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Crowds walking under the LED canopy at Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas at dusk
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Visitor Numbers Fall in April 2026

Las Vegas saw a 1.8% drop in April visitors following Spirit Airlines' shutdown, yet casino revenue and convention attendance helped offset the decline.
Las Vegas
Disney Files FCC License Renewals Under Protest Amid DEI Investigation
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Disney Files FCC License Renewals Under Protest Amid DEI Investigation

Disney says the FCC's demand for early license renewals is unconstitutional and unprecedented.
Industry
NCAA Filing Reveals Extent of Brendan Sorsby's Gambling Activity
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NCAA Filing Reveals Extent of Brendan Sorsby's Gambling Activity

Court documents allege Brendan Sorsby placed thousands of wagers during his college football career.
Legal
Arkansas Sees Record Handle After Sports Betting Expansion
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Arkansas Sees Record Handle After Sports Betting Expansion

Arkansas sports betting placed over $100 million in wagers in April, setting a new monthly record. The success came as FanDuel and DraftKings had its first full month in the market, though they didn’t contribute much tax revenue.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Michigan Expands Gambling-Blocking Software to Meet Demand

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is purchasing 100 additional software amid high demand from residents. The software blocks users from accessing gambling sites and apps, and is very difficult to circumvent, making it an effective RG tool.
Responsible Gambling
Arkansas Sees Record Handle After Sports Betting Expansion
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

America’s Online Casinos Produce $1 Billion in Revenue in April

The previous record of $1.04 billion was set in Dec. 2025, while April marked the fourth time in the last five months that combined revenue hit 10 figures.
Financial News
Connecticut Enacts New Sports Betting Consumer Protection Laws
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Connecticut Enacts New Sports Betting Consumer Protection Laws

New Connecticut legislation expands sports betting oversight and introduces additional consumer safeguards.
Legal
MGM Grand exterior on the Las Vegas Strip during the day
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

MGM Resorts Launches Drink Las Vegas Festival

MGM Resorts debuts Drink Las Vegas, a four-day culinary and beverage festival across ARIA, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, and Park MGM on September 24-27, 2026.
Las Vegas
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

New York, New Jersey Take FIFA to Court Over High Prices

AGs from New York and New Jersey have issued a subpoena to FIFA seeking an explanation for why ticket prices have skyrocketed. Some tickets for the Final are being sold for over $30,000, despite FIFA’s promises of affordability.
World Cup 2026
Caesars Agrees to $18 Billion Sale to Fertitta
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Caesars Agrees to Near-$18 Billion Sale to Fertitta Entertainment

Fertitta will acquire all of Caesars’ approximate $11.9 billion in outstanding debt and will pay shareholders $31 cash for each share.
Industry