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Circus Circus Lucky Clown Sign Faces Uncertain Future After 50 Years on Strip
The iconic 123-foot Lucky the Clown sign at Circus Circus has been offline since summer 2026 due to electrical failure. Its restoration remains uncertain as the property's owner pursues a $5 billion sale.
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Station Casinos Awards $70M in Stock to Nearly 10,000 Employees for 50th Anniversary
Station Casinos distributed $70 million in Red Rock Resorts stock to its workforce as part of a 50th anniversary celebration, with payouts based on years of service. The timing coincides with a significant Supreme Court setback regarding union recognition obligations.
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Primero Games Acquires Win Systems Gaming Division to Expand Latin American Operations
Primero Games has completed its acquisition of Win Systems' Gaming Division, adding over 3,000 gaming positions across Latin America and the Caribbean while strengthening its international market presence.
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Las Vegas Sands Crosses 75% Ownership Threshold in Sands China
Las Vegas Sands increased its stake in Sands China to just over 75% through a modest $2.85 million open-market share purchase, triggering a regulatory threshold shift at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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Maverick Gaming Closes Two More Washington Cardrooms, Eliminates 238 Jobs
Maverick Gaming will shutter Riverside Casino and Great American Casino in Tukwila on November 1, cutting 238 jobs as the bankrupt operator continues restructuring amid tribal competition and debt pressures.
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Maverick Gaming Shuts Two Tukwila Casinos, Cuts 238 Jobs as Washington Retreat Accelerates
Maverick Gaming will close Riverside Casino and Great American Casino in Tukwila on November 1, eliminating 238 jobs as the bankrupted operator continues scaling back its Washington footprint amid tribal competition and rising labor costs.
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James Beard Award Winner Lotus of Siam Exits Red Rock Resort After Legal Dispute
The acclaimed Thai restaurant Lotus of Siam will depart Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas on October 29, 2026, concluding a troubled partnership marked by trademark and trade-secret litigation.
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DraftKings Directs $30M Marketing Deal to Co-Founder Kalish's New Firm
DraftKings has steered up to $30 million in marketing contracts to HardScope, a company launched by former president and co-founder Matthew Kalish, raising questions about corporate governance timing.
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Venetian Escorts YouTube Slots Influencer After $400K Jackpot Win
Vegas Matt, a 1.6-million-subscriber YouTube personality, was escorted from The Venetian Las Vegas nine months after hitting a $400,000 Phoenix Link jackpot, sparking debate over casino discretion and advantage play.
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Golden Nugget Atlantic City Workers Ratify One-Year Union Deal Amid Market Uncertainty
Golden Nugget Atlantic City employees unanimously approved a new one-year contract with wage increases and preserved benefits, leaving Bally's as the only remaining casino without a finalized labor agreement.
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Wynn Las Vegas Closes Awakening After Four-Year Run, Signaling Shift in Entertainment Economics
Wynn Resorts will permanently close its high-tech theatrical production Awakening on October 10, 2026, after the show failed to generate consistent attendance despite a reported $150 million production cost.
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Encore Boston Harbor Workers Authorize Strike Over Wages and Benefits
Union workers at Wynn Resorts' Massachusetts property have voted to authorize a strike if contract negotiations fail by August 31, seeking $10-per-hour wage increases and stronger protections.
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Hard Rock Casino Tejon Player Wins $359K Jackpot on $5 Slot Wager
A guest at Hard Rock Casino Tejon turned a $5 bet into a $359,452.53 jackpot on the Money Mansion slot machine, continuing the California property's streak of major payouts since its launch.
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Launches Paid Dealer Training Program to Address Staffing
Rivers Casino Philadelphia now covers full tuition and pays participants $15/hour during a four-week dealer certification course, offering bonuses up to $10,000 for game proficiency.
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Oyo Las Vegas Allegedly Uses Fake Identities on Booking Platforms to Obscure Poor Reviews
Oyo Las Vegas has reportedly created false hotel listings with AI-altered photos on major booking platforms, raising questions about verification practices and consumer protection in online travel booking.
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iGaming operators face security pressures as mobile growth accelerates
Industry experts warn that the technological infrastructure driving iGaming's rapid expansion is simultaneously creating new security vulnerabilities, particularly during peak betting periods.
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Bodog Exits Gambling Operations, Relaunches as Diversified Media Platform
Bodog has officially transitioned from online casino and sportsbook operator to independent media platform, ending gambling products while launching editorial content across gambling, sports, technology, and wellness.
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Amy Howe's FanDuel Exit Package Worth $21.2M, Five Times Initial Disclosure
Flutter Entertainment's latest SEC filing reveals former FanDuel CEO Amy Howe's severance package could reach $21.2 million, a dramatic revision from the $4.37 million initially reported when she departed in May.
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Betway secures Manchester United principal partnership worth over £18 million from 2026-27
Betway has agreed a multi-year deal to become Manchester United's official principal and exclusive global betting partner starting next season, marking the operator's largest sponsorship investment to date.
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Betsson Completes $74M Rhino Entertainment Acquisition, Strengthening Dual B2B-B2C Strategy
Betsson has finalized its acquisition of Rhino Entertainment Group's B2C operations and B2B technology platform for $74.3 million, marking a strategic expansion into Canada's regulated online gaming market.
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Flutter Entertainment completes London Stock Exchange delisting after 30 years
Flutter Entertainment has officially concluded its delisting from the London Stock Exchange, with shares cancelled effective August 3. The move ends the Irish-American gambling multinational's three-decade tenure as a publicly listed company on the LSE.
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Churchill Downs to Divest Nine Regional Casinos Through Individual Sales
Churchill Downs announced plans to sell nine regional casino properties individually or in small groups rather than as one large transaction, disappointing some investors but reflecting management's disciplined approach to asset disposition.
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Rush Street Interactive Files for Prediction Markets License While Maintaining Casino-First Strategy
Rush Street Interactive filed for a Designated Contract Market license in May but says it won't prioritize sports event contracts, signaling its focus remains on iGaming revenue.
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Churchill Downs Confirms Strategic Review of Regional Casino Portfolio
The racetrack operator disclosed it is exploring the sale of nine regional gaming properties across eight states, marking a significant shift toward higher-margin assets.
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The 13 Palace Attempts Resurrection in Macau After $1.4B Bankruptcy
Stephen Hung's failed ultra-luxury casino hotel, which cost $1.4 billion and went bankrupt, has been rebranded and relaunched under new ownership. Success may hinge on securing a gaming partnership with one of Macau's six licensed operators.
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