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VICI Hit with Downgrade on Caesars Regional Casino Concerns
Posted on: November 18, 2025, 11:48h. Last updated on: November 18, 2025, 11:48h. Caesars regional casino lease prompts downgrade of landlord Wells Fargo also voiced concern about softness in Las Vegas, regional markets Research firm mentioned dearth of “fee simple” deals Shares of VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI) slumped Tuesday after Wells Fargo downgraded the casino real estate investment trust (REIT)…
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Lucchese Soldier Among 14 Arrested in New Jersey Gambling Ring That Used College Athletes
Posted on: November 15, 2025, 11:46h. Last updated on: November 15, 2025, 11:47h. New Jersey charges target Lucchese-linked pay-per-head betting ring Student athletes allegedly acted as agents in gambling network Perna family accused of organizing multimillion-dollar illegal sportsbook A reputed soldier in the Lucchese crime family was one of 14 people arrested Thursday in connection with a pay-per-head illegal gambling…
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Is Las Vegas a Sports Town? This Study Says ‘No’
Posted on: November 12, 2025, 11:15h. Last updated on: November 12, 2025, 11:34h. Las Vegas scored poorly on a survey’s list of Best Sports Cities Las Vegas continues to embrace sports The Oakland A’s are next set to relocate to Southern Nevada Las Vegas has bet big on sports over the past decade, luring the NFL’s Raiders and WNBA’s Aces,…
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Online Casino Dominating Government-Owned Platforms As Well
Posted on: November 9, 2025, 09:23h. Last updated on: November 9, 2025, 09:25h. In a nation where online casino dominates the private sector igaming market, much the same is happening with the provincial lottery corporations, if the Atlantic Lottery Corporation annual report issued last month is any indication. Atlantic Lottery reported CAD $498.7 million in profit for FY 2024-25, with…
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PENN Looks to Expand Canadian Operations After ESPN Split
Posted on: November 6, 2025, 11:14h. Last updated on: November 6, 2025, 11:37h. Penn announced on Thursday its mutual agreement with ESPN to terminate their 10-year betting deal Company looks to reinvest and bolster Canadian igaming operations Company announces Q3 2025 results highlighted by 7% Y/Y growth in revenues in Ontario Penn Entertainment President and CEO Jay Snowden said the company…
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Las Vegas to Get Waymo Robotaxis
Posted on: November 3, 2025, 11:38h. Last updated on: November 3, 2025, 11:37h. Waymo announced plans to debut in Las Vegas next summer. The self-driving car company currently serves LA, San Francisco, Phoenix, Atlanta and Austin. The top of Waymo’s self-driving Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV. (Image: Waymo) “Vegas is known for its fun and games, but one thing you shouldn’t…
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Oakland Illegal Gambling Feud Leads to High-Speed Police Chase
Posted on: October 31, 2025, 12:25h. Last updated on: October 31, 2025, 12:34h. Police link suspect to violent Oakland illegal gambling feud Suspect crashed a BMW, fled on foot, and was later apprehended Officers found drugs, a gun, and armor inside the suspect’s car A man suspected of involvement in a shooting linked to an escalating feud between rival illegal…
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Banijay Acquires Tipico from CVC at $5.4 Billion Valuation
Posted on: October 28, 2025, 12:23h. Last updated on: October 28, 2025, 12:23h. French entertainment giant acquiring majority stake in Tipico Buyer plans to merge Tipico with its Betclic business Banijay Gaming revenue, EBITDA expected to double through acquisition French entertainment conglomerate Banijay Group said today it is acquiring a majority stake in German sports wagering giant Tipico Group from…
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London’s Les Ambassadeurs Casino Takes Saudi Sheikh to Court Over £4M Debt
Posted on: October 25, 2025, 11:08h. Last updated on: October 25, 2025, 11:08h. Mayfair casino pursues unpaid £4 million gambling credit. Sheikh Hassan Enany accused of dodging elite London casino debt. Les Ambassadeurs’ lawsuit underscores tensions in VIP gaming world. London’s swanky Les Ambassadeurs Casino – a venue long synonymous with the world of celebrities and aristocrats – is suing…
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Illinois Gaming Pioneer Rick Heidner Running for Governor
Posted on: October 22, 2025, 12:11h. Last updated on: October 22, 2025, 12:17h. Illinois VGT businessman Rick Heidner is running for governor Heidner has supported Democrats and Republicans, but will run as a Republican Gov. JB Pritzker is the early 2026 front-runner One of Illinois’ most successful businessmen, whose wide-ranging interests include a major stake in the state’s slot-like video…
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