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MGM National Harbor Outlier: Crime Persists at Casino Despite Dropping Rates in D.C.
A 33-year-old Virginia man was fatally shot after an alleged road rage confrontation began at the exit of the parking garage at MGM National Harbor Police say the suspected gunman later called 911 and turned himself in The killing is the latest violent incident at MGM National Harbor, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns in Prince […] The post MGM National Harbor Outlier: Crime Persists at
Magician Casino Scammer ‘Shaun Mistery’ Extradited to Nevada
Authorities allege Benward distracted roulette dealers with conversation before disputing chip placements after winning numbers were revealed Investigators say he changed his appearance between casino visits and used accomplices to pressure dealers during disputed wagers Already serving a 10-year Iowa prison sentence Benward is accused of casino cheating and fraud offenses across multiple US state
Elon Musk Ordered to Testify in Fraud Lawsuits Over $1M Election Lottery
Federal magistrate judge ordered Musk to appear for a deposition while recommending fraud claims survive summary judgment Judge found jurors should decide whether promises of random $1 million giveaways misled voters into sharing personal information Court recommended dismissing breach of contract claims after finding the promotion did not create an enforceable agreement under Texas law […] The po
CFL Refuses to Allow Brendan Sorsby to Join League
The CFL barred Brendan Sorsby, citing gambling allegations and the need to protect competitive integrity Sorsby lost NCAA eligibility after admitting to sports betting, including wagers involving his own team while playing at Indiana The CFL decision follows the NFL’s cancellation of the 2026 Supplemental Draft, further narrowing Sorsby’s path back to professional football The […] The post CFL Ref
Las Vegas Tourism Hits More Turbulence as Airport Traffic Sinks 8%
Passenger traffic at Harry Reid International Airport fell more than 8% in May, adding to signs that Las Vegas tourism demand remains soft Through May, airport passenger volume is down 6.2% year over year, with the loss of Spirit and weaker traffic from major carriers to blame Despite fewer visitors, Las Vegas casinos have managed […] The post Las Vegas Tourism Hits More Turbulence as Airport Traf
DraftKings Debuts Its Own Prediction Market Exchange, Drew $3.4B in ‘Annualized’ Volume Last Week
DraftKings rolls out its internal prediction markets exchange, DKeX The proprietary exchange was acquired in the Railbird deal Company says DraftKings Predictions garnered “$3.4 billion in annualized consumer volume” for the week ending June 21 Shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) surged Friday after the gaming company finally rolled out its proprietary prediction markets exchange, DKeX […] The pos
Bally’s Claims It Never Intended Vegas Casino to Open When A’s Stadium Does
Bally’s executives clarified to regulators on Thursday that its two luxury hotel towers were never intended to open at the same time as the A’s Las Vegas stadium The April 2028 timeline applies strictly to the 33,000-seat stadium and a surrounding retail, entertainment, and dining plaza Bally’s says it remains tied to an August deadline […] The post Bally’s Claims It Never Intended Vegas Casino to
As Kalshi Valuation Swells, Trump Jr Stake Could Be Worth Billions
Donald Trump Jr received a $300,000 equity stake in Kalshi in early 2025 It’s compensation tied to his role as an adviser to the prediction market Kalshi was valued at $2 billion when it granted the president’s son that equity, but the company is worth $22 billion today Donald Trump Jr’s equity interest in Kalshi, […] The post As Kalshi Valuation Swells, Trump Jr Stake Could Be Worth Billions appe
Nevada Regulators Rush Approval to Prevent Primm Shutdown
Nevada regulators fast-tracked a one-year gaming license for Terrible’s to block a July 4 shutdown in Primm The last-minute deal saves 300 jobs and housing for the border town’s workforce New operator Tim Herbst says he evaluating whether to safely reopen long-dormant landmarks like Whiskey Pete’s and the Desperado roller coaster Nevada gaming regulators have […] The post Nevada Regulators Rush Ap
Report: MLB Union Steps to the Plate Against Player Prop Bets
The Major League Baseball Players Association is reportedly seeking a nationwide ban on player prop bets The proposal would cover retail and online sportsbooks, as well as federally regulated sports prediction markets Similar federal sports betting bills have struggled to gain traction, making the MLBPA’s effort an uphill battle The Major League Baseball Association (MLBPA) […] The post Report: ML
Illinois Groom Gambled Away Wedding Fund. Now He’s Suing DraftKings
An Illinois man is suing DraftKings, alleging the sportsbook fueled his gambling addiction with VIP perks The lawsuit claims the plaintiff lost his wedding fund, bet more than $2 million, fell into debt, and lost his job The complaint accuses DraftKings of failing to meet its responsible gaming obligations A 32-year-old Illinois groom who says […] The post Illinois Groom Gambled Away Wedding Fund.
Fanatics Sportsbook Unveils Bad Actor Tool to Target Bettor Abuse of Athletes
Fanatics Sportsbook partnered with IC360 and Signify Group to launch the “Bad Actor Program,” a proactive tool designed to track and identify bettors who harass athletes, coaches, and officials online The initiative links social media tracking with account management, allowing Fanatics to leverage AI monitoring to suspend or permanently ban abusive users and share evidence […] The post Fanatics Sp
North Carolina Lawmakers Demand Sportsbooks Report Bettors Who Win $2K Annually for Tax Purposes
North Carolina lawmakers approved a bill requiring sportsbooks to report customers who win at least $2,000 annually to the state tax department The measure comes after lawmakers also voted to raise the state’s online sports betting tax from 18% to 23% Critics warn the changes could push bettors toward offshore sportsbooks and prediction markets, where […] The post North Carolina Lawmakers Demand S
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: You Can Rent Elvis’ Actual Las Vegas Penthouse
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 June 23, 2025. For a king’s ransom of $20 large a night, the Westgate will rent you the Imperial Sky Villa. That’s the newly renamed penthouse of the old International Hotel, […] The post VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: You Can Rent Elvis’ Actu
Discovery Princess Cruise Passenger Gets Four Years for Casino Identity Theft Scheme
Enrico Ronquillo admitted using another person’s credit card information to obtain money through the Discovery Princess casino while sailing to Alaska US Customs officers uncovered the fraud after finding counterfeit identity documents, cash and stolen personal information during a search in Juneau The 38-year-old was sentenced to 53 months in prison, ordered to pay more […] The post Discovery Pri
New Mexico Tribes Want Sports Prediction Markets Shut Down or Sports Betting Rights Expanded
Four New Mexico tribes are suing online prediction market Kalshi, claiming its sports contracts violate federal and tribal gaming laws by operating on sovereign lands If courts don’t block sports prediction markets, a state lawmaker proposes renegotiating tribal compacts to allow online sports betting Kalshi is seeking a dismissal, arguing that US Supreme Court precedent […] The post New Mexico Tr
Alberta iGaming Operator Count Drops to 46 Ahead of July 13 Market Launch
Alberta officials say operator interest has exceeded expectations, with as many as 70 companies expressing interest in entering the market Fifty gaming brands are registered overall, though operators must still complete operating agreements with Alberta iGaming Corporation before going live Alberta expects strong industry participation, but says player experience, safety and responsible gambling –
Kalshi, Tradeweb Partnership Kicking Into Gear
Tradeweb Markets rolls out dedicated Kalshi pricing page on its platform That page will soon include access to Kalshi’s Amerian Power Index (KPOW) The companies announced their partnership in February Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ: TW), one of the largest operators of electronic derivative markets, is progressing in its rollout of Kalshi markets on its platform, announcing […] The post Kalshi, Tradeweb
Vegas Down to 140 Slots After Cal Casino Retires Last Quarter Poker Games
The California Hotel & Casino has retired its last coin-operated video poker games, swapping them for modern ticket-in/ticket-out machines Only about 140 coin-operated gambling machines remain in the entire Las Vegas Valley, representing a tiny fraction of all gaming devices Vintage coin slots can still be found at a few select properties, including the El […] The post Vegas Down to 140 Slots Afte
Hard Rock Las Vegas to Add Newly Planned 2K-Seat Theater
The future Hard Rock Las Vegas has submitted blueprints to add a new 2,000-seat theater on its property’s west side The five-story venue will span 179,000 square feet and feature a karaoke bar The proposal joins two other entertainment conversions at the former Mirage site ahead of a 2027 grand opening The Guitar Hotel tower […] The post Hard Rock Las Vegas to Add Newly Planned 2K-Seat Theater app
Prediction Market Volume Hits Another Weekly Record, Non-Sports Contracts Helping
Weekly prediction market volume topped $14.4 billion for the first time last week That’s the third consecutive weekly record The World Cup is helping, but so are non-sports event contracts Prediction markets continue shattering weekly volume records. Last week, turnover on yes/no exchanges surged to $14.4 billion, easily besting the $10 billion mark set the […] The post Prediction Market Volume Hi
Ontario iGaming Hits $9.48 Billion in May Wagers as Online Casino Continues to Dominate
Ontario’s regulated igaming market generated $9.478 billion in May wagers, the fourth-highest monthly total since market launch in April 2022 Online casino remained Ontario’s growth engine, accounting for 88% of wagers and 79% of gaming revenue during May A new study found 91.1% of Ontario online gamblers now use regulated sites, up from 83.7% a […] The post Ontario iGaming Hits $9.48 Billion in M
Caesars Stock Flirts with Takeover Price, Competing Offer Possible, But Not Probable
Caesars stock is getting close to the $31 a share Tilman Fertitta is offering to acquire the company A go-shop period expires on July 11 An analyst doesn’t rule out a competing offer emerging, though he acknowledges it’s unlikely On heavy volume, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) stock is flirting with the all-important $31 level today, […] The post Caesars Stock Flirts with Takeover Price, Comp
Ex-Lottery.com Boss Sentenced to Prison Over $9M Sham Deal
Former Lottery.com executive Vadim Komissarov received a 36-month prison sentence after admitting securities fraud tied to the company’s 2021 SPAC merger Prosecutors said he helped inflate Lottery.com’s financial results using a sham $9 million Datassure transaction and later misled SEC investigators The judge ordered Komissarov to forfeit more than $607,000 from stock sales, while his […] The pos