CDC Gaming: Inside the latest prediction market developments
Kalshi has objected to claims that the sports event contracts the prediction market offers are equivalent to traditional sports betting as... more
NJ Sen. Cory Booker: No low-income city in America has more growth potential than Atlantic City
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said Friday that no low-income city in the nation has more growth and development potential than Atlantic City. The... more
Michigan’s Gun Lake Casino reflects broader shift as casinos add spas, dining, and social spaces
Casinos around the U.S. are putting more money into spas, food, entertainment, and outdoor amenities. Casino operators are using non-gaming... more
Five years later: Canada’s legalization of single-event sports gambling in five charts
Five years ago, the federal government legalized single-event sports betting by passing the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, ending... more
Is sports betting a second chance for Missouri to get responsible gambling right?
It’s been more than 30 years since the first riverboat casino opened in Missouri. In 1992, the President Casino on the Admiral sat moored... more
Las Vegas Michelin Guide honorees, the first in nearly 20 years, not without surprises
The Michelin Guide has spoken — in ways expected and unexpected. At a ceremony Wednesday at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the guide, the world’s... more
Atlantic City Boardwalk turns 156, underscoring its long link to casinos and tourism
Atlantic City’s Boardwalk marked its 156th anniversary this summer. The milestone shows that the city’s casino activity and tourism still... more
Young adults in Massachusetts view sports betting as socially acceptable, but with potential risks
A new study released by NORC at the University of Chicago revealed young adults hold ambivalent attitudes towards sports betting, viewing... more
Missouri sports betting raises over $8 million, but may not increase school funding
The college football season is getting closer and closer, and just a week from today, the Missouri Tigers will play their home opener. It... more
Atlantic City: Ocean Casino courts Eagles fans with Cam Jurgens jerky deal
The collaboration pairs the luxury casino with Jurgy, the beef jerky brand Jurgens launched in 2021 as a name, image and likeness venture... more
Kalshi cannot block Nevada’s regulation of sports event contracts, court rules
A federal appeals court on Friday ruled Kalshi is not entitled to an injunction to block Nevada gaming regulators from overseeing its... more
Las Vegas: 19 more Boring Co. Loop stations gain approval
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. was approved for 19 additional Vegas Loop stations, bringing the total to 123, the company announced Tuesday. Boring... more
NFL announces multi-year agreements with DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics as sports betting partners
The National Football League has announced three commercial agreements with sports betting operators ahead of the 2026 season, re-signing... more
Washington: Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority announces new ilani leadership
The Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority (CTGA), in conjunction with ilani, has announced several leadership changes, naming Kara Fox-LaRose... more
Las Vegas: As casinos go cashless, it’s getting easier to keep gambling
There was a time, not too long ago, when gamblers who exhausted their bankroll had to get up from a slot machine or table game to find more... more
Canadian regulators reject sports prediction markets in joint letter
Canadian regulators have published a joint notice rejecting sports prediction markets, indicating that they don’t consider them to qualify... more
South Dakota: Deadwood casino revenue rises 4.7% to $16.7 million in July
South Dakota’s Deadwood casinos generated $16.7 million in revenue for July, up 4.7% year over year. The South Dakota Department of Revenue... more
PhilWeb appoints business tycoon and investor Lance Gokongwei as chairman
Online gaming platform provider PhilWeb Corporation has appointed Philippine businessman Lance Gokongwei as its new Chairman of the Board... more
Focus on OPTX: Beyond the algorithm – How OPTX makes AI actionable for operators
OPTX has always focused on helping casino operators turn complex data into clear, actionable strategies. Artificial intelligence is... more
Focus on OPTX: From insight to execution – The next generation of OPTX is here
Casino operators have gotten very good at knowing what they should do. Which players need attention. Which offers are working. Which banks... more
