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DraftKings CEO Shifts Responsibility for Youth Gambling to Parents
As nearly 43% of U.S. teens gamble annually, DraftKings leadership argues parents bear equal responsibility alongside industry in preventing underage wagering through open communication.
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Nevada Governor's Race Tightens as Gaming Donors Back Lombardo Amid Shifting Odds
Nevada's 2026 gubernatorial election between incumbent Republican Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford has become increasingly competitive, with prediction markets favoring Ford while gaming industry donors heavily back Lombardo.
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Online Poker Malware Scheme May Have Cost Players Up to $4M
Hackers compromised popular poker software to view opponents' hole cards in high-stakes games, potentially affecting over 1,000 users. One operator's refusal to reimburse affected players has sparked industry scrutiny.
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UK Government Frames Gaming as Vice to Fund High Street, Risking Operator Confidence
The UK Budget raises machine gaming duty by five percentage points to fund business rate cuts, but the government's dismissive rhetoric toward gambling may signal further tax hikes ahead.
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Federal Court Seizes Victory Casino Cruises Vessel Over $791K Shipyard Debt
A Florida-based casino cruise operator faces vessel seizure after allegedly defaulting on nearly $800,000 in docking and repair bills, with a Nov. 6 response deadline looming.
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Polymarket US Rolls Out 5-Minute Crypto Contracts as Prediction Markets Eye Growth
Polymarket US launched five-minute event contracts on Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP this week, expanding its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings and tapping into surging demand for timed crypto trading.
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Canadian Player Battles 888 Over C$1.3M Jackpot Removal Following Software Malfunction
A Canadian gambler is pursuing legal action against 888casino after the operator voided C$1.3 million in winnings from a March 2026 software glitch that generated over 35,000 erroneous jackpot hits.
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Konami Gaming Revenue Surges 41% as SYNKROS Platform Expands Across North America and Australia
Japanese gaming manufacturer Konami reported a 41.3% increase in Gaming & Systems revenue to JPY 25.1 billion for the first half of 2026, driven by new casino openings, slot machine replacement demand, and widespread adoption of its SYNKROS casino management system.
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Las Vegas Strip Intensifies Entertainment Bookings with Major Artist Residencies
Park MGM, Fontainebleau, and the Venetian have announced major residencies featuring LL Cool J, the Doobie Brothers, and Foreigner, signaling continued investment in live entertainment as a key casino revenue driver.
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Ontario Opens Niagara Casino Market, Targets $3B Investment From Up to Three New Operators
Ontario has launched a competitive procurement process inviting new casino operators to invest minimum CA$1.5 billion each in the Niagara region, with applications due by December 3, 2026.
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MGM Resorts Q3 Revenue Declines as Las Vegas Rate Pressure Offsets Macau Growth
MGM Resorts reported $4.2 billion in Q3 2026 revenue, down 1% year-over-year, as Las Vegas hotel rates fell 8% despite strong gaming performance and record Macau market share.
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Ontario Opens Niagara Gaming Market, Seeks $3B in Casino Investment
Ontario is inviting up to three new casino operators to invest minimum $1.5B each in Niagara Falls integrated resorts, signaling a major shift in the province's gaming landscape.
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Utah Files 14 Criminal Charges Against Kalshi and Founders Over Sports Prediction Markets
Utah authorities have charged prediction market platform Kalshi and its co-founders with 13 felony counts for allegedly allowing users to wager on sporting events, escalating a jurisdictional dispute over whether prediction markets should be regulated federally or treated as state-level gambling.
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Rhinoplay Launches Slot Portfolio to Pursue European and Asian Market Entry
Rhinoplay, a new online slot game developer, has officially launched with an initial portfolio of themed video slots and plans to distribute titles through aggregator partnerships across multiple international markets.
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Sigma Derby Returns: Classic Mechanical Horse Racing Game Gets Modern Makeover for Downtown Vegas
A newly manufactured Sigma Derby machine, the cult-favorite mechanical horse racing game that dominated Nevada casinos in the 1980s and 1990s, is scheduled to debut at Four Queens on Fremont Street next year with modernized technology.
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Star Entertainment Ordered to Pay A$260M for Systemic AML/CTF Failures
An Australian federal court handed down a A$260 million penalty against Star Entertainment for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, finding the operator profited from high-risk customers while failing to prevent criminal activity.
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New York Sports Betting Handle Grows Despite Prediction Market Competition
New York's sports betting handle rose 5% year-over-year in September to $2.4 billion, but operator revenue declined 5.8% as sportsbooks' hold weakened amid prediction market expansion.
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Prince George's County Commits $215M in Public Bonds to Support Sphere National Harbor
Maryland's Prince George's County has approved $215 million in special obligation bonds to finance the $1.4 billion Sphere entertainment venue adjacent to MGM National Harbor, projecting $63 million in annual local tax revenue.
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Light & Wonder Launches RAPIDPLAY Cashless System at Crystal Bay Casino
Light & Wonder has deployed its new RAPIDPLAY cashless payment solution at Crystal Bay Casino in Nevada, enabling players to access funds via QR code on slot machines and mobile devices.
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Mob Museum Acquires Bugsy Siegel's Personal Effects After Nearly 80 Years
The Mob Museum will display 22 items recovered from Benjamin Siegel's pockets following his 1947 murder, acquired through a legal battle by his granddaughter against the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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Turkish Authorities Dismantle Seven-Second Betting Delay Scheme Targeting Licensed Sportsbooks
Four suspects have been jailed in Turkey pending trial over an alleged sports betting fraud in which a data analyst deliberately delayed live match updates by seven seconds, allowing associates to place wagers after outcomes were already decided.
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Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $716M as Two Players Win $1M Each
Monday's Powerball drawing produced two Match 5 winners in Florida and Georgia, each claiming $1 million prizes, while the jackpot remained unclaimed ahead of Wednesday's drawing.
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Five Lottomatica Employees Charged in EUR 25M Lottery Fraud Scheme
Italian authorities have seized EUR 25 million after five former Lottomatica employees allegedly used company system access and custom software to identify winning scratch-off tickets, undermining the integrity of Italy's state lottery.
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New Jersey Teacher Arrested in $1,250 Casino Hotel Robbery at Harrah's Atlantic City
A middle school computer teacher was arrested and subsequently fired after allegations she participated in a theft at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. The defendant denies involvement and plans to fight the charges.
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Canada Pursues National Gambling Ad Limits as Research Reveals 3,000 Betting Messages Per NHL Playoff Series
Bill S-211 would establish federal standards for gambling advertising during sports broadcasts, but Ontario and Alberta are resisting federal intervention in what they consider provincial jurisdiction.
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BetMGM Expands NFL Partnership Into Alberta's iGaming Market
BetMGM has renewed and expanded its Official Sports Betting Partner agreement with the NFL in Canada, now covering both Ontario and Alberta's regulated markets with continued emphasis on responsible gambling.
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NetJets Opens 300,000 Sq Ft Private Aviation Hub at Las Vegas Airport
NetJets and Signature Aviation have launched a new private aviation facility at Harry Reid International Airport, capitalizing on nearly 45% growth in Las Vegas flight activity since 2022.
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Evolution Reports Modest Q3 Growth as Brazil Ban Threatens Latin American Expansion
Evolution's Q3 revenue climbed 3.7% to 526.1 million euros, but the company faces significant headwinds in Brazil following an abrupt government gambling ban that forced studio closures.
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DraftKings Reaches Third Place in Prediction Market Rankings as Volume Surges
DraftKings has climbed to third position in prediction market notional volume rankings just months after launching its exchange, surpassing $3 billion in weekly volume as regulatory scrutiny of insider trading intensifies.
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Dana White Wins Second Seven-Figure Baccarat Hand, Raising Questions About Casino Risk Management
UFC CEO Dana White revealed he has now won two separate $1 million baccarat wagers at MGM Resorts properties within weeks, including a recent hand at Park MGM arranged with content creator SteveWillDoIt.
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