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Aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip showing hotels and casinos including Mandalay Bay, Excalibur, and MGM Grand
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bascom Group Acquires 294-Unit Class A Apartment Community in Las Vegas

Bascom Group acquired The Ellison, a 294-unit Class A Las Vegas community in the Summerlin/Spring Valley submarket, for $103 million.
Las Vegas
A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces shooting a foul shot during a WNBA game
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

A'ja Wilson Re-Signs with Las Vegas Aces in Record-Breaking $5M Supermax Deal

Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson re-signs with the Las Vegas Aces on a record-breaking $5M supermax deal, completing the defending champs' core roster rebuild.
Las Vegas
Bruno Mars smiling while playing a red keyboard on stage
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bruno Mars Opens "Romantic" Tour in Las Vegas, Tells 60,000 Fans He's "Debt-Free

Bruno Mars publicly addressed his rumored $50 million MGM debt at his Romantic Tour opener, as Las Vegas declared an official Bruno Mars Day.
Las Vegas
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Mobile Sports Betting is Officially Coming to Wisconsin

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed a bill that will create a tribal-centric mobile sports betting market. While his signature ends years of legislative deadlock, it has also raised concerns that commercial operators won’t join the new market.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Big Changes Are Coming to Kentucky's Sports Betting Market

Kentucky has officially passed a new bill that will significantly alter its sports betting market. Although Governor Beshear vetoed, the state legislature easily overrode it. It includes a ban on in-state college player props while raising the betting age to 21.
Sports Betting
Reno Casino and Stadium Proposal Submitted
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Reno Proposes Casino Complex Anchored by Unique Soccer Stadium

The result would add Nevada’s first arena built exclusively for soccer, along with other attractions, to the growing region.
Industry
New Hampshire Launches Problem Gaming Council
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New Hampshire Launches Nonprofit Responsible Gaming Council

Since sports betting was legalized in 2019, New Hampshire has added more than $153 million to its fund designated for public education.
Industry
Happy Valley Casino Ready for Trial Run
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Happy Valley Casino To Host 2-Day Trial During PSU’s Blue-White Weekend

All revenue generated during the two-day trial period will be donated to the State College Food Bank and the YMCA of Centre County.
Industry
Oil prices surge above $100 after failed US Iran talks
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Oil Prices Increase Past $100 As Peace Talks Between United States and Iran End Without a Deal

Oil prices have increased past $100 after the US and Iran peace talks ended without a deal this weekend.
Industry
Riot Games Reveals Complete VCT 2027 Overhaul, Including Open Qualifiers
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Riot Games Reveals Complete VCT 2027 Overhaul, Including Open Qualifiers

Riot Games announced details about VCT 2027, including open qualifiers, more global events, and increased prize pools.
Esports