This Week in Gambling

FanDuel and DraftKings are making a major shift in strategy: they are stepping away from Nevada’s regulated sportsbook market in order to focus on prediction markets under federal oversight. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has confirmed that FanDuel surrendered its gaming licenses, and DraftKings withdrew its pending sportsbook applications. The core of the conflict lies in “sports event contracts,” or prediction-market products. Nevada regulators regard these as incompatible with the state’s traditional gaming model, while FanDuel and DraftKings argue that these contracts should fall under the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission instead of state gaming boards. FanDuel is…

Resorts World Las Vegas has appointed former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval as chairman of its board of directors, marking a significant leadership shift for the Strip property as it continues navigating regulatory scrutiny and organizational changes. Sandoval replaces Jim Murren, who will remain involved with the company as chairman emeritus. The decision follows nearly a year of Sandoval’s service on the board. His background includes terms as Nevada’s governor, attorney general, and chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission, along with experience as a federal judge. Resorts World Las Vegas executives say his combination of regulatory knowledge and state-level leadership will…

Celebrating a Las Vegas Thanksgiving? If you’re headed to Sin City to celebrate, or maybe you’re just sticking around after the big F1 race, we’ve got your holiday shows, activities, attractions, and yes, even turkey dinners! But we begin with Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time in Las Vegas at Park MGM. Her show will feature holiday songs mixed with her hits and performances begin the day after Thanksgiving running through December 13th. Meanwhile, on the other side of the strip, Leona Lewis will take the stage at Venetian for her brand new Starry Night Christmas Residency. Her shows are running now and…

MGM Resorts International reported a drop in profits from its Las Vegas operations during the third quarter, as hotel renovations and softer visitor demand slowed performance. The company said net revenue from its Las Vegas properties declined about seven percent to roughly two billion dollars compared to the same period last year. Overall, MGM Resorts posted adjusted earnings of twenty-four cents per share, falling short of analyst projections that averaged around forty cents. Total company revenue increased slightly, rising about 1.6 percent to 4.25 billion dollars, helped by strong results from its China operations, which grew more than seventeen percent…

Red Rock Resorts has announced a $385 million investment for the next phase of expansion at Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas. The new development will be built on the north side of the existing property and will add roughly 275,000 square feet of new space. Construction on this phase is set to begin in January 2026, with completion expected around mid-2027. The expansion will introduce a 36-lane bowling center, a luxury movie theater complex, additional dining venues including a food hall, and an expanded casino floor with about 400 more slot machines. This follows the first expansion phase,…

Money Mayham from High 5 Games is a fast-moving online slot built around a chaotic piggy-bank theme that blends bright visuals with layered bonus mechanics. The game uses a 5-reel, 4-row layout with 25 paylines, presenting a traditional structure that supports a range of dynamic features. High 5 Games designed it to deliver steady action, with expanding wild multipliers and bonus rounds that carry momentum from one feature into another. The theme focuses on a mischievous golden pig that serves as the game’s wild symbol. When the wild lands, it can expand vertically and apply multipliers that enhance winning combinations….