5449 stories by Todd Shriber
Citi Field Casino Backed by Majority of Queens Residents, Survey Says
A majority of Queens residents support an effort to bring a casino hotel to the Citi Field area. But those numbers are to be taken with a grain of salt because polling was conducted on behalf of a group pushing to bring...
Wynn to Lean on Chinese Customers to Boost UAE Casino-Hotel
Wynn Resorts will rely on familiar clientele to kick-start its integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when the venue opens in early 2027: Chinese customers. The operator will also likely lean into its database of other loyal patrons to support...
NFL Players Union Tells Agents Sportsbooks are Ratting on Players Who Bet
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the union for the league’s players, is reportedly advising agents to impress upon clients to cease placing sports bets on their mobile phones because sportsbook operators are reporting such activity to the league. The news emerged less...
Canadian Crypto Platform Fraudulently Directed Client Funds to Online Casinos
EzBtc, formerly a Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform, allegedly diverted almost $9.6 million (CAD $13 million) in client funds to a pair of internet crypto casinos without their consent. The allegations were revealed Tuesday by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), equivalent to...
Portnoy’s Potential Departure Positive for Penn Entertainment Says Analyst
It’s not guaranteed to happen, but Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy could leave the company in the future, potentially increasing the pool of buyers should Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) opt to sell the business. That’s the take of Roth MKM analyst Edward...
Wynn Appoints Thomas Schoen President of UAE Casino-Resort
Wynn Resorts announced on Monday the appointment of hotel industry veteran Thomas Schoen as president of the operator’s upcoming integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). That appointment arrived just days after the gaming company said Wynn Al Marjan Island will...
Wynn Reveals Name, Time Line for UAE $3.9B Casino Resort
Wynn Resorts has announced new details on its upcoming casino resort on Al-Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). At $3.9 billion, the project will cost $1.2 billion more than Wynn Las Vegas, which celebrated its 18th anniversary today. In the...
PointsBet Says Some Talks on Sale of US Biz are ‘Well Advanced’
It’s no secret that PointsBet (OTC: PBTHF) is a takeover target. In a new filing with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the gaming company updated investors on plans to possibly sell its North American operations. Earlier this month, it was reported PointsBet...
Circa Sports Approved for Illinois Betting License, Eyes August Launch
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved Circa Sports on Thursday for a management services provider permit. That puts the sportsbook operator on pace to debut in the state as soon as August. Circa applied for an Illinois sports wagering license nearly a...
Genting Selling Miami Land to Local Developer for $1.23B
In what could set a record for urban real estate transactions in Florida, Genting Malaysia is poised to sell 16.5 acres of undeveloped real estate along Biscayne Bay for $1.23 billion. SmartCity Miami, a consortium led by David Martin’s Terra, is the...
