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Caesars Entertainment Launches First Proprietary Online Casino Game

Casino, Games, NewsMay 15, 2025821Views 0Likes 0Comments

Caesars Entertainment has unveiled its first-ever proprietary online casino game, the Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender. The game, available initially in New Jersey, marks a major milestone for the casino giant as it steps into the world of in-house game development. The new game was created by Caesars' newly established in-house studio, Empire Creative.…

“Sleep Deprived” Poker Player Flips for $250K After Failed Bluff

News, PokerMay 12, 2025745Views 0Likes 0Comments

Texas' largest poker room saw an intense scene unfold as high-profile players, including Doug Polk, Nikhil "Nik Airball" Arcot, and Mariano Grandoli, battled over monster pots. The stakes were high, and the drama thick, but one hand stood out above the rest—where a sleep-deprived player, Taras, gambled a staggering $250,000 on a failed bluff. Taras…

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Debate Equity and Impact of Expanding Casino Industry

Casino, NewsMay 11, 2025898Views 0Likes 0Comments

As New Hampshire lawmakers weigh the future of the state’s gaming landscape, a recent tour of The Nash Casino in Nashua has sparked crucial conversations. Legislators are considering new bills that could transform the state’s gaming laws, bringing both opportunities and challenges. State Representative Thomas Schamberg, after a nearly hour-long tour through The Nash Casino,…

Once Viewed as a Tourism Boon, the Future of Nevada’s Cannabis Lounges is Hazy

NewsApril 21, 2025707Views 0Likes 0Comments

The vision of cannabis lounges in Nevada, once hailed as a key driver for the state’s legal marijuana tourism, is fading fast. Despite big expectations, the reality has been less than ideal, with a sharp decline in the number of these businesses. What was envisioned as a thriving part of Sin City’s hospitality scene is…

MGM Resorts to Pay $8.5 Million Fine Over Anti-Money Laundering Violations in Nevada

Casino, NewsApril 20, 2025799Views 0Likes 0Comments

MGM Resorts International faces an $8.5 million penalty after Nevada regulators revealed a significant case involving an illegal bookmaker, Wayne Nix. The company’s involvement in the scandal is expected to cost nearly $16 million when all fines and costs are taken into account. The Nevada Gaming Control Board disclosed a proposed stipulation for settlement Friday,…

U.S. Gambling Firms Push Back Against Consumer Protections Amid Addiction Concerns

Casino, Gambling, NewsApril 18, 2025777Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gambling companies are stepping up their lobbying efforts against proposed regulations aimed at curbing addiction-related harms, according to a new report by the Campaign for Accountability. This push comes as the U.S. gambling industry, spurred by the 2018 Supreme Court ruling that legalized sports betting across much of the country, faces mounting pressure from public…

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Three NYC Casino Bidders Raise Alarm Over Slow Environmental Reviews, Risk Disqualification

Casino, NewsApril 15, 2025820Views 0Likes 0Comments

Three major casino proposals in New York City are facing mounting pressure as the state’s slow environmental reviews threaten to derail their plans. With the deadline for applications fast approaching, these projects fear being left out of the competition for a downstate gaming license. As the clock ticks toward the Sept. 30 deadline for finalizing…

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Tribal Leaders Say Building the Right Tech Team Is Now the Key to Winning in Digital Gaming

Games, NewsApril 14, 2025668Views 0Likes 0Comments

Digital growth in tribal gaming isn’t a matter of luck — it’s about who you bring to the table. That was the loud-and-clear message from a panel at this year’s Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow & Convention, where top tribal gaming executives and legal minds shared how assembling the right team is now the make-or-break factor…

Las Vegas Tourists Spent More Than Ever in 2024 — But Less at the Slots

Casino, NewsApril 9, 2025649Views 0Likes 0Comments

Southern Nevada just hit the jackpot—but not in the way you might expect. Tourists poured a record-breaking amount of money into the Las Vegas economy last year, even as gambling slipped a bit down the list of top expenditures. A fresh report from research firm Applied Analysis, commissioned by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors…

Calm in the Storm: Tribal Gaming Holds Its Ground Amid Federal Pressure

Games, NewsApril 7, 2025608Views 0Likes 0Comments

As the Indian Gaming Tradeshow wrapped up in sunny San Diego, a sense of urgency lingered in the air — but not everyone was panicking. Ernie Stevens Jr., a steady hand at the helm of the Indian Gaming Association, delivered a message of calm resolve. Despite fresh threats from the Trump Administration and growing pressure…