Sports
May 1, 2026
Kentucky Might Have Fixed-Odds Horse Racing Bets as Bill 904 Goes to Next Stage
Kentucky’s House Bill 904, which passed the state legislature after lawmakers overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto a couple of weeks ago, allows racetracks to offer fixed-odds betting on their races to Kentucky residents. Bill 904 Passes One More Stage Fixed-odds betting lets bettors secure a specific price at the time they place their wager. For […]
Sports
May 1, 2026
Trump Appears as Contender in William Hill Odds for Nobel Prize
Appeasing Donald Trump could be a full-time job. His mood swings and gyrations are legendary, his ability to veer off on a tangent, and then never come back is a well-established fact, as is his discontent with the fact that he never won the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump’s Nobel Prize’s Chance Slimmer Than in 2025 […]
Casino
May 1, 2026
Hacksaw Gaming Removed CEO Christoffer Källberg
The Board of Directors of Hacksaw has decided to relieve Group CEO Christoffer Källberg of his duties. Ana Vrabic Verdir, a member of the Board, will serve as interim CEO of the company. Hacksaw Removes Christoffer Källberg According to a statement, the Board of Directors of Hacksaw has determined that a change in the Group […]
Prediction Markets
May 1, 2026
The AP Picks Gambler Addicts on Prediction Markets: It’s The Same
Prediction markets bill themselves as a superior product to sportsbooks, and when you prod them over who should regulate them, the platforms usually have a firm response: the CFTC, since they are a financial instrument, not, say, sports betting markets. AP Digs into Prediction Markets and How Gambling Addicts Respond to Them But when the […]
Casino
May 1, 2026
Banned at 150 Casinos: Scott Kirby’s Gambling Past Shapes Airline Strategy
After spending years being known in aviation circles for an unusual side story, United Airlines’ chief executive officer Scott Kirby has openly embraced it. The once-quiet detail about his surprising past as a casino card counter has now become an explanation of how he chooses to run his company. “I Don’t Actually Gamble” Kirby previously […]
Casino
May 1, 2026
Casino Cheating Case Ends with Time Served Sentence
A man accused of manipulating slot machines at Northern Quest Resort & Casino has been sentenced after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors, bringing an unusual gambling-related case to a close. Court Accepts Plea Deal in Casino Machine Manipulation Case The defendant, 33-year-old Jeremiah Villegas, admitted guilt to reduced charges that included a misdemeanor count […]
Prediction Markets
May 1, 2026
US Senate Blocks Members from Betting on Event Markets
The US Senate has moved to tighten ethical standards by prohibiting its own members and staff from taking part in prediction markets, a growing sector where users wager on the outcomes of real-world events. The new rule takes effect right away and reflects mounting concern in Washington over potential misuse of privileged information. Senate Acts […]
Legal
April 30, 2026
Nelly Avoids Assault Charge in Missouri Casino Case
The legal troubles facing rapper Nelly have cleared, at least for now. A Missouri court recently dismissed a misdemeanor assault charge tied to a confrontation at Ameristar Casino last summer. Instead, Nelly secured an agreement requiring him to accept a lesser charge. Instead of facing the original allegation, the Grammy-winning artist accepted responsibility for a […]
Industry
April 30, 2026
Missouri House Bill Seeks to Increase Casino Taxes and Entry Fees
Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Knight, R-Lebanon, Missouri’s House Bill 3533 seeks to shift away from income tax by raising taxes on casinos to make up for the difference in revenue. Bill Seeks to Increase Revenue from Gambling The bill comes amid wider debates in Missouri about cutting back or potentially eliminating the state income tax, […]
Industry
April 30, 2026
Caesars Entertainment’s Ca$hline Game Launches in Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Earlier this year, Caesars Entertainment launched its first in-house slot game, Ca$hline. The title was initially available in New Jersey before launching in Ontario and Michigan. The game has now also launched in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Caesars Entertainment Launches Ca$hline in More Markets Caesars Entertainment’s Ca$hline slot is a three-reel stepper slot that was […]
