The Mob Museum in Las Vegas will display personal items found at the scene of the murder of infamous mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, who was a highly influential figure in the early development of the Strip back in the 1940s. Why Siegel Is Important in Las Vegas History Located in the heart of dow…
With its unusual shape for a building and brightly illuminated facade, the Sphere in Las Vegas is one of the most visually striking venues in the city. For some time, Sphere Entertainment, the owner of the unusual music hall, has been looking to build other Spheres in other places across the US. Re…
Chile’s online gambling debate has intensified as the government supports a regulated private market, while senators have introduced competing proposals that seek to either ban private operators or limit online gambling to the country’s established lotteries. What Does the Government Propose? Earli…
Bally’s Intralot’s upcoming purchase of Evoke may face a regulatory challenge in Pennsylvania, where the target’s existing business-to-business agreement with Caesars conflicts with licensing rules affecting the buyer’s US parent. Whether the deal closes on time may hinge on whether Pennsylvania re…
Recent data from the New York State Gaming Commission revealed that the state’s gambling industry remains healthy. While some feared that prediction markets would siphon customers away from the regulated market, state sportsbooks recorded a sizeable increase in betting handle. Meanwhile, casino gam…
Casino landlord Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ: GLPI) said today it is entering a joint venture with Prologis (NYSE: PLD) pertaining to the redevelopment of the former Hollywood Casino Joliet site in Illinois. For Gaming and Leisure, one of the largest owners of casino real estate, the deal…
DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) is one of the two largest online sportsbook operators in the U.S. and it’s making headway in the sports prediction market space, but financial event contracts, particularly cryptocurrency derivatives, could be another growth outlet for the company. Speaking at the NEXTPred…
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Barry Diller’s People Inc. (NASDAQ: PPLI) amended a voting agreement struck earlier this year, potentially opening the door for the media mogul to sign off on an acquisition of the casino giant by another suitor. News of the fresh voting pact emerges about…
One of Las Vegas’ most enduring casino cult favorites is making a comeback. A newly manufactured version of Sigma Derby, the mechanical horse-racing game that once drew crowds throughout Nevada casinos, is scheduled to debut at Four Queens on Fremont Street next year, according to the Las Vegas Adv…
Researchers at the Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers University are sounding the alarm over adolescent gambling, estimating that nearly 43% of U.S. children aged 13 to 17 have gambled within the past year. The first national benchmark study in two decades regarding gambling participation among…
Nine months after the UK Gambling Commission capped bonus wagering at ten times, almost every British casino brand has moved onto the new number, according to a snapshot published by the Casino.net Research Lab. The lab read 297 welcome offers recorded on 5 October 2026, 148 of them at 128 brands s…
The share prices of the biggest gambling companies on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) have jumped significantly, despite a tax hike being announced in the Autumn Budget. Entain, evoke and Rank Group have all seen their stocks suffer in the last 12 months as pressure increases on the sector in the U…
A federal court in Australia has ordered The Star Entertainment Group to pay A$260 million (US$183 million) for breaching laws regarding anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF). Handing down his decision on Wednesday (Oct. 28), Justice Cameron Moore asserted that Star’s syst…
After only eight months with the Fremont Street Experience (FSE), president and CEO Cliff Atkinson will depart to take over as president of The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower. FSE officials announced that Atkinson will step down on Nov. 6, 2026. Three days later, on Nov. 9, he is scheduled to begin hi…
The United Kingdom has dealt another blow to the gaming sector as Chancellor John Healey decided to increase the Machine Games Duty after all. While the increase is not as dramatic as the online tax hike last year, it adds new burdens to an industry that has already been facing certain challenges.…
New York sports betting handle continues to grow despite claims from the regulated gambling industry that sports prediction markets are siphoning away business. The New York State Gaming Commission reports that sports bettors risked more than $2.4 billion in September. That marked a 5% gain on Sept…
John Healey, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, has confirmed that taxes on the most commonly used gaming machines will increase by five percentage points in the 2026 budget. Addressing the Commons, Healey revealed major changes to business rates. This falls in line with a long-held policy of Prim…
A Dallas man has left the Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant on Monday, October 26, seven-figure richer. The winner, a man from Dallas, scooped a $1.14 million jackpot while playing the Dragon Link slot game at the property. Dragon Link Game Disgorges Its First Grand Jackpot in Oklahoma Identified as…
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If you believe gambling is becoming a problem, speaking to a professional is the most effective step you can take. The organisations listed below provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by problem gambling, including friends and family members of those struggling.
| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |