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By: Richard JanvrinSummer Box Office on Pace for Best Year Since Before COVID
Strong ticket sales have theaters closing in on pre-pandemic box office numbers.

By: Lucas DunnHard 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.

By: Richard JanvrinWalmart 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.

By: Richard JanvrinMLBPA Proposes Ban on Player Prop Bets in New Labor Talks
The proposal would eliminate one of baseball's most popular sports betting markets.

By: Richard JanvrinCaesars Eyes Maine Online Casino Launch Through Tribal Partnership
The proposed platform would add mobile casino gaming alongside online sports betting.

By: Michael SavioNew 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.

By: Grant MitchellMan 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.

By: Michael SavioFanatics 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.

By: Lucas DunnLas 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.

By: Lucas DunnTerrible'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.