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Las Vegas Sands Names Dallas Mavericks Co-Owner Patrick Dumont Chairman & CEO
Las Vegas Sands confirmed a leadership transition that will place Patrick Dumont at the head of the casino and resort operator. The company announced that Dumont will assume the roles of chairman and chief executive officer beginning March 1. Robert G. Goldstein will move into a senior advisory capacity that extends through March 2028. The organization maintains […]
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North Las Vegas Poker Palace to Return as Club Fortune Soon
After months of construction, the long-running Poker Palace Casino is preparing to reopen under a new identity. The property in North Las Vegas will operate as Club Fortune North once regulators finalize approvals. The casino closed at the end of September 2025 after Reno-based Truckee Gaming LLC purchased the nearly five-acre site for $20 million. […]
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Slotmill Unveils Lucy Luck and the Quest for Coins
After previous expeditions across Nepal and the Amazon, Slotmill’s recurring heroine steps into a new setting inspired by Mesoamerican legend. Lucy Luck and the Quest for Coins places the explorer among jungle-covered temples and cascading waterfalls as she searches for fabled Aztec riches. The release builds on mechanics seen in earlier Slotmill online slot titles […]
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TwinSpires Resumes Operations in Texas After Legal Victory, But Faces Regulatory Pushback
In a development that has caught the attention of both sports betting enthusiasts and regulators, TwinSpires has re-entered the Texas market, offering online wagering on horse racing to state residents. This marks the first time since 2013 that the Churchill Downs Inc.-owned platform has allowed Texans to place advance deposit wagers (ADW) on races. The re-entry […]
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Illinois Legislators Push for End to Per-Wager Tax on Online Sports Bets
A new bill in Illinois aims to repeal the state’s controversial per-wager tax on online sports betting. House Bill 5143, introduced by Rep. Daniel Didech, seeks to end the tax on individual online sports wagers placed through licensed operators, effective July 1, 2026. The bill follows growing concerns from sportsbooks and operators about the impact of the […]
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California Department of Justice Bans Blackjack in Cardrooms
California officials have approved sweeping regulations that will bar blackjack-style games from operating in cardrooms across the state, setting up a renewed clash between commercial cardroom operators and tribal casinos. Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Department of Justice submitted two sets of regulations to the Office of Administrative Law on December 23, 2025. The office signed […]
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Colombia Introduces Slot Machine Import Registry Rules
Colombia’s gambling regulator has introduced a new framework to monitor the importation and distribution of electronic slot machines, aiming to address illegal activity while safeguarding financial contributions to public healthcare. The measure establishes a centralized registry that importers and distributors must join before bringing gaming devices into the country starting in 2026. Authorities formalized the […]
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Several States Revisit Online Casino Bills as iGaming Talks Resume
Lawmakers in several U.S. states have reintroduced or advanced online casino legislation in early 2026. They are reopening debates over whether to expand regulated digital gambling beyond the handful of jurisdictions where it is currently permitted. As established markets such as Michigan and New Jersey continue to generate strong revenue, lawmakers in states including New […]
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Le Fisherman Online Slot Brings Smokey Back With New Bonus Play
Hacksaw Gaming has added a new entry to its Smokey-themed online slot lineup with the release of Le Fisherman, an online casino game that places the familiar raccoon character in a lakeside fishing setting. After appearing in earlier titles inspired by historical and cultural backdrops, Smokey Le Bandit now trades city streets and deserts for […]
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PrizePicks Resumes Peer-to-Peer Fantasy Games in New York
PrizePicks has formally reentered the New York market, restoring access for residents to its fantasy sports contests after a multi-year absence tied to regulatory scrutiny. The Atlanta-based company confirmed that players statewide can once again participate in its games, now offered exclusively through a peer-to-peer format that aligns with New York’s interactive fantasy sports framework. […]
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