Debunked: Las Vegas Mayor’s Influence on the Strip
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Debunking Las Vegas Myths” releases new posts every Monday, with a special Flashback Friday edition. Today’s post in our ongoing series was originally published on Nov. 4, 2024, a…
Las Vegas Restaurant Updates: Farewell to Diner Ross, Signature Cocktails, Lilli Updates Menu
Diner Ross Steakhouse will close its doors on September 26, 2026, marking the end of a unique era in dining at the Linq. Its sister establishments—99 Prince Bar and Glitterloft—will…
Station Casinos Grants Over $70 Million in Stock to Employees in Celebration of 50th Anniversary
Station Casinos plans to issue more than $70 million worth of Red Rock Resorts Class A stock to almost 10,000 full- and part-time workers as part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations….
VGW to settle for $8 million following illegal New York gambling platforms
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured $8 million from VGW Holdings Pty. Ltd. and its affiliates for illegally operating online gambling platforms in the state. The settlement covers…
Illinois legislator introduces bill to eliminate tax on prediction markets
Illinois Republican Rep. Travis Weaver introduced House Bill 5811 on September 2, with the aim of repealing the state’s tax on “exchange wagers.” If approved, the bill would eliminate references…
Iowa judge rejects Kalshi’s attempt to prevent state gambling regulation
An Iowa federal judge denied Kalshi’s request to prevent the state from regulating its sports-related event contracts under Iowa gambling law, dealing a setback to the prediction market operator’s argument…
Robinhood pauses Michigan sports event contracts due to prediction market lawsuit
Michigan gaming regulators have agreed to stop Robinhood from allowing customers in the state to enter new sports-related event contract positions and to close remaining customer positions by October 9….
Yokohama Casino Prospects Brighten as Mayor Yamanaka Resigns
Yokohama’s potential return to the casino bidding pool has been sparked by the resignation of Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka in the midst of controversy. The Yokohama city skyline is seen at…
Brendan Sorsby Shares Personal Struggle with Gambling Addiction in New Documentary
In a new Paramount+ documentary, “The Program: Texas Tech”, Brendan Sorsby expressed “remorse” and “regret” over the gambling problem that ultimately ended his college football career. Brendan Sorsby, while he…
Illinois Players Previously Self-Excluded Cannot Be Pursued
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is proposing enhancements to the state’s Self-Exclusion Program (SEP) to protect problem gamblers. The initiative aims to prevent marketing materials from gaming operators to those…