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Big Ten Athletes Join Effort to Reform Player Props

A Big Ten student-athlete group has issued a statement calling on NCAA President Charlie Baker to reform player prop betting rules. The letter cites the link to rising cases of athlete harassment, which Baker has been warning states about.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Kalshi Delivers on High Expectations for Super Bowl LX

Kalshi recorded over $1 billion in trading volume for Super Bowl LX, up 2,700% from last year, driven by expanded markets and improved pricing. The prediction app was downloaded at more than double the rate of DraftKings and FanDuel.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Chase Offers Sapphire Card Members 2026 World Cup Tickets

Chase ran a sale on 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets for its Sapphire members, selling out in three hours. While more will be available, it appears millions of fans will be left hoping for affordable tickets on the secondary market.
World Cup 2026
Exterior view of Resorts World Las Vegas with red hotel towers and large LED display on the building facade
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Resorts World Las Vegas Strengthens AML Compliance Under New Leadership

Brian Sandoval highlights the positive changes at Resorts World Las Vegas, emphasizing its strong team and commitment to AML compliance.
Las Vegas
Activist Investor Ancora Holdings Signals Opposition to Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Activist Investor Ancora Holdings Signals Opposition to Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal

Activist investor Ancora Holdings appears poised to do all it can to stop the Warner Bros.-Netflix deal.
Industry
Fatal Shooting at MGM National Harbor
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

MGM National Harbor Unveils New High Limit Gambling Room With Slots and Table Game

Customers can now officially experience the new 4,000 square feet of gaming space, bringing the total to more than 14,000 square feet.
Industry
Indiana Could Relocate Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Indiana Forwards Bill to Relocation Casino in Ohio County to Several Possible Homes

The bill would allow the Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana, to move its campus to a selection of new host cities.
Industry
Swimming pool area at Red Rock Casino Resort with palm trees and lounge chairs in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Red Rock and Boyd Find Local Market Success as MGM Focuses on High-End Visitors

Red Rock and Boyd Gaming post strong local market growth amid declining Strip visitation as MGM shifts focus towards affluent clients for growth.
Las Vegas
Wynn Las Vegas hotel tower with curved glass facade and palm trees in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wynn Resorts Announces Scholarship Program as Steve Wynn Extortion Case Unfolds

Wynn Resorts introduces the Craig S. Billings Endowed Scholarship, while a Las Vegas man is arrested for extortion attempts against Steve Wynn.
Las Vegas
Los Ratones Esports Shuts Down Following LEC 2026 Elimination

Los Ratones Esports Shuts Down Following LEC 2026 Elimination

Los Ratones is shutting down. The news was confirmed by its owner, Caedrel.
Esports