PointsBet to Engage with DraftKings in Takeover Talks
PointsBet (OTC: PBTHF) announced today that its board of directors evaluated a $195 million all-cash bid for its US business submitted last Friday by DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) and that it…
Phoenix Suns Add Bradley Beal in Trade, See Instant Title Odds Boost
The Washington Wizards will send All-Star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns in a trade that includes point guard Chris Paul, shooting guard Landry Shamet, and multiple second-round draft…
Seneca Nation Scolds Gov. Hochul for Not Communicating Casino Talks
The Seneca Nation came out arms swinging Friday with a statement in response to numerous state lawmakers and local officials in Rochester lambasting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) office…
Anti-Gay Chants End US-Mexico Soccer Match Early in Las Vegas
The US men’s soccer match against Mexico was cut short Thursday by the referee, after Mexican fans filled Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with homophobic chants. US defender Sergio Dest…
Eminence Capital Chides Entain on Share Sale, Warns MGM Could Pounce
Eminence Capital — one of the largest Entain Plc (OTC: GMVHY) investors — decried the gaming company’s recent share sale to fund an acquisition, noting the sportsbook operator had other…
Crown Resorts to Pay Another $13M for Tax Evasion
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts can’t shake the bad luck that’s been following it since state-led inquiries found it unsuitable to hold a casino license. Its long-running participation in money-laundering…
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Slot Machines Can Be ‘Due’
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” now publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Aug. 5, 2022. One of the…
Steve Wynn Still Hasn’t Found a Buyer for Beverly Hills Mansion
Steve Wynn continues to struggle to find a buyer for his Beverly Hills mansion. The interior of Steve Wynn’s Beverly Hills mansion overlooks the Los Angeles skyline. Wynn has been…
Binion’s Million-Dollar Display Makes its Las Vegas Comeback
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel in downtown Las Vegas has a brand new Million-Dollar display, signaling the return to Fremont Street of one of the city’s favorite photo-ops. Binion’s owner…
Online Casino Bill Goes to Governor in Rhode Island, First to Approve iGaming in 2023
Rhode Island legislators closed the final day of the 2023 session with a first. The state became the first this year to approve an online casino bill. The Rhode Island…