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Canadian Moose Relocated, Safe After Stopping by Casino in Ontario (Casino.org)
A Canadian moose was spotted at an Ontario casino Wildlife experts helped relocate the lost animal Canada has more moose than any other country in the world A Canadian moose who casually made her way onto the property of Casino Rama in Ontario on Monday has been safely relocated. Wildlife emergency responders care for a…
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Evolution Libel Case: Law Firm Asks for Stay in Naming Alleged Defamer (Casino.org)
Evolution suing law firm C&K over allegedly libelous report that caused stock to dive Report was produced by an unnamed C&K client, thought to be an Evolution competitor C&K ask for stay in judge’s order to name mystery client A Newark, N.J law firm sued for libel by Swedish online gaming software provider Evolution AB…
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Penn Credit Profile Weakening, ESPN Bet Problematic, Says Analyst (Casino.org)
Penn Entertainment credit profile weakening as rent leverage increases ESPN Bet viewed as overhang Penn Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: PENN) credit profile is being pinched by rising rent-adjusted leverage — a scenario expected to linger throught this year — and the operator’s ESPN Bet unit remains an overhang on its corporate debt prices. An image for Penn…
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New York City Casino Bidders Fueled Record Lobbying Spend in 2024 (Casino.org)
The casino companies vying for the three downstate New York gaming licenses to be awarded this year spent millions on lobbyists who petitioned city officials on their behalf. Billionaire Steve Cohen was the top spender on lobbyists in New York City in 2024. Cohen wants to bring a casino resort to Willets Park in Queens…
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Legendary Mint 400 Off-Road Race Returns to Las Vegas (Casino.org)
Fifty-four years after it inspired Hunter S. Thompson’s classic novel, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” the Mint 400 remains the great American desert race. This weekend, it returns for its 40th run. The Mint 400 off-road race has been run in Primm, Nev. since 2012. (Image: themint400.com) The big race on Saturday, March 8…
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DraftKings, FanDuel to Bear Brunt of New Jersey Online Betting Tax Hikes (Casino.org)
Two largest operators would see taxes in the state increase by an estimated $126 million New Jersey hasn’t officially approved governor’s plan to boost iGaming, sports wagering taxes DraftKings and FanDuel, the two largest online sportsbook operators in the US, would bear the brunt of increases should New Jersey approve proposed iGaming and sports betting…
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Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Passes State House, Senate Odds of Passage Remain Long (Casino.org)
A bill in Hawaii to legalize sports betting passed the state House Sports betting’s odds, however, remain long in Hawaii Hawaii has no forms of legal gaming On Tuesday, Hawaii sports betting legislation cleared the State Legislature’s lower chamber. The Waikiki Trolley picks up tourists on Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu on Dec. 29, 2022. Hawaii…
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Flutter Forecasts Up to $300 Million in Q2 Share Repurchases (Casino.org)
Part of $5 billion buyback program announced last year Announcement arrives a day after FanDuel parent delivered quarterly results Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) said Wednesday it plans to repurchase as much as $300 million worth of its shares in the second quarter under the $5 billion buyback plan it announced last September. The Flutter logo…
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After Bally’s Flees, State College Casino Near Penn State University Finds Partner (Casino.org)
Saratoga Casino Holdings will help develop a casino in State College, Pa. The casino will be near Penn State University Much of the community is opposed to the gaming project The more than $100 million casino project greenlit for State College, Pa., only miles from Beaver Stadium and Penn State’s University Park Main Campus has…
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‘Anora’ Only 5th Best-Picture Oscar Winner Filmed in Vegas (Casino.org)
Since the first Academy Awards were handed out in 1929, 606 films have been nominated for Best Picture, and 97 have won ‘Anora,’ which won the honor at the 97th Oscar ceremonies, was only the fifth winner to be at least partially shot in Las Vegas Only seven Best Picture nominees in total contained Vegas-shot…
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Santander Bank Accused of Overreach in UK for Messaging Customers Who Gamble (Casino.org)
Santander sending messages about problem gambling support to UK customers even if spending is low Bank accused of “massive overreach” British bank Santander UK has been accused of “massive overreach” for sending out messages to customers expressing concern about their gambling, The Racing Post reports. Santander says the messages are a way of offering support…
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Austria’s Coalition Agreement Retains Gambling Monopoly, Plans for Regulatory Overhaul (Casino News Daily)
Austria’s newly formed coalition government has confirmed that the country’s gambling market will continue operating under its existing monopoly framework. The agreement, reached between the People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ), and the Liberal Party (NEOS), was finalized on March 2 and maintains a single-license model for online gambling. However, the industry remains watchful,…
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Kalshi Kicked Out of Nevada by NGCB (Casino.org)
Prediction market has until March 14 to exit Nevada Latest sign of state’s hostility to web-based wagering Prediction market operator Kalshi has been ordered by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to halt its activities in the state and exit by 5 p.m. on March 14. A Kalshi advertisement. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB)…
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Fitzdares Shuts Down Ontario Operations (Casino.org)
Fitzdares looked to bring its premium, luxury brand to Ontario Ontario was the first international market Fitzdares expanded to outside the UK H2 Gambling Capital estimates Fitzdares had a market share of 0.2% British operator Fitzdares has announced it’s shutting down its Ontario operations, effective March 31. Fitzdares announces it is shutting down its Ontario…
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Flutter Issues Strong 2025 Guidance Backed by FanDuel Growth (Casino.org)
Flutter forecasts sizable 2025 EBITDA, revenue growth US operations could represent close to half of 2025 sales Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) announced impressive 2025 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), and revenue guidance on Tuesday — outlooks that accompanied the gaming company’s fourth-quarter results. The Flutter logo as seen in an investor deck.…