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The Ohio Casino Control Commission has officially withdrawn from the National Council on Problem Gambling. It cited Kalshi's inclusion as the reason for the decision, but didn’t make the news public after notifying the group back in June.

Sphere and Lyft have signed a multi-year deal naming Lyft the venue's official rideshare partner, adding a dedicated pickup zone and in-app wayfinding for guests.

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill to keep the gambling loss deduction at 100%, blocking a planned cut to 90% in 2027.

He claimed that Resorts World Las Vegas wrongfully terminated him and violated the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 by retaliating against whistleblowing.

A Nevada health coalition wants to raise cigarette taxes to $3.55 a pack, the state's first hike in over a decade, to fund cessation programs.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed the league is considering a Sphere-inspired arena as it nears a decision on Las Vegas expansion.

JPMorgan's Daniel Politzer questions MGM's $18B Diller buyout as Las Vegas slows, warning shares could fall toward $35 if the deal collapses.

This would mean that individuals could no longer pay more money in taxes than they won, as was possible under Trump’s setup.

The football betting season is underway, but it features higher tax rates and a more robust prediction market industry. The season will help show the impacts of both, and could lead states to reconsider their tax systems.

US sports leagues sent a letter asking regulators to deliver lifetime sports betting bans for harassment. It also highlighted examples of how the issue is impacting athletes, coaches, officials, and other staff. Currently, only four states have implemented lifetime bans.