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Kentucky Sports Betting Age Could Be Raised From 18 to 21
Posted on: March 9, 2026, 12:52h. Last updated on: March 9, 2026, 12:52h. Kentucky lawmakers are considering raising the sports betting age Currently, anyone aged 18 and up can bet legally on sports in Kentucky Most states require sports bettors to be 21 or older Kentucky is in the minority of the 39 states that have legal sports betting in…
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Dumont Could Earn Nearly $27M Yearly Under New Sands Contract
Posted on: March 6, 2026, 11:44h. Last updated on: March 6, 2026, 11:44h. He was recently appointed chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands His base salary is $2.5 million per year That figure could swell to as much as $26.87 million through cash and equity incentives Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) Chairman and CEO Patrick Dumont could earn nearly…
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What’s Next for Gaming in Quebec As Election Approaches?
Posted on: March 3, 2026, 11:56h. Last updated on: March 3, 2026, 11:58h. Quebec provincial election set for October 5 Parti Quebecois currently leading in the polls, incumbent CAQ sits in fourth, depending on poll Spokesperson from Quebec Online Gaming Commission said they’ve met with all the provincial parties about changes to Quebec igaming structure The Quebec Online Gaming Commission…
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Likely No. 1 NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza Talks Raiders Meeting
Posted on: February 27, 2026, 06:04h. Last updated on: February 27, 2026, 06:07h. Las Vegas Raiders own No. 1 pick in NFL Draft this April Sportsbooks have Heisman Trophy-winning QB Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 Mendoza met with Raiders’ brass and had a phone call with Raiders’ minority owner Tom Brady The potential No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft,…
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Metallica Announces Las Vegas Sphere Residency
Posted on: February 25, 2026, 11:13h. Last updated on: February 25, 2026, 11:28h. Metallica announced an eight-show residency at the Las Vegas Sphere starting October 1, 2026 Its “No Repeat Weekend” format ensures entirely different setlists for every Thursday and Saturday show Metallica will be the first heavy metal act to headline the Sphere — but probably not the only…
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Atlantic City Braces for Two Feet of Snow, Casinos Remain Open
Posted on: February 22, 2026, 10:49h. Last updated on: February 22, 2026, 10:49h. Atlantic City casinos will remain open during the Sunday-into-Monday blizzard The city is under a state of emergency order Atlantic City is bracing for what could be a historic blizzard, as weather forecasts estimate the casino town could see two feet or more of snow. A man…
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Casino-Banned Las Vegas Pimp Accused of Attempted Child Kidnap
Posted on: February 19, 2026, 12:24h. Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 12:24h. Las Vegas man accused of attempting child kidnapping Previously banned from Nevada casinos for sex trafficking Charge carries potential life sentence under state law A notorious pimp banned from Nevada casinos for sex trafficking was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of attempting to kidnap a child, Las Vegas…
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Did China Make Up a Gambling Suicide Story?
Posted on: February 16, 2026, 11:30h. Last updated on: February 16, 2026, 11:30h. China is warning its people not to gamble overseas The CPC cited a gambler’s recent suicide in Singapore, though no media or police report has detailed such an incident Ahead of the Chinese New Year, China is warning its people that gambling while on holiday poses significant…
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Israel Charges Two Over Insider Polymarket Bets on Iran Conflict
Posted on: February 13, 2026, 11:59h. Last updated on: February 13, 2026, 11:59h. Israeli reservist and civilian charged over insider Polymarket bets Allegedly used classified military intelligence during Iran conflict Case under gag order; no operational harm reported Israeli authorities have charged two people with serious security offenses after they allegedly placed insider bets on “the occurrence of military operations”…
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Kalshi Super Bowl Volume Tops $1B Helped by Non-Sports Contracts
Posted on: February 10, 2026, 12:11h. Last updated on: February 10, 2026, 12:11h. Kalshi notched north of $1 billion in volume on Super Bowl Sunday The company’s Super Bowl week volume reached $2.8 billion Bettors leaned into non-sports contracts, including $100 million on Bad Bunny’s first song during the halftime show Super Bowl Sunday was indeed super for Kalshi as…
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