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Sports
January 21, 2026
Massachusetts Eyes Major Shake-Up for Online Sports Betting
A newly resurfaced proposal in Massachusetts could completely change the way online sports betting works in the state, and it’s not subtle. Tax Hike and VIP Programs Take Center Stage Senate Bill 302 aims to sharply increase taxes while limiting what people can bet on, and imposing new sets of rules that would change the […]
Casino
January 21, 2026
Player Flips $40 into $552K Payout at Sky River Casino
The Sky River Casino has only recently become the site of a major jackpot win, after a player from Modesto won $552,460 on January 17. The player, hailing from Modesto, managed to flip his $40 bet on the Dollar Storm Mega Grand Link slot machine, a pirate-themed gaming experience. Commenting on the great start of […]
Sports
January 21, 2026
Kalshi Dealt Setback in Court, Blocked from Offering Prediction Markets in MA for Now
Kalshi has been dealt a setback in Massachusetts, with Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith siding with Attorney General Andrea Campbell, who requested an injunction against the prediction market platform in September. Kalshi Set to Appeal Injunction Against Its Business in Massachusetts The injunction will go into effect on Friday, January 23, and it […]
Casino
January 21, 2026
33% of Canadians Would Criticize Family, Friends for Traveling to the US
Most Canadians know – not every American is an insult-spitting bigot, but this does not mean they should be cut slack either. After all, they put the man in the White House. This is essentially the conclusion of a new Abacus poll, which has indicated that at least 33% of Canadians would take issue, or […]
Casino
January 21, 2026
Plans for Smaller Second Las Vegas Sphere Revealed
Sphere Entertainment has announced plans for the construction of a smaller version of the Las Vegas Sphere. The state of Maryland, Prince George’s county and Peterson Companies have all teamed up with Sphere Entertainment to create the scaled-down version of the iconic interactive Sphere. Since its opening in September 2023, the Las Vegas Sphere has […]
Sports
January 21, 2026
Mike Repole Gets Ready to Take US Horse Racing to Court
Mike Repole, a well-known Thoroughbred owner and rich businessman, has started to set up a big lawsuit that could put many US horse racing groups under the legal microscope. Repole said he has officially told some of the sport’s most powerful organizations that he is preparing to sue. He sees this as a last-ditch try […]
Sports
January 21, 2026
Tennessee’s Only Homegrown Sportsbook Exits the Market
Tennessee’s Action 24/7, the state-owned and licensed online sportsbook, has stopped operations, ending its five-year run in Tennessee’s regulated betting market. Nashville-Based Sportsbook Shuts Down, Leaving Ten Licensed Operators The Nashville-based company posted a notice on its website saying it would stop taking bets right away. The company assured customers that it would settle and […]
Industry
January 20, 2026
New Ipsos Poll Shows Growing Doubts over Sports Integrity in the USA
Confidence in the integrity of American sports is wavering, and the rise of gambling may be to blame. According to a new national survey from Ipsos, fans have grown increasingly skeptical about the fairness of games over the past two years, even as betting participation continues to rise. More and more Americans believe that broadcasts […]
Industry
January 20, 2026
Mississippi Once Again Contemplates Legalizing Mobile Sports Betting
Mississippi lawmakers will make an attempt for the third year straight to legalize mobile sports betting, under the guise of aiding the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), and also regulating the black market betting scene. What’s New in This Year’s Proposal? One major difference now is the directing of all state revenue from online betting […]
Lottery
January 20, 2026
Florida Player Wins $2M from Jackpot Triple Play Ahead of MLK Jr. Holiday
A lucky player in Florida has become $2 million richer after winning the top prize from the lottery’s Jackpot Triple Play game. The win was scored on Friday, just in time for MLK Jr. Holiday. The Latest Jackpot Triple Play Top Prize Landed The official Florida Lottery website shows that a lucky player in Lakeland […]