Alex Weldon
Latest Articles By Alex Weldon (119)
Miss Universe Scandal Started With an Online Casino, Snowballed Into a Conspiracy With Mexican Cartel Connections
What started as a seemingly minor spat over an online casino ad at the Miss Universe competition in Thailand has spiraled into a massive scandal for the entire franchise. That culminated last week in the revelation that the pageant's President, Raúl Rocha Cantú, had an arrest warrant issued in his home country of...
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...
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...
