Times Square casino talk isn’t dead (yet)
On SL Green’s Q3 call, CEO Marc Holliday said the Caesars Palace Times Square plan is “not completely dead,” despite a Community Advisory Committee rejection. He also referenced the shake‑up after MGM exited the downstate race, leaving three contenders. Casino.org
New Jersey — Tropicana AC opens bookings for new Solana Tower
Tropicana Atlantic City is taking reservations for its renovated Solana Tower starting January 2026; the overhaul covers all 598 rooms/suites as part of Caesars’ property refresh. Casino.org
Philadelphia/Pennsylvania — PGCB updates vendor lists
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board published fresh Accepted Non‑Gaming Service Providers and Approved Registered Gaming Service Providers lists dated Oct. 16, 2025, reflecting new/updated vendors authorized to work with PA casinos. pgcb.pa.gov+1
🌍 GLOBAL GAMBLING BUZZ
Ecuador sets casino question for November referendum
Ecuador will vote in November on re‑legalizing land‑based casinos (limited to five‑star hotels). If approved, openings could come within ~3 months, with a proposed 25% tax on sales earmarked for social programs. iGB
UK/Ireland: Flutter to close 57 Paddy Power shops
Flutter Entertainment confirmed it will shut 57 Paddy Power retail shops (29 UK, 28 Ireland), putting ~250 roles at risk amid cost pressures and looming tax changes. Closures are due within the next month. iGB
🔮 HOROSCOPE HUSTLE (entertainment only)
Pick 3 & Pick 4 numbers—pure fun, not financial advice.
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Aries — P3: 1‑9‑4 | P4: 3‑0‑7‑1
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Taurus — P3: 5‑2‑8 | P4: 4‑6‑2‑9
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Gemini — P3: 0‑3‑7 | P4: 9‑1‑1‑8
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Cancer — P3: 6‑6‑1 | P4: 2‑5‑0‑4
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Leo — P3: 8‑0‑5 | P4: 7‑3‑8‑6
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Virgo — P3: 9‑2‑3 | P4: 1‑4‑9‑0
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Libra — P3: 2‑7‑2 | P4: 8‑8‑3‑5
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Scorpio — P3: 4‑1‑6 | P4: 6‑0‑2‑7
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Sagittarius — P3: 7‑5‑9 | P4: 5‑1‑4‑3
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Capricorn — P3: 3‑8‑0 | P4: 0‑2‑6‑1
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Aquarius — P3: 1‑4‑8 | P4: 3‑9‑5‑2
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Pisces — P3: 2‑0‑6 | P4: 4‑7‑1‑9
