Millions of Americans who bet on sports or hit casinos face a rude awakening in 2026. A new federal rule caps gambling loss deductions at 90 percent, forcing taxes on cash they never pocketed. The FAIR BET Act, a fix pushed by Nevada Rep. Dina Titus, stalled when the House Rules Committee rejected it as an add-on…
A top finance leader at Saracen Casino Resort met a sudden end when a golf cart flipped on him at Pine Bluff Country Club late Thursday night. James "Jim" Burns, 58, fought for life at Jefferson Regional Hospital but passed away early Friday. This freak accident has rocked the Pine Bluff community and the gaming world. Details…
Maine Governor Janet Mills just made a game-changing move by letting a bill become law that hands exclusive online casino rights to the state's Wabanaki tribes. This decision could pump vital cash into tribal communities, but it also sparks worries about gambling's dark side. What's next for Maine's gaming world? Dive in to find out.
Governor…
In a bold move shaking up financial news, Dow Jones has teamed up with crypto prediction giant Polymarket to pipe live betting odds straight into top outlets like The Wall Street Journal. This exclusive partnership promises to blend crowd-sourced forecasts with trusted journalism, potentially changing how we view market predictions. But what does it mean…
Las Vegas just got a fresh jolt of excitement as Durango Casino & Resort launches its $385 million third-phase expansion, promising a wave of new thrills right after wrapping up a $120 million upgrade. This bold move turns parking lots into playgrounds, but what exactly is coming, and how will it change your next visit?
Durango…
Las Vegas Strip casinos bucked a tough tourism slump in 2025, posting a surprising 1% gain in gaming revenue through the first 11 months. Even as visitor numbers fell, gamblers spent more, pushing statewide wins up 1.5%. What drove this unexpected boost? Dive in to uncover the details behind the numbers.
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Texas poker fans, get ready for a wild ride. Just a year ago, big-time tournaments in the Lone Star State felt like a distant dream. Now, with legal wins opening doors, the World Poker Tour and others are rushing in, promising massive events and huge prizes in 2026. But what's driving this sudden surge, and…
Macau's casinos just wrapped up 2025 with a bang, pulling in a whopping MOP$247.4 billion in gross gaming revenue, equal to US$30.9 billion. That's a solid 9.1% jump from 2024, signaling a strong rebound in the world's top gambling hub. But a softer December raises questions about what's next. Dive in to see how this…
Poker fans are buzzing as 888poker teams up with PokerNews for exclusive freerolls this January, offering real cash prizes without any buy-in. Imagine jumping into tournaments with passwords that unlock free money opportunities, starting right now in 2026. But how do you get in, and what's the catch? Stick around to find out the details…
Nevada's casinos just notched a win, pulling in $1.35 billion in gaming revenue for November 2025, up 2.4% from last year. But the Las Vegas Strip, usually the star, dipped slightly even with big crowds from Formula 1 and Thanksgiving. What's behind this mixed bag, and what does it mean for the Silver State's economy?…