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By: Lucas DunnT-Mobile Arena's Toshiba Plaza Renamed Paramount+ Plaza
T-Mobile Arena's outdoor plaza has a new name: Paramount+ Plaza. The rebrand debuts during Garcia vs Benn fight week in Las Vegas.

By: Richard Janvrinbet365 Sportsbook Launches in Washington, D.C.
bet365 Sportsbook is now live in Washington, D.C., expanding the operator's U.S. presence to 19 markets.

By: Richard JanvrinNFL Warns Prediction Markets to Stop Offering 'Objectionable' Contracts
The NFL is urging prediction markets to remove contracts it says could threaten the integrity of its games.

By: Grant MitchellIndiana Hollywood Casino Robber Sentenced to 52 Years in Prison
Security cameras captured footage of the incident, including Birdseye pointing his weapon at an employee’s chest from about one foot away.

By: Richard JanvrinMichigan Judge Blocks Kalshi Sports Prediction Markets
Kalshi must block Michigan users from its sports prediction markets under a new preliminary injunction.

By: Michael SavioMissouri AG Looks to Protect Its Market From Sports Contracts
Missouri’s Attorney General says she believes sports markets should be regulated and taxed the same as sportsbooks. She did not promise lawsuits or other actions against the industry, but her words show it continues to lose support across the US.

By: Lucas DunnKirk Cousins Named Raiders Starting QB, Not Mendoza
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak picked veteran Kirk Cousins over rookie Fernando Mendoza to start Week 1 despite a shaky preseason.

By: Grant MitchellSidemen Post Las Vegas Adventure as Gambling Content Booms
The video, which amassed over 3 million views in one day, shows the group completing a variety of challenges, including gambling $1,000 at a casino.

By: Richard JanvrinAaron Donald Has Comeback Player of the Year Odds, But Does He Qualify?
Aaron Donald is among the Comeback Player of the Year contenders, despite returning from retirement rather than injury or illness.

By: Michael SavioAGA Predicts Little Growth for the 2026 NFL Season Handle
The AGA predicts minimal growth for the NFL season, putting it flat with last year’s results. The group blamed the rise of sports prediction markets for the poor projections and highlighted the dangers the rival industry presents.