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Sports
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 […]
Legal
May 25, 2026
Feds Seek to Detain Suspect in Indiana Betting Investigation
Federal prosecutors are stepping up their efforts to keep a key player in a wide-ranging illegal gambling probe locked up, saying his release could pose serious risks as the case progresses. Dean Gialamas Faces Detention Push in Gambling Case The fight is over for Dean Gialamas, 52, a businessman charged with being a major player […]
Sports
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. […]
Sports
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 […]
Casino
May 22, 2026
Gambling Giants Get Early Wins in Alabama Primaries
Big players in sports betting, DraftKings and FanDuel, are establishing a presence in Alabama, after a flurry of campaign spending helped pro-gambling candidates do well in the state’s Republican primary elections. $9M Betting Push Helps Pro-Gambling Candidates Surge The biggest outside spender in the races was a political action committee, American Conservative Fund, backed by […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
Casino
May 21, 2026
Mob Movie-Style Messages Emerge in Major Chicago Gambling Case
Federal prosecutors say an alleged enforcer tied to a Chicago area gambling ring used coded language linked to mob movies while trying to collect gambling debts, as authorities push to keep him behind bars. Operation Porterhouse Parlay At the center of the latest court filings is Alexander “Alex Gyros” Gagianas, one of 22 people arrested […]
Business
May 21, 2026
Dramatic Cut: JPMorganChase Drops Entain Stake Below 3% After Recent 7% Boost
Multinational banking institution serving millions in over 100 global markets, JPMorganChase, has made a surprising announcement. After boosting its stake in gambling giant Entain to 7% less than two weeks ago, the institution has sharply dropped its holding to under 3%. Sparking Controversy The new regulatory filing has sparked renewed talks around the owner of […]