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

Games, NewsApril 7, 2025356Views 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…

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Casinos Bleed Millions at Table Games: Experts Say Poor Data and Advantage Players to Blame

Casino, NewsApril 4, 2025327Views 0Likes 0Comments

“There’s a 20% leak of table-game revenue today.” That line, delivered late in the day during a panel at the Indian Gaming Association conference, landed with a thud. Bennie Mancino, chief gaming officer at Tavolo Tech, didn’t sugarcoat the message. Half the leak is from staff productivity issues. The other half? Advantage players — the…

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“We’re Here Too”: Margo Gray Slams Federal Cuts, Champions Tribal Women’s Role in Indian Gaming

Games, NewsApril 2, 2025362Views 0Likes 0Comments

Margo Gray didn’t waste time sugarcoating the truth. On stage at the Indian Gaming Association’s annual convention in San Diego, she opened her panel with a gut punch: The Office of Indian Energy had just been cut — or, as she bluntly put it, “DOGE’d.” The announcement came with a mix of disbelief, frustration, and…

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Grand Sierra’s $400M Basketball Arena Pitch Quietly Turns to Taxpayer Help

Casino, NewsMarch 31, 2025256Views 0Likes 0Comments

The glitzy $1 billion expansion promised no cost to the university — but behind the scenes, lobbyists and lawmakers are being asked to help foot the bill. When Alex Meruelo stood beneath the flashing lights of a Grand Sierra Resort nightclub in 2023, surrounded by Wolf Pack mascots and school officials, he was clear: the…

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Resorts World Las Vegas Tries a Clean Slate After $10.5 Million Fine Over Shady Dealings

Casino, NewsMarch 28, 2025215Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Strip’s glitzy newcomer is trying to move forward — fast. Resorts World Las Vegas is promising to be a new kind of casino after regulators slapped it with a $10.5 million fine over ties to illegal bookmakers. But questions still hang in the air. In a hearing that wrapped in under an hour but…

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Billionaire Bruce Mathieson Backs Bally’s Takeover Play With AU$50 Million Bet

Casino, NewsMarch 24, 2025348Views 0Likes 0Comments

Star Entertainment’s biggest individual investor has thrown his weight — and wallet — behind a bold new suitor. Australian gambling tycoon Bruce Mathieson is backing a takeover offer by U.S.-based Bally’s Corp to seize control of The Star Entertainment Group. And he’s not just cheering from the sidelines. According to reports from The Australian Financial…

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Packed Nights, Local Pride: Eklutna’s Chin’an Gaming Hall Off to a Roaring Start

Casino, NewsMarch 22, 2025350Views 0Likes 0Comments

Since opening its doors in February, the Chin’an Gaming Hall has been a bit of a local sensation. Long lines, jam-packed weekends, and even the occasional waitlist — not something you expect to see in a quiet part of Alaska. But for the Native Village of Eklutna, it’s more than just a business. It’s a…

Ladies Ring Event Among Highlights of Upcoming RGPS St. Louis Stop

News, PokerMarch 20, 2025267Views 0Likes 0Comments

The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is preparing for an exciting stop at Hollywood Casino St. Louis in Missouri, promising six days of thrilling poker action. With a variety of events, the tournament will include 12 rings and plenty of opportunities for poker enthusiasts to claim their prize. A Week of Poker Action Awaits From April…

Caesars Entertainment: Jefferies Analysts Issue Buy Rating, Highlighting Digital Business Potential

Casino, NewsMarch 19, 2025227Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jefferies Equity Research has given a positive outlook on Caesars Entertainment, recommending a Buy rating for the company. The firm’s analyst, David Katz, sees significant potential in Caesars' digital business and believes the recent executive changes could be a catalyst for growth. This week, two executives from Icahn Enterprises were appointed to Caesars' Board of…

Rampage’s $1 Million Poker Challenge Ends in Disappointment

News, PokerMarch 17, 2025220Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ethan "Rampage" Yau has come to terms with the brutal reality of his ambitious $1 million poker bankroll challenge. In a candid video shared with his 327,000 YouTube followers, the poker vlogger admitted defeat, calling his efforts "incredibly unsuccessful." A Lofty Goal That Fell Short Yau launched his challenge in March 2024, setting out to turn…