Casino
February 4, 2026
Peoria Council Split Vote Stops Boyd Gaming Casino Deal
The Peoria City Council has rejected a proposed agreement that would have ended the city’s opposition to a major upgrade of the Par-A-Dice casino in East Peoria, setting up a possible long court fight. Split Vote Ends Hopes for Par-A-Dice Redevelopment Settlement In a special meeting on Monday, council members split 5-5, with one member […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
New York AG Warns People About Prediction Market Betting Risks
New York Attorney General Letitia James has alerted the public about online prediction markets gaining traction. She urges people to be careful as Super Bowl weekend approaches, and these platforms see more action. New York Issues Alert on Prediction Markets Lacking Player Protections James put out a consumer alert on Monday. She pointed out worries […]
Sports
February 3, 2026
BetMGM Updates Terms to Explicitly Ban Athlete Harassment
Online gaming and sports betting giant BetMGM announced that it has updated its terms of service, introducing new rules to shield athletes from harassment. The changes come amid a broader push against betting-motivated athlete harassment. BetMGM Wants to Protect the Sports Sector’s Integrity In its announcement, the betting company said that its terms of service […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
Missouri Bill to Legalize Store Slot Machines Moves Forward
A bill moving forward in a Missouri House committee on Monday would give companies two years to remove unregulated convenience store slot machines. The bill, spearheaded by Rep. Bill Hardwick, a Dixon Republican, would legalize video lottery terminals, require operators to be licensed, and place the Missouri Lottery in charge of regulating the games. Lawmakers […]
Business
February 3, 2026
Accel Entertainment Unveils Team Changes, CEO Role Succession
Accel Entertainment, a leading distributed gaming operator in the US, announced major C-suite changes and board additions. Among other things, the company confirmed the upcoming succession of the CEO position. Accel Entertainment Enacts Major C-Suite Reshuffling In its announcement, Accel Entertainment said that its founder and chief executive officer, Andy Rubenstein, has been selected as […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
Alabama Sen. Merika Coleman Pushes for Referendum on Gambling Expansion
Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman says she plans to introduce a bill next week that would allow Alabama voters to decide whether they want gambling in the state or not. What Is Senator Coleman’s Proposal for a Gambling Bill? The bill would permit a statewide vote on a constitutional amendment that would empower the governor […]
Lottery
February 3, 2026
New York Resident Bags $1M from Lottery
An upstate resident in New York has won a major lottery jackpot, scooping $1 million from the Million Dollar Raffle and securing one of 15 available top prizes. The winner, identified as Amritpal Singh, bought his ticket at A&A Food Mart in Painted Post. The ticket was also bought all the way back in October […]
Sports
February 3, 2026
NBA Devin Booker Plonks $1M on Super Bowl LX
Devin Booker, a fifth-time NBA All-Star winner, has not shied away from placing a hefty bet on the outcome of the upcoming Super Bowl, with the player committing a $1-million wager on the Seattle Seahawks to cover a -3.5-point spread. NBA All-Star Player Set to Reap $1.8M from Super Bowl Super Bowl 60 will be […]
Sports
February 3, 2026
“Erase That”: Barnes Regrets Betting Joke After Tennessee Win
Coach Rick Barnes quickly realized he’d crossed a line with a joke after the Tennessee Volunteers’ 77-69 victory over the Auburn Tigers on Saturday. “I Shouldn’t Say That, Erase That.” The Volunteers had struggled with turnovers, coughing the ball up 15 times, and Barnes let his irritation slip in a postgame interview. “I mean at […]
Casino
February 3, 2026
Louisiana Plans to Connect Sweepstakes Casinos with Racketeering Charges
Louisiana legislators are getting ready to make the state’s approach to online sweepstakes casinos much tougher by including certain gambling-related offenses in the list of racketeering crimes. A new proposal, House Bill 53, aims to add to the list of activities that can lead to prosecution under Louisiana’s racketeering law, which would greatly increase the […]
