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By: Lucas DunnTrump Visits Las Vegas with Tax Relief Win While Gambling Deduction Cut Looms
Trump visits Las Vegas on April 16 to promote no tax on tips, but Nevada Democrats are demanding he address the OBBB’s gambling loss deduction cut.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Gov. Spanberger Vetoes Bill to Approve Massive Fairfax Casino
Spanberger’s decision to use her veto power represents a major blow to the casino industry, especially as Virginia’s gaming ecosystem continues to grow.

By: Michael SavioOhio House Considers Drastic Scale Down of Sports Betting
A group of Ohio House lawmakers has introduced two bills that would greatly shrink the state's sports betting market. One would ban prop bets, live bets, college bets, and parlays. The other would place a full ban on online betting.

By: Michael SavioFIFA Faces Blowback From Fans Over World Cup Ticket Maps
Fans are claiming FIFA misled them after learning that the seats are outside the areas the league promised. The league claims the maps were only meant as general guides and blames hospitality packages for taking some of the best seats.

By: Lucas DunnLALIGA Signs First-Ever European Soccer League Deal With Polymarket in the US and Canada
LALIGA has named Polymarket its Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner in the US and Canada, marking a first for European soccer.

By: Grant MitchellOhio House’s Proposal Would Restrict Sports Betting to Four Casinos
The Ohio Casino Control Commission reported $10.3 billion in total wagers during 2025, leading to more than $1 billion in gross gaming revenue.

By: Michael SavioDraftKings, FanDuel Manage to Avoid Kentucky Crackdown
DraftKings and FanDuel used their political capital to help revise key proposals from a new Kentucky bill. The effort removed penalties for sportsbooks that offer prediction platforms, as well as a ban on the practice of limiting winning bettors.

By: Michael SavioKalshi Confirms Status as Bookmaker in Trademark Filing
Kalshi’s trademark designates it as part of the sports betting industry, despite its denial of offering gambling. The operator said the move was insignificant because it would force the USPTO to accept that the industry class is relevant to Kalshi.

By: Lucas DunnFloyd Mayweather’s “Exhibition” Comment Puts Pacquiao Rematch at Risk
Mayweather’s called the September 19 Netflix bout an “exhibition”; now he faces a breach-of-contract claim, nine-figure damages, and possible replacement.
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By: Grant MitchellOffset Stable Following Shooting Near Florida Casino
Monday’s shooting was sparked by a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, just north of Miami, the Seminole Police Department said.