Sports
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 […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Cali Judge Sentences Men Who Robbed Illegal Gambling Den to Decades, Centuries in Prison
The robbery of an illegal gambling house in Sacramento should not have been the type of crime that elicits the most serious ramifications from the courts, but in the case of repeat offenders John Edward Blount and Eddie Lee White, the act has become their undoing. Illegal Gambling Dine Robbery Ends up with Centuries of […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Tragedy at Rio Las Vegas: Mother Kills Daughter, Commits Suicide
A mother and daughter visiting Las Vegas over the weekend were in the center of a terrifying tragedy, after police arrived at the scene of what it presumes is a murder-suicide. Mother-Daughter Murder-Suicide Shakes Rio Las Vegas The pair were visiting Las Vegas for a dance competition when things took a turn for the worse. […]
Prediction Markets
February 17, 2026
NBA Commissioner Says Prediction Markets Are Betting, But Decision Rests with Lawmakers, Courts
Commissioner Adam Silver is bucking the trend at a time when major leagues are, for all intents and purposes, endorsing prediction markets. The NBA isn’t so sure, but the league’s say in the matter is limited, says Silver. Silver Says Lawmakers, Courts Ought to Settle Prediction Market Betting Dilemma Ahead of the All-Star game over […]
Sports
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 […]
Business
February 17, 2026
Super Group Accused of Overstating Subsidiary Earnings
Super Group (NYSE: SGHC) is under the spotlight after a short-seller report claimed the iGaming and sportsbook operator may have overstated earnings from its South African subsidiary, Raging River. The allegations, made by money manager Spruce Point Capital Management, suggest investors could have been misled by the company’s financial statements. The Ownership Issue Spruce Point […]
Sports
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 […]
Business
February 16, 2026
FanDuel Strengthens Team with Ari Avishay as SVP of Marketing
Leading betting brand FanDuel has onboarded veteran marketer Ari Avishay as its new senior vice president of marketing. The new appointee is a former Paramount+ member and boasts significant experience in promoting products to a global audience. FanDuel Onboards Marketing Veteran Avishay joins FanDuel, bringing what company executives called a “proven track record” of driving […]
Industry
February 16, 2026
Sweepstakes Casinos Seek Visibility Despite Regulatory Headwinds
This year’s Daytona 500 featured a sight impossible to overlook. The race featured two cars bearing the branding of sweepstakes casinos, marking a significant shift for an event long associated with traditional sponsors and regulated sportsbooks. For operators in the sector, the exposure represents more than a marketing win as their brands are becoming increasingly […]
Legal
February 16, 2026
Las Vegas Night Club Promoter Accused of DUI, Hitting Two Adults and a Child
Gavin Caci, 28, a nightclub promoter in Las Vegas, is accused of causing a DUI crash involving a family visiting from the United Kingdom. Two adults and a small child were hurt in the incident. Night Club Promoter Accused of Hitting Family With His Car According to court records, Caci was found to have a […]
