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Bally’s Chicago project reaches construction milestone ahead of 2027 opening

Bally's Corporation marks a key construction milestone for its long-awaited Chicago casino resort, as the project edges closer to its planned 2027 opening.

1 min read • May 1 • By Jack Found

San José police seize 45 gaming machines in illegal gambling raids

The operation followed a March double homicide at an illegal gambling site on Santa Clara Street.

2 min read • May 1 • By Shaan Khan

Land Based CSR + 2 more

OLG to stage 250-player human foosball attempt before World Cup

The event forms part of OLG’s Toronto World Cup 2026 supporter role, with links to grassroots soccer programmes across Ontario.

2 min read • May 1 • By Shaan Khan

Appointments Online + 1 more

ProphetX appoints legal chiefs amid CFTC push

The hires come as sports event contracts face federal and state-level challenges across the US.

2 min read • May 1 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Vici closes on $1.16bn acquisition of Golden Entertainment casino properties

As part of the transaction, Vici entered into a triple-net master lease agreement with a newly formed entity owned and controlled by Golden Entertainment Chairman & CEO Blake Sartini.

2 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Graton Resort & Casino unveiling $1bn expansion wing on May 4

The ‘Vegas-class' expansion will include a high-tech and smoke-free casino area, as well as Aya, a 250-seat restaurant led by Chef Royden Ellamar and located on the property’s roof.

1 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Results + 2 more

US Senators implement self-ban on engaging in prediction market activity

The resolution was officially passed following a voice vote held on April 30, with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour encouraging the US House of Representatives to apply similar legal action.

2 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Appointments + 2 more

Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews joins FanDuel as a Responsible Gaming Ambassador

Andrews will be tasked with creating responsible gaming content for FanDuel’s social platforms, participating in key campaigns and supporting broader education and awareness efforts.

1 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Nevada reports March 2026 gaming revenue

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Nevada witnesses 11.8% increase in total gaming revenue for March to $1.4bn

Both the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown areas in Nevada managed to increase revenue year-over-year, rising 14.4% and 20.8%, respectively, for totals of $780m and $103.1m.

2 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Equipment & Hardware Online + 2 more

FanDuel secures a first of its kind partnership with Formula 1

The sports betting and gaming company has been announced as the official betting operator of Formula 1.

1 min read • Apr 30 • By Eddie Overs