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Sports and media company Pro League Network announced Thursday that KB Partners has invested in PLN, closing its seed funding round and bringing the total raise to $4.2 million.  KB Partners and Kucharz join previously announced investors Eberg Capital, Kevin Garnett & Big Ticket Sports, John Brenkus, Chris Groveand Ezra Kucharz to finalize the seed funding

We know a Tropicana implosion is coming. We even know that it will take place in October. But beyond that is anyone’s guess… no matter how good that guess is. You see, until we get official word from Bally Corp about a specific date and time, that’s really all it is. A guess. However, late

Missouri voters will have the chance to decide whether to legalize sports betting in the state this November. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft confirmed on Tuesday that a constitutional amendment to allow and tax betting on major sporting events has been certified for the November 5 ballot. The campaign behind the amendment, called “Winning for Missouri

The “ambassador” of country music is headed to Sin City! This February you can catch Blake Shelton at Caesars Palace, as he is slated for six performances between the 5th and 15th next year. Tickets will go on sale for the public on the August 16th, but fans might be able to take advantage of

Nebraska’s Legislature took a cautious step forward in the debate over online sports betting on Monday, as the General Affairs Committee advanced an amended version of Legislative Resolution 3CA. The resolution, which passed 5-3, would allow residents to vote on whether the Legislature should be granted the constitutional authority to decide the issue. However, the

The new Las Vegas MLB Stadium may be in jeopardy due to concerns over investors and financing. Plus, we have an update on what’s being said about the Tropicana Las Vegas implosion date this fall. [embedded content] We know the Tropicana is coming down, we just don’t know when, exactly. Although, there are some pretty

Illinois’ sports betting handle for June fell below the $1 billion mark for the first time in nine months, reaching $848.1 million, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. Despite the decline, the handle was still up 27.4% compared to the same month last year, reflecting continued growth in the state’s sports betting market. The June

It’s already August and summer is winding down. But our friends at Plaza Las Vegas are doing their best to ease the pain, with offers of two popular room packages for an end of summer getaway. The popular downtown property has extended its all-inclusive hotel room package – the only one in Las Vegas –

B2B gaming content and technology provider Inspired Entertainment has announced a new strategic partnership with UK bingo operator Mecca Bingo. As part of the agreement, Inspired will supply an additional 170 gaming machines to Mecca Bingo’s estate, complementing those already in operation. The comprehensive five-year agreement is worth approximately $12.7 million and includes not only the

The MLB’s Oakland Athletics are supposed to be moving into a brand new Las Vegas baseball stadium in 2028. And while delays are not uncommon when it comes to construction on this scale, financial delays can lead to the complete failure of a project. And while there’s still a long way to go before that

The official application for a state license to build and operate a casino in Cedar Rapids was filed with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Association by the project developers and state officials. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E), owned by Churchill Downs, is the developer behind the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission

Here’s you’re look at the Lock and Pop online slot, a 5 reel game with 20 paylines from from NetEnt. This is a low-to-medium volatility slot that features wild symbols and scatters, along with 10 unique features. There are even Prize Symbols that range from half a credit up to 1,000 credits, and 6 or

As in the previous analysis regarding the opportunity generated by events such as the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the Leagues Cup, 1win Partners, the affiliate program of bookmaker 1win, analyzes how the Olympic Games can help monetize affiliate traffic. In its report, 1win Partners points out that the three most searched disciplines of the Olympic Games

Entain executives highlighted Brazil as a key driver of its “transformational” year in conversation with analysts on Thursday. The company has reported notable growth in the South American country, with its net gaming revenue (NGR) accelerating by 48% year-on-year in Q2 2024, marking the region as its fastest-growing market. The company’s success in Brazil was

One of the biggest and best placed to play poker in Las Vegas is back! In February of this year, we reported on the remodel of the Venetian poker room. Now, those renovations are complete and the room has been reopened! Poker players and enthusiasts gathered to celebrate with a day filled with a mix

Owners of the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles have announced plans to significantly expand the property’s convention center. The large-scale renovation to triple the center’s size is aimed at attracting larger events to St. Charles County. The expansion, which will add 43,000 square feet to the existing facility, will help the property meet the

They’ve just been open for eight months, but a Durango Casino expansion is already in the works. Not only has the property been a financial success, but it’s also been a big hit with locals. Now, before they’ve even celebrated a first anniversary, plans are being made for expanding the casino floor and parking area,

Payment solutions provider Pay4Fun has announced a new integration with Super Casino. The site offers a wide variety of games, such as slots, live casino, soccer, and Jackpot. Additionally, Pay4Fun noted in a statement that the platform also guarantees a high-quality user experience. Pay4Fun stands out in the market for offering exceptional service to both its

Caesars Entertainment has sold the World Series of Poker! As GGPoker buys the WSOP, we examine what this mean for their online poker sites, their land-based poker rooms, and the live WSOP Tournament in Las Vegas each summer! Plus, we have a look at the renovated poker room at the Venetian! [embedded content] Hello friends!

The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC) has appointed Susan Speckert as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO). Speckert will assume the role starting on August 19. The KHRGC was established through 2024 Senate Bill 299 and assumed the responsibilities of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on July 1. “I am honored to work alongside the