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Regulator drops appeal in prediction market case

I must start by saying I like prediction markets. Allowing people to trade event contracts, that is, make bets on future real-world events, has led to extraordinarily accurate forecasts. Of course, it invites insider trading. But that is not always bad.In 2003 the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, developer of the Internet, planned to set up an experimental Policy Analysis Market to predict terrorism and other future events in the Middle East...read more

Top 10 reasons to visit Las Vegas this summer

Memorial Day Weekend is under two weeks away and Las Vegas will kick off the start of summer with activities for everyone. Sin City will be filled with entertainment, openings and events this summer. Here, we take a look at why you should embrace the summer heat and head to the Entertainment Capital of the World.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Big wins, anniversaries and Memorial Day edition

Before we know it, Memorial Day Weekend will be upon us and Las Vegas has something to offer and cater to everyone. In addition, we have Alberta sports betting making strides, a massive win from the Connecticut Lottery, cashless gaming coming to a Nevada property and an Arizona resort celebrating 25 years.Let’s being with a life-changing win:5...read more

Top 10 new online slots for May 2025

The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby took place over the weekend and as many bettors had their eyes focused on that, we turn our attention back to the ever-evolving online casino industry where slots continue to be pushed out for players...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Selling of a giant company edition

The owners of bet365 has started to ponder the idea of selling. Before we dive into those details, there are some other stories that need our attention. We have a pair of six-figure jackpot winners, WSOP online expanding, an Atlantic City resort celebrating its seventh birthday, and a darts ban for match fixing.Let’s begin with some big hits:5...read more

Top 10 mistakes I have made when gambling

Nobody’s perfect, right? Well, that phrase stays true when it comes to gamblers.Despite learning more strategies and casino etiquette over the years, it is easy to slip up every once and awhile. So here, we take a look at 10 mistakes and unlucky moments that I have made and experienced throughout my gambling history, most occurring early on.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpots and multi-state poker edition

This week, a sixth member joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement for online poker in the U.S. In addition to that massive news, we also had jackpots hitting in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, a California casino expansion, and Boyd Gaming breaking ground on a new property.Let’s begin with some big wins:5...read more

Top 10 Las Vegas trip hacks

As much as I love Las Vegas, every trip to Sin City must be planned and executed with caution. Simply put, this is a city designed to separate you from your money and time.That said, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned Las Vegas vet, knowing how to navigate is vital.Over the years, I've learned that the best Vegas experiences aren't always the most expensive ones...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Renovations, openings and jackpots edition

Headlining the gambling industry news this week is the announcement that the lavish Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is undergoing a hotel transformation as part of a seven-year, $270 million investment. In addition, we had a pair of Las Vegas jackpot winners, a massive fine from the Dutch regulator, and a new dining concept at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.Let’s begin with some big wins in Sin City:5...read more

Top 10 gambling fines through Q1 2025

You have probably heard a phrase similar to “rules are important” or “this is why we have rules” at some point in your life. Well, rules or guidelines are extremely key when it comes to the gambling industry and for those companies and operators who choose not to abide by them, they certainly pay the price.Here, we take a look at 10 fines that have been dished out since the beginning of the year.10...read more