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Eri Gaitu leads the news desk at Best in Slot, tracking breaking developments across the gambling world in real time. From exclusive bonus offers and casino launches to licensing updates and regulatory shifts, Eri ensures readers are always first to know about the changes that matter to their gaming experience.

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Eri Gaitu
UKB Casino Plans Jeopardized by Federal Reversal
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UKB Casino Plans Jeopardized by Federal Reversal

A recent decision from the U.S. Department of the Interior has dispelled the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians’ (UKB)…

June 3, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Analyst Suggests Potential Sale of MGM’s Macau and Japan Stakes Amid Diller’s Takeover Bid
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Analyst Suggests Potential Sale of MGM’s Macau and Japan Stakes Amid Diller’s Takeover Bid

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) could see its holdings in Asia up for sale if Barry Diller’s People Inc. (NASDAQ:…

June 3, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Kalshi’s Non-Sports Market Gains Ground in Prediction Markets
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Kalshi’s Non-Sports Market Gains Ground in Prediction Markets

Venture capital powerhouse Andreesen Horowitz, through its a16zcrypto branch, is observing a notable shift within prediction markets. While sports events…

June 2, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Blood Lab Owner Sentenced for Medicare Fraud and Gambling Spending
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Blood Lab Owner Sentenced for Medicare Fraud and Gambling Spending

A Southern California lab owner has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for hiding millions in Medicare…

June 2, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Fertitta’s $17.6 Billion Caesars Deal Faces Little Competition
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Fertitta’s $17.6 Billion Caesars Deal Faces Little Competition

Tilman Fertitta’s eye-catching $17.6 billion bid to acquire Caesars Entertainment is unlikely to face any competitive offers despite a 45-day…

June 1, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Red Rock Resorts Shares Decline; Analyst Suggests Future Growth Potential
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Red Rock Resorts Shares Decline; Analyst Suggests Future Growth Potential

Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR) has experienced a modest decline in its stock value this year, falling 12.61% below its…

June 1, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Virgin Hotels Shakes Up Vegas Gaming with $5 Blackjack
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Virgin Hotels Shakes Up Vegas Gaming with $5 Blackjack

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has recently turned heads by introducing a $5 blackjack game with player-friendly rules — a shift…

May 31, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Ontario iGaming Market Sees April Dip in Betting Handle
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Ontario iGaming Market Sees April Dip in Betting Handle

The Ontario igaming sector processed CAD 9.31 billion in bets during April. This marks a 3% dip from the previous…

May 31, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Whiskey Pete’s in Primm Sees Interest as HBO’s ‘Hacks’ Finale Boosts Profile
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Whiskey Pete’s in Primm Sees Interest as HBO’s ‘Hacks’ Finale Boosts Profile

The final season of HBO’s “Hacks” featured a special guest star—Whiskey Pete’s, the abandoned casino in Primm, Nevada. What fans…

May 30, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Lottery Winners With Fortuitously Fitting Names Hit Jackpot
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Lottery Winners With Fortuitously Fitting Names Hit Jackpot

Two lottery winners with names seemingly destined for their fortunes struck gold last week in separate state lotteries. Jerome McMillion…

May 30, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Fertitta Entertainment Buys Caesars for $17.6 Billion
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Fertitta Entertainment Buys Caesars for $17.6 Billion

Caesars Entertainment is set to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in a massive $17.6 billion deal, confirmed on May 28.…

May 29, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Prediction Market Volume Soars Beyond Sports Betting
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Prediction Market Volume Soars Beyond Sports Betting

Prediction markets are on a meteoric rise, with Kalshi and Polymarket leading the charge. According to the Pew Research Center,…

May 29, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Truist Upgrades MGM to ‘Buy’ on Expected Las Vegas Recovery
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Truist Upgrades MGM to ‘Buy’ on Expected Las Vegas Recovery

Shares of MGM Resorts International surged nearly 9% on Wednesday after Truist Securities upgraded the stock to “buy,” backed by…

May 28, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Giant Cockfighting Ring Dismantled Near Las Vegas
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Giant Cockfighting Ring Dismantled Near Las Vegas

Authorities in Nye County, Nevada, have dismantled a large cockfighting operation following raids on two properties in Pahrump. Nearly 500…

May 28, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Valve Challenges New York Allegations Over Loot Boxes
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Valve Challenges New York Allegations Over Loot Boxes

Valve Corporation is fighting back against New York’s allegations that its in-game loot boxes are equivalent to gambling. The gaming…

May 27, 2026by Eri Gaitu
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