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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Mayor Pitches Downtown Arena Sites for Incoming NBA Franchise

Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley is pitching two downtown arena sites to the NBA, and she’s already lined up a Zoom call with Commissioner Adam Silver to make her case.
Las Vegas
Young male looking at smartphone surrounded by open books
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

RGC Launches PSA Campaign to Tackle Gambling Harm Among Young Adults

The RGC's Randoms 2025 PSA campaign combines government funding, broadcaster partnerships, and data-backed outreach to protect young Canadians from gambling harm.
Industry
Aquarius Casino Resort lit up at dusk along the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Golden Entertainment Shareholders Approve $1.16B Take-Private Deal

Golden Entertainment is going private after shareholders approved a $1.16B deal transferring seven Nevada casino properties to VICI Properties.
Las Vegas
Laptop displaying Alberta iGaming with casino chips, dice, cash, and a gavel on a table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta's iGaming Market Launches July 13 with New Regulations

Alberta's regulated iGaming market goes live on July 13, under new government oversight aimed at generating $700M in annual revenue.
Industry
usy street with heavy motorbike traffic in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vietnam's Gaming Policy Shift: Regulation, Demand, and Market Reality

Vietnam is easing gaming restrictions to boost visitation and oversight, but weak local demand reveals a gap between policy goals and market reality.
Industry
Exterior view of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, showing the modern black facade and surrounding area in June 2020
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas to Host Super Bowl LXIII at Allegiant Stadium

Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LXIII in 2029, building on 2024's massive turnout, billion-dollar impact, and the city's growing sports prominence.
Las Vegas
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Gamehost to Be Acquired by Pure Casino in $200M Deal

Pure Casino will acquire Gamehost in a $200 million deal set to close in mid-2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Industry
Exterior view of Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino with signage and palm trees in downtown Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Downtown Grand Enters Receivership as Sale Process Begins

Downtown Grand has entered receivership following a $90 million loan default, with a court-appointed receiver now overseeing operations and a potential sale.
Las Vegas
Wooden judge’s gavel beside a round block engraved with a dollar sign symbolizing legal fines and financial penalties
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

FINTRAC Fines Northern Isga Foundation Over Casino AML Failures

FINTRAC fined Northern Isga Foundation over CA$91K for AML compliance failures, including weak policies, risk checks, and staff training failures.
Legal
Cars lined up at the Canada border crossing in White Rock, BC, entering from Blaine, Washington
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Tourism Slump Triggers Campaign to Win Back Canadian Visitors

Vegas is facing a tourism slowdown, driven by a steep drop in Canadian visitors, prompting officials to launch a campaign to rebuild demand.
Las Vegas