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North Carolina Raises Sports Betting Tax to 23
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

North Carolina Raises Sports Betting Tax to 23%

The state's online sportsbooks will face a higher tax burden under the new rate.
Legal
Exterior view of T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, proposed home of Bill Foley's NBA expansion team
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bill Foley Officially Bids for a Las Vegas NBA Expansion Team

Bill Foley, owner of the Vegas Golden Knights, has launched the first official bid for an NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas, valued at up to $10 billion.
Las Vegas
Elderly Casino Guest Stole $5,000
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

87-Year-Old Robbed Casino Guest of $5,000 During A Bathroom Break

Senior citizen James N. Gallagher III allegedly swiped $5,050 in slot machine credits from another patron at Boyd Gaming’s Ameristar property in St. Charles.
Industry
Photo by Chris Rycroft from Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, CC BY 2.0
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Massachusetts Launches “Safer Bets Start Here” Campaign

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has officially launched a new public awareness campaign. Its goal is to promote legal gambling platforms while warning residents about the dangers of illegal ones. It will be running throughout the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup 2026
Photo by René Stark, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Three Standout Moments From the First World Cup Matches

The 2026 World Cup’s opening matches have delivered some incredible results, but three stood out against the rest. We’re highlighting the trio of moments that resonated most with us and how they changed our predictions for the tournament.
World Cup 2026
Pizza Hut Sold in $2.7 Billion Deal as Yum Brands Reshapes Portfolio
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Pizza Hut Sold in $2.7 Billion Deal as Yum Brands Reshapes Portfolio

The transaction ends nearly five decades of Pizza Hut ownership under Yum Brands and PepsiCo.
Industry
FanDuel Predicts Expands Event Contracts Through Crypto.com Partnership
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

FanDuel Predicts Expands Event Contracts Through Crypto.com Partnership

The agreement adds new sports and entertainment contract opportunities for users.
Industry
NBA to Name Winning Bidders for 12 European Teams Within 90 Days
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NBA to Name Winning Bidders for 12 European Teams Within 90 Days

The NBA is moving closer to launching a permanent European basketball league.
Industry
Illinois Lawmakers Decline to Merge State Gaming Regulators
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Illinois Lawmakers Decline to Merge State Gaming Regulators

A plan to combine Illinois gaming and horse racing oversight agencies failed to advance.
Legal
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Slot Machines
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Slot Machines

Lawmakers now have 120 days to decide how skill games will be regulated.
Legal