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More than eight years after his forced departure from the gaming industry, Steve Wynn returned to a casino he once owned to speak about the project that permanently changed Las Vegas. A sold-out audience of 600 filled the Golden Nugget showroom on Oct. 22 for “Reflections of The Mirage: A Conversat…

Alberta’s regulated iGaming market generated CA$122.1 million ($87.2 million) in non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) over its first three months, according to a market performance report from Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC). The report covers the period running from July 13, when the marke…

Nevada regulators signed off on two new key executives on Thursday, Oct. 22, and both come with last names familiar in Las Vegas gaming circles. In separate unanimous votes, the Nevada Gaming Commission approved licensing for Christopher Ruffin—son of Circus Circus owner Phil Ruffin—and Sean Lanni,…

SiGMA World 2026 will bring together 30,000 gaming industry leaders in Rome from November 2 to 5, with two award ceremonies recognizing operators, suppliers, products, and individuals across the global and Italian gaming markets. The SiGMA World Awards and SiGMA Italia Awards will feature 56 award…

NetJets is quietly carving out its own corner of Harry Reid International Airport, and most Las Vegas travelers will never get to see it. The Berkshire Hathaway-owned private jet giant will open a more than 300,000-square-foot campus on the airfield to passengers on Monday (Oct. 26). Developed with…

SAHARA Las Vegas has officially become the first major resort on the Strip to accept cryptocurrency payments for gaming. The property announced that patrons can now fund their casino play using digital assets at its main cashier cage. This rollout marks a significant milestone for the local regulat…

Resorts World New York City has opened the International Room, an exclusive, high-limit table games area. The International Room made history as New York City’s first legal high-stakes casino table game venue. The 13,657-square-foot enclave includes 48 table games and three private gaming salons, f…

Shares of Boyd Gaming retreated Friday after the regional casino operator delivered tepid third-quarter results that were pinched by Las Vegas lethargy, but the company reiterated its interest in deal-making. One of the names most frequently attached to casino industry consolidation speculation, Bo…

Mohegan Sun, a large casino and entertainment complex located in Uncasville, Connecticut, has just become the site of another major jackpot win. As it turns out, two sisters visiting the resort will now share a prize of over a million dollars. Mohegan Sun Visitors Win Over a Million Dollars Accordi…

Pragmatic Play has released a new slot game called Rat Royale. Instead of the bright colors the provider is known for, this new game sports a dark and gloomy aesthetic, making it a perfect fit for spooky season. Rat Royale Metrics Challenge the Rat King to Claim His Treasure Rat Royale is a dark ne…

Joseph “Joey” Cusumano, a longtime associate of Chicago Outfit enforcer Anthony “Tony the Ant” Spilotro, who was convicted of labor racketeering and barred from Nevada casinos, has died in Las Vegas at age 90. How Did Cusumano Get Involved in Las Vegas Organized Crime? With his death, Cusumano has…

According to a statement from the Philippines’ Presidential Palace, the country’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will investigate whether the recently introduced visa-free entry scheme for Chinese citizens is being exploited to revive illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activiti…

Encore Boston Harbor and its two workers’ unions—Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26—agree on one point: they want to end the strike approaching Day 50 as quickly as possible. However, the two sides remain at odds over who is responsible for the contract stalemate. Tensions continue to escal…

Evolution AB has reported slight revenue growth in Q3 with Chief Executive Officer, Martin Carlesund, describing the period as “uneventful”. The Sweden-headquartered and -listed business saw net revenue increase 3.7% year-on-year to €526.1m (£440m), driven by 10% growth from RNG games. Adjusted EBI…

Gaming content provider Evolution has published its financial report for the third quarter of 2026, detailing its performance during the past three months. The company highlighted an increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, although profits decreased slightly. Q3 Was a Period of Strength for Evolut…

Police in Philadelphia are searching for armed suspects who allegedly ambushed a woman in the parking garage of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Police responded to the casino parking garage in South Philadelphia shortly before midnight on Thursday (Oct. 22), 6abc first reported. The victim, iden…

Boyd Gaming Corporation reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings as declining visitor demand in Las Vegas and construction disruptions weighed on its Nevada operations, offsetting growth in its Midwest & South and online gaming businesses. The casino operator, which owns 27 properties a…

A Brazilian lawyer under investigation for suspected money laundering wagered over $1 billion online in 2025 and part of 2026, while a betting site linked to him generated just $42,000 in revenue over 18 months, according to newly revealed documents. Willer Tomaz, a close friend of presidential can…