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Good to Know Icahn is considering a $33-per-share Caesars bid. Jefferies is seeking interest for about $5 billion in debt. Caesars can review rival proposals until July 11. Icahn Financing Plan Faces Tight Deadline Jefferies Financial is testing investor appetite for debt financing that could support a late Carl Icahn offer for Caesars Entertainment. The…

Golden Nugget has opened its rebuilt poker room in the Rush Tower lobby, giving Downtown Las Vegas a more visible and modern place for live poker. The casino remains the only property in the historic district with an active poker room. Good to Know The new room has nine tables and space for 63 players.…

The Tournament Directors Association reviewed several rule updates at the 2026 TDA Summit in Las Vegas. The changes focus on smart glasses, all-in actions, table conduct, penalties and clearer standards for live poker tournaments. Good to Know Smart glasses face a ban at live poker tables. Clearer all-in rules target angle-shooting. Tournament directors may use…

Flutter Entertainment plans job cuts at PokerStars as the group combines more poker operations with its wider brand network. Formal consultations have started with around 100 employees, although the final number of affected roles remains unclear. Good to Know Staff consultations cover about 100 PokerStars employees. Roles in Canada, Europe, the UK and Ireland may…

Pagcor ranked fifth among 50 Philippine government corporations for dividend payments in fiscal year 2025. The casino regulator and operator transferred PHP5.67 billion, around $92.1 million, to the national government. Good to Know Pagcor remitted 50 percent of its 2025 net income. The payment followed Philippine dividend law. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr recognised Pagcor during…

BGaming has released Train Heist Johnny Cash, a high-volatility cluster slot built around cascading wins, evolving bonus trains and a maximum multiplier of ×10,000. Good to Know Train Heist Johnny Cash offers a 97 percent RTP. The game includes Coin Respins, Bonus Buy options and a ×50 Booster mode. Johnny Cash returns as the central…

A new Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering report says parts of the Southeast Asia cyber scam industry grew from gambling compounds that lost revenue —during the Covid-19 pandemic. Criminal groups then converted some casino and hotel sites into fraud centres staffed by human trafficking victims. Good to Know Some scam hubs developed inside former illegal…

GGPoker has launched Action Voice, a new software feature that replaces standard table announcements with voices from well-known poker figures. Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Michael Mizrachi and Kevin Martin form the first lineup. Good to Know Action Voice is available to all GGPoker players. Doyle Brunson headlines the first group of voice packs. The feature…

Fertitta Entertainment has begun the long approval process for its $17.6 billion purchase of Caesars Entertainment. Nevada regulators have now cleared two senior executives at the preliminary stage, while financing, antitrust reviews and gaming licences remain unresolved. Good to Know Fertitta Entertainment expects gaming approvals to take nine to ten months. The Caesars deal includes…

Alberta will launch its regulated online gambling market on July 13, with responsible gaming controls active from the first day. Licensed online casinos and sportsbooks must support a centralized self-exclusion program, prevent underage gambling and offer tools that help players control their activity. Good to Know Players can exclude themselves through one central digital system.…

Doug Polk will no longer take part in daily operations at The Lodge Card Club, although the three-time WSOP bracelet winner will keep his ownership stake. Good to Know Polk remains a shareholder but holds no active management role. Current leadership will run the Round Rock and San Antonio poker rooms. The exit follows a…

A former riverboat casino now rests on the Gulf floor after Alabama converted the Argosy VI into one of its largest artificial reef sites. Good to Know The vessel sits about 23 nautical miles south of Orange Beach. The Gulf reaches about 122 feet deep at the reef location. Alabama used $2.5 million in GOMESA…

Powerball tickets will reach UK National Lottery players on July 21, with the first eligible draw taking place in UK time on July 23. Good to Know Tickets cost £4 per line in stores, online and through the National Lottery app. UK and US players compete for the same uncapped jackpot. UK jackpot winners receive…

Unlicensed online gambling generated an estimated €91.6 billion from EU consumers during 2025, according to research commissioned by the European Casino Association. Good to Know The ECA estimates EU countries missed €22.9 billion in gambling tax. More than 6,200 operators allegedly served markets without local licences. Unlicensed does not automatically mean players receive a worse…

The Malta Gaming Authority used artificial intelligence to screen licence information and detect unusual operator data during 2025. Human reviewers still make every regulatory decision. Good to Know AI now supports criminal probity checks and operator return reviews. The MGA approved 19 of 38 new licence applications in 2025. Enforcement included 30 penalties worth €162,520.…