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Bally's CFO Resigns Amid Financial Turmoil
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Bally’s CFO Resigns As Chicago Casino, Financial Woes Pile

Bally’s said the decision was down to “personal reasons” and did not tie her departure to the company’s recent struggles.
Industry
Record $4.4 Million Online Casino Jackpot
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Pennsylvania iGaming Player Wins $4.4 Million, Fourth-Largest Jackpot Ever

Progressive jackpots work by having players opt-in to the progressive pot, which is a pool built by other online players.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Fanatics Launches New App Combining Casino, Sports Platforms

Fanatics launched a new app combining its sportsbook, prediction, and casino platforms. It’s already live, making it available for the start of the football season. The launch comes soon after Fanatics became an official betting partner of the NFL.
Sports Betting
Stack of $100 bills labeled “DEBT $10,000” beside credit cards and a calculator
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Resorts World Las Vegas Caught in Genting's $3.4B Debt Wall

Resorts World Las Vegas holds a $665M loan tied to Genting's $3.4 billion debt wall, raising questions about future financial support.
Las Vegas
MGM, BetMGM Donate to AGA Responsible Gaming
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

BetMGM Donates $320,000 to AGA’s Responsible Gaming Campaign

RGEM 2026 was designed to supply customers with the information they need to make informed and responsible decisions while avoiding problematic behaviors.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

MGC Announces New Campaign to Help Curb Athlete Harassment

The MGC has announced a new “Bet on Respect” campaign to help curb athlete harassment from angry bettors. It will create a new portal where athletes, coaches, and officials can file complaints for the regulator to investigate and hold harassers responsible.
Responsible Gambling
Close-up of Canadian dollar bills, including a red $50 note, representing the currency used in Circa's At Par promotion
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Circa's At Par Promotion Draws 120,000 Canadians This Summer

Derek Stevens says his At Par promotion brought over 120,000 Canadian visitors to downtown Las Vegas this summer alone.
Las Vegas
Pink neon Flamingo Las Vegas sign beneath palm trees on the hotel exterior
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Caesars Buys Out Grand Bazaar Shops for $66 Million

Caesars now fully owns Grand Bazaar Shops after a $66M buyout, setting the stage for a possible redesign of Horseshoe's Strip entrance.
Las Vegas
Canadian Regulators Say Sports Prediction Markets Aren't Securities or Derivatives
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Canadian Regulators Say Sports Prediction Markets Aren't Securities or Derivatives

Canadian securities regulators have clarified that sports and entertainment event contracts fall outside the country's securities and derivatives framework.
Legal
Resorts World NYC Facing 72% Taxes
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New York Dems Want Gov. Hochul to Nix “Excessive” 72% Casino Tax Rate

It already agreed to pay a high percentage of its revenue in taxes, although a state gaming body has argued that still isn’t enough.
Industry