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Toronto financial district at night with glass office towers and city traffic
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canadian Regulators Draw a Hard Line on Prediction Market Trading

Canadian regulators reinforce prediction market restrictions as Polymarket defies its Ontario ban and insider trading concerns grow in the US.
Industry
White boxing gloves resting on a dark surface
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Floyd Mayweather’s “Exhibition” Comment Puts Pacquiao Rematch at Risk

Mayweather’s called the September 19 Netflix bout an “exhibition”; now he faces a breach-of-contract claim, nine-figure damages, and possible replacement.
Las Vegas
Exterior view of the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, featuring the resort's iconic neon sign and blue glass tower
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Changes Ownership and Appoints New Executive Team

Kennedy Lewis has taken majority control of the Rio Hotel & Casino, reshuffling ownership and sparking a sweeping leadership overhaul.
Las Vegas
Dimly lit tavern interior with a wooden bar, green bar stools, and neon Budweiser and Guinness signs
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Station Casinos Expands Seventy Six Tavern to Southwest Las Vegas

Station Casinos expands its Seventy Six tavern brand, bringing 24-hour dining, bar-top gaming, and happy hours to SW Vegas starting April 23.
Las Vegas
NBA logo on a wood-textured blue and red background
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