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Las Vegas Casino Dining Scene Shifts: Resorts World Replaces Mulberry Street, Athletics Steakhouse Planned
Resorts World is replacing the shuttered Mulberry Street Pizza with an in-house pizzeria concept, while a private steakhouse designed by acclaimed restaurateur Will Guidara is planned for the upcoming Las Vegas Athletics ballpark.
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Hip-Hop Producer Mally Mall Returned to Federal Prison for Supervised Release Violations
Multi-platinum producer Jamal Rashid was sentenced to 17 months in federal prison after a Las Vegas judge found he violated multiple conditions of his supervised release, including witness tampering and failed drug tests.
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AI-Generated Celebrity Gambling Ad Highlights Alberta's Battle Against Illegal iGaming Operators
A fake advertisement using AI-generated imagery of soccer star Alphonso Davies' father directed users to an unlicensed offshore gambling site, underscoring why Alberta launched its regulated iGaming market in July 2026.
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Caesars Palace Restores Iconic Cleopatra Statue for 60th Anniversary Exhibit
The golden figurehead from Caesars Palace's legendary Cleopatra's Barge lounge has been restored and installed in the Appian Way shopping arcade as part of the resort's 60th anniversary celebration.
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South Korea Escalates Prediction Market Crackdown, Targets 26 Polymarket Traders
South Korean authorities have referred 18 of 26 Polymarket users to prosecutors for alleged illegal gambling, marking the latest enforcement action against prediction markets in the region.
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Wynn Stock Pressured by Macau Softness and Iran War Risk to UAE Project
JPMorgan analysts cite disappointing post-World Cup demand in Macau and geopolitical concerns around Wynn's $5.1 billion UAE resort as headwinds for the operator's stock, down 29% year-to-date.
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Kenneth Dart Pauses Flutter Entertainment Purchases After Year of Aggressive Accumulation
The billionaire investor has stopped buying Flutter Entertainment shares for approximately one month, marking one of his longest periods of inactivity since establishing his stake in the Irish gaming operator in 2025.
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UK House of Lords Recommends Comprehensive Gambling Advertising Ban
A House of Lords committee has called for a complete ban on gambling advertising, arguing existing restrictions have failed to reduce harm. The industry warns the move could strengthen illegal operators.
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DraftKings Expands Responsible Gambling Push with New Tools and Celebrity Campaign
DraftKings is strengthening its responsible gambling commitments through a new advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas, along with enhanced player-control tools including budget-setting features and behavioral analytics.
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House Committee Advances Plan to Restore Full Federal Gambling Loss Deduction
The House Ways and Means Committee is considering legislation that would restore the 100% federal tax deduction for gambling losses, with retroactive relief for 2026. Prediction markets currently price a 48% probability of repeal by April 2027.
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Genius Sports Positioned as Key B2B Winner in Prediction Markets Expansion
Genius Sports CEO Mark Locke argues that prediction markets are revealing durable underlying demand for sports wagering, positioning the data supplier to benefit regardless of regulatory outcomes.
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Unlicensed Casino Impersonating Tesco Dominates Google Search Results in UK
An illegal gambling site using Tesco's branding has ranked first in Google organic search results for "Tesco slots," potentially exposing consumers to fraud despite being reported to UK authorities.
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Titus Renews Push to Restore Full Federal Gambling Loss Deduction
U.S. Rep. Dina Titus continues lobbying the House Ways and Means Committee to advance her FAIR BET Act, which would restore the 100% gambling loss deduction that was capped at 90% in 2025.
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NFL Week One Delivers Bettor Bonanza as Sportsbooks Navigate High-Scoring Games
Opening Sunday of the 2026 NFL season proved heavily favorable to bettors across Las Vegas sportsbooks, with seven of eight morning favorites winning outright and a $30 parlay paying $10,000.
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Germany's €5.86B Illegal Casino Bust Exposes Widening Gap in Black-Market Estimates
A major German law enforcement operation dismantled an illegal online casino network handling nearly €6 billion in wagers, reigniting debate over whether regulators are dramatically underestimating the country's unlicensed gambling market.
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Boracay Gets First Casino After Years of Duterte Opposition
Kaban Hotel and Casino soft-opens on Boracay this week, marking the first gaming venue on the Philippine island after former President Rodrigo Duterte blocked a $550 million casino project in 2017.
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Raiders' Kubiak Era Draws Heavy Nevada Betting Action as Sportsbooks Assess NFL Season Liabilities
Caesars Sportsbook reports the Las Vegas Raiders as its top preseason liability as bettors buy into new head coach Klint Kubiak's rebuilt roster, while the Rams remain Super Bowl favorites despite early losses.
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KPMG Auditor Faces Insider Trading Charges for Using Confidential Data on Polymarket
Federal authorities are preparing charges against a KPMG employee accused of using nonpublic audit information to place profitable trades on the cryptocurrency-based prediction market Polymarket.
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IGT's Powerbucks Franchise Surpasses CAD 100M in Jackpot Payouts Across North America
IGT's progressive jackpot system paid out CAD 2.88 million across Canada in August 2026, including a CAD 1.56 million win in Quebec, as the franchise continues its momentum with over 80 seven-figure wins since 2016.
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BetMGM Extends North American Reach With Minnesota Vikings Partnership in Canada
BetMGM has secured a multi-year sports betting and online casino partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, marking the operator's latest expansion into Canadian regulated markets.
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Spectrum Gaming Report Confirms Evolution Games in Prohibited Markets, Flags Compliance Gaps
A court-released advisory report found Evolution's games were accessible in banned jurisdictions including UAE and Singapore, though it stopped short of proving intentional wrongdoing. The findings highlight systemic compliance weaknesses that allowed unauthorized operator use.
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FATF Updates Money Laundering Risk Framework for Gaming and Gambling Sectors
The Financial Action Task Force has published updated risk indicators identifying casinos and sports betting as highest money laundering exposure, drawing on input from 80+ jurisdictions and industry stakeholders.
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DraftKings Positioned to Generate $57M in NFL Prediction Market Fees This Season
Early NFL season trading volume suggests DraftKings' DKeX prediction market exchange could capture significant revenue through market maker fees as football becomes the dominant driver of prediction market activity.
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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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Office NFL Pools Carry Real Legal Risk Despite Rare Prosecutions
Law professor Marc Edelman warns that organizing workplace fantasy football pools, particularly across state lines, technically violates federal law and could result in criminal charges, though enforcement remains minimal.
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Discovery Channel's 'Secret Life of a Vegas Casino' Debuts Behind-the-Scenes Golden Nugget Access
Discovery Channel's new unscripted series offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Golden Nugget's operations, marking the first major network production at the downtown Las Vegas property since 2004.
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Codere Online Named Official NFL Sportsbook Partner in Mexico Through 2027
Codere Online has secured a multi-year partnership with the NFL, gaining official sportsbook designation in Mexico and sponsorship rights for the 2026 Mexico City game and Super Bowl LXI.
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Red Rock Resorts Stock Gains Analyst Support Amid Construction-Driven Headwinds
Renowned investor Ron Baron and sell-side analysts remain bullish on Red Rock Resorts despite near-term construction disruption at three Las Vegas properties, citing long-term growth potential and the operator's strong balance sheet.
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Bally's Chicago Pays $4M Annual Fee Amid Video Gaming Terminal Dispute
Bally's Chicago fulfilled its required $4 million annual community impact payment to the city despite ongoing tensions over video gaming terminals that have prompted the developer to halt non-gaming construction on its $1.7 billion resort project.
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Penn Entertainment Breaks Ground on $200M Land-Based Resort in Iowa
Penn Entertainment will convert its Ameristar riverboat casino in Council Bluffs into a $180-200 million land-based resort featuring 1,000 slots, 25 table games, and expanded dining options.
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