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Fertitta Entertainment outlines financing, regulatory and antitrust review process for private takeover of Caesars

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
With a competing bid from billionaire investor Carl Icahn looming, and no plans by Tilman Fertitta or the entities he control... [continue]

Sportsbook execs rail against prediction markets to Nevada regulators

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
With Nevada sports wagering volume down $249 million so far in 2026, a veteran bookmaker Wednesday railed against prediction ... [continue]

New Mexico slots players will face scrutiny over whether they receive federal food assistance

  • Patrick Lohmann, Source NM
As New Mexico Health Care Authority officials try to avoid a massive federal penalty by reducing errors in... [continue]

Failed nominee for CFTC chair now advisor to Coalition for Prediction Markets

  • Eric Raskin, InGame
Brian Quintenz, who was nominated last year to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) only ... [continue]

Caesars stock pulls back Wednesday as Icahn rival bid looms over Fertitta deal

  • Las Vegas Sun
Shares of Caesars Entertainment fell in early trading Wednesday, giving back gains from the prior session ... [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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