Casino

Joey Cusumano, believed to be the last surviving associate of mobster Anthony “Tony the Ant” Spilotro, died on Tuesday (Oct. 20) at the age of 90. There was no character in Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated 1995 movie Casino based specifically on Cusumano, but he was in the thick of the heat in rea…

Gold Mountain Casino, a foreigner-only facility on South Korea’s holiday island of Jeju, is likely within days to see a three-month suspension of its gaming operations, unless it can offer a strong argument against such a move. That is according to information obtained by GGRAsia from the Jeju Spec…

Philippine online gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp has launched five new games inspired by the long-running Filipino horror film franchise “Shake, Rattle & Roll”, under a partnership with local film production company Regal Entertainment Inc. The titles – “Manananggal”, “Reyna Ahas”, “Trip…

MGM Grand announced on Thursday (Oct. 22) that Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse will open at the resort in early 2027 in the former Crush American Grill space. The upscale eatery from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan previously operated at the Wynn, where it opened as a popup at Tableau in September…

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson is a “proud Republican,” but when it comes to bettering Atlantic City, the longtime official puts politics aside. That was evident this week with the revelation that South Jersey power broker George Norcross—one of the Democratic Party’s most influential op…

They made fortunes entertaining America and lost them entertaining a nasty addiction. Offstage, some of the biggest names in show business and sports burned through millions at casinos, racetracks, and high-stakes poker tables. It wasn’t just addiction uniting these cautionary tales. It was access.…

US commercial gaming revenue fell slightly in August as a 15.6% drop in sports betting revenue outweighed growth in traditional casino gaming and iGaming, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA). GGR for the month totaled $6.48 billion, down 0.6% from August 2025, as per the association'…

Casinos Austria will see a major leadership change with the departure of CEO Erwin van Lambaart. He will step down when his contract runs out in March 2027. Board member Andreas Bierwirth, who previously held management roles at Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Magenta Telekom, has been named his s…

Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), the state’s self-described “Casino Queen,” has been indicted on federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges. Lucas helped bring commercial casinos to the Commonwealth, including one in her hometown of Portsmouth, by leading legislation in 2020…

Swedish gambling group Betsson reported record Q3 2026 revenues. However, profits were underwhelming due to higher operating costs and a weaker sportsbook margin. While Betsson has demonstrated it can attract new players and generate record revenue, returning to last year’s profitability may prove…

Casino giant Las Vegas Sands (LVS) posted mixed third-quarter results that surprisingly fell short of analyst expectations. Despite cooling investor sentiment, the company remains on course as it refines its Asian strategy and aims to capitalize on its new projects and renovation efforts. With no i…

Police in Decatur, Alabama, busted an alleged gambling den that held numerous gambling devices and even an assault rifle. Five people were arrested and charged with various crimes, ranging from illegal promotion of gambling to possessing marijuana. Police Raid Results in Five Arrests Over the past…

Maine’s online casino market could face a longer regulatory timeline if state officials make major changes to the latest draft of its proposed rules. The Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) is accepting comments on its third publication of the proposed iGaming rules until October 30. Executive Direc…

Broadly speaking, casino stocks aren’t performing well this year, but when investors evaluate the group, they’re showing a preference for less indebted operators. In a new report to clients, Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon says leverage is reemerging as an “important differentiator” in the gaming, lo…

Shares of Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) traded lower following a slack third-quarter earnings update, overshadowing a 20% dividend hike announced by the casino operator. The already battered gaming stock is off more than 1% at this writing after the company disclosed estimate-missing results for the…

A professional poker player and bookie who gambled at least $148 million at a Las Vegas casino and lost more than $10 million at Resorts World could escape prison despite pleading guilty to illegal bookmaking and money laundering. Federal prosecutors have joined Damien LeForbes‘ attorneys in recomm…

The newly established Pennsylvania Problem Gambling Caucus has declared war on gambling addiction, comparing the severity of the crisis to ongoing challenges in combating illicit drug use. In a first-of-its-kind legislative effort, a bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has announced the form…

DeGaming, the Web3-native iGaming infrastructure platform provider, has partnered with Lucky Coin to support the launch of its new, fully verifiable cryptocurrency casino. With the support of DeGaming’s transparent-by-design technology, Lucky Coin is striving to become the world’s most trusted cryp…