Gaming

Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) made headlines for the wrong reasons when a sales associate stapled receipts through customers' new Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. That unfortunate event has now turned into a piece of memorabilia from the company for one lucky bidder. What Happened...

Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) was involved in one of the most famous short squeezes of all time, but the short sellers betting against the stock aren't scaring away investor and CEO Ryan Cohen. What Happened: Cohen disclosed a 9% stake in GameStop in August 2020 and later...

Fans of card game UNO and gamblers alike may have been booking flights to Las Vegas this week upon hearing news that the popular game was being added to a Las Vegas casino. And, even though UNO is being celebrated in Las Vegas this week, gambling isn't part of the story, yet. What Happened: UNO,...

Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) shares are trading slightly higher on Tuesday. What Happened: The firm is taking a step in democratizing IP licensing for game creators with the rollout of its new licensing platform, which includes the Roblox License Manager and Licenses catalog. The move is expected...

While many billionaires start their morning routine with coffee and watching the news or reading the news online, Bill Gates revealed in 2022 that part of his daily routine included playing word game Wordle. Here's a look back at Gates's addiction to World and other guessing games and how it could...

Fans of video game retailer GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME), a once popular meme stock, have the opportunity to bid on a unique piece of gaming memorabilia and potentially win a dinner with CEO Ryan Cohen. What Happened: GameStop is auctioning off the stapler and staple from an event dubbed "Staplegate,"...

Pope Leo XIV added an unlikely footnote to papal history this month when he blessed a Pokémon card and autographed a second copy for a Danish pilgrim who produced the trading card during a July 5 audience at the Vatican. What Happened: Reddit user "ReptileCake," told Polygon he handed the pontiff a...

Professional gamblers and tax advisers are warning that a little-noticed line in Senate Republicans' 900-page "One Big Beautiful Bill" could make bettors pay income tax even when they break even. What Happened: According to a Bloomberg report, the measure caps gambling-loss write-offs at 90%, a...

Nintendo Co. (OTC:NTDOY) (OTC:NTDOF) Switch 2 is expected to remain in short supply until next spring, according to analysts. What Happened: According to Nikkei Asia's report, the Nintendo Switch 2, which was released on June 5, is still in high demand, with many potential buyers in Japan resorting...

Fans of the hit Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) series "Squid Game" could have more reasons to celebrate this week, as a third and final season will be launched on the streaming platform, along with several games based on the hit series. Netflix Bets on Mobile Game: Over the years, Netflix has been more...

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) may be gearing up for a rebound as strong technical signals and positive ecosystem developments boost trader confidence. Cryptocurrency Price    Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE)  $0.1767 $26.5 billion +1.4%  -4.9%...

Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) recognizes its gaming business is under pressure and is turning to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and trading cards as its next growth segments. What Happened: At the company’s annual meeting, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen highlighted how the first quarter...

The phasing out of smaller casinos operated by licensed gaming firms in non-gaming properties could help to boost gaming company margins Key Takeaways: All 11 of Macao's "satellite casinos" will be shuttered by the end of this year, ending a three-year transition to phase out such casinos Melco...

GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) shares are falling in Wednesday’s after-hours session after the company announced a proposed private offering. What Happened: After the market close, GameStop announced plans to offer $1.75 billion of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 to...

Things aren’t looking great for GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME), if you ask Wedbush Securities’ Michael Pachter. The video-game retailer’s Bitcoin investments probably won’t inspire hordes of investors to pile into its stock, while there are no signs of a potential recovery...