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Polymarket Refers Dozens of Accounts to DOJ Over Suspected Military Insider Trading
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Polymarket Refers Dozens of Accounts to DOJ Over Suspected Military Insider Trading

Polymarket reportedly referred dozens of accounts to the Justice Department after identifying activity potentially connected to military insider trading.
Legal
Nevada Uses North Carolina Prediction Market Tax Against Kalshi in Court
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Nevada Uses North Carolina Prediction Market Tax Against Kalshi in Court

Nevada says Kalshi's support for North Carolina's prediction market tax undermines its argument that states cannot regulate its federally overseen operations.
Legal
Caesars Palace hotel and casino illuminated at night in Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Caesars Unveils Olympus, a New Invite-Only Loyalty Tier

Caesars Entertainment debuts Olympus, an invite-only tier above Seven Stars requiring 300,000 tier credits, launching January 2027.
Industry
Hospital hallway leading to a patient room with a bed, similar to planned Nevada Children's Hospital facilities
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Raiders Commit $25M to Nevada's First Kids' Hospital

The Raiders and Intermountain Health announced a $25 million gift to help build Nevada's first stand-alone children's hospital.
Las Vegas
Blackjack cards showing an Ace and King of Spades next to stacked casino chips and a dealer button on a green felt table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

BetMGM Brings Las Vegas Live Dealer Games to Alberta

BetMGM has launched Las Vegas-style live dealer tables in Alberta, streaming blackjack, roulette, and baccarat from MGM Resorts properties.
Industry
Ketel Marte Visited Casino During Absence
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

3x MLB All-Star Seen at Casino Following Controversial Unexplained Absence

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was seen at Talking Stick Resort Casino near the team’s facility in Salt River Fields.
Industry
FanDuel Responds to Congress Over VIP Program, Leaves Five Questions Unanswered
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

FanDuel Responds to Congress Over VIP Program, Leaves Five Questions Unanswered

FanDuel has responded to congressional scrutiny of its VIP program following the Bryce Harper controversy, answering three of lawmakers' eight questions.
Legal
CFTC Committee Raises Prediction Market Manipulation Concerns
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

CFTC Committee Raises Prediction Market Manipulation Concerns

Prediction market manipulation was a major focus of the CFTC's first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting amid several high-profile incidents.
Legal
Florida Sues Stake.us and Chumba Casino Operator VGW
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Florida Sues Stake.us and Chumba Casino Operator VGW

Florida has filed lawsuits against Stake.us and Virtual Gaming Worlds, seeking to stop several major sweepstakes casinos from operating in the state.
Legal
Exterior of Wynn Las Vegas, the resort where "Awakening" will close on Oct. 10, 2026
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wynn's "Awakening" to Close Permanently on Oct. 10, 2026

Wynn Las Vegas will close its high-tech show "Awakening" on Oct. 10, 2026, ending a nearly four-year run in the Strip theater.
Las Vegas