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Las Vegas Halloween 2026

Las Vegas Halloween celebrations are taking place across the valley throughout October, with haunted attractions, family-friendly trick-or-treating, pumpkin patches, costume contests and nightlife events scheduled through October 31 and into early November. The 2026 calendar includes activities at community centers, museums, resorts, entertainment venues and outdoor attractions, offering options for families with children as well as adults seeking Halloween parties. One of the major family attractions is HallOVeen at the Magical Forest, the annual fundraiser hosted by Opportunity Village. The event features carnival rides, entertainment, trick-or-treat stations, midway games and miniature golf. It runs daily through October 31, with tickets…

SAHARA Las Vegas Offering Crypto Payments

SAHARA Las Vegas has officially become the first major resort on the Strip to accept cryptocurrency payments for gaming. The property announced that patrons can now fund their casino play using digital assets at its main cashier cage. This rollout marks a significant milestone for the local regulated gaming market by bridging traditional casino operations with modern financial technology. Under the new system powered by BurraPay, visitors can utilize popular digital currencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin to obtain gaming chips or tickets. Guests wishing to use the service must visit the round-the-clock casino cage with a valid photo identification…

Senate Bill Pushes State Control of Prediction Markets

US Senator Ted Cruz is seeking state control of Prediction Markets through new legislation that would give state and tribal governments jurisdiction over sports-related contracts offered by trading platforms. The Texas senator plans to introduce the measure after the November 3 midterm elections. Under the proposal, prediction market operators would be prohibited from offering contracts linked to sports wagering without explicit approval from local or tribal authorities. The proposed transition toward state regulation could significantly alter how platforms like Kalshi operate under Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulation. Currently, these exchanges offer sports event contracts across the nation under federal oversight….

Utah Sues Kalshi for $60 Million

A new civil lawsuit has been filed, as Utah sues Kalshi alleging unlawful gambling operations across the state. Attorney General Derek Brown announced the legal action in Utah Third District Court targeting the prediction market operator along with its affiliates and two Susquehanna trading firms. The complaint seeks financial restitution ranging from $30.6 million to $61.2 million based on alleged violations of statutes governing wagering and gaming activities. State officials maintain that the suit was filed because the platform illegally offered sports, elections, politics, and culture event contracts to state residents. According to the filing, the company generated millions in…

Mötley Crüe is Headed to Caesars Palace

Mötley Crüe is heading back to Las Vegas for a brand new limited engagement next spring. The legendary rock band announced an exclusive run of eight shows scheduled to take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The upcoming residency is officially titled Mötley Crüe At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace, Carnival Of Sins in Sin City and will run from 19 March through 3 April 2027. This engagement marks the group’s fourth residency in Las Vegas following previous successful runs over the years. Fans attending the upcoming performances can expect a fan-voted setlist featuring iconic hits alongside stage elements…

NFL Files Prediction Markets Brief with SCOTUS

Prediction Markets face intense legal scrutiny as the National Football League recently filed a 32-page amicus brief with the Supreme Court urging review to protect competitive integrity across professional sports. The legal document questions the regulatory capacity of federal oversight bodies regarding sports event contracts and highlights ongoing concerns about insider trading and game manipulation. Industry participants continue discussing compliance frameworks as litigation expands across multiple jurisdictions. Conferences in New York emphasized the need for strict enforcement against unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information. Meanwhile state legal disputes intensify as tribal entities challenge gaming operators over digital platforms offering event derivatives….