MGM Empire City in Queens, which is one of four final New York City casino proposals

New York City casino contenders down to final four

Four proposals remain in the running to earn one of three available licenses for a new New York City casino after a series of...
Boyd Gaming-owned Valley Forge Casino in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania regulator fines Valley Forge for letting 13-year-old gamble

Valley Forge Casino Resort near Philadelphia, PA, has been fined $30,000 for allowing a 13-year-old to gamble on slot machines for over three hours.The...
Nationals Park as the stadium will close the BetMGM Sportsbook.

BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park latest retail facility to close

The looming end of an MLB season also means the shuttering of a brick-and-mortar sportsbook at one of the league’s ballparks.The BetMGM Sportsbook at...
The midtown Manhattan skyline featuring the UN building, close to where Mohegan wanted to build a new casino

Manhattan casino efforts hit bust as third proposal rejected

New York City will get a new land-based casino, but it won't be in Manhattan.All three proposals to construct a new resort in the...
Jay-Z, whose joint venture proposal for Caesars Palace Times Square won't be moving forward

New York officials reject Caesars Times Square casino backed by Jay-Z

You can't knock Jay-Z's hustle, but the Empire State wasn't in the state of mind to grant him his casino wish.A New York...
Ribbon cutting as Valicy Gaming plans to open as an evolution from Grover Gaming.

Vacily Gaming sets grand opening under leadership of Grover Gaming founder

The blockbuster sale of Grover Gaming to Light & Wonder earlier this year spurred the creation of a new land-based gaming company.Valicy Gaming announced...
A still from the 'Welcome to Fabulous' Las Vegas marketing video

Las Vegas tries to entice visitors back to city amid declining traffic

Las Vegas' official destination marketing organization is optimistic that the resort city will see an upswing in tourism in the coming weeks, but a...
MSC Cruises as the company launches retail sports betting powered by Playtech.

Playtech powers retail sports betting operations for MSC Cruises

Playtech bolstered its retail sports betting operations with a cruise ship deal.The British software and services supplier announced on Friday the launch of retail...
The hazy skyline of Los Angeles, California in the distance

California Senate amends proposed sweepstakes ban again to clarify intentions

The California bill tackling online sweepstakes gambling has been amended for the second time in the Senate since it was completely overhauled to become...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

William Hill to launch expanded sportsbook at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has chosen William Hill Nevada to juice up the Silver State's largest sportsbook.The resort announced it has selected Caesars Digital's...

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SBC Summit Western Europe

SBC Summit to examine regulation, tech, and market competition in Western Europe

SBC Summit’s dedicated Western Europe track will help operators navigate the mounting pressures facing the region’s mature gambling markets, including tighter regulation, black-market activity,...
Affiliate Leaders Summit

Affiliate Leaders Summit to feature dedicated track on Platforms & Performance

The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine the technologies, engagement strategies and content models underpinning modern affiliate performance through the dedicated 'Platforms & Performance'...
SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC’s Global Prediction Markets Forum to confront sector’s toughest questions

Prediction markets have gone from a niche curiosity to one of the most contested questions in global gambling. Are they a financial product, a...
SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...