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A former manager of a West Virginia nonprofit veterinary clinic has admitted embezzling more than $624,000 from his employer to feed an online gambling addiction—and ultimately gambling away every cent. Jerod Timothy Vannatter, 43, pleaded guilty Monday (September 28) to a federal money laundering…

Novig, one of the fastest-growing prediction market operators, reportedly concluded a financing round valuing the company at $2 billion. Citing unidentified sources with knowledge of the matter, multiple outlets reported earlier Wednesday that Novig wrapped up a capital raise that values the sports…

“Oh, for (bleeped)’s sake, where are the bloody carpets?” Lisa Vanderpump demands to know in the trailer to Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas, the upcoming limited Bravo TV special about her mad dash to open the Vanderpump Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. In the footage, it’s only two weeks until the f…

July gave the Atlantic City casino market a clear financial lift as local properties surpassed $300 million in monthly earnings for the first time since August 2025. Data released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement showed that the nine commercial land-based properties in the seaside r…

Red Rock Resorts has lost a federal court bid to halt sprawling labor proceedings stemming from years of allegations the operator illegally sought to undermine unions at their Las Vegas properties. U.S. District Judge Anne Traum last week dismissed a lawsuit brought by Red Rock Resorts, its Station…

Red Rock Resorts has lost a federal court bid to halt sprawling labor proceedings stemming from years of allegations the operator illegally sought to undermine unions at their Las Vegas properties. U.S. District Judge Anne Traum last week dismissed a lawsuit brought by Red Rock Resorts, its Station…

The Vegas Golden Knights began their 2026-27 season on a winning note last night, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 at T-Mobile Arena and giving Ryan Craig a win in his first regular-season game as Vegas head coach. Going into the season, one question for the Golden Knights was how they would ma…

Las Vegas is feverishly trying to change the narrative that Sin City no longer provides value. The message didn’t resonate in August. On Wednesday (Sept. 30), the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) issued its August 2026 gaming revenue report. The disclosure showed that casinos on the Las Vegas Str…

The US Supreme Court may soon enter the battle over prediction markets as conflicting court rulings and new petitions mean justices may have to judge whether sports-based event contracts fall under federal financial regulation or state gambling laws. While it is not certain whether the court will a…

VNLOK, the Dutch trade association for licensed online gambling operators, is taking another step in its fight against unregulated operators. The organization has summoned tech giant Meta to court, alleging that the company helped disseminate illegal gambling advertisements via Facebook and Instagr…

The NBA is moving into the final stretch of its Las Vegas expansion process, with league officials preparing to choose a winning ownership group from three billionaire‑backed finalists. According to reporting from ESPN, the franchise and its accompanying arena project are expected to command at lea…

Seneca Resorts & Casinos in Upstate New York has rolled out a brand refresh ahead of the tribal operation’s 25th anniversary. Owned and operated by the Seneca Nation of Indians, the Seneca Resorts & Casinos portfolio includes three casinos, three gaming rooms, and an 18-hole golf destination. The c…

Brazil’s newly imposed prohibition on online gambling has been followed by a sharp increase in the number of detected illegal betting websites, intensifying concerns about the scale of the country’s unregulated market as authorities move to shut down licensed operators. Data gathered by Bet Legal,…

The UK Gambling Commission will go forward with the implementation of a revised compliance framework for land-based gaming machines. Changes are based on a consultation paper launched last year that collected a total of 1,065 responses. The topics covered included the Gaming Machine Technical Stand…

Announced at the company’s third annual HOOD Summit in Houston, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) will be the first retail broker to offer Cboe Global Markets (BATS: CBOE) event contracts linked to corporate earnings reports and other data points. Pending regulatory approval, Cboe said the new deriv…

VICI Properties, an owner and acquirer of experiential real estate assets across leading gaming, hospitality, entertainment and leisure destinations, has signed a new Canada-facing deal covering two racetracks. According to a company spokesperson, this arrangement aligns with VICI’s commitment to s…

Multiple Portuguese government and Lisbon city dignitaries turned out to welcome SBC and its 40,000 attendees to the city for the third year running, taking part in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of SBC Summit. The Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, delivered the event's openi…

A Florida casino cruise ship is undergoing unexpected maintenance that will keep the vessel out of commission for an extended period of time. The dry dock has resulted in employees of the gaming excursion being furloughed. Victory Casino Cruises has sailed out of Terminal B-2 at Port Canaveral for…