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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Wisconsin Mobile Betting Bill to Learn Its Fate This Week

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has promised a decision on online sports betting this week. While he has been supportive of online sports betting, he has refused to commit to signing the current effort, which would create a tribal-centric market.
Sports Betting
Exterior view of the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, featuring the resort's iconic neon sign and blue glass tower
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Changes Ownership and Appoints New Executive Team

Kennedy Lewis has taken majority control of the Rio Hotel & Casino, reshuffling ownership and sparking a sweeping leadership overhaul.
Las Vegas
Dimly lit tavern interior with a wooden bar, green bar stools, and neon Budweiser and Guinness signs
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Station Casinos Expands Seventy Six Tavern to Southwest Las Vegas

Station Casinos expands its Seventy Six tavern brand, bringing 24-hour dining, bar-top gaming, and happy hours to SW Vegas starting April 23.
Las Vegas
One Week to Decide on Fairfax Casino Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

VA Gov. Spanberger Urged to Reject Fairfax Casino with One Week Remaining

Once Spanberger received the bill, she had one month to sign it, veto it, or let her 30-day window expire, resulting in the bill defaulting into law.
Industry
Paramount Seeks Gulf-Backed $24B for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Paramount Seeks Gulf-Backed $24B for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

Paramount is working toward securing $24B in funding from sovereign wealth funds to support its $81B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Mayor Pitches Downtown Arena Sites for Incoming NBA Franchise

Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley is pitching two downtown arena sites to the NBA, and she’s already lined up a Zoom call with Commissioner Adam Silver to make her case.
Las Vegas
Amazon Adds 3.5% Fuel Surcharge for Third-Party Sellers
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Amazon Adds 3.5% Fuel Surcharge for Third-Party Sellers

Amazon will begin applying 3.5% fuel surcharge to sellers in April as costs increase.
Industry
New Jerseyans Don't Want Casino Expansion
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New Poll Shows New Jersey Voters Want Casinos to Stay in Atlantic City

Those results are strikingly similar to data that was collected by FDU in Aug. 2014, which showed that 50 percent opposed and 42 percent supported casino expansion.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

CFTC Ramps Up Defense Of Sports Contracts With New Lawsuits

The CFTC has filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois over their legal attacks against sports prediction market operators. All three states have issued cease-and-desist letters to prediction operators, and Arizona has also filed criminal charges against Kalshi.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

FIFA Must Provide Clarity on Iran’s World Cup Status

FIFA has been offering conflicting statements regarding Iran’s participation in the World Cup. The lack of clarity is leading to doubts over FIFA’s promises, and making some fans think twice before booking their World Cup travel.
World Cup 2026