At least four Clark County commissioners are under investigation by the Nevada Commission on Ethics for accepting free tickets to last year’s inaugural F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which were valued at $10,900 each. On Tuesday, Commissioner Tick Segerblom shared…
This multiyear association will include the Los Angeles local advancing Sands’ coordinates resort casinos in Singapore and Macau, China. Both Morikawa and Sands aim to advance mutual goals of building strong, resilient communities with a focus on youth development and…
Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, has expanded his investment portfolio beyond baseballs to include a 5.5% stake in the Las Vegas Sphere, according to Sportico. Cohen acquired 1.56 million shares of Sphere Entertainment, the company behind…
Thai authorities have arrested 64 suspects and seized over 280 million baht (US$7.6 million) in an ongoing crackdown on illegal online betting linked to Euro 2024 football (soccer), according to government officials on Friday. The extensive operation targeted two websites,…
Illinois has recently implemented a graduated tax scheme for online sportsbook companies, resulting in significantly higher taxes for the largest revenue-generating operators compared to their smaller counterparts. Effective July 1, this tax hike has raised concerns that other financially strained…
A BetMGM customer came within two minutes and two inches of a £2 million (US$2.5 million) payout during the Euro 2024 soccer championships on Tuesday. Ahead of the Portugal-Czechia match at Leipzig Stadium in Germany, BetMGM informed Casino.org about a…
A federal judge in Washington state has ruled that two social casino apps from New York-based High 5 Games are illegal gambling operations in the state. This ruling means the company may owe millions in damages, as the RMLGA applies…
Codere, the Spanish gaming giant and parent company of Codere Online Luxembourg (NASDAQ: CDRO), announced its fifth restructuring agreement on Thursday, aiming to eliminate 92% of its debt. Under the new agreement with creditors, Codere’s debt will be reduced from…
On Wednesday, the former M&M Soul Food Café was engulfed in flames, sending plumes of smoke billowing around the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas firefighters were initially alerted at 12:51 p.m. about heavy smoke emanating from…
Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) recently reported impressive revenue from its temporary casino in Chicago and plans to begin construction on its permanent venue at the Freedom Center in the River West area next month. However, Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) cautions…
At a scorching Las Vegas campaign rally on Sunday, Donald Trump proposed eliminating IRS taxes on tips. “When I take office, we will abolish taxes on tips,” Trump declared to thousands of supporters gathered at Sunset Park, where temperatures soared…
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is urging policymakers and the Ministry of Finance to fast-track the casino regulatory process, aiming for swift approval of gaming venues. However, some analysts worry that the country’s regulatory framework may deter major US operators.…