Dallas, Texas — One of the world’s biggest casino companies just started hiring dozens of high-paid tech experts in North Texas, even though gambling remains illegal in the state.
Las Vegas Sands Corp., controlled by billionaire Miriam Adelson, has posted more than 20 Dallas-based jobs in recent weeks. Most are senior software, cybersecurity, and IT roles…
Austrian poker whiz Bernhard Binder sits atop the world after Day 4 of the 2026 EPT Monte-Carlo €5,300 Main Event. With 20 players left and a towering stack, he eyes the €825,000 top prize from a €4,903,350 pool. Just three years from his first cash, Binder leads with more than 100 big blinds. How did this rapid…
Wynn Resorts dropped a bombshell Thursday. Its $5 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort in the United Arab Emirates faces a modest delay from the spring 2027 target. CEO Craig Billings pinned the snag on shipping chaos from the US Iran conflict. Workers keep building amid re-routed supplies and tough logistics. Investors watch closely as this…
Accel Entertainment smashed records with $352 million in first-quarter revenue, up 9 percent from last year. Chief Operating Officer Mark Phelan urged investors to see the company not as a simple delivery service but as a player in gaming and hospitality. This fresh view promises better profits through top-notch experiences and strong ties with partners.
Accel…
PokerStars just wrapped its Mystery Bounty Series with over $3.4 million paid out across 55 events. United Kingdom's dankreas claimed the $109 Main Event crown for a huge $52,204 total. The weekend finale smashed guarantees and created instant poker legends.
The $109 Main Event drew 6,167 players and generated a $616,700 prize pool. That beat the $500,000 guarantee…
Spirit Airlines, the brash budget king that made flying affordable for millions, pulled the plug on its operations Saturday. The carrier canceled every flight and cut off customer service right away. After 34 years, 17,000 workers lost their jobs overnight, and stranded passengers scramble for options.
Travelers showed up at airports Saturday morning, bags in hand, only…
Nevada sportsbooks raked in $46 million last March, a stunning 107 percent jump from the year before. The secret? A hold percentage that soared to 6.0 percent on $763 million in wagers. Bets fell 11 percent year over year, but March Madness turned the tide for casino operators.
Basketball dominated the action. Upsets in the NCAA tournament meant…
MGM Resorts International kicked off 2026 with record first-quarter revenue of $4.5 billion, up 4 percent from last year. The casino giant saw net income drop to $125 million while Adjusted EBITDA fell to $580 million. Investors stayed calm during Wednesday's earnings call as leaders highlighted digital wins and China strength, but rising costs cast a shadow.
MGM…
The Aussie Millions Poker Championship roared back to life at Crown Melbourne this week, drawing crowds that stunned even the experts. After a six-year break, the 2026 edition kicked off on April 24 with fields so huge they set new benchmarks right away. Tournament director Danny McDonagh called the turnout a surprise that beat all…
Australia's Star Entertainment Group swung back into the red with a slim AU$1 million EBITDA loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Revenue dropped 12 percent to AU$266 million from the prior period's AU$302 million gain. The shift highlights ongoing woes at The Star Sydney, but early cost cuts offer a glimmer of hope.
Star Entertainment filed…