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Palms Casino and Escort Agency, Defendants in Civil Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A wrongful death lawsuit filed in a Las Vegas court brings renewed attention to the 2024 killing of Larissa Garcia. Her death inside a Palms hotel room has led to serious allegations against the casino resort where she was found, as well as the local escort agency that had hired her. Fight Over Money The […]
Tourists Trapped for Nearly an Hour in Rio Las Vegas Elevator
A group of 17 tourists visiting Las Vegas experienced a nightmarish elevator ride at the Rio in the US after the car suddenly dropped and stalled between floors, leaving them trapped for nearly an hour. Pregnant Woman Trapped in the Elevator The incident, which took place earlier this month, gained widespread attention after a series […]
Gambling.com Joins Companies to Enact Redundancies as AI’s Use Surges
Gambling.com Group is the latest company to have enacted redundancies, as the group moves towards a strategic restructuring and increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI), according to employees and multiple sources. Redundancies Are Happening, as Company Still Absorbs Impact of New Challenges Rumors broke ahead of the company’s Q1 earnings call on Thursday, May 14. […]
Gaming Corps Expands in Spain with Casino777.es Content Deal
Gaming Corps, an esteemed global provider of cutting-edge online casino games, has expanded its reach in Spain, with the company teaming up with Casino777.es, a prominent local operator. The partnership will see the studio provide the local brand with an extended list of its games, among which is the recently released Instant Blitz, a brand-new […]
CasinoCanada Launches Exclusive BGaming-powered Social Slot Tournaments
BGaming and CasinoCanada have teamed up for a brand-new initiative that will see the pair launch a new streak of social slot tournaments that will be available for free and seek to further engage with players. CasinoCanada and BGaming Team up For Elevated Social Slots Experience The affiliate brand has tapped BGaming for launching what […]
Stake Upgrades Flagship Crash Game With Sharper Visuals and Smoother Gameplay
Stake, the world’s largest online casino and sportsbook, has today announced a major worldwide update to its flagship Crash casino game, marking the next significant milestone in the evolution of the Stake Originals portfolio. The update delivers a refreshed visual experience and a series of performance upgrades for players. Crash has built a global following […]
UPDATE: Rio Las Vegas Responds to Why 17 Tourists Were Trapped in an Elevator for an Hour
UPDATE: On Thursday afternoon, Casino.org received the following response from the publicity company representing Rio Las Vegas: “The elevator company responsible for servicing was called immediately and their response time was estimated to be less than thirty minutes. A guest in the elevator contacted the Fire Department and they were on scene 23 minutes after […] The post UPDATE: Rio Las Vegas R
Family of Slain Sex Worker Sues Palms Casino for Failing to Prevent Her 2024 Murder
The family of Larissa Garcia has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Palms Casino Resort and an alleged madam, claiming they failed to prevent her 2024 strangulation and sexual assault The lawsuit alleges the Palms facilitated escort activity and ignored audible distress signals, while also accusing agency owner Jodi Mattinson of human trafficking and […] The post Family of Slain Sex Worker
Bragg Boosts Games-First Strategy with Drayton Acquisition
Drayton is a gaming technology and content platform Gaming entrepreneur Matt Davey assumes 10% stake in Bragg with Drayton deal Q1 2026 financial results led by 33.3% year-over-year revenue increase in Brazil Bragg Gaming Group, the Toronto-based igaming content and platform technology provider, today announced it has acquired Drayton International, a gaming technology and content […] The post Bra
Tema Planning a Prediction Markets ETF of its Own
Tema’s filings is a departure from other proposed prediction market ETFs The issuer wants to launch an ETF focusing on companies with prediction markets exposure The ETF will be actively managed Tema ETFs, an upstart issuer of exchange traded funds (ETFs), threw its hat in the prediction market ETF ring with a filing for the […] The post Tema Planning a Prediction Markets ETF of its Own appeared f
Warner Gaming promotes COO Sobczyk to president
Warner Gaming announced the promotion of Robert Sobczyk to president, effective immediately. Sobczyk previously served as chief operating officer and brings more than a decade of leadership experience within the organization to his new role. Sobczyk has been a key leader in Warner Gaming’s growth and operational success over the past 10+ years, playing an... Read more » Source
Upcoming UNLV gambling conference adds speakers and sessions
The 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking will take place May 26-28 at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Keynote and panel presentations will span sports betting, artificial intelligence, regulatory oversight, and risk in the entertainment industry. The event will also feature a keynote session titled “Candid Conversations: Sports Betting,” featuring sports... Read more » So
President Trump Buys DraftKings, Red Rock, Sells Other Gaming Stocks
The president’s first-quarter financial disclosure indicates he bought DraftKings and Red Rock Resorts, among other gaming stocks He sold some gaming positions, too The report details more than 3,600 transactions Financial advisors to President Trump were certainly busy in the first quarter and that includes buying and selling of some gaming stocks. In the president’s […] The post President Trump
Michigan: MGM Grand Detroit names Terry Briggs Vice President of Slot Operations
MGM Grand Detroit on Thursday named Terry Briggs Vice President of Slot Operations. Briggs has more than 20 years of experience in the gaming and entertainment industry. Briggs will oversee slot operations and evaluate opportunities to further optimize the gaming floor in alignment with evolving business trends and guest preferences. “Terry has an exceptional ability... Read more » Source
Galaxy Gaming’s Monopoly Table Games Progressive debuts at Pechanga Resort Casino
Galaxy Gaming on Thursday announced the debut of its Monopoly Table Games Progressive during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. This installation brings the Monopoly brand to life on the casino floor within Pechanga’s 151 table games. Galaxy Gaming is the exclusive Monopoly table games licensee through an agreement with Hasbro.... Read more » Source
DraftKings Hit with ‘Sell’ Rating on ‘Dramatic’ Prediction Markets Threat
BNP Paribas initiated coverage of DraftKings with an equivalent of a “sell” rating Analyst Charlie Muir-Sands cites the prediction markets threat He’s the only sell-side analyst to rate the gaming stock a “sell” DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) eked out a small gain today despite an analyst initiating coverage of the sports betting stock with his firm’s […] The post DraftKings Hit with ‘Sell’ Rating on ‘
Caesars Stock Bounces on News Banks Are Arranging Financing for Fertitta Takeover
Report suggests banks are working on up to $5 billion in financing Fertitta would use to acquire Caesars Entertainment That’s in addition to an equity component of as much as $3 billion Morgan Stanley is reportedly one of those banks Shares of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) settled higher by 1.38% today on volume that was […] The post Caesars Stock Bounces on News Banks Are Arranging Financin
Abu Dhabi Announces Site for World’s Second Sphere
Abu Dhabi confirmed Yas Island as the location for the world’s second Sphere, a $1.7 billion project set to serve as a “global platform for Emirati culture” The 20,000-capacity venue, scheduled for completion by the end of 2029, will utilize the same immersive tech as the Las Vegas landmark Under a 25-year franchise agreement, DCT […] The post Abu Dhabi Announces Site for World’s Second Sphere app
Colorado Approves Sports Betting Reform Bill: What Changes?
Colorado’s sports betting market is poised for change Proposed regulations include six deposits per day Sports betting ads during the day and evening could also end Lawmakers in Colorado have raised a bill to overhaul the state’s online sports betting industry. Should Gov. Jared Polis (D) sign Senate Bill 131, a series of new rules […] The post Colorado Approves Sports Betting Reform Bill: What Ch
Local Group Pushes to Block Vancouver Whitecaps Move to Las Vegas
Government and First Nations come together to issue joint statement Billionaire looking to buy the MLS team and move it to Las Vegas Stadium plans in works for Hastings Park location The City of Vancouver, First Nations, the British Columbia government and the crown corporation that owns BC Place issued a statement today reiterating their […] The post Local Group Pushes to Block Vancouver Whiteca
California Player Wins Match 5 Prize as Powerball Jackpot Reaches $86M
A player in California has won a Match 5 prize from the Wednesday drawing of the Powerball game. However, the drawing did not award the game’s top prize as no one succeeded in matching all six winning numbers. California Player Won the Second-Tier Prize For context, the jackpot for the May 13 drawing stood at […]
Bragg Gaming to Acquire Drayton International
Bragg Gaming Group, a leading iGaming content and platform tech provider, announced that it has signed a deal to acquire Drayton International, a diversified gaming technology and content platform. Additionally, Bragg said that Tekkorp Capital’s founder & chair, Matt Davey, has been named as non-executive chair of the Bragg board. A Bold Step Forward Bragg […]
Super Group Promotes from Within, Names Kristy Ross COO
Super Group has enhanced its C-suite with the appointment of a new chief operating officer. The one stepping up to the task is Kristy Ross, the company’s chief of staff, who will now take on the COO mantle. The Group Names Kristy Ross as Its New COO Ross announced the happy news on LinkedIn, confirming […]
NetEnt Sends Players on a Magical Adventure in What’s Up Witches
NetEnt has released a new slot game where players will accompany three young witches on a paranormal journey. The game is called What’s Up Witches? and will see players invoke magical powers in hopes of scoring big prizes. What’s Up Witches? Metrics Three Witches, One Unstoppable Energy NetEnt’s latest game immediately introduces players to its […]