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Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

All 2027 Counter-Strike 2 Major Locations Have Seemingly Been Revealed

A report from HLTV reveals two Counter-Strike 2 Major locations for 2027.
Esports
Vegas, downtown
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas 2026 Concert Guide: BTS World Tour Dates and DLVEC Venue Changes Revealed

DLVEC balances parking needs with concerts as BTS announces three stadium shows, new acts debut, and venues expand with Bowie tributes.
Las Vegas
Bally's Might Not Meet 2026 Chicago Deadline
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Bally’s Chicago Not on Schedule, Could Use Extension to 2027

Bally’s is servicing casino gamblers at the temporary casino thanks to its temporary gaming license, which was already extended once.
Industry
Matthew McConaughey Fighting Against AI Misuse By Trademarking Himself
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Matthew McConaughey Fighting Against AI Misuse By Trademarking Himself

With an uptick in likeness being used by AI, Matthew McConaughey is fighting against it by trademarking himself.
Legal
Las Vegas night view, Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

NGCB Moves to Add Convicted Vegas Bookie Bowyer to Black Book List

Nevada Gaming Control Board adds convicted bookie Matthew Bowyer to Black Book over laundering fines at Resorts World, MGM, and Caesars.
Las Vegas
Snoop Dogg Launches Sweepstakes Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Snoop Dogg Unveils Personalized Sweepstakes Online Casino

The casino is described as a first-of-its-kind gaming experience for casino customers with a passion for hip-hop and music culture.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

US Attorney Charges 15 NCAA Athletes Over Match-Fixing

A US Attorney has filed federal charges against 15 current and one former NCAA men's basketball players in connection with a massive point-shaving scheme. A total of 17 Division I schools and 29 games were listed in the indictment.
Sports Betting
Singapore's Parliament Has Passed a Law Recognizing Esports As a Sport
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Singapore's Parliament Has Passed a Law Recognizing Esports As a Sport

The Singapore Parliament has passed a law recognizing esports and mind sports as official sports.
Esports
Maine Considers Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Maine Legislators Consider Anti-Sweepstakes Casino Bill

Milton Champion, the Maine Gambling Control Unit executive director, presented a bill that would ban all unlicensed gaming platforms.
Industry