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North Carolina Tribe Moving Toward Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Moving to Realize Casino Dreams

The leadership group of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina voted 17-2 to amend its constitution and open the door to the creation of a retail casino.
Ask.com, One of the Internets' Earliest Websites, Has Shut Down
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Ask.com, One of the Internets' Earliest Websites, Has Shut Down

Ask.com, also known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down.
GameStop Preparing Offer to Acquire eBay
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

GameStop Preparing Offer to Acquire eBay

GameStop is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire eBay as part of Ryan Cohen’s plan to scale the company into a $100 billion giant.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

SkyCity Online Casino Ends Affiliate Commissions After NZ Advertising Crackdown

SkyCity Online Casino has confirmed it will halt affiliate marketing commissions for new New Zealand players from May 8, 2026, following regulatory changes.
Spirit Airlines Preparing Shutdown as Government Bail Out Falls Apart
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Spirit Airlines Preparing Shutdown as Government Bail Out Falls Apart

Spirit Airlines is shutting down after a deal with the government fell through.
Bally's Chicago Hits Construction Milestone
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Bally’s Chicago Casino Celebrates Construction Milestone, On Track for 2027

The final structural beam – a fire engine red piece of steel – was hoisted into the air as Starship’s “We Built This City” was played over speakers.
Casino Assault Charged Against Nelly Dropped
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Assault Charges Dropped Against Nelly for Casino Incident, Will Pay $750 Fine

The 51-year-old was charged with misdemeanor assault in Sept. 2025 in light of the situation. His team defended his role in the encounter.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Says Disney TV License Review Has Nothing To Do With Kimmel Comments
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Says Disney TV License Review Has Nothing To Do With Kimmel Comments

Amid Disney's ABC TV stations' early license renewal, FCC Chair Brendan Carr denies it has anything to do with Jimmy Kimmel.
Two ace playing cards leaning against a stack of black and white casino chips on a green felt table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PointsBet Canada Selects Bede Gaming for iGaming Platform

PointsBet Canada has launched a new iGaming platform powered by Bede Gaming, expanding its casino content and bonusing tools as it eyes growth beyond Ontario.
Canadian flag waving against a blue sky
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Kambi Wins 7-Province Canada Sportsbook Deal as Q1 Revenue Grows

Kambi Group has won a landmark multi-province sportsbook contract in Canada, covering seven provinces, while posting strong Q1 2026 results with revenue up 4.9%.