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On Monday morning (Oct. 26), the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) identified the passenger arrested for allegedly sending text messages about hijacking United Flight 1681, which he was aboard when it took off from Las Vegas for New Jersey on Saturday night. Dante Milne, 25, was arre…

As the company itself has said, prediction markets represent Robinhood Markets’ (NASDAQ: HOOD) fastest-growing business on record and that’s prompting some bullish sell-side commentary. In a report out Monday, Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani reiterated the view that Robinhood’s prediction market…

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has hired a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategic operations to help navigate an internal crisis sparked by its recent embrace of prediction markets. On Monday (Oct. 26), the NCPG named Charles H. Jeffers II as interim executive dir…

Construction on the 34-story Bally’s Chicago hotel abruptly ground to a halt on Aug. 9. With the worksite abandoned, graffiti soon covered the tower’s upper floors. More than two months later, the tags remain a visible symbol of the stalled project intended to help solve Chicago’s pension shortfall…

With few exceptions, it’s been a tale of woe in 2026 for casino stocks, but investors scouring the landscape for rebound candidates may want to focus on a simple metric: efficiency. Noting that “quality over quantity” matters and that operators dedicated to premium strategies “can justify premium v…

The parking garage at Live! Casino in South Philadelphia became the site of yet another violent incident after four robbers assaulted a victim and ran away with a four-figure sum. The attackers, who were masked and armed, stole the woman’s purse, which contained $4,000 in cash. Another Victim on Th…

An alleged high-tech slot-machine skimming operation in Italy had a secret weapon to avoid detection: an insider at the government agency responsible for policing the devices. The scheme involved a slot machine distributor and operator whose machines were installed at numerous gambling venues acros…

The state of Illinois is looking to address all aspects of the state’s problem gambling crisis, arguing that it is now looking into ensuring that all loopholes are eliminated. One such is the availability of video gambling terminals which can still be accessed by people on the self-exclusion list,…

With third-quarter earnings season in full bloom and with the World Series shifting to Tampa Bay tonight, it’s worth noting that Major League Baseball (MLB) is staring at the specter of a possible labor lockout ahead of the 2027 season — a scenario that would likely weigh on sportsbook stocks. In a…

The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has unveiled a new campaign that raises awareness of gambling-like elements in video games. The campaign’s goal is to encourage parents to talk about games of chance with their kids and teach them about the dangers of gambling. Video Games Can Turn…

Scientific Games has won two distinctions at the Gaming Intelligence North America Awards 2026 for games created in collaboration with two US-based lotteries. The manufacturer won the Lottery Game of the Year and iLottery Game of the Year accolades. Scientific Games Boasts Not One But Two Monumenta…

Three former staffers of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party have avoided jail sentences in a high-profile election betting lawsuit. The staffers pleaded guilty and were handed suspended sentences. The Individuals Used Insider Information to Make Bets A few weeks ago, several defendants in a UK…

Following its debut earlier this year, the Make It In Malta initiative will continue its international outreach at SiGMA World…

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, was welcomed by high ranking officials in Gibraltar to discuss mitigation strategies against a potential gambling tax increase in the UK. The UK and Gibraltar industries are tightly connected, with some of the biggest operators active in the UK operating…

Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva just won a fourth term as president, defeating rival Flavio Bolsonaro. While many celebrated this development, the gambling industry remains wary as it could mean the definitive end of the local iGaming sector. Brazil Changed Its Mind on Online Gambling Brazil leg…

Mega Millions has had another drawing without a winner of the game’s jackpot. The silver lining is that this means the prize will grow even higher, providing the eventual winner with a life-changing payday. The Jackpot Remained Elusive The Friday Mega Millions drawing had the jackpot set at $433 mi…

Golfweek’s 2026 ranking of top casino golf courses once again highlights Native American tribes’ commitment to world-class championship golf destinations. Despite its name, Golfweek is published monthly, recapping the biggest stories from the game. The magazine is widely known for its course rankin…

The Powerball jackpot has reached $687 million for the Monday drawing after no one won the top prize last Saturday. While the game has been creating plenty of Match 5 millionaires in recent weeks, the latest drawing had no such winners and made up for it with 30 tier-three wins. No Match 5 Winners…