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…
Senate Republicans have thwarted a push by Senate Democrats to roll back a new provision in tax law that limits gambling loss deductions. The move, which will take effect in 2026, has raised concerns among professional gamblers and some lawmakers about its potential negative impact on both large-scale gamblers and casual players.
Under the revised…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Russian poker pro Aleksandr Shevliakov emerged victorious in the 2025 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte-Carlo Main Event, claiming the €1,000,000 first prize and the coveted Golden Shard trophy. But his triumph wasn’t without its share of drama.
Shevliakov’s journey to victory was marked by an intense focus that rivalled some of the greatest sports…
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…
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,…
Las Vegas casino mogul Derek Stevens is sitting on one of the city’s last remaining prime pieces of real estate. The parcel, located in Symphony Park, has remained vacant for years, but with new developments underway all around it, the big question is: what’s next for this coveted plot?
Symphony Park, located in the heart…