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Polymarket has flooded social media with deceptive videos by paid creators: Report

  • Katherine Long, Caitlin Ostroff, Neil Mehta and Brenna T. Smith, The Wall Street Journal
In his videos, George Makihara appears to have a lucrative side hustle making bets on Polymarket. In January, the college stu... [continue]

Nevada gaming regulators to consider removing two deceased mobsters from Black Book

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
Two deceased mobsters with Kansas City ties are under consideration to be removed from Nevada’s Black Book that excluded th... [continue]

Minnesota: Newly elected tribal official comes out against casino proposal

  • Mike McFeely, InForum
A recent White Earth Band of Ojibwe election has changed the dynamics of a proposed casino and entertainme... [continue]

Chicago-area chefs take starring roles at Penn’s new casino, opening this week

  • Kevin Beese, Cook County Chronicle
The band is back together, and that should be sweet music to diners’ ears. Chefs who made a name for ... [continue]

Report from Toronto’s Exhibition Place rejects idea of year-round casino

  • Alan Carter, City News
For most of the year, Exhibition Place is a series of wide throughfares and empty spaces. But come late Au... [continue]
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Focus on IGT: King Khufu rules over the slot floor

  • John G. Brokopp, CDC Gaming
The launch of what can become a royal dynasty in the kingdom of slot machines ha... [continue]

Focus on IGT: IGT video poker’s ‘unique blend’ of strategy, luck drives player demand

  • Mark Gruetze, CDC Gaming
Players flock to video poker because it combines the prospect of large jackpots ... [continue]

Focus on MediaNug: Social-first ads help operators build community of long-term players, MediaNug exec says

  • Mark Gruetze, CDC Gaming
Looking beyond new-customer signups or first-time deposits is essential to build... [continue]
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