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By: Richard JanvrinDavid 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.

By: Lucas DunnResorts 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.

By: Grant MitchellPENN 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.

By: Michael SavioMLB 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.

By: Richard JanvrinBlizzCon 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.

By: Richard JanvrinUber 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.

By: Grant MitchellOne 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.

By: Lucas DunnWWE 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.

By: Michael SavioWisconsin 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.

By: Michael SavioNebraska 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.