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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
New Casino Hotel Silverado Proposed Near Las Vegas Strip
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New Casino Hotel Silverado Proposed Near Las Vegas Strip

A development team led by Michael William Ochoa is pushing forward with plans to build a new casino hotel, dubbed…

August 27, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Ex-Surgeon General Compares Sports Betting Risks to Opioids in US
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Ex-Surgeon General Compares Sports Betting Risks to Opioids in US

Former US Surgeon General Jerome Adams is raising alarms about the potential dangers of sports betting, likening its spread to…

August 26, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Downtown Grand in Vegas Finds Buyer After Months of Receivership
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Downtown Grand in Vegas Finds Buyer After Months of Receivership

A Massachusetts-based entity, Vegas Ventures LLC, aims to purchase the beleaguered Downtown Grand in Las Vegas, according to a report…

August 20, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Evoke Shareholders Approve $328M Bally’s Intralot Takeover
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Evoke Shareholders Approve $328M Bally’s Intralot Takeover

Evoke shareholders have thrown their weight behind Bally’s Intralot’s $328 million acquisition plan, marking a decisive step forward for the…

August 19, 2026by Eri Gaitu
South Korea Uncovers $3.3B Gambling Ring Linked to Child Exploitation
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South Korea Uncovers $3.3B Gambling Ring Linked to Child Exploitation

South Korean authorities have dismantled a massive international gambling syndicate, which allegedly used child pornography to lure participants into illegal…

August 17, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Las Vegas Shows Impacted as Rod Stewart Cancels Dates, Frankie Valli Retires
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Las Vegas Shows Impacted as Rod Stewart Cancels Dates, Frankie Valli Retires

Las Vegas is feeling the absence of two iconic performers this month—one temporarily, the other permanently. Rod Stewart has canceled…

August 15, 2026by Eri Gaitu
JPMorgan Ends Banking Ties with Polymarket Amid Regulatory Concerns
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JPMorgan Ends Banking Ties with Polymarket Amid Regulatory Concerns

JPMorgan Chase reportedly ended its banking relationship with Polymarket last October, citing regulatory concerns around the prediction market operator. According…

August 15, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Waymo Rolls Out First Public Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas with Raiders Partnership
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Waymo Rolls Out First Public Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas with Raiders Partnership

Waymo is launching its first public robotaxi service in Las Vegas in collaboration with the Las Vegas Raiders — a…

August 14, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Chicago Pressures Bally’s to Restart Casino Resort Construction
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Chicago Pressures Bally’s to Restart Casino Resort Construction

Bally’s Corporation is facing pressure from the Chicago City Council to restart construction on its $1.7 billion Chicago resort. This…

August 14, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Crowds Descend on Treasure Island for $200 Free Play Promotion
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Crowds Descend on Treasure Island for $200 Free Play Promotion

Treasure Island in Las Vegas launched a Black Friday-style frenzy with a promotional offering of $200 in free slot play,…

August 13, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Prediction Markets Under NYC Council Scrutiny for Marketing Practices
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Prediction Markets Under NYC Council Scrutiny for Marketing Practices

NYC Council Investigates Allegations Prediction markets are facing a wave of scrutiny from the New York City Council, which has…

August 13, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Judge Allows Data Breach Lawsuit Against Rivers Casino Philadelphia
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Judge Allows Data Breach Lawsuit Against Rivers Casino Philadelphia

A federal judge has ruled that the data breach lawsuit against Rivers Casino Philadelphia can proceed, finding sufficient grounds for…

August 12, 2026by Eri Gaitu
ProphetX Inks Deal with Pikkit to Enhance Prediction Market Platform
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ProphetX Inks Deal with Pikkit to Enhance Prediction Market Platform

ProphetX, a player in the B2B prediction market sector, has announced a new partnership with Pikkit, a sports tracking and…

August 12, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Tabcorp Aims for Tech Leap with AU$283M BetMakers Acquisition
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Tabcorp Aims for Tech Leap with AU$283M BetMakers Acquisition

Tabcorp is making a bold move to upgrade its betting technology by acquiring BetMakers Technology for around AU$283 million. The…

August 11, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Palms Casino Launches Guest Image Projection on Iconic Vegas Sign
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Palms Casino Launches Guest Image Projection on Iconic Vegas Sign

55 Stories of Fame Unveiled Visitors to the Palms Casino in Las Vegas got a surprise last week — their…

August 11, 2026by Eri Gaitu
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