USA

By: Lucas DunnStation Casinos Surprises Staff With $70M Stock Award
Station Casinos celebrated its 50th anniversary by awarding nearly 10,000 team members $70 million in Red Rock Resorts stock.

By: Lucas DunnUniversal Entertainment Forms Nevada Gaming Unit
Universal Entertainment has created Nevada-based UDN Gaming to pursue US gaming licenses, marking its return to overseas gaming equipment sales.

By: Lucas DunnOprah Winfrey Brings New Immersive Show 'AHA' to Sphere
Oprah Winfrey stars in AHA, a one-weekend-only immersive show at Las Vegas Sphere featuring music, poetry, and art this April 2027.

By: Grant MitchellBally’s Lands Much-Needed $560M Loan for Bronx Casino
The agreement will see Bally’s receive $400 million on the closing date of loan and the promise of $160 million in future loan payments.

By: Michael SavioBetMGM, Minnesota Vikings Reach Canada Sports Betting Deal
The Minnesota Vikings have announced BetMGM as their official gambling partner in Canada. The deal will allow the operator to use the Vikings brand on its sportsbooks and casino platforms, which are currently available in Alberta and Ontario.

By: Michael SavioNew Nebraska Coalition Forms to Oppose Online Sports Betting
A group named Save Nebraska Sports launched this week, promising to fight against the legalization of sports betting. The group consists of lawmakers and former Nebraska Cornhusker football coaches, who will encourage voters to reject the industry in November.

By: Grant MitchellOhio Gubernatorial Candidate Supports Online Casino Legalization
The Democrat publicly declaring her support for iGaming means that Ohio could head down a path mostly untraveled by other states.

By: Grant MitchellVGW to Pay New York AG $8 Million for Illegal Sweepstakes Casino
Popular VGW-powered platforms included Chumba Casino, Global Poker and Luckyland Slots, all of which used a dual-currency model.

By: Michael SavioIllinois Gaming Board Looks to Expand Self-Exclusion List
The IGB has proposed expanding its self-exclusion list. The changes would add slot machines to the list and make it easier for residents to sign up. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules will now decide whether to approve the proposals.

By: Michael SavioMissouri Reports Jump in Sports Betting Tax Revenue For July
Missouri saw fewer wagers in July than the month before, but still saw a spike in tax revenue from the World Cup. Retail sports betting saw wagers decline for the fifth straight month, with many bettors opting to use online sportsbooks.