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David Zaslav Could Earn $800M in Paramount–WBD Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

David Zaslav Could Earn $800M in Paramount–WBD Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav could walk away with a massive payout tied to severance, equity incentives, and more.
Industry
Players sitting at a casino poker table with chips during a game
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Resorts World Las Vegas to Close Poker Room as Online Gaming Rises

Resorts World will close its poker room as tourism declines and online gaming grows, signaling a broader shift in the city’s casino landscape.
Las Vegas
New Hollywood Aurora to Open in July
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

PENN Confirms Opening Date for Hollywood Aurora Casino in Illinois

The $360 million project has nearly completed its construction and will serve customers throughout the Chicago suburbs and surrounding areas.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

MLB and NCAA Offer Conflicting Statements Over Predictions

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and NCAA President Charlie Baker have issued conflicting statements over prediction markets this week. The former embraced the industry with a new partnership to help improve integrity monitoring, while the latter offers the opposite assessment.
Sports Betting
BlizzCon 2026 Full Esports Lineup, Dates, and Details All Revealed
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

BlizzCon 2026: Full Esports Lineup, Dates, and Details All Revealed

BlizzCon 2026 returns with WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and a new Classic Cup. Dates, teams, and prize pools revealed.
Esports
Uber To Invest $1.25 Billion in Rivian Robotaxi Partnership
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Uber Invests $1.25 Billion in Rivian Robotaxi Partnership

Uber and Rivian have agreed to a deal that could be worth up to $1.25 billion and launch up to 50,000 robotaxis across dozens of countries.
Industry
Shooting Near WinStar OK Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

One Individual Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting at Oklahoma WinStar Casino

Officers responded to a call and eventually engaged the individual, with few details revealing what escalated the situation.
Industry
WrestleMania XXX stage inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans during the WWE event on April 6, 2014
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

WWE and White Hat launch WrestleMania: Road to Gold Slot on Fanatics Casino

WWE and White Hat Studios launch WrestleMania: Road to Gold, a Fanatics Casino slot featuring top stars and gameplay inspired by iconic events.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Wisconsin Senate Votes in Favor of Mobile Sports Betting

The Wisconsin Senate voted to approve a bill to legalize mobile sports betting through tribal casinos. While many lawmakers remain concerned about the potential impact, they also acknowledged that mobile betting is already taking place in the state.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Nebraska Casinos Begin Effort to Legalize Online Betting

Nebraska casinos have been a signature-gathering effort to allow voters to decide on legalizing mobile sports betting. The move comes after Nebraska lawmakers failed to act, largely removing them from the process of creating a legal framework.
Sports Betting