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Tilman Fertitta becomes largest stakeholder in Wynn Resorts

Tilman Fertitta boosting his stake in Wynn Resorts to nearly 12.6 million shares, or about 10.9% ownership, is a pretty power move in the land-based casino world. It shows strong confidence in Wynn’s future and gives Fertitta more influence in one of the top players on the Strip. Given his background in hospitality and gaming, […]

Lottery in Florida crosses $49bn education funding milestone

That’s a massive milestone for the Florida Lottery—over $49 billion funneled into education programs is incredible! It really highlights how lotteries, beyond just being games of chance, can play a significant role in supporting public education and enriching student opportunities. John F. Davis’s recognition of the lottery’s impact underscores how important this funding is for […]

BGaming, White Label Casinos raise €200K for DAR Bjorn

That’s fantastic to hear! It’s always inspiring when major players in the gaming industry like BGaming, White Label Casinos, and NEXT.io come together to support important causes like the DAR Bjorn Respite Center. Hosting the DAR Bjorn Charity Gala in Malta sounds like it was a meaningful event that brought a lot of attention—and funds—to […]

Playtech agrees deal to sell Finalto to Gopher Investments for $250m

Playtech’s decision to sell its financial trading division, Finalto, to Gopher Investments for $250 million is a pretty strategic move. Since Gopher is already Playtech’s second-biggest shareholder, this deal feels like it could tighten their influence over the company while allowing Playtech to focus more on its core gaming business. With the board’s unanimous support, […]

Hawk Tuah Girl to make appearance during celeb poker stream

Hailey Welch, aka Hawk Tuah Girl, jumping from viral sensation to sports betting brand owner and now celebrity poker player—that’s quite the trajectory! The Celebrity PokerTour sounds like a perfect platform for her to showcase her skills and charisma, especially competing for that $50,000 prize pool. It’s cool how poker events like this mix entertainment […]

Betting on pratice games cost Aryna Sabalenka thousands

Press conference confession about losing thousands on practice games? That’s a surprising and pretty humanizing glimpse into her off-court side. It shows even top athletes sometimes have a risky streak or just unwind in unexpected ways. Makes you wonder if it’s just friendly practice or if she’s got a competitive edge that carries over beyond […]

Rapper Lil Baby says he lost $8-9m in one day of gambling

That’s a really powerful and honest revelation from Lil Baby. Gambling addiction can be such a tough battle, especially when you’re in the public eye and the pressure’s always on. Opening up about his struggles on Lil Yachty’s podcast takes a lot of courage and might really help others going through similar issues feel less […]