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September 21, 2026

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September 21, 2026

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arrowFrank Scoblete: The casino wants your money

The casino wants your money
Casinos are in business to make money, but players ultimately decide where to play and how much to spend. Scoblete explains why gamblers shouldn't be surprised that casinos put a price on the games they offer.  read more
 

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TWiG: Las Vegas residencies for fall 2026

Las Vegas concerts and residencies really heat up as the calendar turns to fall. Our latest video highlights who fans can expect to see over the next few months.  read more
TWiG: Las Vegas residencies for fall 2026
 

CASINO News

CASINO

Loss deduction fix clears House Committee

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is urging House leadership to move legislation restoring the 100% federal deduction for gambling losses before the 90% limit takes effect in 2027.  read more

Comanche Nation Casino offers The Prize Is Right promo

The Oklahoma casino will have drawings every Friday in September, with prizes including $100,000 and Comanche Credit.  read more

Aquarius and Edgewater Casino put $1 million on the table

The Nevada casinos' Million Dollar Deal promotion gives True Rewards members multiple chances to win a share of $360,000 in weekly cash prizes before 14 finalists compete for the $1 million grand prize on 7 November.  read more

Michigan online betting figures dip in August 2026

Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $337.6 million in internet gaming and online sports betting gross receipts in August, a 2.5% decrease from July 2026.  read more

Caesars expands remote gameplay with Remote Roulette

The new experience allows online players in New Jersey to participate in roulette gameplay streamed live from the casino floor at Tropicana Atlantic City.  read more

Walmart gift card offer at El Cortez Hotel & Casino

From 1 October through 26 December, guests at the Downtown Las Vegas resort will receive $50 in Walmart gift cards with qualifying hotel stays.  read more

Westgate celebrates Universal Horror Unleashed anniversary

The Las Vegas resort is marking the first anniversary of Universal Horror Unleashed with two overnight packages combining its year-round Halloween Suite with admission to the AREA15 horror attraction.  read more

Golden Entertainment's new Golden Casino Linked Progressive

The progressive jackpots can be played now at casino bar top machines in the company’s seven casino resorts in Southern Nevada and can reach up to $500,000.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Arizona releases July sports betting figures

Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $599.5 million on sports and events in July 2026, an approximate 29.3% year-over-year increase.  read more

Circa Survivor under 9,000 entries after Week 2

After a chaotic Week 1 eliminated 8,039 entries, another series of upsets in Week 2 knocked out more than 8,000 additional entries and significantly narrowed the field.  read more

Circa Resort & Casino named A's first founding partner

Circa and Circa Sports will become an Official Resort and Sportsbook of the Las Vegas Athletics and the Las Vegas Athletics Ballpark, as well as an Official Founding Partner of the A's.  read more

POKER News

POKER

$1.1 million jackpot hits at Rivers Pittsburgh

On 15 September, a guest was playing Fortune Pai Gow Poker when a seven-card straight flush was dealt, triggering the massive progressive win.  read more

Caesars reveals US WSOP Online schedule

Starting on 27 September, the schedule features 33 coveted bracelet events and will once again operate with pooled liquidity across four U.S. jurisdictions: Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.  read more

Lilac Club Casino to host $60,000 Legends of Poker Tournament

Headlining this week's tournament in New Hampshire are poker champions Phil Hellmuth, winner of 17 bracelets, and Shaun Deeb, winner of 9 bracelets.  read more

PREDICTION MARKETS News

PREDICTION MARKETS

Two Robinhood employees charged with fraud

Two former Robinhood engineers face fraud charges stemming from alleged insider trading involving upcoming cryptocurrency listings.  read more

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe makes move into prediction markets

The Louisiana tribe is launching a prediction-market app powered by Kalshi, giving it a new foothold in the prediction-market industry.  read more

Seven and one-half myths about prediction markets

Prediction markets are exploding, but how much do we really know about what happens behind the contracts? Legal expert I. Nelson Rose examines common myths surrounding the rapidly growing industry.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Four massive slot wins at Seminole Immokalee

During a three-week span in August, four players at the Florida casino won over $100,000 each, including a $154,037 jackpot win on a Lock It Link Diamonds slot.  read more

$1 million slot jackpot at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

The guest won the jackpot on 12 September while playing a Dragon Link Autumn Moon slot machine with a $150 bet on a $2 denomination.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

The Venetian Las Vegas to host Styx

The multi-platinum rockers will return to the Las Vegas Strip in 2027 on 29 and 30 January and 3, 5 and 6 February.  read more

Westgate Las Vegas announces 2027 Barry Manilow dates

The newly announced 2027 performances for the lifetime residency will take place 18-20 February, 25-27 February, 25-27 March, and 1-3 April.  read more

Gene Simmons Band to perform at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

The KISS frontman is coming to Pennsylvania when his band takes The Event Center over on 12 March 2027.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Polymarket and Kalshi have removed NFL contracts tied to player participation following a league request. The NFL also sought the removal of markets involving injuries, safety, officiating and potentially manipulable events such as lineup decisions.
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