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By: Richard JanvrinNorth Carolina Raises Sports Betting Tax to 23%
The state's online sportsbooks will face a higher tax burden under the new rate.

By: Lucas DunnBill 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.

By: Grant Mitchell87-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.

By: Michael SavioMassachusetts 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.

By: Michael SavioThree 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.

By: Richard JanvrinPizza 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.

By: Richard JanvrinFanDuel Predicts Expands Event Contracts Through Crypto.com Partnership
The agreement adds new sports and entertainment contract opportunities for users.

By: Richard JanvrinNBA to Name Winning Bidders for 12 European Teams Within 90 Days
The NBA is moving closer to launching a permanent European basketball league.

By: Richard JanvrinIllinois Lawmakers Decline to Merge State Gaming Regulators
A plan to combine Illinois gaming and horse racing oversight agencies failed to advance.

By: Richard JanvrinPennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Slot Machines
Lawmakers now have 120 days to decide how skill games will be regulated.