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Ratcliff Deal with Indiana Gaming Commission Allows Hard Rock Casino to Proceed
Rod Ratcliff, a longtime Indiana gaming executive who has been under investigation by state regulators, has reached a settlement to sell his shares of Spectacle Entertainment. That’s according to orders posted by the Indiana Gaming Commission on Tuesday. Rod Ratcliff speaks during his induction into the Indiana Horse Racing Association Hall of Fame in November […]
read moreSportradar Nearing Deal with Horizon Acquisition II, SPAC Advised by DraftKings CEO Robbins
Sports betting data provider Sportradar is reportedly in discussions to go public through a transaction with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Horizon Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: HZON). Horizon Acquisition founder Todd Boehly. His SPAC could take Sportradar public. (Image: The Sun) Bloomberg initially reported the news earlier this evening, citing unidentified sources familiar with the […]
read moreBetfair Ditches Champion Racing Trainer Gordon Elliott Over Shocking Dead Horse Image
Betting exchange Betfair has parted ways with a three-time Grand National-winning brand ambassador who was recently pictured sitting on a dead horse. Gordon Elliott was pictured apparently posing atop the horse flashing a “V for victory” sign. (Image: Niall Carson/PA/Getty) The Flutter Entertainment-owned brand dropped Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott like a ton of bricks […]
read moreTexas Woman Hits $302K Jackpot at McCarran International Airport
A Texas woman leaving Las Vegas via McCarran International Airport hit a huge jackpot prior to takeoff last week. A woman identified as Megan from Texas stands beside a Wheel of Fortune slot at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. She won a jackpot valued at more than $300,000 while playing the slot last week. […]
read moreTitus to Lead Gaming Caucus Again, Gets Tourism Relief in American Rescue Plan
US Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, will once again serve as the co-chair of the Congressional Gaming Caucus. US Rep. Dina Titus speaks at a Vegas Chamber event in March 2019. Titus was recently reappointed to serve as the co-chair for the Congressional Gaming Caucus. (Image: Vegas Chamber) In a press release sent out Wednesday, Titus […]
read moreCaesars Rumored to Be in Talks for Another Sports Betting Market Access Deal with Betway
As it closes in on its $3.69 billion takeover of William Hill, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) is reportedly looking to further leverage its fast-growing sports wagering business. Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The company is rumored to be close to a market access deal with Betway. (Image: Associated Press) Fresh off a deal with Sportsbetting.com announced last […]
read moreDC Lottery Executive Director Steps Down Prior to Council Hearing on Sports Betting
The DC Lottery is looking for a new executive director. DC Lottery Executive Director Beth Bresnahan, seen here with WUSA TV’s Markette Sheppard in 2018. Bresnahan resigned from the lottery effective Friday, according to multiple DC media reports. (Image: DC Lottery/Twitter) After more than three years on the job, Beth Bresnahan’s last day on the […]
read moreStation Casinos Seeking Paid Interns For Real-World Gaming, Hospitality Experience
Station Casinos is looking for college students this summer who want practical experience on how to run a resort casino. Station Casinos CEO Frank Fertitta III, left, and Red Rock Resorts Director Lorenzo Fertitta shown at the Fertitta Football Complex at UNLV during 2019. The company is seeking college interns. (Image: Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Each […]
read moreSkill Gaming Struggles Continue, Manufacturer Synergy Blue Cuts Staff
Skill gaming machines were once all the buzz in the US gaming industry. But the innovative gambling devices never caught on. Skill gaming machines, like this multiplayer one from Gamblit on the Planet Hollywood casino floor in 2017, have largely been removed. The devices are designed to cater to millennials, but haven’t been successful. (Image: […]
read morePeter Gotti, Brother of Former Gambino Boss John Gotti, Dies in Prison
New York mobster Peter Gotti, brother of high-profile Mafia boss John Gotti, has died at a federal prison. The Gottis once led the Gambino crime syndicate, managing numerous vice rackets, including illegal gambling, according to authorities. Peter Gotti, left, and his brother, John Gotti, look at a photographer while walking outdoors. Peter Gotti died […]
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