The casino industry is placing significant bets on a pivotal Texas Senate race, turning what would typically be a low-profile special election into one of the most scrutinized political battles in the state. Former Southlake Mayor John Huffman, a Republican contending in the November 4 special election for Senate…
FanDuel is poised to significantly expand its US operations by the end of 2025, setting the stage for a remarkable fusion of finance and entertainment with the launch of a regulated prediction market platform. In collaboration with CME Group, FanDuel will introduce an app tentatively named “FanDuel Markets” that…
Governor Gavin Newsom has cemented a legislative change that will reshape the landscape of social gaming in California. Sweeping through the state’s legislature with unanimous approval, Assembly Bill 831 will ban sweepstakes casinos starting January 1, 2026. Supported by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), the bill underscores…
Mergers and acquisitions in the casino industry appear to have taken a step back, significantly influenced by the current landscape of high borrowing costs that deter lavish deals. Recent conversations at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas reflected a notable shift from the usual buzz of deal-making…
Las Vegas’ recent initiative to reignite visitor interest, headlined by the “Fabulous Five-Day Sale,” has yielded mixed results according to industry insiders. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) rolled out this significant promotional effort in late September, which caught the attention of many, boosting online engagement and…
A Canadian visitor’s luck struck gold at one of Las Vegas’ iconic Strip casinos, landing a substantial prize in an unexpectedly short amount of time. As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a spokesman for Caesars Entertainment revealed that a lucky player clinched a jackpot of $150,158 at the…
