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ARIA Resort & Casino and Aristocrat Gaming announced that a guest has won the first Dragon Link™ progressive jackpot exceeding $5 million, less than four months after the $5 million links debuted in July. The post MGM and Aristocrat Gaming celebrate first $5M-plus Dragon Link win at ARIA Casino fir…

The director of a Florida gambling addiction helpline has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for stealing $1.4 million from a former employer to fund a prodigious gambling habit. Philip Lee Sullivan, 43, has since entered recovery and dedicated himself to helping others with gambling probl…

A lucky Las Vegas local turned a $50 slot machine bet into a $5,066,400.83 win at Aria on Oct. 14, 2026. The jackpot was on Dragon Link. This is the first time one of the new $5 million Dragon Link progressives has been hit. The $5 million Dragon Link progressive officially debuted July 9, 2026, [……

The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has become involved in a serious case involving allegations of sexual assault against a minor. Boyd Gaming, which owns the venue, is also a defendant, as the victim’s attorneys alleged that hotel staff failed to evaluate the situation and intervene in time. I…

Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Iowa’s Cedar Rapids will open on Thursday, Nov. 19, just a week before the Thanksgiving and Black Friday holidays. Los Angeles–based Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) announced that construction on its $275 million development was completed ahead…

It looks like BGaming isn’t quite done with the Halloween-themed titles, as the provider just announced the launch of Aviamasters 2 Halloween. This game is a holiday-themed version of the beloved Aviamasters game and provides players with chances to win some scarily good prizes. Aviamasters 2 Hallo…

A Northern Ireland man accused of making bomb and mass-shooting threats against several US casinos has been identified by the FBI as a high-ranking member of a disturbing online network that targets vulnerable children, a court has heard. Jack Bogle, 21, of Strabane, County Tyrone, allegedly operat…

Clark County aviation officials outlined a sweeping modernization plan for Harry Reid International Airport this week. The multibillion‑dollar overhaul will expand capacity, replace aging infrastructure, and prepare Las Vegas for continued visitor growth and major events. According to the Las Vegas…

Management at Westgate Las Vegas announced the official rollout of four distinct seasonal theme suites designed to attract leisure travelers and vacationers during the fall and winter months. The property introduced the specialized accommodations to capture surging tourism traffic surrounding upcom…

LoneStar Casino will stage a football-themed fan event in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 18, with activities running at two locations from 3 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The Green Bay Game Day program includes games, prizes, food, drinks, and entertainment. Stadium View Sports Bar at 1963 Holmgren Way will…

The Casino Guru Awards have opened nominations for its fifth edition, following a 2026 season that drew about one-third more nominations and over 150,000 public votes. New features are on the way, Casino Guru said, including a stronger focus on player protection and "a project that goes beyond the…

Bet365 has settled a regulatory matter with Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, and will now have to pay SEK 40 million and SEK 4 million for violating customer care and deposit-limit obligations on two gaming entities in the country, Hillside (Sports) ENC and Hillside (Gaming) ENC, resp…

Shares of Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) slipped Friday after the stock was downgraded to “hold” from “buy” by Texas Capital analyst David Bain. In midday trading, shares of the City of Dreams operator are off 2.31% on volume that’s more than double the daily average, extending a slid…

Universal Entertainment Colombo has withdrawn from a proposed integrated resort development at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port City after conducting due diligence on a 10-hectare site, according to officials from the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC). The departure was disclosed by CPCEC Direc…

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe rallied outside the Massachusetts State House Thursday (Oct. 15) to oppose legislation that could bring thousands of slot-like gambling machines to the state, potentially threatening the tribe’s fledgling casino operation. Tribal Chairman Brian Weeden told protesters in…

Playing card manufacturer Cartamundi and gaming equipment supplier Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE) have established a manufacturing operation in Macau, introducing locally produced Bee playing cards for distribution to gaming markets across the Asia-Pacific region and internationa…

Entain reiterated its full-year 2026 financial guidance on Thursday after reporting a 2% increase in third-quarter group net gaming revenue (NGR), as growth in online gaming and the UK and Ireland helped offset adverse sports results and challenges in Brazil. The sports betting and gaming group sai…

Two New Jersey women were charged with physically restraining a casino guest at Harrah’s Atlantic City after the victim said he went to a hotel room with them. The man was allegedly restrained, and the women allegedly used his phone’s facial recognition technology, resulting in the theft of $1,250…