May 30, 2026 13:43
A power outage left the casino floor at Red Rock Casino Resort without power for five hours on Friday, forcing the casino to operate on emergency systems and deploy staff from sister properties The incident was resolved around 5 p.m., with an evening concert by Tyler Hubbard proceeding as planned An investigation into the root […]
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May 30, 2026 01:35
When HBO’s Hacks wrapped its five-season run this week, fans finally saw the finished version of the downtown Las Vegas casino resort that Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her longtime manager Marcus (Carl Clemons-Hopkins) bought and remodeled. On screen, it’s called The Diva. What most fans didn’t realize until this week is that the moment […]
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May 29, 2026 18:51
Poker player charged in gambling case claims he was victim Lawyers seek permission for Nguyen to resume poker career Court filing identifies defendant as alleged victim of operation A professional poker player embroiled in a sprawling Chicago-area illegal gambling case was neither a bookie nor an enforcer for the alleged operation, his attorneys say. Instead, […]
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May 29, 2026 17:34
Red Rock stock is saddled with a modest year-to-date loss It surged over the past week, indicating investors may be revisiting the name Analyst says investors should focus on 2027 Even with the benefit of an 11.26% rally over the past week, shares of Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR) are off on a year-to-date basis […]
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May 29, 2026 16:31
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has introduced highly competitive gaming rules, including $5 blackjack with traditional 3–2 payouts, hand-dealt shoes, and flexible splitting options. The resort’s gaming floor has undergone significant upgrades to improve player value, adding 10x craps odds and high-return video poker machines near the sportsbook. Following the conclusion of its third-party management agreement […]
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May 29, 2026 16:02
Manchester United reportedly lands record £20 million annual Betway deal Premier League betting sponsors shift spending beyond match jerseys Most gambling sponsors target overseas markets rather than UK bettors English Premier League giant Manchester United has signed a multi-year training wear sponsorship agreement with sports betting company Betway, a deal reportedly worth about £20 million […]
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May 29, 2026 15:48
Caesars has kicked off a 45-day “go-shop” period to hunt for better offers Wall Street analysts believe the window will yield zero competing bids The massive scale and exact operational overlap with Fertitta’s portfolio make a hostile or competing takeover highly unappealing to outsiders Fertitta Entertainment Inc. officially announced a $17.6 billion takeover of Caesars […]
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May 29, 2026 14:59
Ontario’s regulated market handled CAD 9.31 billion in cash wagers for April—a minor 3% decline from March’s record-setting CAD 9.59 billion While overall betting handles cooled, sports betting net non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) skyrocketed 40% month-over-month to reach CAD 86 million Total market revenue across all sectors climbed 5% from March, topping CAD 405.4 […]
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May 29, 2026 14:13
Bankrupt Hawthorne alleges state funds were diverted to rival track Federal judge approves subpoenas targeting Costello brothers and officials Dispute emerges as Illinois horse racing industry faces uncertainty Bankrupt Illinois racetrack Hawthorne Race Course has accused the director of the state’s Department of Agriculture (IDOA) of steering horse-racing funds to a chief competitor, alleging the […]
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May 29, 2026 13:25
Canada’s ongoing debate over the sheer volume of gambling ads is stifling momentum for Quebec to adopt an Ontario-style open iGaming market A recent industry study highlights the stakes, revealing that Quebec is losing out on $2.3 billion in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) to unregulated, offshore platforms Despite provincial hesitation, the Quebec Online Gaming Coalition […]
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