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Las Vegas Sands is actively seeking support from business and city leaders in North Texas for the legalization of gambling and the development of destination resorts, including casinos. This initiative comes ahead of the 2025 legislative session, as the company, whose leadership owns the Dallas Mavericks, aims to bolster its lobbying efforts in the region.

When will the Tropicana implosion happen? We have a pretty good idea now that the permits have been filed! But could a buyout of Bally Corp. put the new Vegas baseball stadium deal in jeopardy? [embedded content] The Tropicana Resort in Las Vegas has been picked bare and now an implosion permit application has been

Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a ban on new casino developments in Cambodia’s Kep and Kampot provinces, with exceptions only for existing operations on Bokor Mountain. This decision aims to promote investment diversification in sectors such as tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture, and to enhance cultural and religious preservation, as well as maintain order in

Bally Corporation, who purchased the Tropicana and agreed to provide land for the new Las Vegas baseball stadium, has agreed to a $4.6 billion buyout offer from their largest shareholder, Standard General. This massive move has some people asking if the change in leadership will have an impact on the deal already in place. A

Reno-based casino company Monarch Casino & Resort, which operates Reno’s Atlantis Casino Resort and the Monarch Casino Resort in Black Hawk, Colorado, has reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2024, driven by strong performance at its Black Hawk property. The company achieved net revenue of $128.1 million, marking a 3.6% increase year-over-year.

Boyd Gaming executives on Thursday revealed plans to build a new casino called Cadence Crossing, at the place of the current Jokers Wild Casino site in Henderson. The new project will include a 10,000-square-foot casino with 450 slot machines, multiple dining options, and live entertainment. Construction for the new casino is expected to begin this

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The Summer Olympic Games kick off today, bringing profitable opportunities for sports betting operators during the typically quiet post-UEFA Euro period. SOFTSWISS, a global tech expert with over 15 years of experience providing innovative iGaming solutions, shares valuable tips and strategies to help operators maximize their benefits during this major sporting event. This year, the

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

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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