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Ontario Regulator Cracks Down on Retailers Using Illegal Slot Machines

Casino, NewsJuly 21, 2025183Views 0Likes 0Comments

Several convenience store operators in the Greater Toronto Area are now without lottery licenses, following a serious clampdown by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The move comes after the watchdog discovered they were housing unlicensed gambling machines—devices it says are masquerading as skill-based games but operate much like slot machines. AGCO is…

The Fierce Gamble: NYC’s Casino Bids Spark Turf Wars, Big Promises, and Rising Doubts

Casino, NewsJuly 20, 2025197Views 0Likes 0Comments

It’s the biggest game in town — and no one wants to fold early. Eight contenders are clawing for a slice of New York City’s future, betting billions on a casino licence that could redefine entire neighbourhoods. But politics, local opposition, and market reality are already reshuffling the deck. One flashy Bronx bid backed by…

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River Cruelty: Nik Airball’s £155,000 Gut-Punch on Hustler Casino Live

Casino, NewsJuly 19, 2025191Views 0Likes 0Comments

Forty-five seconds. That’s all it took for Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot’s opening £78,500 buy-in to vanish after his pocket tens were flushed away on Hustler Casino Live’s high-stakes Friday. The carnage set the tone for an evening even seasoned commentators called “bonkers”. PokerNews Airball had barely fastened his seat belt.…

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Inflation Starts to Dent Consumer Spending, Say Jefferies Analysts

NewsJuly 18, 2025188Views 0Likes 0Comments

Consumer spending is wobbling. Inflation, once a background buzz, is now ringing in the ears of everyday buyers—and analysts are beginning to say it out loud. A recent report from Jefferies Equity Research points to a sharp change in behaviour that could spell trouble ahead for retailers. The data, published on July 17, suggests sentiment…

Atlantic City’s Brick-and-Mortar Casinos Reclaim the Crown in June Revenue Surprise

Casino, NewsJuly 17, 2025194Views 0Likes 0Comments

Atlantic City’s glitzy casino floors just did something they haven’t pulled off in months — they beat their digital counterparts. The numbers are in, and they’re turning heads across the gaming industry. For June 2025, revenue from New Jersey’s nine physical casino hotels clocked in at $259 million. That’s up 6.1% from last June. Meanwhile,…

All Eyes on Casino Earnings as Wall Street Braces for Mixed Signals

Casino, NewsJuly 16, 2025179Views 0Likes 0Comments

Second-quarter earnings season is about to hit full throttle, and the spotlight’s firmly fixed on the casino sector. Reports kick off this Wednesday, and expectations couldn’t be more divided—especially when comparing the bullish outlook for Macau and regional operators to a more muted forecast for the Las Vegas Strip. Bank of America’s early projections are…

NYC Casino Projects Eye Global Supremacy With Billion-Dollar Bets

Casino, NewsJuly 13, 2025215Views 0Likes 0Comments

New York's casino ambitions aren't modest — bidders believe they’re building more than just gaming halls. They're aiming for some of the most profitable resorts on the planet. It’s a bold vision. The executive summaries of several major contenders for three downstate casino licenses paint a future where Manhattan and Queens rival not just Las…

Boyd Gaming Sells 5% Stake in FanDuel for $1.75 Billion, Strengthening Financial Position

Betting, NewsJuly 11, 2025225Views 0Likes 0Comments

Boyd Gaming has announced the sale of its 5% stake in FanDuel Group back to its parent company, Flutter Entertainment, for a massive $1.75 billion. The move is part of Boyd's strategy to bolster its financial health, with the company also extending its market-access agreements for mobile sports betting and online casinos through 2038. In…

Tribal Leaders Discuss California’s Push Against Daily Fantasy Sports and Sweepstakes Operators

Gambling, NewsJuly 10, 2025210Views 0Likes 0Comments

California is taking a bold stand against unregulated daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms and sweepstakes operators that have been thriving in legal grey areas. This move is prompting intense discussions within the tribal community. On Wednesday, tribal leaders gathered for a webinar hosted by the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) to discuss the state’s actions and…

More Job Cuts on Las Vegas Strip as Fontainebleau Lays Off ‘Dozens’ of Dealers: Sources

NewsMay 29, 2025431Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the $3.7 billion megaresort at the north end of the Strip, has recently laid off an undisclosed number of table games dealers. The cuts, which have raised eyebrows in the industry, are said to have affected “dozens,” with some sources estimating the total number could be as high as 60. Sources familiar…