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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bascom Group Acquires 294-Unit Class A Apartment Community in Las Vegas

Bascom Group acquired The Ellison, a 294-unit Class A Las Vegas community in the Summerlin/Spring Valley submarket, for $103 million.
Las Vegas
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

A'ja Wilson Re-Signs with Las Vegas Aces in Record-Breaking $5M Supermax Deal

Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson re-signs with the Las Vegas Aces on a record-breaking $5M supermax deal, completing the defending champs' core roster rebuild.
Las Vegas
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canadian Gambler Battles 888 Casino Over Withheld CA$1.3M Jackpot Payout

Alberta VIP James Kotylak hit multiple jackpots on a Pragmatic Play slot, watched his balance hit CA$1.3M, and then saw it wiped to zero by 888 Casino.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bruno Mars Opens "Romantic" Tour in Las Vegas, Tells 60,000 Fans He's "Debt-Free

Bruno Mars publicly addressed his rumored $50 million MGM debt at his Romantic Tour opener, as Las Vegas declared an official Bruno Mars Day.
Las Vegas
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Police Arrest Chinese National Behind 13-Billion-Baht Online Gambling Empire in Pattaya

Thai police arrested a Chinese national, Pei Min Si, in Pattaya for running a gambling network that generated over 13 billion baht in illegal turnover.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario’s Centralized Self-Exclusion Program Gets Closer as AGCO Tightens iGaming Standards

The AGCO has updated its iGaming standards ahead of iGaming Ontario’s Centralized Self-Exclusion program, expected to launch in the first half of 2026.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

OLG Goes Live with Bede Gaming’s React Native Mobile App in Ontario

OLG has rolled out a new mobile app built on Bede Gaming’s React Native framework, serving over one million monthly users across Ontario.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Trump Visits Las Vegas with Tax Relief Win While Gambling Deduction Cut Looms

Trump visits Las Vegas on April 16 to promote no tax on tips, but Nevada Democrats are demanding he address the OBBB’s gambling loss deduction cut.
Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

LALIGA Signs First-Ever European Soccer League Deal With Polymarket in the US and Canada

LALIGA has named Polymarket its Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner in the US and Canada, marking a first for European soccer.
Industry
Toronto Maple Leafs players Calle Järnkrok and Max Domi in action against Seattle Kraken's Tye Kartye during an NHL game in January 2024
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Maple Leafs GM Search Underway as Mehta Emerges as Betting Favorite

The Leafs have fired Brad Treliving and are searching for a data-centric GM to lead the rebuild of Canada’s most scrutinized hockey franchise.
Industry