Bally’s Colorado Casino Workers Become State’s First to Unionize
In what the labor organization says is a first for Colorado casino workers, employees at Bally’s three Black Hawk venues voted to join Teamsters Local 455. The vote, conducted through a card-check process, applies to 110 workers across Bally’s East, North, and West properties in
Evolution Lands $13.8B Acquisition Bid from Reclusive Billionaire Kenneth Dart
Evolution AB has a $13.8 billion acquisition offer from Kenneth Dart’s Candle Lake Ltd., but it’s unlikely that the investor is looking to take full control of the Swedish gaming company. Under the Nordic country’s laws, when an investor surpasses a 30% interest in a publicly tra
South Korea Busts $3B Gambling Ring That Allegedly Used Child Pornography as Bait
Police in South Korea say they’ve busted an international online gambling ring that lured in players with illicit pornography, including photographs and videos exploiting minors. The Korean National Police Agency, working with assistance from Europol and the United States Departm
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Rod Cancels Residency, Frankie Ends Career
Las Vegas is losing two of its most enduring headliners — one temporarily, one permanently. This week, Rod Stewart canceled his August run at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace after undergoing what his representatives described as a routine coronary stent procedure. The cancellatio
JPMorgan Cut Off Polymarket, But Companies Still Have a Relationship
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) reportedly severed its banking relationship with Polymarket last October amid growing regulatory scrutiny on the prediction market operator. Citing unidentified sources with knowledge of the matter, The Financial Times reports that the largest U.S. bank
Macau Bets $16B to Lessen Economic Reliance on Casino Gambling
Macau continues to seek ways to lessen its economic dependence on casino gambling. The local government announced this week a plan to raise non-gaming sectors’ gross domestic product (GDP) contribution to 60% by 2030. Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai unveiled the “New Blueprint,
New Jersey Man Admits Defrauding Orthodox Jewish Community of $47M to Pay Gambling Debts
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to defrauding nearly 100 victims of more than $47 million through a Ponzi-like investment scheme, with much of the stolen money used to cover his “gambling habit.” The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey said Thursday
Is It Gambling or Not? IRS Urges Public to Stick With State-Licensed Betting Platforms
The line between gambling and investing has never been murkier, with federally regulated prediction markets increasingly resembling sportsbooks. Yet the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is telling Americans to stick with state-licensed betting platforms when gambling. With predicti
Ontario Clears Key Hurdle in Push to Build Niagara’s ‘Las Vegas North’
Ontario’s vision for a “Las Vegas North” moved significantly closer to reality after casino operator MGE (MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc) agreed to end its exclusive gaming rights in the Niagara region. The Ontario government announced an agreement with MGE, a milestone in the pro
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Can BTC Hit $64K This Weekend?
Bitcoin trades near $62,850 as ETF outflows offset soft inflation data. Key support, resistance levels, and an emerging L3 presale alternative. The post Bitcoin Price Analysis: Can BTC Hit $64K This Weekend? appeared first on Cryptonews .
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Airport Weather Station Underreports Summer Temps
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran July 8, 2024. The highest temperature to ever scorch Las Vegas, 120°F, was recorded at 3:38 p.m. Sunday by the National Weather Se
Bragg Pulls 2026 Outlook as Revenue Slides 12% in Q2
Bragg revenue slipped 12% in Q2, following a period of upheaval for the company. (Image: Bragg) The post Bragg Pulls 2026 Outlook as Revenue Slides 12% in Q2 appeared first on Casino.org .
