Sports
January 22, 2026
Man Related to Porter and Rozier NBA Gambling Scheme Gets 2-Year Sentence
Timothy McCormack, who has described himself as a gambling addict, was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison, becoming the first defendant punished for his involvement in a wide-ranging gambling conspiracy tied to NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter. Judge Sentences McCormack Interestingly, Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall imposed a sentence quite shorter than the […]
Industry
January 22, 2026
Lawmakers Renew Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
Congress again faces pressure from lawmakers who aim to reverse a recent change to the tax code that limits the amount of losses gamblers can deduct, a provision that has created uncertainty for professional players, casinos, and other industry stakeholders. The issue resurfaced this week during a House Rules Committee hearing on HR 7148, a […]
Industry
January 22, 2026
Illinois’ New Betting Tax Leads to a Decrease in Bets
Illinois’ new tax regime seems to be having an adverse effect on the sports betting industry, in line with some analysts’ predictions. Recent figures suggest that the sports betting activity has been steadily declining due to the tax changes and the measures operators implemented to break even. Illinois Introduced a New Betting Tax A report […]
Legal
January 22, 2026
Kalshi Setback in MA Emboldens Nevada, Reinvigorating Efforts Against Polymarket
Kalshi’s recent setbacks in Massachusetts have emboldened Nevada authorities to double down on their pushback against prediction markets operators Kalshi and Polymarket. This comes amid a broader pushback against the sector and ongoing discourse about the legality of event contracts. Kalshi Suffered a Huge Setback in Massachusetts The prediction markets sector has quickly become the […]
Legal
January 22, 2026
Santa Anita Strikes Back Against California After Its New Machines Were Seized
A few days ago, California authorities seized thoroughbred horseracing track Santa Anita Park’s new gaming machines only two days after they were installed. While the move was praised by tribal gaming authorities, Santa Anita representatives claim that it had no legal grounds and are now taking the California Department of Justice to court. DOJ Seized […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Former DOJ Prosecutor Argues Leagues Out to Fund Sports Integrity Body
According to Carolyn Pokorny, a former federal corruption prosecutor, the only way to properly address the ongoing drama in professional sports is to create a new independent governing body that would regulate integrity. New Integrity Body Could Help Uproot Match-Fixing in Sports Pokorny’s remarks come at a time when major leagues in America have been […]
Casino
January 22, 2026
New Seminole Hard Rock Property in Florida Adds Dragon Link
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida has recently had exciting news to report with the iconic property launching the new and improved $2 Million Dragon Link high-limit slot experience locally, and expanding its portfolio of excellent games. Seminole Hard Rock Continues Dragon Link Expansion in Florida The $2 Million Dragon Link […]
Casino
January 22, 2026
Ohio Man Who Killed Jack Cleveland Casino Patron at Traffic Lights Sentenced to Life
An Ohio man has been sentenced to serve his current age in prison, and he will most likely spend the next 29 years behind bars before he can seek a parole hearing. Tyrell Chandler was sentenced after he was found guilty of killing a JACK Cleveland Casino patron, one Clarence Houston, on March 7, 2025. […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Mike Tyson to Host Three-Day Boxing Fest Aimed at Amateurs in Las Vegas
On Wednesday, Mike Tyson revealed new plans that he will continue boxing, hosting the namesake Mike Tyson Invitational, a three-day boxing fest designed to elevate, as Kid Dynamite puts it, the next generation of boxers. Three Days of Mindful Reflection, Workouts, and Boxing Showdown Due to take place on March 12-14 at the Radiant Brand […]
Lottery
January 22, 2026
Chicago-area Man Wins $1M from Illinois Lottery
A man who resides in the Chicago area has become the latest person to pose with the outsized check for the customary photo-op at the Illinois Lottery’s headquarters after winning $1 million and 1 dollar from the iLottery. iLottery Ticket Purchase Leads to the Payout of a Lifetime While the winner preferred to remain anonymous […]
