Las Vegas, a city that thrives on the glitter and glamour of the casino world, currently finds itself grappling with a less glamorous reality. As we reported in June, the Las Vegas metropolitan area ended 2024 with an unemployment rate of 5.9%, the highest among major metro regions in…
Author: Ricardo Mendez
New data from Yield Sec’s analysis of the US iGaming landscape suggests that about 74% of all gambling activities, whether it’s online casinos, sports betting, or crypto, may be conducted illegally. The insights are backed by The Campaign for Fairer Gambling, highlighting illegal channels as predominant players in the…
One of Nevada’s most renowned institutions, The Poker Palace Casino, will bid farewell to the gambling world on October 1, 2025. Having first opened in 1974, this casino has held its ground in North Las Vegas for an impressive half-century. Despite its relatively modest size, Poker Palace has thrived,…
Rush Street Interactive has become the latest company in Illinois to take measures against the newly enacted tax increase. This development is likely to significantly disrupt local operations, adding pressure on companies to maintain their competitive edge in the face of the offshore market. Companies across the industry are…
In Florida, nestled within the affluent confines of North Miami Beach, lies a community commonly referred to as Billionaire Bunker—a haven for the ultra-rich who seek both leisure and the comfort of exclusivity. Just a short five-mile jaunt from this enclave of opulence, a pair of Fantasy 5 tickets…
The landscape of online gambling is shifting dramatically, and venture capital firm Drive by DraftKings is positioning itself at the forefront of this evolution. An increased focus on real-money gaming (RMG) highlights the transformative potential of the sector, as traditional sportsbooks and online casinos are no longer the only…