Potential buyer steps forward for Harrah’s Reno as redevelopment advances under Madison Capital

Harrah’s Reno, a long-idled casino hotel in downtown Reno, has drawn interest from a potential buyer as redevelopment of the site continues under its current owner. Charlotte-based Madison Capital Group, which took control of the property through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in late 2024, said it has been approached regarding a possible sale of the project, […]

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SOFTSWISS and Pentasia launch first live panel ‘Stop Losing Talent: 7 Smart Steps for Hiring in 2026’

iGaming software provider SOFTSWISS, in partnership with Pentasia, hosted its first live panel, “Stop Losing Talent: 7 Smart Steps for Hiring in 2026,” focusing on hiring inefficiencies in the iGaming industry. The live panel, streamed on LinkedIn, marks the beginning of an open discussion series aimed at addressing key industry issues. The inaugural session drew […]

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JPMorgan CEO signals potential entry into prediction markets, rules out sports and politics

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is considering entering the prediction markets space, though any move remains tentative and would exclude certain types of contracts. “It’s possible one day we’ll do something like that,” Dimon said in an interview with CBS Evening News, referring to services like Kalshi and Polymarket, which allow users […]

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Seamless sportsbook: When two verticals become one flow

In this article, Turbo Stars explores how seamless integration between sportsbook and casino verticals can transform cross-sell into a natural player journey, driving retention, engagement, and long-term growth. Traditionally in the gambling industry, slots and sports betting have been treated as separate verticals — different products, different audiences, different economics. This separation made sense when […]

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VICI Properties to acquire casino real estate in Alberta for $144.4 million in sale-leaseback deal

VICI Properties will acquire a portfolio of casino and hotel real estate assets in Alberta, Canada, for CAD$200.6 million ($144.4 million) in connection with a sale-leaseback transaction linked to Pure Casino Entertainment’s planned take-private acquisition of Gamehost. The U.S.-based real estate investment trust will acquire Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Great Northern Casino, and two adjacent […]

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Foxwoods posts $27.2 million in February slot revenue, contributes $6.8 million to Connecticut

Foxwoods Resort Casino reported $27.2 million in slot revenue for February, resulting in a $6.8 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut under its revenue-sharing agreement with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Since 1993, the tribe has contributed more than $4.8 billion from slot revenue to the state’s budget fund. The resort’s February operations […]

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BetMGM latest online gaming operator to cease credit card payments

BetMGM is ending credit card transactions entirely after reaching a fraud-related settlement with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The move follows a $100,000 fine imposed on the operator for failing to implement sufficient procedures to prevent fraudulent activity, particularly in identity verification, the Payments Journal reported. According to the PGCB, multiple cases were identified in […]

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