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Victory Casino Cruise Ship Extended Dry Dock Anchored by Alleged $791K Debt
When Casino.org reported on Sept. 30 that Victory Casino Cruises had furloughed its entire workforce due to an extended dry dock, mechanical delays were cited as the cause. Court records now reveal a far more...
Las Vegas Unemployment Rate Ranks 328th Out of 387 US Metros
The Las Vegas unemployment rate held steady at 4.8% in September, down from 5.7% a year ago. But despite year-over-year gains, the gaming hub continues to lag behind most of the nation, ranking 328th out...
Ocean Casino Resort Demands $1.5M From Atlantic City for July Fire Damages
Ocean Casino Resort is seeking $1.5 million from Atlantic City, alleging the local fire department was negligent in its handling of a July blaze at the Boardwalk property. An aerial view of Ocean Casino Resort...
NFL Forces Eagles RB Saquon Barkley to Divest Polymarket Stake
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley revealed this week that NFL rules forced him to sell off his equity stake in prediction-market platform Polymarket. Saquon Barkley celebrates a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln...
Tight Slots Lift Las Vegas Strip Gaming Revenue Despite Flat Tourism
Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue rose in September, proving that casinos can still make gains even as visitor headcounts flatten. Gamblers play slot machines at a Las Vegas casino in a file photograph. Tighter slots...
Rutgers: 43% of Adolescents Gamble and Many Meet Problem Gambling Criteria
Researchers at the Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers University are sounding the alarm over youth gambling, warning that nearly 43% of U.S. adolescents aged 13 to 17 have engaged in some form of gambling...
Star Entertainment Fined A$260M Over Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Failures
A federal court in Australia has ordered The Star Entertainment Group to pay A$260 million (US$183 million) for breaching laws regarding anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF). The Star Brisbane casino resort is pictured in...
New York Sports Betting Handle Hits September Record $2.4B Despite Prediction Market Rise
New York sports betting handle continues to grow despite claims from the regulated gambling industry that sports prediction markets are siphoning away business. A billboard at Madison Square Garden features actor Jamie Foxx promoting the...
Prince George’s Approves $215M Financing for $1.4B National Harbor Sphere
Prince George's County has approved $215 million in public financing toward the $1.4 billion Sphere National Harbor project, betting the landmark venue will deliver massive long-term economic benefits to Maryland. A rendering of Sphere National...
No Cash? No Problem: Light & Wonder Debuts ‘RapidPlay’ Cashless Slots in Nevada
Light & Wonder is expanding its cashless casino technology, debuting its RAPIDPLAY™ pay-by-bank slot system at Nevada’s Crystal Bay Casino. A screengrab of a Light & Wonder marketing video promoting its RapidPlay pay-by-bank technology in...
