This Week in Gambling

A legal challenge filed in federal court has placed the operational model of Dave & Buster’s under significant scrutiny in South Carolina. The lawsuit, initiated by an advocacy group known as South Carolina Citizens for Equal Enforcement of Gambling Laws, alleges that the popular arcade and restaurant chain is conducting prohibited activities. The core of the legal argument suggests that the way customers interact with games at the establishment means the company is gambling under the definitions provided by state law. According to the complaint, the business model relies on customers loading money onto a digital Power Card to play…

The Flock Me online slot, developed by NetEnt, has emerged as a recent addition to the digital gaming market, reflecting ongoing trends in feature-rich slot design. Released in late 2025, the title combines a prison-themed setting with animated bird characters, offering a distinct visual approach while maintaining widely used gameplay mechanics. The Flock Me online slot is built on a 6-reel, 7-row grid and uses a cluster pays system instead of traditional paylines. Wins are triggered when five or more matching symbols connect horizontally or vertically. The game also incorporates an avalanche feature, where winning symbols are removed and replaced,…

The Banc of California has initiated the process of converting the Downtown Grand Las Vegas into a marketable asset following a significant loan default by the property ownership group. The hotel and casino complex located in the heart of the city was placed into receivership earlier this year after the owners reportedly failed to meet their financial obligations regarding a major construction loan. According to recent court filings in Clark County District Court, the lender moved to take control of the Downtown Grand Las Vegas after interest payments allegedly ceased in March 2025. The situation worsened when a ninety million…

Summer is approaching fast, and people are making plans for Las Vegas concerts and trips! Many visitors schedule their vacations around one of their favorite bands or music artists visiting Sin City. Now, the Eagles residency at the Sphere has finally come to an end… after 18 months and six extensions. But as they leave, several big name artists are headed to Sin City to fill the void this summer. So, let’s break it down by venue. Starting at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace, where Blake Sheldon’s Live in Las Vegas residency continues with eight shows in May, followed by…

The Strat WWE fan experience and meet & greet has officially been announced, and the resorts participation in the series of professional wrestling events arrives this week. By hosting a variety of experiences and specialized hospitality offers, the resort is establishing itself as a central hub for spectators traveling to the city for the championship weekend. The primary event scheduled for the property is an exclusive meet and greet with a top tier professional wrestler. Gunther, who is recognized as the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion in the history of the organization, is scheduled to meet with fans at the View…

A significant change in ownership and leadership has taken place at Rio Las Vegas as Kennedy Lewis Investment Management has moved into the position of majority owner. Dreamscape Companies, which initially purchased the property from Caesars Entertainment in 2019, has transitioned into a minority ownership role. This shift in the corporate structure has resulted in an immediate and substantial shake up of the executive team at the resort. The ownership transition involved buying out former minority stakeholders, including longtime casino executive Bill McBeath. Following the change in control, several high ranking officials have departed the organization. Among those no longer…