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CFTC Pledges Crackdown on Prediction Markets Insider Trading
Prediction markets licensed and regulated by the CFTC must work to eradicate insider trading Enforcement Director takes insider trading "extremely seriously" Limiting insider trading on prediction markets is a primary concern at the CFTC The newly appointed director of enforcement at the...
Japan Casino Bidding Period To Resume in May 2027
Japan will reopen bidding for casino licenses in May 2027, ending in November 2027 The country can grant two additional gaming concessions MGM Osaka is scheduled to open in 2030 Japan is set to resume the licensing of its two remaining integrated...
Predict Street Secures Gibraltar License As FIFA World Cup Looms
The Government of Gibraltar has licensed its first prediction market Predict Street is a forthcoming prediction market focused on the 2026 FIFA World Cup Gibraltar is a haven for online gaming businesses Gibraltar has licensed its first prediction market, a move going...
Macau’s March Beats Estimates as Casino Win jumps 15%
Macau experienced a strong March, as casino revenue hit $2.8 billion The month marked Macau's third-best gaming month since 2019 Premium mass players are betting more, analysts say March in Macau surpassed analyst expectations for monthly casino revenue, as gross win climbed...
Survey Ranks Las Vegas A Great Place to Celebrate… Easter?
A new study finds Las Vegas to be an ideal spot to celebrate Easter While known for self-indulgence, Las Vegas offers plenty of holiday buffets Southern Nevada is also home to dozens of churches and megachurches A new study has found that...
Nevada’s Last Big Boy Restaurant Closes at Terrible’s Casino
The Big Boy diner at the Terrible's Casino Indian Springs closes on March 31 The iconic eatery is a remnant of the Bob's Big Boy chain The Big Boy restaurant at Terrible's Casino Indian Springs near to Las Vegas, is closing. After...
Report: Harrah’s Reno Attracts a New Potential Buyer
Harrah's Reno is expected to be sold again soon The current owner says a long-term buyer has come forward Harrah's Reno was William F. Harrah's first casino hotel Harrah's Reno casino hotel, a Caesars Entertainment property which has been closed since March...
Mark Cuban Regrets Selling Dallas Mavericks to Casino Billionaires
Mark Cuban regrets selling the NBA Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family The Adelsons control global casino operator Las Vegas Sands The Adelsons have heavy ties to the White House and President Trump Mark Cuban has expressed seller's remorse since over the...
South Jersey Lawmakers Voice Opposition to Casinos Expanding Outside of Atlantic City
South Jersey State lawmakers come together to voice opposition to efforts to allow casinos outside of Atlantic City Casinos are coming to downstate New York in the Bronx and Queens NJ voters rejected casinos at the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park in 2016...
Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket Worth $400,000 Nears Redemption Deadline
A $400,000 Pennsylvania Lottery ticket remains outstanding The Cash 5 with Quick Cash must be redeemed by this Friday, April 3 Millions of dollars in unclaimed lottery tickets go unredeemed each year A winning ticket for a draw game from the Pennsylvania...