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EDGE Markets Lands $17.2M in Funding for Gaming-Only Banking Platform
Company closed funding round late last year It launched a debit card designed to encourage responsible wagering habits EDGE Markets announced that it wrapped up a $17.2 million seed financing round late last year, paving the way for expansion of its EDGE...
MGM Rewards Unveils More Marriott, Royal Caribbean Perks
It’s one of the gaming industry's biggest loyalty programs Furthers relationship with Marriott Bonvoy MGM Resorts International announced today that its loyalty program, which is one of the largest in the casino industry, is adding new avenues for accruing perks, including some...
Robinhood Facing Massachusetts Inquiry on NCAA Tournament ‘Gimmick’
Secretary of State examining March Madness event contracts He’s concerned about potential negative effects on young investors Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) is contending with an inquiry in Massachusetts related to its recently launched event contracts on the NCAA basketball tournaments. Just days...
Publishers Clearing House May Be Mulling Gaming Foray
Famous sweepstakes operator hires gaming advisory firm Could look to monetize vast database of potential bettors It’s not a stretch to say that a vast of majority of Americans with mailboxes and televisions are at least somewhat familiar with Publishers Clearing House...
Rolex Store Expected at Wynn UAE Casino Hotel
Iconic watch brand is beloved in United Arab Emirates (UAE) Retail space vital revenue generator for gaming operators It appears likely that when Wynn Al Marjan Island opens in early 2027, the casino resort’s roster of retail stores will, in some form,...
Star Investor Mathieson Supports Bally’s Bid
Bruce Mathieson is the biggest shareholder in Star Entertainment Group Prefers Bally’s takeover bid to selling Queens Wharf assets to Hong Kong group Bruce Mathieson, the Australian businessman who's the largest individual investor in Star Entertainment, is backing Bally’s (NYSE: BALY.T) bid...
Wynn CEO Sees Massive Opportunity in UAE, Considers Vegas Options
UAE could rival Las Vegas in terms of gaming revenue Wynn focused on UAE population growth, wealth expansion Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) CEO Craig Billings sees major opportunity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where the operator is rapidly progressing on its...
Bronx Community Board Says ‘No’ to Bally’s Casino
Bronx Community Board 10 rejects zoning changes Bally’s still committed to bringing casino to the Bronx In a contentious Thursday meeting, Bronx Community Board 10 easily voted against zoning changes needed for Bally’s to bring a casino hotel to Ferry Point, but...
Sands Yanks Casino Component from Texas Development Plan
Casino operator dramatically alters North Texas proposal Another sign of difficulty in bringing casinos to the state In advance of what was likely to be a contentious meeting of the Irving City Council, Las Vegas Sands amended its proposal for developing land...
Colorado Casino Hub Becomes First Town to Join Anti-iGaming Group
Black Hawk, Colo. becomes first town to join the National Association Against iGaming (NAAG) It’s one of the fastest-growing casino markets in the country Black Hawk, Colo. is home to a burgeoning brick-and-mortar casino market, and the town has no intention of...
