Prediction-market giant Polymarket pulled a betting market on the Cornell University gang-rape case Monday (Oct. 19) after a backlash from anti-sexual violence campaigners, according to Front Office Sports, which first reported the controversy. Launched September 30 on Polymarket’s international pl…
With investors pondering the effects of elevated spending and prediction market pressure, shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) are off more than 40% year-to-date, but that decline may be creating an unusual valuation opportunity with the battered gaming stock. In a new report, Morningstar analyst Da…
Mitchell Fairbarn, a 34-year-old tourist from Canada, was found guilty on animal cruelty charges earlier this week after stealing a flamingo named Peachy from its enclosure at the aptly named Flamingo Las Vegas resort. Court Finds Fairbarn Guilty of Stealing the Flamingo and Hurting It in the Proce…
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) announced it would soon launch a replacement licensing portal after a recent cyberattack exposed more than 40,000 documents connected to the region’s gambling sector. The regulator believes this step will better protect the integrity of licensing and supervision o…
Oct. 20 marks the 47th day of the Encore Boston Harbor strike, with 1,300 union workers continuing to walk the picket line in front of the $2.6 billion five-star luxury resort casino. The financial consequences are severe, with union members of Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 having only…
A former New York City official who allegedly gambled away half his salary at casinos and an underground gambling den with Mafia connections went on trial Monday (Oct. 19) accused of trading political favors for cash and gifts. Eric Ulrich, 41, a former Queens councilman and buildings commissioner…
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. rejects claims that the streets surrounding the nine casinos aren’t safe. On Monday (Oct. 19), the Democratic mayor appeared on the syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club and asserted that Atlantic City has never been safer, cleaner, or ready for economic devel…
Former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella will participate in SiGMA World 2026 at Fiera Roma on November 3, with scheduled activities including a Ferrari racing car display, a book signing, padel and go-karting sessions, and meetings with delegates. The summit, scheduled for November 2 t…
Buenos Aires provincial senator Federico Fagioli has introduced a bill seeking to ban online betting, including slots, roulette, blackjack, poker, and sports betting. The initiative has been dubbed the “Lula Law,” referring to the iGaming ban imposed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…
Mötley Crüe is heading back to Las Vegas for a brand new limited engagement next spring. The legendary rock band announced an exclusive run of eight shows scheduled to take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The upcoming residency is officially titled Mötley Crüe At The Colosseum At Caesars…
Australia’s gambling advertising rules will ban notable people from appearing in ads from 1 January 2027. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released initial guidance, giving operators, broadcasters and publishers less than three months to prepare. The ban will cover broad…
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux is expected to rule on the validity of the provisional measure that banned online sports betting in Brazil after the conclusion of the second round of elections, according to local media reports. In the meantime, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) keeps fa…
Newly released renderings from Sphere Entertainment illustrate the scale of the company’s proposed $1 billion concert venue situated adjacent to MGM National Harbor. Since Sphere National Harbor was announced in early 2026, the developers have labeled the project a “mini Sphere” compared to the Las…
Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) is looking to sell nine regional casinos and a variety of prospective suitors could emerge as the process advances. The operator of the iconic Kentucky racetrack revealed its intention to unload the nine gaming venues when it delivered second-quarter results on July 2…
Raketech and the former owners of Casumba Media have agreed to settle the remaining earnout obligation in full for €8.2m (£6.88m)- a sizable reduction from the €20.3m existing liability. It sees the Malta-based iGaming affiliate secure a 60% reduction on the existing liability. The company said it…
The gradual expansion of Massachusetts gambling is causing rising discontent. As the state plans to introduce historical horse racing devices at several eligible racetracks, casino representatives argue the measure may undermine their business and introduce unfair competition. Opponents also note t…
Pragmatic Play has revealed Sweet Bonanza POP, a fast-paced “POP” version of one of its top games. Despite sporting a tighter grid, the new game offers a max prize of up to 25,000x. Sweet Bonanza POP Metrics A Sugary Remix of a Candy Classic Pragmatic Play’s Sweet Bonanza POP is a fast-paced game d…
A Clark County jury on Monday Oct. 19) convicted Canadian tourist Mitchell Fairbarn of felony and misdemeanor animal‑cruelty charges for removing a flamingo from the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino’s wildlife habitat and injuring the bird during a March 3 incident captured on surveillance video…
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| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
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