Circa Resort & Casino named A's first founding partner
Circa Resort & Casino and Circa Sports have been named the first founding partner of the Las Vegas Athletics. They will serve as Official Resort and Sportsbook for the team and its new ballpark.
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Caesars Entertainment expands remote gameplay with Remote Roulette
Caesars Entertainment has launched Remote Roulette, expanding its remote gameplay offerings for New Jersey. This new experience allows online players to participate in live roulette streamed directly from Tropicana Atlantic City's casino floor.
Tulalip Resort Casino completes expansion and renovation project
The Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington has completed a significant expansion and renovation project. This includes a 70,250-square-foot casino expansion, property-wide renovations, new gaming amenities, and upgraded dining venues.
Seven and one-half myths about prediction markets
Legal expert I. Nelson Rose discusses common misconceptions surrounding the rapidly expanding prediction market industry. This analysis aims to clarify understanding of the mechanisms behind prediction market contracts.
Casino City's Friday Five: Gambling loss deduction and fraud edition
This week's gambling news includes a proposed change to how gamblers deduct losses on their taxes. Other developments cover prediction markets and recent crypto fraud charges.
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe launches the first tribal nation prediction market app
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe has launched the first tribal nation prediction market app, leveraging Kalshi's infrastructure and market expertise. This collaboration enables the development of a distinct Tribal-owned trading application.
Racecourse Media Group announces appointment of Nigel Railton as new Chair
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has announced the appointment of Nigel Railton as its new Chair. Railton brings extensive leadership experience, having previously served as CEO of Camelot U.K., operator of The National Lottery, where he oversaw business turnaround and sustained sales growth.
Caesars reveals domestic WSOP Online 2026 fall bracelet schedule
Caesars announced the WSOP Online 2026 fall bracelet schedule, commencing September 27. The schedule includes 33 bracelet events and will utilize pooled liquidity across Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Pernambuco court rejects all Spribe claims
A Pernambuco court rejected all claims by Spribe against NSX, finding no trademark or copyright infringement and no unfair competition practices. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing AVIATOR-related disputes in Brazil.
BETESE Aviator scales up with QTech in Gambia
Gambian operator BETESE Aviator has integrated QTech's aggregation platform, reporting significant increases in turnover and player engagement. This partnership aims to scale operations across Africa, leveraging QTech's content distribution.
Virginia Lottery releases August 2026 casino activity report
Virginia's five casinos reported a combined gaming revenue exceeding $97.5 million for August. This figure includes contributions from Hard Rock Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Caesars Virginia, The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk, and Live! Virginia.
Gambling loss deduction fix clears House Committee
Legislation aimed at restoring the 100% federal deduction for gambling losses has cleared a House Committee. Representative Dina Titus is advocating for its passage before the current 90% limit becomes effective in 2027.
Two more guilty pleas in UK election betting investigation
Anthony Lee and Laura Lee have pleaded guilty to cheating offenses as part of the UK Gambling Commission's investigation into betting on the 2024 General Election date. This brings the number of individuals admitting guilt in this probe to two.
Bally's secures financing for Bronx project
Bally's Corporation has secured a new $560 million financing package for its planned casino and resort in The Bronx, New York City. This funding allows Bally's to proceed with pre-construction activities for the project.
iGaming Leader appoints Michael Baker-Mosley as Fractional Chief Growth Officer
An iGaming leader has appointed Michael Baker-Mosley as Fractional Chief Growth Officer. His role will focus on developing the company's commercial strategy and ensuring sustainable member growth.
Morgan Stanley to lead Institutional Capital conversation at NEXTPredict NYC
Morgan Stanley will lead a discussion at NEXTPredict NYC focused on institutional capital within the iGaming industry. The conversation will explore investment opportunities, participation barriers, and issues related to capital structure and risk. This indicates growing interest in the financial stability and growth potential of the sector from major financial institutions.
DraftKings enhances responsible engagement efforts
DraftKings has unveiled new initiatives aimed at promoting responsible engagement among its customers. These efforts focus on increasing awareness and utilization of tools and resources designed to help users make informed decisions and engage responsibly with their platforms.
Casino City's Friday Five: Jackpots, fines, and lawsuits edition
The Florida Attorney General has initiated a lawsuit against several sweepstakes casinos, bringing the sector back into the headlines. This action signals increased regulatory scrutiny and potential legal challenges for these types of online gaming operations.
Boot Hill, DraftKings extend sports betting partnership through 2030
Boot Hill Casino & Resort has extended its sports wagering contract with the Kansas Lottery through 2030. Concurrently, the casino announced a 10-year extension of its sports betting partnership with DraftKings, solidifying their presence in the Kansas market for the coming decade.
ProphetX pushes CFTC for sports prediction market clarity
ProphetX CEO Dean Sisun has called upon the CFTC to provide clearer regulatory guidance for federally regulated sports prediction markets. Sisun emphasized the importance of maintaining their competitive, peer-to-peer structure while establishing regulatory certainty to foster growth and innovation in the sector.
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Florida Attorney General sues sweepstakes casinos
Florida's Attorney General, Ashley Moody, has filed lawsuits against several sweepstakes casino operators, alleging they are conducting illegal online gambling operations within the state. This legal action targets companies that operate in a regulatory grey area, potentially setting a precedent for similar businesses in Florida and beyond.
Cantor Fitzgerald brings block trading to prediction markets
Investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald is introducing institutional block trading for event contracts, allowing clients to execute large trades on regulated prediction markets. This move aims to bring institutional-grade liquidity and trading capabilities to the burgeoning prediction market sector, expanding its appeal beyond retail investors.
Study finds decline in Brazil's illegal betting market
A new study by LCA Consultores and Instituto Locomotiva indicates a modest decrease in Brazil's illegal betting market, though unlicensed operations still hold a substantial share. This suggests potential positive impacts from the country's ongoing regulatory framework development.
Holland Park Leisure Limited fined �150,000
Holland Park Leisure Limited, an adult gaming center operator, has been fined £150,000 for failing to comply with self-exclusion requirements. This penalty was imposed to address shortcomings in measures designed to reduce gambling harm.
ROGA releases Marketing and Advertising Code
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has introduced a new Marketing and Advertising Code, establishing consistent standards for its members. This code aims to enhance consumer protection across advertising practices within the online gaming industry. It reflects a commitment by ROGA members to responsible marketing.