IGT Debuts Queen Video Slot Machine at G2E in Vegas

International Game Technology (IGT), the Las Vegas–based manufacturer behind 2023’s Whitney Houston Video Slots, has introduced the first Queen slot machine at this week’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E). Queen Video Slots expands IGT’s music‑licensed portfolio and marks the company’s f

Vet Clinic Manager Embezzled $624K, Gambled Away Every Cent Online

A former manager of a West Virginia nonprofit veterinary clinic has admitted embezzling more than $624,000 from his employer to feed an online gambling addiction—and ultimately gambling away every cent. Jerod Timothy Vannatter, 43, pleaded guilty Monday (September 28) to a federa

Good News for Sydney Sweeney as Novig Valuation Hits $2 Billion

Novig, one of the fastest-growing prediction market operators, reportedly concluded a financing round valuing the company at $2 billion. Citing unidentified sources with knowledge of the matter, multiple outlets reported earlier Wednesday that Novig wrapped up a capital raise tha

Perplexity AI Predicts Insane $40 Price Target for XRP: How Did It Get There?

Perplexity AI predicts something that few analysts or other AI models do. It has produced an insanely wild bullish prediction for Ripple (XRP) by January 1, 2027: $25–$40, with a stretch target of $50+ under the assumption of a full-blown crypto bull market returning and being su

Bravo Pumps Out Reality Trailer for Vanderpump Hotel Special

“Oh, for (bleeped)’s sake, where are the bloody carpets?” Lisa Vanderpump demands to know in the trailer to Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas, the upcoming limited Bravo TV special about her mad dash to open the Vanderpump Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. In the footage, it’s only tw

Red Rock Resorts Loses Bid to Derail Long-Running Station Casinos Labor Cases

Red Rock Resorts has lost a federal court bid to halt sprawling labor proceedings stemming from years of allegations the operator illegally sought to undermine unions at their Las Vegas properties. U.S. District Judge Anne Traum last week dismissed a lawsuit brought by Red Rock R

VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Knights Open Season With Statement Win, Aces Face Decisive Game 3

The Vegas Golden Knights began their 2026-27 season on a winning note last night, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 at T-Mobile Arena and giving Ryan Craig a win in his first regular-season game as Vegas head coach. Going into the season, one question for the Golden Knights wa

Las Vegas Casino Revenue Flat in August, While Tourism Woes Continue

Las Vegas is feverishly trying to change the narrative that Sin City no longer provides value. The message didn’t resonate in August. On Wednesday (Sept. 30), the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) issued its August 2026 gaming revenue report. The disclosure showed that casinos o

XRP Price Battling Resistances as BlackRock Rumors Pop

The XRP price outlook hinges on $1.45-$1.56 levels as ETF demand grows, but BlackRock has not filed for a spot XRP fund or announced plans. The post XRP Price Battling Resistances as BlackRock Rumors Pop appeared first on Cryptonews .

NBA Shortlists Three Ownership Groups for Las Vegas NBA Expansion—Report

The NBA is moving into the final stretch of its Las Vegas expansion process, with league officials preparing to choose a winning ownership group from three billionaire‑backed finalists. According to reporting from ESPN, the franchise and its accompanying arena project are expecte

Seneca Resorts & Casinos Refreshes Brand Ahead of 25th Anniversary

Seneca Resorts & Casinos in Upstate New York has rolled out a brand refresh ahead of the tribal operation’s 25th anniversary. Owned and operated by the Seneca Nation of Indians, the Seneca Resorts & Casinos portfolio includes three casinos, three gaming rooms, and an 18-hole golf

Brazil Faces Illegal Betting Surge Following Lula Ban

Brazil’s newly imposed prohibition on online gambling has been followed by a sharp increase in the number of detected illegal betting websites, intensifying concerns about the scale of the country’s unregulated market as authorities move to shut down licensed operators. Data gath