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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

T-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.
Las Vegas
bet365 Sportsbook Launches in Washington, D.C.
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

bet365 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.
Industry
NFL Warns Prediction Markets to Stop Offering 'Objectionable' Contracts
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NFL 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.
Legal
Indiana Casino Robber Gets 52 Year in Prison
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Indiana 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.
Industry
Michigan Judge Blocks Kalshi Sports Prediction Markets
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Michigan Judge Blocks Kalshi Sports Prediction Markets

Kalshi must block Michigan users from its sports prediction markets under a new preliminary injunction.
Legal
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Missouri 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.
Sports Betting
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Kirk 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.
Las Vegas
Sidemen Go Gambling in New Video
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Sidemen 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.
Industry
Aaron Donald Has Comeback Player of the Year Odds, But Does He Qualify
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Aaron 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.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

AGA 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.
Sports Betting