USA

Sweepstakes Casino Bans Being Deliberated
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Tennessee and Indiana Target 'Gray Market' Sweepstakes Casinos with Potential Statewide Bans

Legislators in both Tennessee and Indiana presented legislation that would outlaw dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos.
Industry
Slot machines inside The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Nevada's Slot Machines Retain More Wagers with Vegas Strip in the Lead

Nevada regulations require slot machines to return at least 75% of wagers, yet the average hold has risen to 7.15% in 2025, with the Strip at 7.57%.
Las Vegas
Unique Discount for Canadian Guests in Las Vegas
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Casino Boss Says Canadian and US Dollars Will Be Treated Equally

That means that Canadian guests will pay the same rate as Americans without needing to exchange their dollars for the more powerful American equivalent.
Las Vegas
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

FIFA PASS Launched: Priority U.S. Visas for 2026 World Cup Fans

The US State Department has confirmed FIFA PASS will soon go live, creating far more visa appointments ahead of the 2026 World Cup. All standard appointments ahead of the tournament’s kickoff are full, leaving other fans to wait for FIFA PASS.
World Cup 2026
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Action 24/7 Ceases Sportsbook Operations in Tennessee

Action 24/7 has announced it is ceasing operation in Tennessee, its only US sports betting market. The sportsbook’s ties to the payday loan industry and poor oversight led to several scandals over its nearly six years of operation.
Sports Betting
Canadian Airlines Boeing 737-200 aircraft C-GEPW at Miami Airport, February 2000
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada Shuns Vegas: 2026 Tourism Faces Massive Air Capacity Drop

The poll indicates that travel choices are based on values, with nearly half of Canadians aged 18-29 judging friends for US vacations.
Industry
Proposal Could Legalize Tysons Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Senate Leader Reintroduces Tysons Corner, Fairfax County Casino Bill

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission found that a northern Virginia casino could generate $155 million in annual tax revenue for the state.
Industry
Dignitas Forced to Bring in Subs Due to Visa Issues with FBI and IgNar
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Dignitas Forced to Bring in Subs Due to Visa Issues with FBI and IgNar

Due to visa issues, Dignitas is forced to bring in two emergency subs for two of its players.
Esports
Sports betting spelled with Scrabble tiles on wooden surface
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vegas Bookmaker Manteris Urges Congress to Enforce Separation of Sports and Betting

With over 40 years in the industry, Manteris warns that the rapid growth of legal sports betting in America has surpassed regulatory safeguards.
Las Vegas
Sphere Could Drop Next to MGM National Harbor
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Las Vegas Sphere Proposal Set for MGM National Harbor Site

Local leaders said the project could bring hundreds of millions in revenue and thousands of jobs, as well as become a draw for major events.
Industry