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Consumers Are OK With Casinos Going Smoke-Free

A pair of business analyst argue that consumers are now okay with casinos prohibiting smoking on gaming floors, offering another reason to discontinue the practice The economic rationale for keeping…

Kevin May 22, 2025

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DraftKings Hit With Lawsuit over Micro-Betting Patent Infringement

Micro-betting offers several improvements over prior technologies, particularly in managing micro-bets within broader sporting events and verifying users based on their geographic locations Popular sportsbook operator DraftKings is being sued…

Kevin May 22, 2025

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Kalshi Fights Nevada in High-Stakes Clash Over Federal vs. State Control

The legal dispute centers on whether Nevada has the authority to restrict Kalshi’s sports and election-related markets, despite the platform being registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Kalshi, a…

Kevin May 22, 2025

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Kalshi Fights Nevada in High-Stakes Clash Over Federal vs. State Control

Kevin May 22, 2025

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Legal Battle Over Berck-sur-Mer Casino Goes to France’s Highest Court

The dispute began when Lille’s administrative court canceled three concession notices over how the casino contract was awarded, prompting Jean Metz SAS, owner of the building, to file a legal…

Kevin May 22, 2025

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DraftKings Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Claims It Exploits Gambling Addicts

The plaintiffs allege that DraftKings promoted "risk-free" or "no sweat" bets while concealing tough conditions in the fine print Five people from Pennsylvania have started a federal class action lawsuit…

Kevin May 22, 2025

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What is Local 501? Strip casino reaches 1st-ever deal with labor union

The union represents more than 10,000 workers across Nevada, Arizona and Southern California. Operating Engineers Local 501 has finalized its first contract with The Venetian hotel-casino, covering hundreds of workers…

Kevin May 21, 2025

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Las Vegas casino deals out new UNO experience

As part of a nationwide campaign to support game nights, Mattel is bringing a new playing experience to a Las Vegas casino this summer. A popular family card game is…

Kevin May 21, 2025

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New Advocacy Group Led by VGW Seeks to Fight Back Sweepstake Critics

A new advocacy is seeking to strengthen the sweepstakes social casino position in the United States, joining the SPGA to fight back against increasing regulatory scrutiny Facing challenges in the…

Kevin May 21, 2025

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Public Divided on $3M Slot Win in Mississippi

The casino congratulated the lucky gambler, but comments from the public were somewhat mixed, with some suggesting the win might have been rigged On some rare occasions, one’s life can…

Kevin May 21, 2025