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Virginia Governor Vetoes Another Gaming Bill
Posted on: April 11, 2026, 10:04h. Last updated on: April 11, 2026, 10:04h. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) has made it abundantly clear that she won’t sign legislation authorizing additional gambling in the commonwealth unless lawmakers first approve and allocate funding for the creation of an independent gaming regulatory commission. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger smiles after delivering her first address…
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Billionaire Kenneth Dart Gobbling Up Flutter Entertainment Stock
Posted on: April 8, 2026, 12:21h. Last updated on: April 8, 2026, 12:21h. The heir to the Dart Container fortune has been steadily buying Flutter stock He’s been buying as the stock declines and as some insiders sold Dart’s stake in the FanDuel owner is built through total return swaps Kenneth Dart, the heir to the Dart Container fortune, has…
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Rio in Las Vegas Has New Owner & Leaders — Report
Posted on: April 3, 2026, 10:34h. Last updated on: April 3, 2026, 10:36h. Kennedy Lewis Investment Management has seized majority control of the Rio, relegating Dreamscape to a minority stake The power shift has triggered the exits of the casino hotel’s CFO and VPs of marketing and sales New leadership, including Vincent Lentini and Lloyd Nathan, is now steering the…
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CFTC Sues Illinois Over State’s Plan to Regulate Prediction Markets
Posted on: April 2, 2026, 12:01h. Last updated on: April 2, 2026, 12:01h. It’s the first time the feds have sued a state relating to prediction markets regulation Federal preemption is a cornerstone of the commission’s case against the state The CFTC wants the court to rule that federal laws supersede state gaming regulations In a first in the various…
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Robinhood Could Reap Long-Term Growth from Prediction Markets
Posted on: March 30, 2026, 01:09h. Last updated on: March 30, 2026, 01:09h. The brokerage house is a fast-growing prediction markets player Many of its clients are already sports bettors Analyst says prediction can contribute to company’s long-term growth Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) is already the de facto brokerage house for many Gen Z and younger millennial investors and the…
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Indiana Casino in Steuben Would Generate Much Tax Revenue
Posted on: March 27, 2026, 01:03h. Last updated on: March 27, 2026, 01:03h. A casino in Indiana’s Steuben County would generate millions of dollars in annual local tax revenue That’s according to an economic analysis conducted on the county’s behalf Indiana lawmakers and Gov. Mike Braun (R) have designated Steuben County as a possible host location for a new casino.…
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New Jersey Governor Talks Atlantic City Casino Smoking Debate
Posted on: March 24, 2026, 11:39h. Last updated on: March 24, 2026, 11:39h. NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill isn’t saying whether she thinks Atlantic City casinos should be smoke-free The governor instead supports the New Jersey Legislature settling the debate Some casino workers contend their state constitutional rights are being violated If New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) has it her…
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Guardians Move Clase and Ortiz to Unpaid Non-Disciplinary Leave
Posted on: March 21, 2026, 09:29h. Last updated on: March 21, 2026, 09:39h. Cleveland Guardians move pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz to unpaid non-disciplinary leave Both pitchers are scheduled to go on trial in May for their alleged involvement in an illegal gambling scheme Guardians open up season this Thursday against the Seattle Mariners The Cleveland Guardians have transferred pitchers Emmanuel Clase and…
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PowerPlay Secures $15M in Financing to Drive Player Acquisition
Posted on: March 18, 2026, 01:19h. Last updated on: March 18, 2026, 01:19h. PowerPlay looks to expand user base and strengthen brand with $15 million in financing PowerPlay is an online gaming and sportsbook platform licensed in Ontario Ontario market currently has 47 licensed operators and 81 websites PowerPlay, a sportsbook and igaming operator licensed in Ontario, is taking what…
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Fairfax Casino Bill Forwarded to Gov., Voter Control Restored
Posted on: March 15, 2026, 08:57h. Last updated on: March 15, 2026, 08:57h. Virginia lawmakers have authorized a sixth casino in the commonwealth, but voters in Fairfax County will have the ultimate say in whether the gaming license is granted. A rendering of a $6 billion casino resort and mixed-use complex proposed for Tysons in Northern Virginia. The Fairfax County…
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