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Close-up of hockey players battling for puck during an intense face-off on a lighted ice rink
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PWHL Las Vegas Appoints Its First General Manager

The PWHL has named Dominique DiDia the first-ever GM of PWHL Las Vegas, bringing NHL front-office experience and a proven record in women's hockey advocacy.
Las Vegas
Oklahoma Overrides Anti-Sweepstakes Veto
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Oklahoma Congress Overrides Gov.’s Anti-Sweepstakes Casino Veto

Anyone who is found guilty of conducting or facilitating online sweepstakes casino business may be punished with Class 2 felony charges.
Legal
Dana White Urges Donald Trump To Reverse Gambling Tax Provision
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Dana White Urges Donald Trump To Reverse Gambling Tax Provision

Dana White is urging President Donald Trump to reverse a controversial gambling tax deduction cap.
Legal
Allegiant Air aircraft on approach to landing against a clear blue sky
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Allegiant Air Completes Sun Country Takeover

Allegiant Air finalized its $1.5B acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, uniting two ULCCs to serve 22 million customers across 650-plus routes annually.
Las Vegas
Starbucks to Lay Off 300 More Corporate Employees Amid Ongoing Turnaround
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Starbucks to Lay Off 300 More Corporate Employees Amid Ongoing Turnaround

Starbucks is continuing its corporate restructuring with another 300 job cuts and regional office closures.
Industry
Exterior view of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas along the Las Vegas Strip
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

The Venetian Resort and F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Venetian Resort extends its Las Vegas Grand Prix partnership through 2030, offering fan hubs, VIP trackside access, and exclusive race-week packages.
Las Vegas
Photo by Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Wisconsin Tribes Set to Pick Up a Big Win Against Kalshi

A US District Judge has ruled that Wisconsin tribes have the right to sue Kalshi over sports prediction markets. While he rejected a request to force Kalshi out while their lawsuit is settled, he found the operator is likely violating IGRA.
Sports Betting
Oklahoma Gov. Vetoes Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Oklahoma Gov. Surprisingly Vetoes Proposed Sweepstakes Casino Ban

Anyone found guilty of conducting or facilitating operations would have been punishable with Class 2 felony offense charges, including fines and up to 30 days in jail.
Legal
Woman Found at PA Casino Pronounced Dead
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Woman Found Unresponsive in PA Casino Parking Lot is Dead, Confirmed Natural Causes

An anonymous 78-year-old is said to have died of natural causes after she was found in a vehicle at Happy Valley Casino early Thursday morning.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Colorado Sports Betting Reform Heads to Governor’s Desk

A bill to add new protections for sports bettors has passed the Colorado Senate, heading to the Governor’s desk. The bill would make several changes, including setting deposit limits and banning push notifications, to combat the continued growth of problem gambling.