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Eli Manning's Firm Acquires Major Youth Sports Operator RCX Sports
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Eli Manning's Firm Acquires Major Youth Sports Operator RCX Sports

The acquisition expands Eli Manning's involvement in youth sports and flag football initiatives.
Industry
Google Agrees to $920 Million Monthly Data Center Deal With SpaceX
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Google Agrees to $920 Million Monthly Data Center Deal With SpaceX

The agreement highlights growing demand for AI computing infrastructure and data center capacity.
Industry
Union Leader Wants Sports Event Contract Regulation
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Casino Union Leader Calls for Banishment of Sports Event Contracts

Her belief is that sports event contracts are a form of unlicensed gambling, which is impermissible according to state regulations.
Industry
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose New Problem Gambling Safeguards
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose New Problem Gambling Safeguards

New legislation would add restrictions on gambling deposits, advertising, and account funding methods.
Legal
Evoke Agrees to £243 Million Acquisition by Bally's Intralot
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Evoke Agrees to £243 Million Acquisition by Bally's Intralot

The owner of William Hill UK and 888 has agreed to a takeover deal with Bally's Intralot.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Polis Signs off On New Regulations for Colorado Sportsbooks

Colorado Governor Polis has signed off on SB 131, which will enact several new regulations to help protect bettors. The bill also sets firm requirements for the sports betting tax revenue sent to fund the State Water Plan.
Responsible Gambling
Woman Kicked Out of Casino After Winning
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Self-Excluded Woman Wins Jackpot, Gets Kicked Out of PA Casino

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) says that individuals on the self-excluded list are prohibited from receiving gambling winnings.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Illinois Lawmakers Approve New Tax for Sports Contracts

Illinois lawmakers have approved a budget that will add a new per-transaction tax on sports contracts. The tax was added despite the state not having legal authority to enforce it, and is likely to result in more lawsuits from the industry.
Sports Betting
Bill Ackman Set to Earn $600 Million as Universal Music Investment Ends
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Bill Ackman Set to Earn $600 Million as Universal Music Investment Ends

Pershing Square's five-year investment in Universal Music is coming to an end after they rejected a $65 billion takeover deal proposal.
Industry
Woman Wins $1.3 Million Jackpot with $8
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

California Woman Wins $1.3 Million Casino Jackpot from $8 Bet

After confirming her jackpot, Sycuan extended a complimentary resort stay and a massage at Spa Ritual to round out her experience.
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