Alex Weldon
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New York Gaming Facility Location Board Confirms Selection of Bally’s, Resorts World, and Hard Rock
On December 1, the New York Gaming Facility Location Board confirmed that it will recommend the remaining three downstate casino license applicants to the state Gaming Commission. The process of soliciting bids for the three full-scale casino resorts has taken years, but is now approaching the finish line. The NY...
Two Progressive Jackpots Worth a Combined $33 Million Hit in a Single Day
Two casino gamblers hit eight-figure paydays yesterday — one playing online at DraftKings and the other in person at Resorts World Las Vegas. Both wins came through progressive jackpot slots, which pool money across...
Solitaire Cash Lawsuit: Papaya Counterclaim Thrown Out as Main Case Proceeds to Trial
Papaya Gaming's attempt to turn the tables on its rival Skillz hasn't worked out, as a federal judge in New York granted three motions for summary judgment by Skillz. The ruling dismissed Papaya's...
Aristocract Aims to Move Dragon Train Trial to Second Half of 2026 Amid Deluge of Documents From Light & Wonder
Aristocrat prevailed it in its discovery dispute with rival Light & Wonder, but now has to contend with getting too much of what it asked for. In response, it is now asking a...
WSOP’s Fall Bracelet Series Drives U.S. Market Revenue Growth in October
October is generally a good month for online gambling operators, but especially for WSOP.com, thanks to its annual Fall Bracelet Series. According to PokerScout estimates, the daily average aggregate revenue of domestically licensed U.S....
The National Heads-Up Poker Championship Has Turned Into a Bet on Polymarket’s Dispute Resolution Process
Polymarket users already know who is going to win the National Heads-Up Poker Championship, yet many of them are betting against him. The market on the show's outcome has been a farce...
FanDuel and DraftKings Leave the American Gaming Association to Pursue Prediction Market Opportunities
On Tuesday, FanDuel and DraftKings abruptly terminated their membership in the American Gaming Association (AGA), citing differences in direction when it comes to prediction markets. Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket have been seeking to disrupt the U.S. gambling industry by...
Is International Online Poker Returning to Ontario? — Provincial Court Offers Tentative Support for the Possibility
Ontario poker players may soon get to return to the international liquidity pool, but it's not a done deal quite yet. Asked to clarify by the provincial government, the Ontario...
Caesars: Third Las Vegas Strip Operator to Receive Multimillion Fine for Letting Matthew Bowyer Gamble
Caesars Entertainment has agreed to pay a $7.8 million fine to resolve a complaint by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) dated Nov. 10, 2025. The fine stems from an investigation into gambling activity...
Fourteen More Lucchese Associates Indicted on Illegal Gambling Charges, Including One Licensed NBA Player Agent
Yesterday, the New Jersey Attorney General's office announced the indictment of 14 suspects on charges of illegal gambling linked to the Lucchese crime family. The alleged mastermind of the scheme is Joseph M. “Little...
