USA

Summer Box Office on Pace for Best Year Since Before COVID
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Summer Box Office on Pace for Best Year Since Before COVID

Strong ticket sales have theaters closing in on pre-pandemic box office numbers.
Industry
Skyline view of an urban construction site with prominent tower cranes at dusk
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hard Rock Las Vegas Proposes New 2,000-Seat West Theater

Hard Rock has submitted plans for a 2,000-seat west theater at its former Mirage site, adding to two other entertainment venues already under conversion.
Las Vegas
Walmart Heir Lukas Walton Nets Minority Stake in Chicago Bulls
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Walmart Heir Lukas Walton Nets Minority Stake in Chicago Bulls

The investment gives Lukas Walton a stake in one of the NBA's most valuable franchises.
Industry
MLBPA Proposes Ban on Player Prop Bets in New Labor Talks
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

MLBPA Proposes Ban on Player Prop Bets in New Labor Talks

The proposal would eliminate one of baseball's most popular sports betting markets.
Legal
Caesars Eyes Maine Online Casino Launch Through Tribal Partnership
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Caesars Eyes Maine Online Casino Launch Through Tribal Partnership

The proposed platform would add mobile casino gaming alongside online sports betting.
Legal
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

New Mexico Rep Asks Tribes to Open Talks Over Mobile Betting

New Mexico Rep. John Block has asked the tribes to open talks over legalizing mobile sports betting. He cited the growth of federally regulated sports prediction markets, which offer residents a legal way to wager on sports.
Sports Betting
MGM Maryland Casino Road Rage Ends in Shooting
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Man Turns Himself In After Fatal Shooting at MGM Maryland Casino

The incident, which was the product of suspected road rage, occurred late on Thursday evening, according to the police.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Fanatics Joins Signify, IC360 to Launch Bad Actor Program

Fanatics has partnered with IC360 and the Signify Group to launch the Bad Actor Program. It will help identify harassment on social media and who is behind it. The group can ban violators and share its findings with law enforcement.
Responsible Gambling
Close-up view of a commercial passenger airplane from below with landing gear deployed against a clear blue sky
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Airport Passenger Traffic Drops 8.3% in May 2026

Declining airport traffic and a major airline exit are raising fresh concerns about the health of Las Vegas tourism heading into summer 2026.
Las Vegas
Terrible's Resort and Casino sign along Interstate 15 in Primm, Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Terrible's Gaming Saves Primm Resort with Emergency License

Nevada regulators granted Terrible's Gaming emergency approval to operate Primm's casinos, preserving 300 jobs days before an Independence Day shutdown deadline.
Las Vegas