January 2025

A bill that would prevent any new casinos from being built in Iowa within the next few years is expected to drop early in the new legislative session, which starts Monday. State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, above, believes that a Cedar Rapids casino would cannibalize revenues from existing gaming venues in the state. He wants to…

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Erika Bruce was driving home late one night last week from Barstow, Calif. when another vehicle plowed into hers. The collision forced her off the road and into a ditch. Now she lay in a coma in the hospital, where doctors are unsure she will survive. Though the perpetrator left the scene of the crime,…

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A new year is here and with it comes optimism that more states will approve iGaming, but one industry expert believes the cadence of such approvals will not resemble what was seen with online sports betting. An aerial shot of the New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza in Albany. An expert said state-level…

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Eli and Peyton Manning will be the stars of the third iteration of FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny” advertising campaign, which allows the sportsbook’s clients to win an equal share of $10 million if they select the right Manning. Peyton (left) and Eli Manning. The brothers will star in FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny 3” commercials. (Image:…

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Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment has resolved a spat over a luxury super yacht by selling the vessel to the wealthy businessman who sued the company last year for allegedly welching on the deal. The 145-foot Benetti superyacht, The Star, has now been sold to Cypriot financier Roys Poyiadjis after the latter sued the…

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Destructive Los Angeles wildfires have led some Las Vegas hotels to offer reduced rates for evacuees. Paris Hilton in 2021, pictured above at Resorts World Las Vegas. There were sadder times this week after her house in Malibu burned down. (Image: Yahoo) Treasure Island Las Vegas Hotel is offering guests impacted by the fires a…

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Season three of HBO’s “The White Lotus” debuts next month, and with the critically acclaimed comedy-drama series set in Thailand for its tertiary anthology, a major casino operator in Asia thinks the program will only heighten interest in tourism to the kingdom. “The White Lotus” films its third season on location in Thailand. The HBO…

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The Bally’s Corporation, the casino operator behind the $1.7 billion development in Chicago’s River West neighborhood, won’t be penalized for a demolition mishap last month that sent debris into the Chicago River. Fenced mesh netting surrounds the Bally’s Chicago demolition site at the Freedom Center in Chicago. The contractors removing the former printing plant won’t…

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World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) champion James Bord is on the brink of acquiring Scottish Championship soccer team Dunfermline Athletic. James Bord, above, is hoping to bring the kind of success to Dunfermline that his data-loving mentors, Tony Bloom and Matthew Benham, have brought to Brighton and Brentford, respectively. (Image: Cordopolis) The Brit, who…

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The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or Ksa) has unveiled its Supervision Agenda for 2025, emphasizing the protection of minors and young adults, adherence to advertising regulations, and the elimination of illegal gambling. This comprehensive plan builds on prior efforts to enhance consumer safety and curb harmful gambling practices. Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups A core priority of…

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EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Aug. 14, 2023. In the Oscar-nominated 2003 movie “The Cooler,” William H. Macy portrays a downtown Las Vegas casino employee whose job is to reverse winning streaks. Bernie Lootz — get it, lose? —…

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Gaming in the US has only recently reached its popularity but has already become a multi-billion-dollar industry, changing the entertainment industry. As legal online sports betting becomes increasingly adopted nationwide, operators like FanDuel are becoming a fan favorite. They got in early in many states after legalization, and have held their footing well. Gambling is…

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Shares of Star Entertainment Group tumbled to another all-time low today as the Australian casino operator faces a liquidity crunch and crisis of confidence among its lenders. The Star Gold Coast casino at night. The operator is facing a significant cash crisis. (Image: Star Entertainment Group) In a report out Thursday, Morningstar analyst Angus Hewitt…

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Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced late Thursday that it’s purchasing the famed Crown London casino from current operator Crown Resorts. The Crown London, a private casino. Wynn Resorts is buying the venue for an undisclosed price. (Image: Crown London) Financial terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of this…

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Johnny Avello, the popular Las Vegas Strip bookmaker, says the trader desk he oversees for DraftKings has grown from six people to 75, around the world, all since he joined the company in 2018. Avello built the trader team there, and now says because the traders are so good at what they do, he doesn’t…

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