Casino
January 27, 2026
Casino at Nemacolin Lets Go 140 Staff, Citing “Long-Term Stability”
The Casino at Nemacolin, part of the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, has laid off more than 140 employees recently, citing “long-term stability” as the reason for this drastic move. Casino at Nemacolin Lays Off 140 Employees In an official statement, the casino explained that the decision to reduce the workforce followed a comprehensive […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Lumbee Tribe Weighs Casino Plan After I-95 Land Buy
The Lumbee Tribe has quietly made a big real estate move that could reshape eastern North Carolina’s gaming landscape. According to property records, the tribe recently purchased around 240 acres along Interstate 95 in Robeson County. The land could eventually become home to the state’s first casino east of Charlotte. The timing of the $6 […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Bill Seeking to End Casino Floor Smoking in Iowa Halted
Iowans may have hoped that they would be able to amble down casino gaming floors in the state without the need to inhale secondhand smoke. Yet, these hopes are now dashed as a Senate subcommittee voted on Monday to reject a draft proposal to see an exemption allowing smoking to continue in casinos. Iowans Need […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Appeals Court Revives NJ Casino Smoking Ban Challenge
The seemingly never-ending legal battle over smoking on casino floors in New Jersey has headed back to square one following the recent ruling of a state appeals court that decided a lower court mishandled the case. Procedural Flaws On January 26, 2026, an appellate panel asked a trial court to reopen proceedings meant to decide […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
AGA Sees OpenBet, Sportradar Quit Possibly over Prediction Markets
The American Gaming Association (AGA) finds itself in a rough spot. On the one hand, the trade group has always maintained, critically with the key of its members, that the interests of the gambling industry in the United States are well aligned with economic, societal, and political goals. AGA Sheds Two More Members as Prediction […]
Industry
January 27, 2026
Kalshi Taps Former Biden Administration Insider to Lead in DC
Kalshi has recently had a close brush in the United States, where the company narrowly avoided having its sports event contracts shut down last Friday, when a judge who previously agreed that the platform’s products are not just financial tools said he would need more time to deliberate and arrive at a decision. Kalshi Brings […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
Polymarket Teams up With Major League Soccer in Latest Groundbreaking Deal
In the latest expectation-defying move, Polymarket, one of the world’s largest prediction market platforms and a recent arrival to the United States, has become the official partner of Major League Soccer. MLS Brings Polymarket On Board to Tap into Fan Sentiment In the same move, the company has also become an official partner for the […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Casino Money Tied to Lawmakers Pushing Gambling Tax Break
A look at federal fundraising records shows that some members of Congress who have gotten big bucks from the gambling industry are now backing laws that casinos want. Lawmakers Seek to Let Gamblers Fully Deduct Losses Once Again The politicians, Nevada Reps. Susie Lee, Steven Horsford, Mark Amodei, and Dina Titus, want to bring back […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
Colorado Bettors Back Broncos as Super Bowl LX Odds Take Shape
NFL playoff season sparked a betting frenzy across Colorado, with many fans showing unwavering support for the Denver Broncos despite slim chances and challenging opponents. In Black Hawk casinos, fans placed bets on their home team ranging from small amounts to hefty sums, showing hope that often goes beyond the numbers. $25K Broncos Bet Highlights […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Gambling Industry Sponsors Senators to Push a New Taxing Legislation
Reps. Susie Lee (D), Steven Horsford (D), Mark Amodei (R), and Diana Titus (D), all from Nevada, all rely on the gambling industry to fund their campaigns. The four Congress members are pushing for new legislation on taxing gambling losses, which is a policy the industry has talked about for years. Gambling Industry Supports Congress […]
