With only weeks left before community advisory boards must issue recommendations to state regulators, emotions ran high this week at public hearings in Queens and the Bronx. Residents, activists, union representatives, and local officials clashed over two multibillion-dollar casino proposals, each positioned as a potential economic boon but criticized as a threat to neighborhoods and public parkland. In the Bronx,...
Garrett Blackwelder, the founder and former CEO of Grover Gaming, has unveiled a new venture following the billion-dollar sale of his previous company. His latest enterprise, Valicy Gaming, was officially introduced at a launch event in Greenville, North Carolina. The company’s name, drawn from a combination of Blackwelder’s daughters’ names, marks both a personal and professional milestone for the longtime...
Genting UK has unveiled plans to reintroduce the London Trocadero as a major leisure destination, converting a portion of the historic site into a casino and entertainment complex. As stated on the company’s website, the project, targeting an October 2026 opening, will repurpose about 37,000 square feet of currently unused space within the Grade II-listed landmark on Coventry Street. The redevelopment, agreed...
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced significant changes to its senior leadership, with departures and new appointments that will reshape both its Interactive business and corporate affairs division. The Australia-listed company confirmed that two long-serving executives are leaving, while two seasoned industry figures will take on expanded responsibilities. Moti Malul, CEO of Aristocrat Interactive, will step down and officially exit the business in March...
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published new research indicating strong public sentiment that sports event contracts should not be treated as financial tools, but rather as gambling products requiring regulation. These contracts, commonly offered on prediction market platforms, allow users to stake money on outcomes of future events, such as the results of a sports game. The survey, conducted by YouGov between August 1 and...
The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, will soon begin construction on a $1 billion arena project, just months after winning approval for a contentious tax financing package. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, at the resort’s northwest parking lot, where guests will get “a first look at what’s to come.” The event will not be open to the general public. In...
Detroit’s trio of commercial casinos recorded $106.9 million in revenue for August 2025, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). The latest figures reflect a year-over-year downturn, with both slots and table games showing weaker performance compared to the same month last year. The bulk of casino earnings came from slot machines and table games, which together accounted for...
The NCAA has handed down permanent bans to three Division I men’s basketball players following an investigation into sports-betting violations that compromised game integrity. The Committee on Infractions announced that Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver wagered on their own contests, bet on each other’s performances, and shared insider details to aid others in placing bets during the 2024–25...
Hong Kong’s legislature has officially passed a bill legalizing basketball betting, marking a significant step in regulating the city’s gambling sector. With a vote of 77 in favor, two abstentions, and two against, the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for basketball betting, mirroring the model established for football betting in 2003. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will serve as the...
BetMGM has partnered with Fremantle, a global leader in content creation, to introduce a fresh twist to the beloved TV game show The Price is Right. This collaboration marks the debut of The Lion’s Share, a custom-branded pricing game, set to premiere on CBS during the show’s 54th season on September 22. This historic game will offer contestants the opportunity to win up to $500,000...