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May 26, 2026
Tabcorp Hires Former AUSTRAC Chief to Address Compliance Gaps
Tabcorp has hired a familiar face in financial crime regulation as it gears up for a high-stakes regulatory battle, appointing former AUSTRAC boss Paul Jevtovic to a newly created executive role. Jevtovic, who was AUSTRAC chief executive from 2014 to 2017, will become Tabcorp’s chief financial crime officer and will oversee the Australian company’s response […]
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May 25, 2026
Athletics’ LV Stadium Takes Shape as 2028 Opening Stays on Track
The Athletics’ future home in Las Vegas is steadily coming together, with the massive $2 billion stadium project remaining on schedule to open ahead of the 2028 Major League Baseball season. Significant Progress During a meeting of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority last week, team executives and construction leaders shared new details on the progress […]
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May 22, 2026
Las Vegas Mourns Loss of Two-Time NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch, one of the most recognizable and accomplished drivers of his generation, has died at age 41, shaking the motorsports world. The announcement was made just hours after his family confirmed he had been hospitalized earlier in the week with a serious illness. His absence now leaves a void that won’t be easily filled. […]
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May 22, 2026
Better Collective Posts Q1 Growth, Maintains 2026 Outlook
Better Collective started 2026 well in the first quarter with higher revenue and increased earnings, while maintaining its full-year outlook. The sports media and betting affiliate group highlighted steady growth in key markets, particularly North America, and progress across a number of its digital products. Strong North America Growth Boosts Quarterly Earnings Revenue in the […]
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May 21, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 to Generate Billions in US Sports Bets, Expert Says
Steven Pizzella, an analyst from Deutsche Bank, estimated that betting on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 could exceed $4 billion thanks to better media coverage and the fact that the event is hosted in North America. US to See More Bets on FIFA This Year To estimate handle growth for 2026, Pizzella considered the […]
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May 21, 2026
Flavor Flav Receives Approval for Women’s Olympic Party
Rapper and television personality Flavor Flav took an unusual turn at a local government gathering in Nevada this week, successfully advocating for plans for a large-scale event celebrating female Olympic athletes. The proposal was “SHE Weekend” and after a brief but memorable conversation with county officials, the official go-ahead was given. Hip-Hop Star’s Olympic Tribute […]
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May 21, 2026
BC.GAME Rides the Crest of World Cup Wave with New Campaign
BC.GAME was never actually going to sit out the biggest sports event of the year, and the betting and gaming company has finally launched its aptly named Football Cup 2026 campaign. The operator is now offering more ways to connect with the experience and win in a significant way as a player. BC.GAME Has $2M […]
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May 20, 2026
Connecticut Busts 100 People in Illegal Gambling Ring
The Connecticut State Police arrested more than 100 people last Friday, all of whom are suspected of having participated in an illegal gambling operation involving cockfighting. Connecticut State Police Carries Out One of Its Most Ambitious Operations Against Illegal Gambling The police raided a facility at 55 Mountain Spring Road at 1:29 pm and apprehended […]
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May 20, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Sports Betting’s Boom in American Sports
Eight years ago, the US Supreme Court made the historic decision to allow states to legalize sports betting, turning the industry from a once-controversial idea into a routine part of American sports culture. A Sense of Familiarity What was once largely confined to Nevada is now a nationwide marketplace powered by mobile apps, aggressive advertising, […]
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May 20, 2026
NCAA Eligibility Dispute Spurs Quarterback to Legal Action
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby sued the NCAA, asking the organization to quickly clarify his ability to play in the 2026 college football season. The move comes as the athlete is under investigation for gambling that could end his collegiate career. Legal Fight Puts Sorsby’s 2026 Season in Doubt The case was filed in a […]