The US Federal Trade Commission told MGM Resorts International that it would halt a civil investigative demand issued in January 2024 in connection with a 2023 cyberattack. MGM welcomed the withdrawal; the source said the reason for the FTC’s decision was unclear.
The withdrawal ends the investigative demand that was the subject of MGM’s legal challenge, though the source does not confirm the wider case is closed.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer said on a podcast that prediction market operators such as Kalshi are running illegal sportsbooks, and that Nevada has no fallback plan if the Supreme Court sides with them. He urged tribes and licensees to hold firm, even though several tribes have partnered with Kalshi this month. The comments followed a CFTC interim rule of 9 October excluding casino-style gambling products from the definition of a swap, alongside a proposed rule covering event contracts.
All seven candidates in Yokohama’s mayoral election have ruled out seeking an integrated resort with a casino, according to reports. The election is scheduled for 18 October, ahead of Japan’s next application window for up to two casino-resort licences, expected to run from May to November 2027. Yokohama did not join the first application round.
Nevada's 314 licensed gaming facilities generated $1.26bn in gaming revenue in August 2026. The statewide total increased 3.1% year on year.
Nevada's licensed gaming facilities reported $1.26bn in gaming revenue for August 2026, according to figures released on 30 September by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The statewide total rose 3.1% year on year. Las Vegas Strip casinos accounted for $684.1m of the total, up 0.7% from August 2025.
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced a measure to restore the full federal deduction for gambling losses, Rep. Dina Titus said. The proposal was attached to H.R. 10357 and would reverse the 90% cap scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027; House and Senate approval and the president’s signature would still be required.
Springfield filed a lawsuit in Hampden Superior Court alleging that MGM Resorts International and Blue Tarp Redevelopment breached casino commitments. The allegations concern employment, gaming capacity and building refurbishment. MGM says the city is obstructing its proposed MGM Springfield sale; both defendants seek arbitration, while Springfield wants court proceedings.