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SportsGrid Up for Sale Amid Declining Revenue
SportsGrid is up for sale. The 24-hour sports wagering network is reportedly working with investment bankers to find a buyer as it navigates a multi-year drop in revenue. Front Office Sports reported the news, noting that an unidentified source said SportsGrid is working with investment bank Telos Advisors to find a buyer. The betting and […] The post SportsGrid Up for Sale Amid Declining Revenue
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SEC Approves Cboe KPI Event Contracts for Robinhood
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Cboe Global Markets’ (BATS: CBOE) plan to list event contracts tied to corporate key performance indicators (KPIs). The derivatives, proposed by Cboe in July, will debut on Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD). Robinhood expects to offer the Cboe contracts during the third-quarter earnings season, though concrete trading remains […] The post SE
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VEGAS DINING NEWS Sonic the Hedgehog Pop-Up, $20K Metallica Steak Package
The Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Café zooms into Chinatown on Saturday (Oct. 17) at 5600 Spring Mountain Road, Suite A. That’s the space vacated by One Piece Café earlier this month. The pop‑up—a high‑octane collaboration between Sega and restaurateur Andy Nguyen—has already blazed through San Diego and Chino Hills in California, then Katy, Texas, Atlanta, […] The post VEGAS DINING NEWS Sonic the Hedg
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Alberta iGaming Market Hits 51 Live Sites as Grace Period Expires
Alberta’ 90-day grace period for unregulated online gambling operators to transition to the legal market expired yesterday (Oct. 13), with 30 operators launching regulated platforms and accepting wagers. In total, 51 approved iGaming sites are currently live in Alberta. An Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) spokesperson said that number could change by the end of the […] The post Alberta iGaming M
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Venetian Poker Room Changes How Cards Are Dealt to Foil High-Tech Cheats
Las Vegas’ Venetian has stopped pitching poker cards through the air in preference to a dealing method designed to stop cheats from catching a glimpse of opponents’ hands with miniature cameras. The casino is the first poker room on the Las Vegas Strip to introduce “slide dealing,” where dealers push cards face-down across the felt […] The post Venetian Poker Room Changes How Cards Are Dealt to Fo
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Juror Removed from Flamingo Abuse Trial After Profane Remark About Defendant
A prospective juror was dismissed Tuesday (Oct. 13) from the trial of Mitchell Fairbarn, the Canadian tourist accused of stealing and abusing a flamingo at the Flamingo Las Vegas in March. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the man was overheard making a profane remark about Fairbarn in a hallway at Clark County District Court. […] The post Juror Removed from Flamingo Abuse Trial After Pro
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Google Updates Advertising Polices with Prediction Market Guidance
For the first time, Google, the largest provider of internet search services, refreshed its Google Ads policy guidelines to include dedicated guidance on prediction markets. In the past, the California-based company has amended and altered policies pertaining to ads run by prediction market companies, but a document released last week marks the first time Google […] The post Google Updates Adverti
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The Villas at Caesars Palace Ranked No. 1 Casino Hotel in Inaugural AAA List
The Villas at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas has been named the top‑ranked casino hotel in AAA’s first‑ever list evaluating casino hotels and resorts across North America, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. The designation places the property at the top of 161 AAA‑rated casino hotels included in the inaugural ranking. Diamond Mine The recognition […] The post The Villas at Caesars Palace Ranked N
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CreditSights: Genting Could Sell Miami Real Estate to Fend Off Credit Downgrade
Genting Bhd, the Malaysian conglomerate with an array of casino holdings, may need to sell some assets to ward off a credit downgrade and its unused Miami real estate could be atop the list of potential divestments. In a recent report, CreditSights analysts praised Genting, which owns Resorts World Las Vegas, for a recent $306 […] The post CreditSights: Genting Could Sell Miami Real Estate to Fend
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Day 40: Encore Boston Harbor Strike Continues as Wynn Claims Contract Offer Is Fair
The union strike at Encore Boston Harbor reached its 40th day Wednesday, with roughly 1,300 casino workers continuing to walk picket lines outside Wynn Resorts’ flagship Massachusetts property. Leaders of Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 say they continue to push for a “fair contract” from the Las Vegas-based casino company. Union members […] The post Day 40: Encore Boston Harbor Strike
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NSUS Group Warns Ontario Online Poker Faces Bleak Future Without Shared Liquidity
Ontario’s regulated online poker market faces a bleak future if the Supreme Court of Canada blocks international player pooling, an executive with GGPoker parent NSUS Group warned. Sarne Lightman, managing director of NSUS, said ring-fencing the province will ultimately drive Canadian players back toward unregulated offshore sites. Ontario’s current ring-fenced poker market has limited the […] The
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NCAA Basketball Betting Fixer Gets Six Years in $3 Million Point-Shaving Scandal
A Charlotte basketball trainer who recruited college players to intentionally underperform in a $3 million point-shaving scheme was sentenced Tuesday to six years in federal prison. Jalen Smith, 30, of Charlotte, N.C., became the first defendant sentenced in a sprawling point-shaving scandal involving more than 39 players across at least 17 NCAA Division I teams. […] The post NCAA Basketball Betti
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States Spend $75 per Problem Gambler vs. $919 for Substance Abuse, Study Finds
New research reveals that state funding for problem gambling drastically lags behind allocations for substance use disorders. The National Association of Administrators for Disordered Gambling Services (NAADGS) reports in its annual study—Problem Gambling Services in the United States—that while funding for problem gambling services continues to expand, public investment remains woefully inadequat
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The Venetian to Open Exclusive Milano Hotel-Within-a-Hotel in March 2027
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced this week that Milano, a 275-suite hotel-within-a-hotel inside The Palazzo, will open in March 2027. The boutique enclave features a dedicated arrival experience, a private concierge team and a exclusive outdoor pool developed in collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana. Designed by Wimberly Interiors—a global hospitality design firm whose work […] The post The Ve
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PointsBet Revenues Decline as VIP Restrictions Drag Australian Operations
A PointsBet rinkboard ad during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. (Image: Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The post PointsBet Revenues Decline as VIP Restrictions Drag Australian Operations appeared first on Casino.org.
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FTC Eyes Online Sports Betting Over Alleged Deceptive Marketing Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly launching an investigation into online sports betting and how sportsbooks market to consumers. The newly established Washington Sun, a media publication consisting of former Washington Post journalists, reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is probing claims that online sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel deceive and mislead consumers
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Order in the Court? Study Finds High Rates of Problem Gambling Among Lawyers
Mental health disorders, substance abuse, and problem gambling are widespread throughout the legal profession, according to a landmark study released by the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program (LAP). Billed as the first comprehensive look at mental health, substance use, gambling, stress, and cognitive decline among Illinois lawyers and judges, the LAP study, “The Weight of Practice,” […] The pos
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VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: John Mayer Hits 21 at Sphere, Sting Returns to Caesars
John Mayer has added three dates to his 2027 Sphere residency, bringing the run to a Vegas-lucky 21 shows. The new dates—June 9, 11 and 12—were announced Tuesday following sustained demand. Mayer initially announced six dates in September before expanding the engagement, titled “Solo + Full Band + John Mayer Trio.” The residency now runs […] The post VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: John Mayer Hits 21 at Sphere,
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S&P Global: Sports Still King on Prediction Markets
Sports event contracts remain the lifeblood of prediction markets—a dynamic likely to intensify as the U.S. football season ramps up. The S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan Q3 2026 Consumer Insights survey found that while just 10% of respondents traded on a yes/no exchange over the past year, 70% of active prediction market users traded sports […] The post S&P Global: Sports Still King on Predi
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VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Raiders Search for Answers, Golden Knights Face Nashville
The Las Vegas Raiders (3-2) face mounting concerns over their struggling ground game heading into Sunday’s (Oct. 18) showdown against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium, with a rushing attack averaging just 82.0 yards per game, fifth-worst in the National Football League (NFL), putting added pressure on quarterback Kirk Cousins and an already vulnerable offence. […] The post VEGAS SPORTS REPOR
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US Sanctions Mexican Cartel Racetrack Linked to ‘Torture Casino’
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Mexican racetrack allegedly controlled by a drug cartel that partnered with a nearby casino to handle wagering on its horse races. Club La Molienda, located on the outskirts of Nuevo Laredo across the border from Laredo, Texas, was among 11 entities and four individuals sanctioned Tuesday, […] The post US Sanctions Mexican Cartel Racetrack Linke
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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Tupac Shakur Murder
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 13, to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur. The 63-year-old former gang leader was convicted in August of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon. He remains the only person ever charged or convicted in connection with Shakur’s […] The post Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Tup
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Blockchain.com Latest Big Crypto Name to Try Hand in U.S. Prediction Markets
Blockchain.com is the latest big name from the world of cryptocurrency brokerage houses looking to try its hand in the U.S. prediction market industry. The Dallas-based company announced today it has filed applications for Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Designated Contract Market (DCM) licenses with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) — the federal regulator […] The post Blockch
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Kickapoo Casino Double-Murder Suspect Gets Trial Date After Deadly Shooting Rampage
A Texas man accused of opening fire outside a crowded casino, killing a mother of five and a retired Border Patrol officer, will stand trial in February 2027, almost 17 months after the deadly attack. Keryan Rashad Jones, 35, of San Antonio, is scheduled to face trial on February 8 in Maverick County, according to […] The post Kickapoo Casino Double-Murder Suspect Gets Trial Date After Deadly Shoo
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