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April 13, 2026

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April 13, 2026

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arrowJohn Robison: Here today, gone tomorrow

Here today, gone tomorrow
John Robison argues that modern technology has removed user control and meaningful features. He invites readers to reflect on now-vanished elements of casino floors, like coin payouts and physical buttons, that once shaped the experience.  read more
 

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Ohio lawmakers propose sports betting limits

Three Ohio House Republicans introduced a package of sports betting reforms Tuesday that would eliminate online wagering in the state and impose some of the strictest betting limits in the country.  read more
Ohio lawmakers propose sports betting limits
 

CASINO News

CASINO

TWiG: Battle of the Las Vegas bundles

Has Las Vegas become too expensive to visit? In our latest video, we're looking at several special offers from MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and many other hotels around Sin City.  read more

Harrah's Oklahoma opens in Chandler

Guests can now explore the casino floor, which includes 12 table games, more than 1,000 slot machines and a high-limit gaming area.  read more

Restraining order blocks proceedings on prediction markets

The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona granted a temporary restraining order on Friday barring Arizona from continuing to pursue criminal charges against CFTC-regulated designated contract markets.  read more

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel opens new Event Center

The renovated Chiefs Event Center in Idaho now supports the needs of guests who reserve the space for concerts, weddings, quinceañeras, classroom-style events, cocktail receptions, and other functions.  read more

Detroit casinos report $112.3 million in March revenue

Table games and slot revenue decreased 4.5% compared with March 2025 but increased 11.5% from February 2026.  read more

Golden Nugget Atlantic City enhances casino floor

At the center of the enhancements is the debut of the Lightning Link Lounge, which features a lineup of Aristocrat titles such as Lightning Link, Dollar Storm, Mo Mummy, Buffalo Gold Collection and more.  read more

Michigan issues 45 cease-and-desist orders

The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that over the past four months it issued cease-and-desist orders to 45 offshore operators that have been unlawfully offering online casino games and sports wagering to Michigan residents.  read more

WORLD SERIES OF POKER News

WORLD SERIES OF POKER

Kudzmanas claims WSOP Europe Main Event

Marius Kudzmanas won €2 million from the Main Event, which broke the record for the largest open event in European history, generating a total prize pool of over €13 million from a field of 2,617 entries.  read more

Caesars unveils WSOP Online 2026 schedule

The 2026 World Series of Poker Online Bracelet schedule will once again run alongside the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and will feature 30 online Gold Bracelet events held from 30 May through 14 July.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

NC releases March wagering report

In March, account holders in North Carolina wagered $726,174,802 on sporting events and won $646,600,188.  read more

The STRAT in Las Vegas to step into the WWE ring

Guests will have a chance to attend a meet-and-greet with WWE star Gunther on 17 April and also watch the weekend's wrestling events at PT's Stadium on 18 and 19 April.  read more

Granite Staters wagered over $25 million during March Madness

New Hampshire bettors made more than 550,000 wagers totaling more than $25 million on this year’s men’s and women’s NCAA Basketball tournaments.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

$1.6 million jackpot at The Resort at Summerlin

On Thursday evening, a guest at the Nevada resort was playing Dollar Storm when a $30 bet turned into the life-changing amount.  read more

IGT games deliver pair of massive wins in March

On 2 March, an online Powerbucks player hit for CAD$1 million in Manitoba, while a guest at Mohegan Sun won $1.7 million playing a Whitney Houston slot on 10 March.  read more

Six-figure slot jackpot awarded at Thunder Valley

As the first day of The Masters unfolded, a guest at the California casino was playing a penny slot when they struck it big for $147,476.  read more

POKER News

POKER

Nedelcu wins PokerStars Irish Open Main Event

Romania's Narcis Nedelcu took down the Main Event on 6 April for €336,790 after a five-way deal.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Billy Idol confirmed for Mohegan Sun

On 8 August, the rock n' roll icon will bring his talents to Connecticut when he takes the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena.  read more

Jack White to perform at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

White's headlining tour is set to make the Las Vegas stop at BleauLive Theater on 2 October.  read more

Bruno Mars lights up Allegiant Stadium

The 16-time GRAMMY winner brought his Romantic Tour to the Las Vegas stadium over the weekend with two sold-out shows.  read more

Sunset Station to welcome Brantley Gilbert

The country music star will bring his Real American Tour to the Henderson resort on 14 August.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
On Thursday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a bill into law, making The Badger State the 33rd in the U.S. to legalize online sports betting.
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