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The star of one of the most iconic poker film is speaking out. Recently, Matt Damon has a lot to say about a sequel to Rounders. The comments came on The Rich Eisen Show, so take them for what they are worth. Perhaps he’s sincere, but it takes more than that to make a movie.

Hotel room prices at select Las Vegas Strip casinos are down ahead of November’s Formula One race compared to last year, according to industry executives. During an earnings call Wednesday, MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle said 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix ticket sales were lagging and that some of MGM’s properties were charging

Caesars Entertainment has agreed to sell the World Series of Poker brand and all of its intellectual property to the operator of GGPoker, the NSUS Group, for $500 million. The deal should be finalized before the end of this year and includes $250 million in cash and a $250 million promissory note payable five years

DraftKings reported a 26% increase in second-quarter revenue, reaching $1.104 billion, up from $875 million in the same period last year. The operator saw its first profitable quarter as a public company with diluted earnings per share of $0.10. Adjusted earnings per share remained at $0.22 for Q2 2024. The sports gambling giant raised its 2024

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on Monday signed the fiscal year 2025 state budget, which includes language legalizing online lottery sales in the Commonwealth. Revenue from online lottery sales will support a grant program for early childhood education and care, the Massachusetts Lottery stated in a press release. “We thank Governor Healey for her support of

Event organizer Clarion Gaming announced that it has negotiated a cumulative Barcelona hotel discount up to €2.4 million ($2.6 M) on behalf of the industry during January’s ICE and iGB Affiliate shows, the first editions to be held in the Catalan City.  The company informs that the rates, which are delivering an average saving of

Yea, we know. Everyone wants a specific date for the planned Tropicana implosion, but the truth is we can’t give you one. However, we do have enough information to narrow down the date to a specific time frame. And maybe, if we look at things logically, we can get pretty close to a specific day.

Sports gambling giant DraftKings is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) business following recent legal challenges. The decision comes just a week after the company sold its streaming outlet VSiN back to Musburger Media, signaling a broader downsizing strategy. The closure of DraftKings’ NFT marketplace, known as Reignmakers, was announced in an email to customers.

One of the new kids on the block (or the Strip) is Fontainebleau Las Vegas. But despite all the contract issues, changes of ownership, and even a pandemic the building which was the bane of the city for years as an abandoned eyesore is now coming into its own. Not only as one of the

Gambling and entertainment company Bally’s Corporation has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), in an effort to further its commitment to sports betting integrity. With access to online sports betting licenses in 18 US states and recent expansion into the UK, Bally’s and its Bally Bet sportsbook, both retail and online, join over 50

When will the Tropicana implosion happen? We have a pretty good idea now that the permits have been filed! But could a buyout of Bally Corp. put the new Vegas baseball stadium deal in jeopardy? [embedded content] The Tropicana Resort in Las Vegas has been picked bare and now an implosion permit application has been

Las Vegas Sands is actively seeking support from business and city leaders in North Texas for the legalization of gambling and the development of destination resorts, including casinos. This initiative comes ahead of the 2025 legislative session, as the company, whose leadership owns the Dallas Mavericks, aims to bolster its lobbying efforts in the region.

Bally Corporation, who purchased the Tropicana and agreed to provide land for the new Las Vegas baseball stadium, has agreed to a $4.6 billion buyout offer from their largest shareholder, Standard General. This massive move has some people asking if the change in leadership will have an impact on the deal already in place. A

Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a ban on new casino developments in Cambodia’s Kep and Kampot provinces, with exceptions only for existing operations on Bokor Mountain. This decision aims to promote investment diversification in sectors such as tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture, and to enhance cultural and religious preservation, as well as maintain order in

Reno-based casino company Monarch Casino & Resort, which operates Reno’s Atlantis Casino Resort and the Monarch Casino Resort in Black Hawk, Colorado, has reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2024, driven by strong performance at its Black Hawk property. The company achieved net revenue of $128.1 million, marking a 3.6% increase year-over-year.

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Boyd Gaming executives on Thursday revealed plans to build a new casino called Cadence Crossing, at the place of the current Jokers Wild Casino site in Henderson. The new project will include a 10,000-square-foot casino with 450 slot machines, multiple dining options, and live entertainment. Construction for the new casino is expected to begin this

The Summer Olympic Games kick off today, bringing profitable opportunities for sports betting operators during the typically quiet post-UEFA Euro period. SOFTSWISS, a global tech expert with over 15 years of experience providing innovative iGaming solutions, shares valuable tips and strategies to help operators maximize their benefits during this major sporting event. This year, the

Sin City is always changing… just ask the Tropicana or the Mirage. Now, we have heard whispers of at least two new projects at the Las Vegas Sphere. If these rumors are accurate, then the venue should continue to bring in audiences for the next several months, even without the headlining live entertainment events they

The North Texas Commission (NTC) is establishing a committee to explore the potential implications of legalizing casino gambling and sports betting, as momentum builds ahead of the 2025 legislative session. The committee will include business and community leaders and will study the effects of destination gaming on economic development, workforce needs, infrastructure, transportation, and public