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The Ilitch family, founders of the Little Caesars pizza chain, is expanding its gaming business through the creation of a new company, Ilitch Gaming, which will oversee its casino portfolio and future growth initiatives. The company has agreed to acquire Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in Mississippi and purchase the remaining 50% stake in Ocean Casino Resort from Luxor Capital, giving it full ownership of the Atlantic City property. MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit will also be incorporated into the new gaming division. Ilitch Gaming will be chaired by Chris Ilitch, son of Little Caesars founders Marian Ilitch and the late…

Entain is reportedly assessing strategic options for its Central and Eastern Europe joint venture, including a possible sale. The move comes as the Ladbrokes owner faces higher costs from UK online gambling tax increases, according to three people familiar with the matter, as Reuters reported. The London-listed company, which also owns Coral and operates BetMGM in the United States, has been seeking ways to offset the impact of the tax changes. Britain’s online gambling tax on casino games and slots is rising to 40% from 21%, while the rate on sports betting increases to 25% from 15%. Entain has estimated that the…

California and Minnesota attorneys general are challenging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) approach to regulating prediction markets, arguing the federal agency is not equipped to handle gambling-related harms such as addiction and social costs. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told Bloomberg that states are better positioned to manage the risks associated with gambling because they already maintain regulatory systems designed to address its broader social impacts. “We have a whole regime around it, and the CFTC doesn’t,” Ellison said, referring to Minnesota’s existing gambling laws. The comments come amid escalating legal and regulatory conflict over prediction markets, which have grown…

The seasonal entertainment lineup at Palms Las Vegas features an expanded calendar of weekly events, new dining options, and specialized promotions for area residents. Management positioned the outdoor complex as a relaxed alternative to high-energy dayclubs, offering multiple swimming areas, private bungalows, and complimentary admission alongside free parking. A core element of the summer programming at Palms Las Vegas is the local resident incentive, which grants free cabana access from Sunday through Friday to residents aged twenty-one and older on a first-come, first-served basis. The property also introduced Tiki Tuesdays, running weekly from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., which pairs…

The upcoming Resorts World Las Vegas programming schedule offers a variety of specialized events for the Independence Day holiday weekend. The hospitality venue released details regarding a rooftop entertainment lineup, live musical performances, and themed dining options designed to maximize viewing opportunities for the regional fireworks display. Central to the schedule is an evening celebration held at the elevated Rose Rooftop venue on Saturday, July 4th. The ticketed event begins at 7 p.m. and features entertainment provided by country artist and disc jockey Ashley Walls, with activities including line dancing and themed music. The location provides a direct line of…

The upcoming Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sphere production will bring the classic 1975 cult musical to the Las Vegas entertainment venue in 2027. Sphere Studios officially announced the project in partnership with Primary Wave Music and 20th Century Studios. The new show represents the latest addition to the lineup of original cinematic programming at the venue, which runs alongside its regular schedule of concert residencies. It follows the commercial success of prior immersive features like Postcard from Earth and the upcoming adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, which have generated significant revenue for the company. Organizers intend to use…

The International Gaming Standards Association has expanded its membership with the addition of NTS Network S.p.A., TopRoot Technology Corporation, Passport Technology, Paysafe and THNDR. The additions span both Vertical membership and committee participation. NTS Network S.p.A. and TopRoot Technology Corporation have joined IGSA at the Vertical membership level, while Passport Technology has joined the Emerging Technologies Committee, Paysafe has joined the Payments Committee and THNDR has joined the new Online Skill Gaming Committee. IGSA President Mark Pace said: “IGSA is excited to welcome these new companies into our Member ranks. IGSA has always been, and continues to be, the only…

The UAE Lottery, operated by The Game L.L.C under Momentum Group, has held a financial awareness workshop in partnership with the SmartLife Foundation and GEMS Education’s Premier Schools Accommodation. The initiative brought together more than 60 school bus drivers and helpers for an interactive session focused on practical financial skills, including budgeting, saving basics, fraud prevention, and retirement planning. The workshop also incorporated quizzes and certificate distribution to encourage participation and reinforce learning outcomes. The program forms part of the “Opportunities” pillar of H.O.P.E., the UAE Lottery’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform, which focuses on Healthcare, Opportunities, Planet, and Enrichment. The…

Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $382.5 million in iGaming and online sports betting gross receipts in May, a 3.1% increase from April 2026. According to data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, May iGaming gross receipts totaled $305.8 million, while online sports betting gross receipts reached $76.7 million. Combined adjusted gross receipts stood at $316.72 million for the month, made up of $293.45 million from iGaming and $23.27 million from online sports betting. The sports betting market recorded one of its strongest year-over-year handle increases of 2026, even though wagering volume slipped slightly from the previous…

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined Costa Rica-based Chestoption Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada €3.1 million (US$3.59 million) for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players without a licence. The regulator found that Dutch players were able to register, deposit funds, and participate in online casino games through three websites operated by the company: Vave.com, Vave-luck.com, and 67evav55.com. According to the KSA, the platforms were at least partially targeted at the Dutch market. Evidence cited included Dutch-language affiliate marketing, betting markets covering the Eredivisie football league, and insufficient geo-blocking measures preventing access from the Netherlands. The authority also identified several…

Gambling group Entain has warned that illegal gambling promotions targeting UK consumers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread across social media platforms, with activity expected to intensify during the men’s World Cup. The company published research identifying a coordinated ecosystem of offshore gambling operators, influencers, celebrities, tipsters and content creators promoting unregulated betting products to UK audiences. The report identified more than 30 unregulated gambling websites, including Stake, Rainbet and Duelbits, actively targeting UK consumers. Researchers found 72 instances of UK-facing promotional activity and detected gambling-related content across platforms including Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Twitch and Kick. According to…

The Star Entertainment Group has named Ameet Patel dual CEO of The Star Brisbane and The Star Gold Coast, placing the former Bally’s Corp executive in charge of the company’s two Queensland integrated resorts. Patel joins a growing group of former Bally’s executives taking senior roles within Star following Bally’s Corp’s investment in the Australian casino operator. Earlier this year, former Bally’s executive John Koster was appointed CEO of The Star Sydney. Late last year, Bally’s Corp and the Mathieson family’s Investment Holdings Pty Ltd acquired a controlling 61% stake in Star. Under the transaction, Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim became…

Austria’s coalition government is close to finalising a major overhaul of its gambling legislation, with negotiators from the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), and NEOS expected to resolve remaining issues this week. The reform, which is expected to be finalized before Austria’s summer parliamentary recess, would end one of Europe’s last remaining online gambling monopolies after the current licence expires in 2027. A leaked draft from the Ministry of Finance suggested a fully open licensing system could replace the current single-operator model. While the coalition has broadly agreed on liberalising the market, key disputes remain…

Illinois lawmakers adjourned for the summer without advancing Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to merge the Illinois Gaming Board and the state Racing Board, delaying a regulatory overhaul that would have shifted key gambling industry decisions away from public meetings. The proposal, included in Pritzker’s budget plan, would have replaced the two appointed boards with a Department of Gaming Regulation and Enforcement. His office said the change would “improve efficiency, strengthen accountability and ultimately better serve the public.” The existing boards publicly deliberate gambling licenses and disciplinary matters involving an industry with historical links to organized crime. Under the proposed structure,…

Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached an estimated MOP9 billion ($1.12 billion) in the first 14 days of June, with the pace of growth slowing after the start of the FIFA World Cup, according to a note from Citigroup. The investment bank said Macau’s daily GGR run rate averaged about MOP586 million in the week ended June 14, down 20% from May’s average daily revenue of roughly MOP729 million. The figure was also 16% lower than the approximately MOP700 million daily average recorded during the first week of June. Citi attributed the softer performance to the start of the…

The legendary 40-year-old video game franchise has officially blasted its way onto the casino floor with the Bomberman Slot Machine from Konami Gaming! In this video, we’re testing our luck on Konami’s highly anticipated licensed slot series, featuring the debut launch titles: Bomberman Blast and Bomberman Boom. Both games are housed on Konami’s brand-new, award-winning Solstice 49C cabinet, which features a stunning 49-inch float-mounted, 4K Ultra HD C-curve display and booming spatial audio. If you’re a fan of retro gaming nostalgia mixed with high-impact casino action, this is a slot machine you absolutely have to see in action! THE BOMBER…