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Posted on: January 9, 2026, 09:04h. Last updated on: January 9, 2026, 09:04h. NJ appeals judges weigh Bally’s “mechanical bull” bartender hiring requirements Older bartenders say performance-style job specs can disadvantage older applicants Bally’s argues some plaintiffs never applied, undercutting their claims Should bartenders be judged on their ability to mix a mean mojito or […]
Posted on: January 9, 2026, 08:47h. Last updated on: January 9, 2026, 08:47h. US Rep. Tom Cole supports restoring the gambling deduction The gambling deduction was trimmed to 90% in the OBBB The odds of the federal gambling deduction for itemized tax returns being restored to 100% improved this week with a prominent House Republican […]
A new class-action lawsuit filed in federal court is challenging the legality of the way DraftKings implements betting limits and responsible gambling protections across multiple U.S. states. The complaint, brought on December 30 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan by Michigan resident Michael Koester, claims the platform enabled users to immediately […]
Accel Entertainment is assessing the feasibility of expanding its distributed gaming and local entertainment model into Chicago, as officials consider allowing video gaming terminals in licensed venues to boost city revenue. The company signaled that the potential market would require legislative and regulatory clearance before any rollout, but indicated that a path to deployment could […]
Posted on: January 9, 2026, 07:21h. Last updated on: January 7, 2026, 10:49h. EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Sept. 23, 2024. In March and April 1980, Las Vegas made international headlines for an even worse reason than […]
Macau’s casino operators entered the fourth quarter of 2025 with considerable event-driven expenses that weighed on operating leverage despite expectations of year-on-year earnings growth. Analyst updates pointed to increased spending tied to the NBA China Games, the 15th National Games and adjustments linked to satellite casino closures as key contributors to higher operating costs across […]
Century Entertainment International Holdings has taken another step toward digital gaming by extending its partnership with Philippines-based World Platinum Technologies Inc. through a new memorandum of understanding focused on mobile gaming applications. The Hong Kong-listed company disclosed the agreement in a filing cited by Asia Gaming Brief, describing plans to develop, operate, and generate revenue […]
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. formally introduced Polymarket as the Official Prediction Market Partner of the New York Rangers, marking a new category of commercial partner for the NHL franchise and expanding Polymarket’s presence in professional sports team deals. Partnership Scope and Promotional Placement The agreement establishes Polymarket as the club’s exclusive prediction market partner. The […]
Virginia lawmakers are preparing to revisit the structure and scope of gambling regulation in the Commonwealth as proposals to legalize online casino gaming and reorganize oversight advance toward the 2026 legislative session. The discussion brings together two related efforts: authorizing internet-based casino games and consolidating gambling regulation under a single statewide authority. Delegate Marcus Simon […]
Posted on: January 8, 2026, 08:19h. Last updated on: January 8, 2026, 08:21h. The Las Vegas area home belonging to the family of Duane “Keefe D” Davis — the man charged with the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur — was burglarized and ransacked on Wednesday by criminals, according to an exclusive report by […]