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Wynn Praised for Strategy of Crown London Buy (Casino.org)
Last week, Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced the acquisition of the Crown London, a small, private casino in the Mayfair District, and while it’s not the typical property-level purchase executed by a US gaming value, the deal has merit. The Crown London, a private casino. An analyst praised Wynn Resorts’ purchase of the venue. (Image:…
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ESPN Bet Going To Washington After Landing ‘Monumental’ Partnership (Casino.org)
ESPN Bet will launch mobile sports wagering operations in the nation’s capital later this year. ESPN Bet is coming to Washington, D.C., after its parent company, Penn Entertainment, secured market access. The entry comes by way of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns the NBA Washington Wizards and NHL Washington Capitals. (Image: Casino.org) ESPN Bet,…
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McCarthy Out in Dallas, Sanders Interested in the Las Vegas Raiders Job? (Casino.org)
The NFL’s Wild Card Weekend is all but in the books, with one noteworthy upset out of five games so far – the Washington Commanders taking out the Tampa Buccaneers last night in Florida, 23-20, on a last second field goal by Zane Gonzalez that bounced off one of the uprights and through. That’s based…
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Trump Jr. Joins Kalshi, Helps Exchange’s Odds of Securing Regulatory Footing (Casino.org)
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President-elect Donald Trump, is joining Kalshi in an advisory role. Donald Trump Jr. speaks with reporters during his trip earlier this month to Greenland. Trump Jr. is joining peer-to-peer betting exchange Kalshi in an advisory function. (Image: AFP) Kalshi is a peer-to-peer wagering exchange that allows users to…
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Thailand Casino Bill Gains Cabinet Backing, Will Move to Parliament (Casino.org)
Legislation to bring casinos to Thailand received the blessing of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s Cabinet on Monday, a major development in the Pheu Thai Party’s aspirations to increase tourism in the kingdom. Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaks with reporters regarding her Cabinet’s 2025 policy goals on Jan. 7, 2025. Paetongtarn is supportive of authorizing…
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Coinbase Subpoenaed in Polymarket Probe, Platform Criticized for Wildfire Betting (Casino.org)
Coinbase has been subpoenaed by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) concerning the federal agency’s probe of Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based peer-to-peer prediction exchange. Firefighters monitor the Palisades wildfires in Mandeville Canyon on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. The public has scolded Polymarket for allowing betting on the outcome of the fires. (Image: AP) The…
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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Saguaro Cactuses Grow Here (Casino.org)
A recent documentary series about Las Vegas from CNN aimed to set the facts straight, once and for all, about Sin City. So you would think they wouldn’t get one of their facts about Las Vegas dead wrong before the series even premiered. Yet the promotional artwork for “Las Vegas: The Story of Sin City”…
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Feds Approve Controversial Scotts Valley Pomo, Coquille Tribal Casinos (Casino.org)
The outgoing Biden administration approved land trust applications Friday for two controversial tribal casinos, one in the San Francisco Bay Area and another in southern Oregon. A computer rendering of the proposed Scotts Valley casino. The road to federal approval has been a long one for both casino projects. (Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians)…
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Kentucky Proposes Casino Bill Allowing Local Voter Referendums (Casino News Daily)
Kentucky state Representative Thomas Huff has introduced House Bill 33 (HB33), a proposal to bring land-based and riverboat casinos to the state. The bill outlines a framework for regulating casinos and fantasy sports under the oversight of the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC). Key Components of HB33 HB33 aims to expand Kentucky’s gambling…
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Curaçao and Netherlands Partner on LOK Gambling Reforms (Casino News Daily)
Curaçao has embarked on a transformative journey to reform its gambling industry through the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK). Approved by parliament in December 2024, this law aims to establish a safer, more transparent gambling sector while addressing concerns about money laundering and illegal activities. The reforms follow a productive meeting between Curaçao’s…
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1.6. Bankroll Management: How to Budget for Casino Play – part 2/2 (3)
Here is the second part of the original article Bankroll Management – Bankroll Management Bankroll Management – Don’t Chase Losses Bankroll Management – Know When to Stop Bankroll Management – Take Advantage of Bonuses (Wisely) Bankroll Management – Practice Responsible Gambling By following these bankroll management tips, you can make your casino experience more enjoyable,…
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VEGAS DINING NEWS: MGM Resorts Considers Charging for Window Tables (Casino.org)
According to the Public Gaming Research Institute, Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli authored a note to investors stating that MGM Resorts is “exploring additional ways to generate revenues through creative strategies, including tiered seating in restaurants.” AI renders a photo of a window seat at a Las Vegas Strip restaurant offering a controversial new fee.…
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Cedar Rapids Casino Blocker Bill Expected Next Week (Casino.org)
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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Hit-and-Run Driver Who Put Las Vegas Bus Driver in Coma Leaves HUGE Clue at Crime Scene (Casino.org)
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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iGaming Legalization Won’t Resemble Sports Betting, Says Expert (Casino.org)
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…