Nevada sportsbooks handled $133.8 million in wagers on Super Bowl LX, marking the smallest betting total for the game in a decade, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and cited by Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Seattle Seahawks’ 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots generated an 11.7 percent decline from the previous year and represented the...
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 off on the rules late...
Red Rock Resorts, the Las Vegas-based operator of local casinos, has reported an impressive streak of record earnings, marking its ninth consecutive quarter of net revenue and cash flow growth. The company’s latest achievement reflects robust performance, particularly in its local markets, as Red Rock capitalizes on ongoing growth in areas such as Henderson and the broader Las Vegas region. With...
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd, a prominent Australian gaming company, has announced the acquisition of Gaming Analytics Inc., a San Francisco-based provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools that help casinos enhance their real-time player analytics, slot optimization, and marketing automation. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, this strategic acquisition will allow Aristocrat to expand its capabilities in the casino management...
Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd (AGT) has formally terminated its transaction implementation agreement with Novomatic AG, marking the end of Novomatic’s unsuccessful bid to take over the Australian gaming giant. The move comes after Novomatic’s offer to acquire all outstanding Ainsworth shares failed to meet the necessary conditions before the deadline, resulting in the expiration of the offer and the subsequent cancellation of...
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 tax on both their business...
Kalshi’s prediction markets delivered their largest single day of activity during Super Bowl Sunday, pushing overall platform volume close to $900 million and highlighting both the scale of demand for event-based trading and the regulatory challenges still surrounding the sector. Across contracts tied directly to the Super Bowl, Kalshi reported more than $500 million in trading volume, with total activity...
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey, has revealed an ambitious $50 million capital improvement plan set to elevate the guest experience throughout 2026. The renovation project, which is already underway, focuses on several key areas, including room upgrades, dining expansions, and property enhancements. Renovating Rooms and Upgrading Facilities A primary element of the renovation will involve the...
Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes and Neds, has set its sights on expanding its footprint in New Zealand’s online casino industry. The company is preparing to bid for up to three online casino licenses when New Zealand’s government opens applications later this year. The strategic move aligns with Entain’s long-term goal of becoming the dominant operator in the market,...
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has refused to pause an injunction that will require prediction markets operator Kalshi to stop offering sports event contracts in the state, reinforcing the authority of state regulators over sports wagering activity. The decision gives Kalshi 30 days to comply with the order, after which Massachusetts residents and visitors will no longer be able to...