Industry
December 12, 2025
Las Vegas Casinos Push for Urgent Gambling Tax Fix
Casino operators in Las Vegas have voiced their concerns over a looming change in federal tax law that they say will hit gamblers’ wallets, suppress high-end play, and harm Nevada’s whole tourism-based economy. With January 1, 2026, fast approaching, casino leaders, professional gamblers, and state lawmakers are asking Congress to reinstate a long-standing deduction that […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Attitudes Toward Gambling in Ohio Shift as Harms Become Harder to Ignore
Ohio’s sentiment toward online sports betting has shifted significantly since the state legalized the practice two years ago. Sports wagering arrived in 2023 with confetti, celebrity ads, and promises of new tax revenue. However, it now faces rising scrutiny by public health experts, lawmakers, and even the governor who signed the legislation, as the social […]
Casino
December 12, 2025
Shooting Near Horseshoe Casino Raises Concerns Ahead of Army-Navy Game
A deadly early-morning shooting outside a Horseshoe Casino in south Baltimore has left a 26-year-old man dead and another injured just days before large crowds are expected to gather nearby for the Army–Navy football game. Shooting Near Horseshoe Casino Leaves One Victim Dead and Another Critically Injured The shooting occurred around 1:30 am on Wednesday, […]
Legal
December 12, 2025
Michigan Man Murdered Mom & Gambled with Her Money
A man from Michigan has been accused of murdering his mother, stealing her valuables, and gambling with her money. According to reports, the woman was not pleased with her son’s gambling habits, triggering a quarrel with a fatal outcome. The Woman Was Found Strangulated The alleged culprit was identified as a 39-year-old man by the […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Sports Betting Alliance Onboards Industry Heavyweight Joe Maloney as President & CEO
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a body championing safe and responsible sports betting in the US, announced the appointment of a new president and CEO. According to the alliance, this leadership shift comes at a “crucial time” for the industry. Joe Maloney Joins as President & CEO According to the SBA’s announcement, Joe Maloney has […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Prediction Markets Band Together to Protect the Sector’s Interests
Some of America’s biggest prediction markets companies have joined forces to create a new coalition that will protect the sector’s interests amid continued pushback against event contracts. The so-called Coalition for Prediction Markets will provide the industry with a voice, allowing it to dispute claims it believes to be wrongful. The Coalition for Prediction Markets […]
Casino
December 12, 2025
Boyd Gaming Submits Riverboat Casino Proposal in Illinois
Boyd Gaming is planning to replace its riverboat casino in East Peoria, Illinois, with a new facility. The casino operator’s plans are to move the casino inland while still keeping it aligned with the local definition of a riverboat casino. Boyd Plans New Riverboat Casino For context, Boyd Gaming currently operates the Par-A-Dice Casino, which […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Event-Based Predictions Not Welcome in Washington and Louisiana
A significant number of US states have been taking action against prediction markets. Some states have passed bills outlawing prediction markets, while others have simply demanded that they cease operations within their state. Recently, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) and Washington State Gambling Commission issued statements regarding their stance on prediction markets. Both institutions […]
Casino
December 12, 2025
Ex-Indiana Gaming Lawyer Asks Trump to Pardon Him as Old Scandal Pops Up
John S. Keeler, who used to be a state lawmaker and a big-time casino lawyer, is back in the news. He is trying to get Donald Trump to pardon him. Clemency Push by Ex-Gaming Official Draws Fresh Attention The request by Keeler can be seen on the US Department of Justice‘s list of people asking […]
Casino
December 12, 2025
US Judge Allows Lawsuit Over Roblox Gambling to Continue
A federal judge in California has decided not to throw out claims against Boris Said Jr., who started the now-closed betting website RBLXWild. This decision paves the way for a combined lawsuit to go ahead. The lawsuit claims that kids were tempted to bet Robux, the fake money used on the Roblox platform. Federal Judge […]
