Las Vegas Formula 1 preparations are underway as the city gets ready to host another major racing weekend from November 19-21, with festivities continuing through Sunday, November 22. The 2026 Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix will bring international racing teams, visitors and entertainment to the Strip, with hotels, restaurants and attractions preparing an extensive lineup of special events. The return of Las Vegas Formula 1 comes after the race received an extension through 2037, ensuring the event will remain part of the city’s entertainment calendar for years to come. Organizers are expanding several existing experiences while introducing new…

Red Rock Resorts has increased its Durango expansion budget to $430 million from $385 million, as the Las Vegas-based casino operator continues investing in its southwest Las Vegas property following record third-quarter revenue from its local operations. The revised investment represents an additional $45 million in projected spending. Despite the higher costs, the company maintains its targeted 20% return on investment and expects the project to open in the third quarter of 2027. The Durango expansion will add more than 275,000 square feet to Durango Casino & Resort, significantly increasing its gaming, dining and entertainment offerings. The development includes nearly…

The DKeX Prediction Market Exchange has secured third place among US prediction market operators by trading volume, marking a significant milestone for DraftKings less than four months after launching its proprietary trading platform. DraftKings Chief Executive Officer and co-founder Jason Robins announced the achievement during a question-and-answer session with CNBC correspondent Contessa Brewer at the NEXTPredict Summit in New York City on October 22. Robins said the company had established itself as a significant competitor and continued gaining market share since entering the sector in late June 2026. Data from Aldrin Research supports the company’s ranking. During the week ending…

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is urging Republican House leaders to fast-track the FAIR BET Act before Congress adjourns for the year, seeking to reverse a federal tax provision that has reduced the amount of gambling losses players can deduct from their taxable income. Titus, whose congressional district includes the Las Vegas Strip, is asking House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise to attach the FAIR BET Act to must-pass legislation during the remaining weeks of the congressional session. The proposal would restore the full federal deduction for gambling losses, reversing a change enacted through last year’s One Big…

The Dragon Lair game room has opened at Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, bringing together two popular Aristocrat Gaming slot game collections in a dedicated area on the casino floor. The new space focuses on Dragon Link and Phoenix Link, offering visitors access to both game families in one location. Announced on October 19, 2026, the opening marks another addition to the resort’s gaming offerings. The Dragon Lair game room occupies the former poker room space at the property, repurposing an area that previously served a different segment of the casino market. Rio President and General Manager Rod…

New Jersey has introduced mandatory player behavioral monitoring requirements for online casinos and sports betting operators, making it the first US state to establish legally enforceable, data-driven standards for identifying and addressing potentially harmful gambling activity. Announced on October 20 by Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), the regulations require licensed operators to assess customer behavior against specific financial and activity thresholds. Companies must investigate accounts that trigger warning indicators and intervene when reviews identify potential gambling-related harm. The rules establish player behavioral monitoring as a formal regulatory obligation rather than a voluntary…

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is preparing a series of entertainment, dining and motorsport-themed experiences for the 2026 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, with its Fontainebleau Race Club program scheduled to run from November 19-21. The resort’s program will feature luxury car displays, official racing team merchandise, live entertainment, pre-race parties and the debut of a new Shoey Bar. The activities are designed to attract racing fans and visitors seeking hospitality experiences during the Grand Prix weekend. Fontainebleau Las Vegas will bring back several elements from previous race-weekend programs, including Après Beach and the invitation-only VROOM ROOM. The resort is also…

The NBA bans prop bets across several player statistics and game events under new restrictions introduced for the 2026-27 season, as the league moves to address concerns about betting-related manipulation following high-profile gambling investigations. Announced in a memo distributed to authorized sportsbook partners on October 16, the measures prohibit certain wagers considered vulnerable to manipulation. The restrictions apply to major operators, including DraftKings and FanDuel, as well as other authorized betting partners. Under the new rules, sportsbooks cannot offer parlays combining multiple under bets on the same player’s statistics. These wagers allow bettors to combine predictions that a player will…