Archive: 2026

305 stories published in 2026

Gambler Drops Loaded Gun at Ameristar Craps Table, Gets Eight Years
Crypto Casino Alpha Oct 8, 2026
Gambler Drops Loaded Gun at Ameristar Craps Table, Gets Eight Years

A drugged-up gambler who accidentally dropped a loaded handgun onto the floor of a Missouri casino before picking it up and pointing it at employees has been sentenced to eight years in prison. David J. Lidge was sentenced Wednesday, October 7 for unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of

Brazil Online Gambling Ban Exposes Suspicious High-Value Accounts
High-Roller Secrets Oct 8, 2026
Brazil Online Gambling Ban Exposes Suspicious High-Value Accounts

Brazilian authorities are investigating around 40 online gambling accounts containing unusually large sums over possible links to money laundering and organized crime. The move follows the country’s sweeping ban on sports betting and online casinos. Finance Minister Dario Durigan said some accounts

Wynn UAE Casino Could Be Estimate-Beater, Analyst Sees Singapore Comparisons
Crypto Casino Alpha Oct 9, 2026
Wynn UAE Casino Could Be Estimate-Beater, Analyst Sees Singapore Comparisons

Due to the war in Iran, Wynn Resorts’ (NASDAQ: WYNN) United Arab Emirates (UAE) casino resort project is one of several drags on the gaming stock this year, but some analysts believe the venue will eventually be a significant contributor to share price appreciation. In a new report, Wolfe Research a

Nevada Gov. Candidate Makes Final Table at Vegas Charity Poker Event
VIP Vegas Life Oct 9, 2026
Nevada Gov. Candidate Makes Final Table at Vegas Charity Poker Event

Danielle Ford is hoping for a stronger showing on Nov. 3 than she managed on Oct. 3. Fifth place in a charity poker tournament is respectable, but anything short of first place in the Nevada governor’s race is a loss. Ford spent last Saturday reaching the final table at the “Every Hand Makes a Diffe

Maverick Gaming Co-Founder Moves to Reacquire Bankrupt Nevada Casinos
VIP Vegas Life Oct 8, 2026
Maverick Gaming Co-Founder Moves to Reacquire Bankrupt Nevada Casinos

Maverick Gaming co‑founder and Las Vegas poker pro Eric Persson is attempting to buy back two struggling Elko, Nev. casinos he once owned, a move he says would keep them open and prevent more than 239 layoffs. The effort involves reacquiring the Maverick Casino Hotel and the Gold Country Inn and Cas

Trump’s Macau Ambitions Collided With a ‘Kabob Stand,’ New Letters Reveal
High-Roller Secrets Oct 8, 2026
Trump’s Macau Ambitions Collided With a ‘Kabob Stand,’ New Letters Reveal

Donald Trump’s ambitions to establish his brand in Macau in the 2000s were hampered by a fast-food business that shared his name, which his lawyer disparagingly described as a “kabob stand.” The dispute became so heated that the future US president appealed directly to Macau’s leader, accusing the t

Stake Secures Alberta iGaming License Ahead of Gray-Market Deadline
Crypto Casino Alpha Oct 8, 2026
Stake Secures Alberta iGaming License Ahead of Gray-Market Deadline

Stake is set to launch its online gambling platform in Alberta on Oct. 12—just 24 hours before the province’s hard deadline for gray-market operators to transition into the regulated market. The Australian-backed sports betting and online casino operator has secured regulatory approval from the Albe

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