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By: Lucas DunnGolden Nugget Adds Dice Game, Plaza Debuts High Limit Slots
Golden Nugget debuts 3-Dice Yahtzee as the first Las Vegas casino to offer it, while Plaza opens a High Limit Slots Room for VIP players downtown.

By: Lucas DunnCaesars Sets Sept. 22 Vote on Fertitta's $17.6B Buyout
Caesars shareholders will vote Sept. 22 on Tilman Fertitta's $17.6B all-cash buyout, which needs majority approval to proceed.

By: Lucas DunnNew Watch Event The Escapement to Debut in Las Vegas
The Escapement, a new collector-focused watch event backed by leading independent brands, will debut in Las Vegas Feb. 5-7, 2027.

By: Richard JanvrinKalshi to Offer NFL Contracts on Whether Players Will Play in Games
Kalshi will offer NFL contracts based on whether players participate in games, potentially testing the boundaries around restrictions on injury-related markets.

By: Richard JanvrinMLBPA Open to Banning Players From Sportsbook VIP Marketing Campaigns
The MLBPA says it is open to restricting players from personalized sportsbook VIP marketing campaigns following congressional scrutiny involving Bryce Harper.

By: Richard JanvrinVirginia Senators Receive $100K Donations After Supporting Online Casino Bill
Five Virginia senators received $100,000 each from the Sports Betting Alliance months after supporting an online casino legalization proposal.

By: Michael SavioDraftKings Launches Sports Prediction Markets in California
DraftKings has officially launched sports markets on its prediction platform in California, where sports betting remains illegal. As a result, the operator is risking a conflict with the state and its tribes, which are fighting to keep sports markets out.

By: Michael SavioMGM Announces Upgrades Are Coming for Its BetMGM Sportsbook
MGM has announced new upgrades to its BetMGM Sportsbook platform ahead of the football season. The upgrades focus on improving performance and making it easier for bettors to manage their wagers in hopes of winning bettors over from rival platforms.

By: Lucas DunnSilverado: New 450-Room Hotel-Casino Near Las Vegas Strip
Ochoa Development Corporation has filed plans with Clark County for a 450-room hotel-casino called Silverado near South Point in Enterprise.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Casinos Pay Out $1.6M and $927K Jackpots
Two Las Vegas casinos produced massive slot wins this week: $1.6M at Resorts World and $927K at The Strat, both hit within minutes.