Industry News

By: Grant MitchellRoyal Caribbean Passenger Jumped Ship With $16,000 in Gambling Debt
He had jumped ship around 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, Sept. 7 around the time that cruise passengers were leaving the ship to explore the local island.
Sep 11, 2025
Industry
By: Grant MitchellRelated to the project, 64 percent of the poll’s respondents said they were less likely to support a candidate who supported a nearby casino.
Sep 10, 2025
Industry
By: Grant MitchellMohegan Sun Suing Ex-Universal Studios Exec for $2.8 Million of Unpaid Debt
Court documents state that he covered $5 million in losses with casino markers, the majority of which could not be cashed.
Sep 05, 2025
Industry
By: Grant MitchellFederal Judge Overrules Approval for Koi Nation’s California Casino
The Koi Nation’s primary enemy in its pursuit of a casino build site was another native group, the Graton Rancheria Tribe (FIGR).
Sep 04, 2025
Industry
By: Grant MitchellPawn Stars’ Rick Harrison Blasts Rising Costs in Las Vegas, Blames Casinos
Hotel occupancy and the average hotel room cost are down 6.5 and 6.6 percent, respectively, per the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Sep 03, 2025
Industry
By: Grant MitchellTexas’ Anti-Gambling Lt. Gov., Dan Patrick, Seeking Fourth Term
Patrick, who already served 12 years in his current position, is a staunch opponent of legalized casino gambling and sports betting in the Lone Star State.
Sep 02, 2025
Industry
By: Grant MitchellLos Angeles Submits Lawsuit Against Stake.US, Kick, and Gaming Suppliers
City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto also said that Stake.US’s platform mimics its international platform, Stake.com, which is not authorized to operate in most states.
Sep 01, 2025
Industry
By: Grant MitchellSTUDY: Illegal Platforms Accounts for 71% of EU Gambling Activity
The report noted that 92 percent of gambling-related content presented to EU consumers was linked to illegal operators.
Aug 28, 2025
Industry
By: Grant MitchellTimes Square Casino Pledges $15 Million to Build Civil Rights Museum
The pledge was championed by Rev. Al Sharpton, a renowned social justice activist and the founder of the National Action Network civil rights organization.
Aug 27, 2025
Industry
By: Grant MitchellBoyd Gaming Partners With Fanatics for Missouri Sports Betting Launch
The deal between Boyd Gaming and Fanatics comes about three weeks before the first deadline, Sept. 12, for tethered license applicants.
Aug 26, 2025
Industry