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The North Texas Commission (NTC) is establishing a committee to explore the potential implications of legalizing casino gambling and sports betting, as momentum builds ahead of the 2025 legislative session. The committee will include business and community leaders and will study the effects of destination gaming on economic development, workforce needs, infrastructure, transportation, and public

Sin City is always changing… just ask the Tropicana or the Mirage. Now, we have heard whispers of at least two new projects at the Las Vegas Sphere. If these rumors are accurate, then the venue should continue to bring in audiences for the next several months, even without the headlining live entertainment events they

Premier League clubs are facing criticism for continuing to secure sponsorship deals with gambling companies, despite an impending ban set to take effect in the 2026-27 season. Bournemouth’s recent announcement of a partnership with an Asian gambling firm bj88 has brought the total number of clubs with betting sponsors to 11, up from eight last season.

Las Vegas is always changing, as we have recently seen with the closures of Tropicana and Mirage, as well as enhancements at Bellagio and Venetian. Now, a Four Queens renovation project down on Fremont Street means they won’t be left out of the fun. The resort is looking at $24 million worth of work tot

DraftKings has sold the Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) back to Musburger Media for an undisclosed amount, returning the sports betting-focused broadcasting network to its original founders. Boston-based DraftKings had acquired VSiN from Musburger Media in 2021 for a reported $70 million. The deal reinstates Brian Musburger and Bill Adee as leaders of VSiN. The

When will the Hard Rock Las Vegas open for business? When will the Mirage be imploded? And how can you cash in those left-over casino chips and slot vouchers ? We’ve got the answers to these questions along with information on the volcano, the atrium, and other Mirage memorabilia. [embedded content] Las Vegas said goodbye

FBM has announced the opening of its new office in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. “The transition to FBM’s dedicated building is a significant milestone for the group operations in the US and a step forward in the brand’s journey to expand and strengthen its presence in the market,” the company said. The 22,000-square-foot facility, built from

What’s so special about the Duck Dollars slot machine? Well, it’s not just a slot… it’s a shooting gallery slot! Step right up and experience the newest offer from the Eclipse Gaming Cash Arcade Series! Test your luck at this game of speed and excitement as you return to the nostalgic days of carnival games,

On Thursday, the Nassau County Planning Commission signed off on a 42-year lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands for the operation of the Coliseum, marking a major step in Sands’ plans to open a casino in the area. Sands is going through the approval process of its agreements with the county again after a state Supreme

Online gambling giant Betsson reported a 14.8% increase in second-quarter revenue to €271.8 million ($295.9 million), a new quarterly record for the Swedish firm. The surge was driven by a 25.4% rise in active players, reaching 1,404,147, and a 15% increase in total customer deposits to €1.43 billion. Casino operations remained Betsson’s primary revenue source,

Las Vegas guests are still saying goodbye, but Hard Rock says the Mirage demolition will begin before the last tear drops fall. A farewell ceremony was held on Wednesday morning, and many resorts up and down the Strip said goodbye to the Mirage on their marquees. Surrounded by fences, the property is now gearing up

SiGMA East Europe’s third gaming event for the Balkan-Slavic markets in Hungary will be running back-to-back with Affiliate World. Powered by Soft2Bet, the SiGMA event will be held at the Hungaro Expo in Budapest from September 2nd to 6th, while Affiliate World is scheduled for September 5th and 6th. The partnership will offer a networking environment

We’re checking out the Badlands online slot, a medium volatility game with 6 reels and 40 lines from our friends at Revolver Gaming. One unique aspect of this slot is the Wild Side feature, where the Buffalo Wild symbols expand sideways across the reels. Even better, there are 8 levels of Free Spins where the

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has unveiled its newly established Tribal Advisory Council. The council seeks to increase awareness and respect for Native cultures as they relate to all facets of gambling so that these cultural practices can help other Native and non-Native communities, the non-profit organization said. The NCPG noted that even

The 2024 WSOP has crowned a new champion after a long and arduous battle during the Main Event. Jonathan Tamayo is from Humble, Texas. That’s a suburb of Houston, where we grew up. So we were already proud of him just for making the final table. But he did more than that. He made history

The U.S. iGaming industry is on track to overtake the U.K. as the world’s largest online gaming market by gross revenue by the end of this year, according to a new report from intelligence firm Vixio. Vixio’s June 2024 U.S. iGaming Outlook report forecasts a 22% year-on-year growth in total U.S. iGaming gross gaming revenue,

Are you ready for Anyma at the Las Vegas Sphere on December 31st? This New Year’s Eve could be spectacular, as you could be witness o the perfect culmination of technological forces when Afterlife presents Anyma ‘The End of Genesys,’ a captivating and unique event, presented by Live Nation. Operating at the compelling intersection between

Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group has announced the regulatory approval of two key leadership positions within the company. The group has confirmed the appointments of Neale O’Connell as interim group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Janelle Campbell as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Star Sydney after receiving all necessary regulatory greenlights. On March 22nd, The

Why are Las Vegas room rates predicted to rise more than average this year? And how can the average traveler save when visiting Sin City? We’ve got the reasons for the predicted price hikes this summer, and some suggestions for how to visit Vegas on a budget! [embedded content] Tropicana Las Vegas officially closed back

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