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Louis Trombetta didn’t just regulate Florida’s gambling scene — he helped shape it. Now he’s on the other side of the table, and lawmakers aren’t thrilled. After putting the squeeze on fantasy sports betting platforms, forcing three operators out of Florida, Trombetta stunned many by taking a job with FanDuel — one of their main…

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…

Casinos are chasing profits, and some are paying the price — literally. A high-stakes combination of executive pressure and lax oversight has led to multi-million dollar fines, money laundering concerns, and the resurfacing of criminal networks inside some of the world's most prestigious resorts. This week, all eyes are on Resorts World Las Vegas. Regulators…

It was loud. It was messy. And in the end, it was a decisive “no.” On Wednesday night, Bronx Community Board 10 shot down Bally’s bid to rezone part of Ferry Point Park for a sprawling casino complex. The vote: 29 against, just 5 in favour. The message from Throggs Neck and the surrounding community?…

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…

A plan to build South Carolina’s first legal casino has set off a fierce fight, with a powerful developer and a tribal nation trading barbs over broken promises, money, and land. Wallace Cheves, a wealthy businessman and GOP donor, wants to bring a $1 billion casino resort to Santee, a quiet town halfway between Columbia…

The pitch was bold. A luxury resort, restaurants, entertainment venues — and a casino — all near the site of the former Texas Stadium in Irving. But just before city officials could even weigh in, the casino plans were yanked from the table. On Thursday, a top executive from Las Vegas Sands Corp. told Irving…

Seven months after a storm of allegations rocked the Strip, Resorts World Las Vegas has agreed to pay a $10.5 million penalty to settle claims it facilitated illegal betting operations with alleged connections to organized crime. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) confirmed Thursday that the resort’s handling of sportsbook operations drew intense scrutiny, leading…