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Joey Cusumano, believed to be the last surviving associate of mobster Anthony “Tony the Ant” Spilotro, died on Tuesday (Oct. 20) at the age of 90. There was no character in Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated 1995 movie Casino based specifically on Cusumano, but he was in the thick of the heat in rea…

Gold Mountain Casino, a foreigner-only facility on South Korea’s holiday island of Jeju, is likely within days to see a three-month suspension of its gaming operations, unless it can offer a strong argument against such a move. That is according to information obtained by GGRAsia from the Jeju Spec…

Philippine online gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp has launched five new games inspired by the long-running Filipino horror film franchise “Shake, Rattle & Roll”, under a partnership with local film production company Regal Entertainment Inc. The titles – “Manananggal”, “Reyna Ahas”, “Trip…

DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) launched its DKeX prediction market exchange in late June and the platform has already ascended to a podium position, according to CEO and co-founder Jason Robins. Speaking at the NEXTPredict Summit in New York City earlier today, Robins noted that in short order, DKeX has…

California, long the sports wagering industry’s Moby Dick, may be open to approving that form of wagering, but there’s a catch. A new Citrin-POLITICO poll indicates that half of registered voters in the most populous state are on board with allowing sportsbooks at tribal casinos, but the same perce…

The English Premier League’s much-publicized ban on gambling sponsorships on the fronts of players’ jerseys has reduced betting advertising during live matches by just 10.5%, according to new research. A University of Bristol study, published Wednesday (Oct. 21), recorded 15,571 gambling marketing…

MGM Grand announced on Thursday (Oct. 22) that Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse will open at the resort in early 2027 in the former Crush American Grill space. The upscale eatery from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan previously operated at the Wynn, where it opened as a popup at Tableau in September…

Brazil’s efforts to control its rapidly growing gambling market have struggled to address concerns over household debt, problem gambling and organised crime, according to an analysis published by The Economist on October 15. The publication argues that the country’s regulatory approach has failed t…

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson is a “proud Republican,” but when it comes to bettering Atlantic City, the longtime official puts politics aside. That was evident this week with the revelation that South Jersey power broker George Norcross—one of the Democratic Party’s most influential op…

EDGE Markets, the financial technology (fintech) company focusing on customers who are prediction market traders and sports bettors, said today it expects to handle transaction volume of more than $2 billion over the course of the 2026 NFL season. If that estimate proves accurate, it’s possible the…

They made fortunes entertaining America and lost them entertaining a nasty addiction. Offstage, some of the biggest names in show business and sports burned through millions at casinos, racetracks, and high-stakes poker tables. It wasn’t just addiction uniting these cautionary tales. It was access.…

US commercial gaming revenue fell slightly in August as a 15.6% drop in sports betting revenue outweighed growth in traditional casino gaming and iGaming, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA). GGR for the month totaled $6.48 billion, down 0.6% from August 2025, as per the association'…

US Senator Ted Cruz is seeking state control of Prediction Markets through new legislation that would give state and tribal governments jurisdiction over sports-related contracts offered by trading platforms. The Texas senator plans to introduce the measure after the November 3 midterm elections. U…

Rome authorities said they expect SiGMA World to generate major economic activity across hospitality, restaurants, transport, and other local businesses when the international gaming event returns to the Italian capital from 2 to 5 November 2026. More than 30,000 international delegates are expecte…

Casinos Austria will see a major leadership change with the departure of CEO Erwin van Lambaart. He will step down when his contract runs out in March 2027. Board member Andreas Bierwirth, who previously held management roles at Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Magenta Telekom, has been named his s…

Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), the state’s self-described “Casino Queen,” has been indicted on federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges. Lucas helped bring commercial casinos to the Commonwealth, including one in her hometown of Portsmouth, by leading legislation in 2020…

Swedish gambling group Betsson reported record Q3 2026 revenues. However, profits were underwhelming due to higher operating costs and a weaker sportsbook margin. While Betsson has demonstrated it can attract new players and generate record revenue, returning to last year’s profitability may prove…

Casino giant Las Vegas Sands (LVS) posted mixed third-quarter results that surprisingly fell short of analyst expectations. Despite cooling investor sentiment, the company remains on course as it refines its Asian strategy and aims to capitalize on its new projects and renovation efforts. With no i…