Caesars and VICI Aim to Build NBA Arena in Las Vegas
This week, the competition to establish an NBA arena in Las Vegas intensified as VICI confirmed its collaboration with Caesars Entertainment to develop a 50-acre parcel of land situated behind…
$167M Kentucky Powerball Winner Charged with Strangulation Following Series of Arrests
A resident of Kentucky, who struck it rich with a $167 million Powerball jackpot in April 2025, is now faced with new legal challenges, including a first-degree strangulation charge amid…
Churchill Downs Anticipates Selling Regional Casinos Separately
Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) has revealed plans to divest nine regional casinos, with company representatives suggesting that the sales will likely take place individually or in smaller groups rather than…
Struggling to Get By, 40% of South Africans Participate in Gambling
South Africa is facing a significant gambling crisis. This assertion comes from a recent study conducted by Old Mutual, a prominent financial services company, revealing that over half of South…
New York Mets and Novig Unveil Collaboration on Prediction Market
The New York Mets have unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with Novig, marking the first partnership between a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise and a prediction market platform. The iconic Tom…
Reuters: Unlawful Betting Network Aided in Transferring Billions for Iran
A cryptocurrency exchange operating out of Dubai is accused of facilitating the movement of billions in funds for one of the largest illicit online gambling networks globally while also acting…
VEGAS MYTHS DEBUNKED: The Strip Shines as the Brightest Spot on Earth
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” is released every Monday, with an additional Flashback Friday edition. This installment in our continuing series was originally published on Oct. 30, 2023. On May 25, 2022,…
Cedar Crossing Casino Schedules Autumn Opening in Iowa
The Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has accelerated its opening date from New Year’s Eve to mid-November 2026. An artistic rendering of the $275…
Codere Online Increases Projections Following Record Quarter Boosted by Spain and Mexico
Codere Online has revised its full-year forecast upwards following an exceptional second quarter, boosted by significant growth in Spain and Mexico that propelled the operator to more than double its…
VEGAS THEATER UPDATE: ‘Absinthe’ to Make Way for F1, ‘Bolero’ Expanding Show Schedule
It’s no secret that Spiegelworld executive Ross Mollison enjoys Formula 1, but has reservations about its impact on live entertainment in Las Vegas. Simply put, when F1 is in town,…