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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
Discovery Princess Passenger Sentenced for Casino Identity Fraud
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Discovery Princess Passenger Sentenced for Casino Identity Fraud

A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to over four years in prison for orchestrating an identity theft scheme aboard…

June 26, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Vegas Coin-Operated Slots Fade as California Casino Retires Video Poker Games
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Vegas Coin-Operated Slots Fade as California Casino Retires Video Poker Games

The California Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has retired its remaining coin-operated video poker machines, swapping them out for…

June 26, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Tim McGraw’s Caesars Palace Return and Brandon Flowers’ Wynn Encore Show Highlight Vegas Lineup
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Tim McGraw’s Caesars Palace Return and Brandon Flowers’ Wynn Encore Show Highlight Vegas Lineup

Tim McGraw Returns to Caesars Palace Country music legend Tim McGraw is set to perform at the Colosseum at Caesars…

June 25, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Kalshi CEO Weighs IPO Amid $40 Billion Valuation Rumors
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Kalshi CEO Weighs IPO Amid $40 Billion Valuation Rumors

Kalshi’s co-founder and CEO, Tarek Mansour, has confirmed that the prediction market platform is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO).…

June 25, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Caesars Entertainment Offers $50 Show Tickets for Las Vegas
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Caesars Entertainment Offers $50 Show Tickets for Las Vegas

Caesars Entertainment has rolled out its annual “Caesars Show Week,” slashing ticket prices to $50 for several shows at its…

June 24, 2026by Eri Gaitu
UNLV Greenlights Vegas Loop Station After Previous Denial
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UNLV Greenlights Vegas Loop Station After Previous Denial

UNLV has given the go-ahead for the construction of a Vegas Loop station on its campus, overturning a prior decision…

June 24, 2026by Eri Gaitu
North Carolina Increases Online Sports Betting Tax to 23%
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North Carolina Increases Online Sports Betting Tax to 23%

North Carolina has decided to raise the online sports betting tax from 18% to 23%, with the aim of funding…

June 23, 2026by Eri Gaitu
FBI Seeks Fugitive in Missouri Casino Heist, Offers Reward
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FBI Seeks Fugitive in Missouri Casino Heist, Offers Reward

The FBI is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the capture of Hollis Vanleer Jr., a 20-year-old fugitive…

June 22, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Allegations of Al Capone’s Influence on Nevada’s Gambling Legalization Debunked
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Allegations of Al Capone’s Influence on Nevada’s Gambling Legalization Debunked

Gambling myths are as abundant as chips on a blackjack table, with one of the most pervasive suggesting Al Capone…

June 22, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Michigan Judge Rejects Bid to Halt State Enforcement on Prediction Markets
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Michigan Judge Rejects Bid to Halt State Enforcement on Prediction Markets

A federal judge in Michigan delivered a blow to prediction platforms Polymarket and Robinhood on Thursday by refusing to halt…

June 21, 2026by Eri Gaitu
“Vegas Myths Debunked: Nevada’s Border Lights Invisible from Space”
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“Vegas Myths Debunked: Nevada’s Border Lights Invisible from Space”

Las Vegas is known for its glitz and glamour, but the idea that its casino lights trace the shape of…

June 21, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Ivory Coast Striker Elye Wahi Arrested in French Betting Investigation
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Ivory Coast Striker Elye Wahi Arrested in French Betting Investigation

French anti-corruption authorities have arrested Ivory Coast’s World Cup forward Elye Wahi over alleged betting irregularities during a Ligue 1…

June 20, 2026by Eri Gaitu
NCAA Bans Former Iona Player Adam Njie Jr. for Life Over Betting Scandal
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NCAA Bans Former Iona Player Adam Njie Jr. for Life Over Betting Scandal

Former Iona basketball standout Adam Njie Jr. has been barred for life from NCAA play after admitting to providing inside…

June 20, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Happy Valley Casino Posts Tepid $3.6M First-Month Revenue
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Happy Valley Casino Posts Tepid $3.6M First-Month Revenue

Happy Valley Casino’s inaugural month failed to draw large gaming business, reporting gross gaming revenue (GGR) just shy of $3.6…

June 19, 2026by Eri Gaitu
Wisconsin Tribe Expands Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Sovereignty Claims
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Wisconsin Tribe Expands Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Sovereignty Claims

The Ho-Chunk Nation, based in Wisconsin, has escalated its legal conflict against Kalshi, a sports prediction market platform, and its…

June 19, 2026by Eri Gaitu
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