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NFL Signs Sports Betting Deals With Fanatics, DraftKings and FanDuel
The National Football League (NFL) has officially added Fanatics Sportsbook to its roster of sports betting partners alongside DraftKings and FanDuel. Casino.org first reported the Fanatics deal on Aug. 18. DraftKings and FanDuel have held the designation since 2021. All three operators have signed multiyear agreements. Fanatics Expands NFL Relationship “We are thrilled to expand […] The post NFL
LOST VEGAS: Missing Bob Stupak Statue Resurfaces on eBay
A bronze statue of Bob Stupak that once welcomed visitors into the Stratosphere, and was last publicly seen more than 20 years ago at a casino museum at the Tropicana, has resurfaced on eBay. Its current owner is asking $90,000 (or best offer), and acknowledges that its claim — written on its plaque — to […] The post LOST VEGAS: Missing Bob Stupak Statue Resurfaces on eBay appeared first on Casino
Nationwide: Betting, Prediction Markets Sap Wealth-Building
Add Nationwide to the growing list of financial services firms cautioning that retail prediction market traders and sports bettors are making mistakes when they direct capital away from standard investment accounts to pursue higher-risk gains. In a recent report, Mark Hackett, chief investment strategist at Nationwide’s investment management group, echoes an increasingly familiar refrain: Betting,
Alberta Minister Accuses BCLC Chair of Being ‘Disingenuous’
The Alberta government minister who spearheaded the province’s competitive iGaming market has issued a sharp rebuttal to criticism from British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) chair Greg Moore. “It is disingenuous for the chair of another province’s Crown gaming corporation to criticize another government’s policy decisions,” said Dale Nally, the province’s minister of Service Alberta and […]
Canadian Regulators Shut Door on Sports Prediction Contracts
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) yesterday (Aug. 27) issued a joint notice saying they will not allow sports and entertainment prediction market event contracts in Canada. “It is important for investors and market participants to understand that event contracts based on sports- or entertainment-related activities or outcomes s
Texas Doctors Push State to Adopt 21 as Youngest Age for Prediction Market Use
Warning that the adolescent brain is primed to take risk and citing data that a rising number of underage males are betting, Texas physicians are urging the state to make 21 the minimum age for usage of prediction markets. While there’s a smattering of tribal casinos in the U.S. that allow 18-year-olds to wager, the […] The post Texas Doctors Push State to Adopt 21 as Youngest Age for Prediction M
Stifel: Flutter Promo Spending Could Pay Dividends for Investors
Shares of Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) are off nearly 8% over the past month with one of the culprits being plans to spend up to $385 million on customer acquisition and retention incentives in the second half of this year. The company telegraphed those expenditures when it lowered 2026 guidance earlier this month, unnerving investors […] The post Stifel: Flutter Promo Spending Could Pay Div
BetRivers, Gateway Casinos Bridge Online, Land-Based Gaming in Alberta
BetRivers, the online casino and sportsbook brand operated by Rush Street Interactive, and Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. are teaming up on a cross-promotional partnership six weeks into Alberta’s regulated iGaming market. BetRivers was one of the first iGaming operators to go live in the province when the market launched July 13. The partnership pairs […] The post BetRivers, Gateway Casino
2026 MLS Cup Odds – Who Are the Key Contenders?
The race for the 2026 MLS Cup is tightening, with favorites Inter Miami having gone winless in their last four matches. Conversely, Eastern Conference leaders Nashville have lost just once in their previous 10 matches, winning eight of these encounters. Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Los Angeles are also in contention, while Houston are potential dark […] The post 2026 MLS Cup Odds – Who Are the Key C
MGM Stock Attractively Valued Amid Diller Support, Signs of Strip Stability
Shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) trade around $42.80, or roughly 11% below the $48.30 per share takeover floated by Barry Diller’s People Inc. (NASDAQ: IAC) three months ago, but an analyst believes the casino offers value at these levels. In a new report to clients, CBRE Equity Research analyst John DeCree acknowledges that […] The post MGM Stock Attractively Valued Amid Diller Sup
What Did Caesars Sportsbook Do to Justify a $251K Fine in New Jersey?
Caesars Sportsbook was fined more than $251K and ordered to forfeit $45K in profits by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) earlier this month. The state has detailed what led to the unprecedented fine, the largest that Casino.org has ever reported on in the Garden State. Documents made public by DGE Interim Director […] The post What Did Caesars Sportsbook Do to Justify a $251K Fin
AGCO Fines NorthStar $100K Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a fine of $100,000 against NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. for allegedly failing to comply with provincial anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The fine comes after an investigation into betting activity by an individual charged by police in connection with Project Outsource, a joint law enforcement effort […] The post AGCO Fines
Thunder Valley Casino Mass-Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty as Family Cites Mental Health
A California casino restaurant worker accused of stabbing five coworkers pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges on Wednesday. Joseph Benedict John Naugle, 22, entered the plea Wednesday (Aug. 26) in Placer County Superior Court in connection with the August 16 attack at Dos Coyotes Border Café inside the Thunder Valley Casino Resort […] The post Thunder Valley Casino Mass-Stabb
Las Vegas Sizzles as July Gaming Revenue Maintains Momentum and Leisure Visitors Return
July was a strong month for Las Vegas casinos, with data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) showing continued gaming revenue growth and signs of a leisure travel rebound. The NGCB’s July revenue report reveals that Las Vegas Strip casinos won more than $776.3 million from […] The post Las Vegas Sizzles as July Gaming Revenue Maintain
Thailand’s ‘Am Cyanide’ Serial Killer Receives Second Death Sentence in Gambling-Linked Murder Case
Thailand’s criminal court has handed a second death sentence to a woman accused of murdering 14 people with cyanide and attempting to murder another. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, known colloquially as “Am Cyanide,” is thought to be the country’s worst serial killer. According to prosecutors, she is a gambling addict who killed for financial gain. Investigators discovered […] The post Thailand’s ‘Am Cy
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Final Resting Place of Whiskey Pete
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Dec. 16, 2022. On Feb. 2, 1994, construction workers were grading the land for the light rail that today connects two casinos, Whiskey Pete’s and Buffalo Bill’s, across Interstate 15 in Primm, […] The post VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The F
EGBA Secretary General Maarten Haijer to Step Down After 13 Years
Maarten Haijer will step down as secretary general of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) after 13 years leading the Brussels-based online gambling trade body. Haijer, who joined the EGBA in 2008 and became secretary general in 2013, will leave the role at the end of August. He will be replaced by senior director […] The post EGBA Secretary General Maarten Haijer to Step Down After
Prediction Market ETFs Face Tough SEC, CFTC Approval Hurdles
A surge in prediction market Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) filings is forcing regulators into uncharted territory, with no clear timeline for approval. In a new article for Cornerstone Research, an economic and financial consulting firm, coauthors Laurent Samuel, Gary Schmirer, Ross Askanazi, and Jerrod Attias explore the spate of filings for prediction market ETFs and […] The post Prediction Market
Novig Eliminates American Odds in Effort to Lift ‘Financial Market’ Appeal
Novig is waving good-bye to American odds on its sports prediction market, scrapping the -110 lines bettors in this country are accustomed to seeing in favor of percentages. Co-founder and CEO Jacob Fortinsky announced the move in a social media post earlier today, noting the company introduced an odds calculator to smooth bettors’ and traders’ […] The post Novig Eliminates American Odds in Effort
Bally’s Chicago Denies Claim It Owes Millions to Contractors
Officials with Bally’s Chicago say mechanics’ liens filed against the $1.7 billion casino resort are without merit, claiming the development has paid its invoices on time and that the issue lies with the project’s general contractor. The Chicago Tribune reports that MGM Excavating filed the liens last month in Cook County against Bally’s Chicago and […] The post Bally’s Chicago Denies Claim It Owe
DraftKings Steers $30M Marketing Contract to Co-Founder Kalish’s New Company
DraftKings could direct as much as $30 million in marketing money to a company run by former president and co-founder Matthew Kalish. A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by the gaming company details arrangements with Kalish’s company — FaZe Media, which does business as HardScope. In simple terms, HardScope could broker deals […] The post DraftKings Steers $30M Marketing Co
Vegas Dave Surfaces in Thailand After Arrest Warrant Issued
If David “Vegas Dave” Oancea is hiding from the law, he doesn’t do it well. Less than two weeks after skipping a court hearing where he was supposed to be taken into custody, the popular Las Vegas sports betting personality was back on Instagram pretending that nothing was wrong. This week, Oancea’s Instagram account — […] The post Vegas Dave Surfaces in Thailand After Arrest Warrant Issued appear
Japan’s 2027 Casino License Race Heats Up as Cities and Developers Show Interest
Japan is expected to hold a second bidding round for casino licenses in 2027, and interest is continuing to grow among prefectures and prospective resort developers. Japan’s National Diet authorized up to three integrated resort (IR) casinos in 2018 to grow tourism and diversify the country’s attractiveness for leisure and business gatherings. At the time, […] The post Japan’s 2027 Casino License
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Investigates Falling Exterior Glass Pane
A pane of exterior glass fell from high on the exterior of the Fontainebleau’s tower onto Las Vegas Boulevard on Wednesday (Aug. 26). The property confirmed the incident in a statement to the media. “The safety of our guests and team members is our top priority,” the statement read. “We can confirm glass fell from […] The post Fontainebleau Las Vegas Investigates Falling Exterior Glass Pane appear