Boomer’s Sportsbook is big for a 1-year-old and getting bigger.
Nevada’s fastest-growing sportsbook celebrated its 1-year anniversary Saturday with 15 locations across the state. Pending regulatory approval, the independent sports betting operator plans to open two downtown Las Vegas sportsbook locations inside the Four Queens and Binion’s hotel-casinos on Sept. 1, which would bring its total number of locations to 17.
Boomer’s recently received Nevada Gaming Control Board approval to operate inside Baldini’s Casino in Sparks and for a first-ever sportsbook in Amargosa Valley at the Longstreet Inn.
“One year ago, we set out to build a sportsbook that put Nevada bettors first,” Joe Asher, Boomer’s founder and CEO, said in a statement. “We’ve accomplished an incredible amount in a short period of time thanks to our dedicated team, our casino partners, and most importantly, our loyal customers. This anniversary is a celebration for those who believed there was room in Nevada for a truly independent sportsbook focused on delivering more value to players.”
To celebrate its milestone and the start of the NFL season, Boomer’s will once again offer a -105 promotional price on NFL football, allowing customers to wager $105 to win $100 instead of the traditional $110 to win $100.
Boomer’s will also launch a special anniversary bonus bet promotion. Customers who place any three-leg multi-sport parlay of $26 or more through Sunday will receive a $10 bonus bet to use during the NFL season.
“Our philosophy has never changed,” Asher said. “Offer fair pricing, create promotions that local players appreciate, and have more fun. As we enter our second year, we’re just getting started.”
Asher, the former William Hill CEO, was first approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission to operate Boomer’s under a nonrestricted gaming license at Elko’s Commercial Casino on Aug. 1, 2025. Satellite operations opened days later at Ellis Island in Las Vegas and Casino Valle Verde in Henderson.
Boomer’s, named after Asher’s dog, also has 18 deposit kiosk locations across the state.
BetBash descends on Circa
BetBash, a sports gambling networking conference hosted by professional sports bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos, will start Tuesday at Circa and run through Friday. Registration starts Tuesday night for the four-day event and coincides with the first of four open bars at the conference. The event also will feature watch parties at Circa Sportsbook and Stadium Swim, along with a speed networking event, seminars, expert panels and a Sports Gambling Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
The seminars range from sports betting 101 and a college football preview to betting syndicates: a deep dive and how to run a casino, while panels include ethics of touting and prediction markets: a legal analysis.
General admission tickets are available for $799 and VIP tickets are $1,099, which include a Hall of Fame dinner and after party at the Legacy Club. Those interested should visit betbash.com.
Empire State AG sues Kalshi for $36B
New York has filed a lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi, alleging it is running an illegal gambling business and seeking $36 billion in penalties under state law.
The lawsuit, filed Friday just after midnight, came after federal courts declined to block the state from enforcing its gambling laws while Kalshi appeals. New York argues Kalshi’s sports, election and culture contracts constitute illegal gambling, including bets on instate college sports that are prohibited under state law.
State officials say Kalshi is operating outside New York’s regulated sports betting framework. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the company has ignored laws designed to protect consumers and ensure a level playing field for licensed operators.
Kalshi has moved to shift the case to federal court, arguing the Commodity Exchange Act preempts state regulation of its markets. Similar efforts in other states have largely failed.
Beyond the potential financial penalties, the lawsuit could force Kalshi to stop offering key contracts in New York. The company is headquartered in New York City.
New Ocean casino owner official
Detroit-based Ilitch Companies have completed their acquisition of full ownership of Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, according to state gaming regulators.
The company previously acquired a 50 percent stake in the Boardwalk property in 2021.
New Jersey Casino Control Commission Chairman James Plousis said the investment reinforces Atlantic City’s position as a premier East Coast tourism destination and praised Ocean’s continued focus on the market. Ocean executives told regulators they remain committed to investing in the property and Atlantic City.
After facing severe financial problems post-opening, Ocean has turned the tide in Atlantic City. It is now the third-highest-grossing casino in the city, behind only MGM’s Borgata and Hard Rock.
Macao July
Gross gaming revenue was down in Macao for the second straight month, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of the special administrative region reported Saturday.
The bureau reported gaming revenue of $2.5 billion (U.S.) for the month, down 8.4 percent from July 2025. The decline follows a 12.1 percent decrease reported for June. Analysts have attributed the downturn in Macao revenue to players being distracted by the World Cup soccer tournament or wealthy gamblers opting to go to North America to see the games live.
Despite the June and July downturns, gaming revenue in Macao continues to run ahead of 2025 totals after seven months.
The bureau said 2026 revenue is at $18.2 billion (U.S.) after seven months, 4.4 percent ahead of 2025 levels.
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