Rapper Blueface Arrested for Alleged Robbery at Palms Casino in Las Vegas
A Los Angeles rapper was facing a robbery charge on Wednesday for allegedly stealing a cell phone from a woman at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas last week….
SciPlay Board Forms Committee to Evaluate Light & Wonder Takeover Bid
SciPlay (NASDAQ: SCPL) announced Thursday that its board of directors formed a special committee to consider Light & Wonder’s (NASDAQ: LNW) recently revealed offer to acquire the 17% of the…
DraftKings, Genius Sports Seen as North Carolina Sports Betting Winners
To the delight of the sports wagering industry and some in the investment community, North Carolina’s General Assembly passed mobile sports betting legislation on Wednesday. Gov. Roy Cooper (D) will…
Playtika Rallies on Rumored Interest of Private Equity Firms
Shares of mobile games developer Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK) surged Thursday following a report indicating at least two private equity firms are considering a takeover of the gaming company. Playtika is…
IGT to Explore Alternatives for Global Gaming, PlayDigital Units, Shares Soar
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) was one of Thursday’s best-performing gaming equities after the slot machine manufacturer said it will explore strategic alternatives for its global gaming and PlayDigital units….
Seneca Nation, New York Agree to New 20-Year Gaming Compact
The Seneca Nation in upstate New York has reached an agreement in principle for a new 20-year, Class III gaming compact that will allow the tribe to continue operating its…
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Says 20K Self-Exclusion Requests Fulfilled
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) this week announced a celebratory milestone of sorts. That’s when the state regulatory agency said it completed its 20,000th voluntary request to be excluded…
Phoenix Suns Could Waive Chris Paul, Lakers Next Stop?
The Phoenix Suns had a discussion with point guard Chris Paul about his future, according to a report by Shams Charania. It looks like the team will cut Paul in…
Bandit Allegedly Robs $50K in Chips, $78K in Checks from Miami Poker Player
A Florida resident was charged on Tuesday for following a poker player from a Dania Beach casino to the victim’s Miami apartment building where he robbed him, according to Miami-Dade…
Barstool Claims “Can’t Lose” Bets No Different Than Buffalo Chicken Wings
Free speech and sports betting are colliding in Massachusetts. At issue is Barstool Sports and its “Can’t Lose Parlay” promotion, which Penn Entertainment falls under the same category as Buffalo…