Poker Palace in North Las Vegas casino to reopen after acquisition and renovation Summary Reno-based Truckee Gaming has moved to acquire the long-running Poker Palace in North Las Vegas and plans to close the property temporarily for a substantial renovation, with a target reopening in the first or second quarter of 2026. The Nevada Gaming […]
Mississippi: Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel installs Internet Sports International’s kiosks Summary Internet Sports International (ISI) has installed its automated sports wagering kiosks at Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel in Natchez, Mississippi. The three-foot-by-three-foot kiosks let guests place sports bets on the casino floor or elsewhere on the property, offering betting options aimed at both novice and […]
Red Rock Resorts to announce three Vegas casino development projects “very soon” Summary Red Rock Resorts told Nevada regulators it is working on three simultaneous development projects in the Las Vegas Valley and expects to announce plans publicly very soon. CFO Stephen Cootey highlighted Las Vegas’s rapid population and job growth, the company’s large land […]
Focus on QCI: Powerful AI-driven AGI56 platform update integrates every aspect of the casino Summary Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has released AGI56, a major generative AI-driven upgrade to its Enterprise Platform that unifies marketing, slots, player development and operations into a near real-time system. Debuting at G2E and rolling out across properties in September, AGI56 […]
Focus on QCI: VizExplorer comes home – and creates new development opportunities for QCI Summary Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has completed a strategic acquisition of VizExplorer, bringing the analytics business back to its founders. Andrew Cardno — co-founder of VizExplorer and now leader at QCI — and Dr Ralph Thomas are integrating VizExplorer’s intellectual property, […]
Delaware casinos report 31% year-over-year revenue rise in August Summary Delaware’s three commercial casinos generated a combined $45 million in revenue in August 2025, a 31% increase year-on-year from $34.3 million in August 2024. All properties posted double-digit gains: Bally’s Dover (+32.5%), Delaware Park (+30.7%) and Harrington Park (+29.4%). Slots and table games both climbed, […]
Hard Rock Bet, Genius Sports Strike Live Betting Deal Summary Hard Rock Bet has signed a partnership with Genius Sports to power its sportsbook app with official league data and live trading services. The deal covers major competitions including the NFL, Premier League and Serie A and brings Genius’ BetVision low‑latency streaming and interactive betting […]
Survey: Most Americans Equate Sports Predictions To Betting Summary The American Gaming Association commissioned a YouGov poll of 2,025 registered voters that found widespread public support for treating prediction markets like sports betting. Key findings: 84% want prediction markets regulated the same way as sports betting and 65% said state and tribal gaming regulators should […]
Slots-First Online Casino Players A ‘Big Opportunity’ For DraftKings Summary DraftKings has traditionally prioritised sports-betting customers, but CEO Jason Robins told investors the company is now targeting slots-first, casino-first players as a clear growth opportunity. While DraftKings’ table-game share currently outpaces its slot share by a wide margin, the company is shifting marketing and product […]
California Sweepstakes Ban Bill Passes Legislature Summary The California Assembly unanimously passed AB 831 (63-0), a bill that would ban sweepstakes casinos in the state. The measure now goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has until Oct. 12 to sign, veto or take no action (in which case it becomes law without a signature). If […]
