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Golden Nugget and Binion's signs light up the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Golden 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.
Las Vegas
Caesars Palace hotel and casino exterior on the Las Vegas Strip
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Caesars 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.
Industry
Luxury two-tone chronograph watch resting on a gold glitter background
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

New 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.
Las Vegas
Kalshi to Offer NFL Contracts on Whether Players Will Play in Games
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Kalshi 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.
Industry
MLBPA Open to Banning Players From Sportsbook VIP Marketing Campaigns
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

MLBPA 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.
Legal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Virginia 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.
Legal
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

DraftKings 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.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

MGM 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.
Sports Betting
Las Vegas Strip at night with New York-New York casino and Paris hotel Eiffel Tower replica in the background
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Silverado: 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.
Las Vegas
Rows of slot machines on a Las Vegas casino floor beneath a crystal chandelier
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las 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.
Las Vegas