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Las Vegas Visitor Numbers Plummet 10% in November

Las Vegas tourism slumps to new lows with a 10% drop in airport passengers, despite hosting a sold-out Grand Prix. Soaring prices blamed for driving visitors away. Explore the data.

NYC Approves Three Major Casino Resorts

New York City greenlights three full-scale casino resorts, promising jobs and billions in tax revenue, but faces fierce local opposition over social impact. Will the gamble pay off?

Las Vegas Sphere Review: Not What I Expected

A journalist's first-hand account of the immersive Sphere in Las Vegas, from its 4D Wizard of Oz screening to its dominance of the Strip. Discover if it lives up to the hype.

Leona Lewis cancels Vegas show due to illness

Singer Leona Lewis has been forced to cancel her 'A Starry Night Christmas' show in Las Vegas at the last minute due to a severe sore throat. The X Factor winner shared the news with fans on Instagram.

Offshore Bookies Exploit Vulnerable UK Gamblers

The tragic story of Ollie Long exposes how illicit offshore gambling sites target vulnerable Britons trying to quit. As the hidden market booms, calls grow for urgent government action.

Betfair and Paddy Power pay £2m Gambling Commission fine

Betfair and Paddy Power have agreed a £2m settlement with the Gambling Commission after failing to protect vulnerable users, including one who bet £20,000 in under eight hours. Read the full investigation details.

Brit wins £862k in Vegas as tourism numbers fall

A holidaymaker hit a $1.15m jackpot on the Las Vegas Strip, but the city faces a tourism decline with visitors calling it 'overpriced'. Discover the full story and tips for savvy travel.

NSW bans 24/7 poker machines after 4am

Over 670 NSW pokies venues lose 24/7 gambling exemptions as government acts on research showing heightened harm after midnight. Read the full story.

$5 Bet Turns Into $11.1 Million Las Vegas Jackpot

A lucky visitor at Resorts World Las Vegas hit an incredible $11.1 million Megabucks jackpot with just a $5 wager. Discover how this life-changing win unfolded and what it means for the winner.

Online Gambling Tax Rises to 40% in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major increases to online gambling taxes, targeting games with the 'highest levels of harm'. Discover the full financial impact.

UK Gambling Revenue Hits £16.8bn, Up 7.3%

UK gambling revenue reached £16.8bn in the year to March, a 7.3% rise driven by online betting. As the Chancellor considers a tax hike, discover the full industry breakdown.

Gambling firms spent £2bn on ads amid tax debate

British gambling companies spent £2bn on advertising last year, exceeding tax revenues and sparking calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase gambling duties in the upcoming budget.

NCAA reverses gambling ban after NBA scandal

The NCAA has overturned its ban on college athletes betting on professional sports following an NBA mafia-linked gambling scandal. Discover how Division-I schools voted.

MLB to comply with Senate gambling investigation

Major League Baseball pledges full cooperation with a US Senate committee's request for documents on gambling probes. Commissioner Rob Manfred announces new $200 betting caps on individual pitches.

MGM Grand's $300m Vegas room revamp revealed

Las Vegas icon MGM Grand unveils $300 million room renovation featuring 111 new suites and disco-era charm. Discover the modern upgrades transforming this legendary Strip resort.

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