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Malik Beasley Cleared as Target in Federal Gambling Probe

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NBA free agent Malik Beasley is no longer under federal investigation over alleged gambling ties, his attorneys confirmed, ending weeks of speculation that had clouded his playing future. Beasley’s Lawyers Push Back on Allegations Beasley’s legal team, Steve Haney and Mike Schachter, told ESPN they’ve held several “extensive” discussions with the Eastern District of New…

Nevada Regulators Sound Alarm Over FanDuel’s Foray Into Prediction Markets

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Nevada’s top gaming officials raised fresh concerns this week after FanDuel, the online betting giant owned by Flutter Entertainment, revealed plans to move into financial prediction markets through a partnership with CME Group. The announcement has rattled regulators in the gambling capital of the U.S., who fear the arrangement blurs the line between legal wagering…

Bally’s Defies Headwinds with Strong Second-Quarter Revenue Gains

Casino, NewsAugust 12, 2025173Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bally’s Corp. has reported its third consecutive quarter of revenue growth, even as it skipped the traditional earnings call for the third time running. The gaming and entertainment company revealed its latest figures in a brief press release, leaving analysts piecing together the picture from limited data. The headline figure? A solid 5.8% year-on-year revenue…

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New York Sports Betting Surges in July as Revenues Hit $156 Million

Casino, NewsAugust 9, 2025201Views 0Likes 0Comments

A summer spike in sports betting brought a solid boost to New York’s gaming coffers in July, with revenue climbing 10.9% from June and player wagers rising in step. The numbers show a market still finding fresh momentum even in a relatively quiet sports month. Handle Rises, Hold Strong It’s not often that July—wedged between…

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Light & Wonder Drops Nasdaq, Shifts Focus to Australia’s ASX

Casino, NewsAugust 7, 2025200Views 0Likes 0Comments

Light & Wonder is pulling the plug on its Nasdaq listing and heading Down Under. The gaming tech company revealed during its second-quarter earnings call that it will voluntarily delist from the US exchange by the end of November. Shares will then be traded exclusively on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). CEO Matt Wilson confirmed…

NYC Council Backs Down on Bally’s Casino Veto, Paving Way for Bronx Bid

Games, NewsAugust 6, 2025205Views 0Likes 0Comments

City Council Democrats are preparing to clash with Mayor Eric Adams over street vendors — but not over Bally’s plans for a Bronx casino. While they're moving full steam ahead to override a veto aimed at protecting unlicensed vendors, they're stepping away from another veto battle entirely, effectively giving Bally’s controversial casino proposal a second…

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Las Vegas Casino Giants Eye Windfall from Nevada’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Casino, NewsAugust 4, 2025209Views 0Likes 0Comments

A controversial piece of legislation that ruffled feathers across the gambling industry could actually fatten the wallets of Las Vegas’s biggest casino players. MGM and Caesars see a sizeable fiscal upside—potentially hundreds of millions. The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” signed into law last month, has flipped the narrative. While some regional operators bristled at…

Melco Bets Big Abroad With Asset-Light Casino Model

Casino, NewsAugust 3, 2025217Views 0Likes 0Comments

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. is steering its future far from the glitz of Macau and closer to emerging markets with one eye firmly on debt control. Its new plan? Expand globally, but without the financial weight of owning everything outright. CEO Lawrence Ho says the company is going asset-light—focusing on partnerships, not properties. The…

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Mohegan Sun’s In-House Reality Show Wins Over Staff and Guests

Casino, NewsAugust 2, 2025234Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mohegan Sun didn’t wait around for a greenlight from Hollywood. Instead, it lit up its own stage — and now, its digital reality show is turning heads far beyond the casino floor. What began as a simple idea to highlight behind-the-scenes life at one of America’s largest casino resorts has evolved into a compelling series.…

poker Palace Casino to Shutter After 50 Years Serving North Las Vegas Locals

Casino, NewsAugust 1, 2025225Views 0Likes 0Comments

It’s the end of an era for North Las Vegas. Poker Palace Casino — a longstanding neighbourhood haunt for half a century — will officially shut down operations on October 1. The closure will impact 126 employees, many of whom have spent decades with the property. Once known as Bunny’s Bar back in the early…