Business
January 12, 2026
Prediction Markets in the US to Grow to $1 Trillion, Report Says
According to a report by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a research and consulting firm based in California, prediction markets could become a $1 trillion industry in the US despite the increasing pressure from states on companies offering such products. Eilers & Krejcik Report Paints an Optimistic Picture In a report called “U.S. Prediction Markets: How Big, […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
Prediction Markets Are Missing Key Anti-Addiction Tools
DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel have all launched prediction market offerings. However, they have brought only some of the anti-addiction tools from their mobile sportsbooks, raising concerns that the companies aren’t doing enough to help prevent users from developing harmful gambling habits. Users Are Often Missing Critical Anti-Addiction Tools, Such As Hotlines Right now, users can set […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
New Jersey Introduces New Gambling Education Requirements
As one of the first states to legalize sports betting after the repeal of the PASPA, and due to its high-profile casinos, New Jersey has long been associated with gambling. This, however, has sparked significant problem gambling concerns, leading to new gambling education requirements that the state’s colleges and universities will have to follow. Colleges […]
Casino
January 12, 2026
Indiana Weighs Plans for a $750M Casino in Indianapolis
The Indiana legislature is currently considering a proposal that could completely reshape the state’s gambling sector with an envisioned $750 million casino development in Indianapolis. Senate Bill 244, filed by Sen. Aaron Freeman, would allow Full House Resorts to relocate its gaming license from the small river town of Rising Sun to Marion County, setting […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
Harry Reid International Airport Unveils Sweeping Modernization Plan
Harry Reid International Airport is poised to undergo a long-overdue transformation as Clark County officials move ahead with a modernization plan for the airport that may soon become a bottleneck for Las Vegas if left unchanged. The pressure was evident during last week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), when tens of thousands of visitors poured into […]
Casino
January 12, 2026
Hard Rock Casino Player Flips $0.48 Wager into $45K Win
A Michigan player had the time of their life after they turned a mere $0.48 wager, and the extra 0.10 jackpot opt-in amount, into a substantial slot win – $44,996, just shy of the $45,000-mark. Hard Rock Player Who Opted into Jackpots Turns Small Wager into Big Win The player, whoever they are, was playing […]
Sports
January 12, 2026
Saracen Casino CFO Dies in Golf Cart Crash
James M. Burns, the chief financial officer of Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has passed away at the age of 58 following a tragic golf cart accident at Pine Bluff Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, their five adult children, and four grandchildren. Golf Cart Incident According to Deltaplex News, […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
MLB Teams Cut Ties with FanDuel Sports Network as Financial Uncertainty Mounts
All nine teams that have previously had an agreement with the FanDuel Sports Network have withdrawn from the arrangement, The Athletic originally reported. The teams have sounded a tactical retreat over financial concerns that continue to plague the parent company, Main Street Sports, which already went belly up in March 2023, but has since recovered […]
Sports
January 12, 2026
Tennessee Escalates Clash with Prediction Markets
Tennessee authorities have intensified their campaign against sports-related prediction markets, directing Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to cut off access for state residents and unwind all sports event positions by the end of January. The orders, delivered in letters dated January 9, accuse the companies of operating wagering products without meeting the state’s licensing and consumer-protection […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
House Rules Panel Stops FAIR BET Act as 2026 Gambling Tax Change Approaches
A new effort in Washington to bring back full deductions for gambling losses has hit another big snag, leaving bettors and industry groups ready for a tax scene that changes a lot in 2026. Effort to Add FAIR BET Act to Defense Bill Fails in House Rules Committee The latest problem happened when the House […]
