opposition Shapes the Casino Market: The Caesars Proposal in Times Square The United Federation of Teachers (UFT), representing around 200,000 educators and school professionals in New York City, has voiced strong opposition against the proposal to establish a $4 billion Caesars casino in Times Square, drawing attention to the broader implications for the […]
Prioritizing Responsible Gambling: Aligning with WHO Standards to Address Gambling Disorders and Public Health The World Health Organization (WHO), the leading international public health authority, is advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of the gambling sector, driven by grave concerns over the increasing normalization of casino games and sports betting. This call is rooted in the […]
Mastering High-Stakes Poker Strategy: Lessons from the Dan Bilzerian and Ignite Business Lawsuit The legal battle involving high-stakes betting and corporate control began when high-stakes poker player and social media influencer Dan Bilzerian filed a lawsuit against his father for allegedly unlawfully taking control of his vape company, Ignite International. Image by Tumisu from Pixabay […]