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Pool area at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, site of Station Casinos' $70 million stock award ceremony
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Station 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.
Las Vegas
Row of casino slot machines representing the gaming equipment Universal Entertainment's UDN Gaming will manufacture in Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Universal 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.
Las Vegas
Oprah Winfrey in Denmark on 30 September 2009 to promote Chicago as Olympic host
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Oprah 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.
Las Vegas
Bally's Lands $560M Financing
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Bally’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.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

BetMGM, 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.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

New 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.
Sports Betting
Ohio Gov. Candidate Backs iGaming
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Ohio 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.
Industry
New York AG Gets $8M Settlement With VGW
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

VGW 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.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Illinois 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.
Responsible Gambling
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Missouri 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.
Sports Betting