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DraftKings Reaches $10 Million Settlement in NFT Lawsuit (Casino.org)
DraftKings settles 2023 class-action suit for $10 million Suit claimed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were securities DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) agreed to settle a 2023 class-action lawsuit brought by buyers of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the gaming company’s now defunct DraftKings Marketplace. A DraftKings logo. The company reached a $10 million settlement in a class-action suit stemming…
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Georgia Casino Bill Fails, Sports Betting Odds Remain Long (Casino.org)
Legislation to authorize casinos in Georgia is dead Sports betting also likely won’t find favor this year Religious conservatives oppose gambling in Georgia It appears Georgia lawmakers will once again fold on efforts to liberalize gaming in the Peach State. Sports betting and casino gambling in Georgia will likely remain banned for at least another…
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LOST VEGAS: The Secret Nazi Plot to Blow Up Hoover Dam (Casino.org)
Nazi spies once plotted to blow up Hoover Dam, a catastrophe that would have altered the course of WWII Their purpose was to cut off electricity to Southern California’s airplane factories Intel from the US Embassy in Mexico and swift action from the federal government intervened In November 1939, the US was warned about a…
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Atlantic City Homeless Keep Sneaking Inside Casino Resorts, Tropicana Official Says (Casino.org)
Homelessness is a major problem in Atlantic City Casinos say homeless people sneak in When they’re evicted, many quickly return Homeless people in Atlantic City have caused much unrest for casinos, as operators say those lacking housing continually sneak into the resorts for shelter. A city worker assists a homeless person on the Atlantic City…
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Whitney Houston Slots Debut Online in Select iGaming Markets (Casino.org)
Whitney Houston Slots have debuted online IGT is behind the branded games Whitney Houston died in 2012 Online slots using the likeness of Whitney Houston have debuted in select markets where internet casinos are allowed. Whitney Houston Slots are now available online in eight European markets where iGaming is legal. IGT launched Whitney Houston Slots…
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MLB Considers Lifting Pete Rose Ban Days After President Donald Trump Vows Pardon (Casino.org)
Pete Rose’s baseball ban could soon end Rose was permanently banned for betting on baseball President Trump supports Rose being inducted into the Hall of Fame Major League Baseball (MLB) is reportedly considering removing Pete Rose from the league’s permanently ineligible list a little more than five months after the game’s all-time hit leader died…
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Evolution’s Anonymous Accuser to Be Named in Libel Case (Casino.org)
A New Jersey Superior Court judge has ordered that the authors of a notorious anonymous report that wiped $3 billion off the market cap of gaming software giant Evolution AB should be named. Evolution claims it was defamed by a shadowy competitor whose identity will be revealed before the end of this week. Watch this…
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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: There Was a “Miss Atomic Bomb” Beauty Pageant (Casino.org)
“Miss Atomic Bomb” is one of the most iconic photos from 1950s Las Vegas It was never a thing In 1951, after detonating nuclear bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II, the US began test-exploding new nuclear weapons at the Nevada Test Site, then called the…
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New Jersey’s Online Gambling Tax Hike Faces Strong Industry Opposition (Casino News Daily)
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a significant tax increase on online sports betting and internet gambling, sparking pushback from major industry players. The plan, introduced as part of the state’s 2026 fiscal budget, would raise tax rates on these sectors from 13% and 15% to 25%, respectively. This move is expected to generate…
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Entain Upheaval Could Prompt Fresh MGM Bid (Casino.org)
MGM could consider new bid for Entain following CEO exit US casino operator tried to acquire BetMGM partner four years ago Following the recent departures of three high-level executives, including now former CEO Gavin Isaacs, Entain Plc (OTC: GMVHY) could draw a new takeover bid from MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), its partner on the…
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Bally’s Chicago IPO Hits SEC Roadblock (Casino.org)
Minority-only IPO didn’t close as expected Casino operator plans to try again even as legal challenges linger Bally’s (NYSE: BALY.T) planned $250 million Chicago initial public offering (IPO), reserved exclusively for minority investors, didn’t close as expected in February after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) failed to declare the offering effective. Bally’s temporary Chicago…
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Gran Madrid | Casino Online Migrates to GiG’s CoreX Platform for Enhanced Operations (Casino News Daily)
Gran Madrid | Casino Online has announced its migration to Gaming Innovation Group’s (GiG) CoreX iGaming platform, marking a significant upgrade in its digital infrastructure. Having partnered with GiG since 2016, the Spanish operator is now transitioning to a platform designed to offer greater scalability, AI-powered risk management, and deep data-driven insights. The move underscores…
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Italy Moves Toward Lifting Ban on Betting Sponsorships in Football (Casino News Daily)
The Italian Senate is set to review the 2018 Dignity Decree, which has banned gambling sponsorships in sports since 2019. This proposed revision could mark a major shift for Italian football, particularly Serie A, Serie B, and Serie C clubs, by reintroducing betting partnerships that were once a major source of revenue. Senate Review and…
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Hawaii’s Online Sports Betting Bill Moves to Full House Vote (Casino News Daily)
Hawaii’s push to legalize online sports betting is gaining momentum as HB 1308 advances to the House floor following approval from the Finance Committee. However, the proposal has not secured unanimous support, with some lawmakers voicing concerns over regulation, tax rates, and potential social risks. On February 24, the House Finance Committee approved HB 1308 with…
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Culinary Icon Gordon Ramsay Opens First Fine Dining Restaurant in Canada
Gordon Ramsay, the culinary icon, multi-Michelin-starred chef and television star, was on hand along with 200 VIP guests and dignitaries to officially open Gordon Ramsay Steak at River Rock Casino Resort in British Columbia Friday night. n Chef Gordon Ramsay with Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair at Ramsay’s steakhouse opening. Image/Great Canadian n Ramsay’s First Fine Dining…