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February 17, 2026
Dana White Gives Major Update on White House UFC Fight
UFC CEO Dana White said he is in Washington this week to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss plans for a UFC event at the White House in June. The event is part of the celebrations for the 250th years since the establishment of the USA, and who will fight in it has been […]
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February 17, 2026
Potential Trouble for BetMGM as Massachusetts Investigates Promotional Emails
An investigation into BetMGM was started after the Massachusetts Gaming Commission received multiple reports of possible violations. Recently, the commission examined promotional emails by BetMGM, which were supposedly sent to people who should not be eligible to receive them. According to officials, following an overview of the emails covering several campaigns, there was indeed a […]
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February 17, 2026
Campaigns for Legal Online Sports Betting Gain Ground in Nebraska
Moves to bring regulated online sports betting to Nebraska have reached a new stage after state officials gave the green light to the final text of two public petitions paving the way to start collecting signatures. WarHorse Casinos-Backed Push Targets 2026 Online Betting Referendum The push backed by operators like WarHorse Casinos, seeks to put […]
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February 17, 2026
France Warns About Gambling Ads Before 2026 World Cup
France’s gambling watchdog, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has voiced worry about a possible flood of betting ads before the FIFA World Cup 2026. It cautions that too much exposure might boost risks for people prone to gambling problems. Hydration Breaks Spark Fresh Debate on Gambling Ads As it looked over companies’ marketing plans […]
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February 16, 2026
Malik Beasley Signs with Bad Bunny Basketball Team
The NBA has been seized by one high-profile gambling scandal after another, with Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier among those facing serious consequences over their gambling behavior. Malik Beasley Without a Basketball Team – No More Now, Malik Beasley says that he has enough. The NBA free agent has been unable to find a new […]
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February 13, 2026
Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Online Sports Betting Bill
Lawmakers in Hawaii advanced a proposal to legalize statewide online sports betting despite significant public opposition and a split committee decision. The House Committee on Economic Development & Technology passed HB 2570 in a 5-2 vote, clearing the way for the measure to move ahead in the legislative process. Hawaii Advances Online Sports Betting Bill […]
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February 13, 2026
AGCO Proposes 5-Day Suspension for PointsBet Canada
In a first for Ontario’s regulated online gambling market, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has decided to temporarily suspend PointsBet Canada’s iGaming registration for the duration of five days. The proposed suspension follows what the regulator described as a systemic failure to properly monitor and report suspicious betting tied to a 2024 […]
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February 13, 2026
DraftKings Keeps Exclusive Sports Betting Deal in New Hampshire
DraftKings will stay the only online sports betting provider in New Hampshire after getting a new extension to its deal with the New Hampshire Lottery. The new agreement means the Boston-based company holds on to its exclusive spot in the state’s regulated market, a position it has had since sports betting started there in late […]
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February 12, 2026
Wisconsin Tribal Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Make Online Sports Betting Reality
Wisconsin tribes have voiced their support for the online legalization of sports betting in the State. During the annual State of the Tribes address held on Tuesday, February 10, tribal leaders spoke about the possibility of introducing Internet wagering locally. Tribes Urge Lawmakers to Pass Bill Allowing Them to Administer Mobile Sports Betting Red Cliff […]
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February 12, 2026
Idaho Families Sue Over Latino Horse-Racing Raid
Three Idaho, Boise families are taking legal action after what they describe as a heavy-handed and discriminatory raid at a rural horse-racing track last year. “Direct Evidence of Racial Targeting” The families, all US citizens or lawful permanent residents, were among roughly 400 people detained during the October operation at La Catedral, about an hour […]