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LIV Golf Seeking Hundreds of Millions in New Investor Funding
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

LIV Golf Seeking Hundreds of Millions in New Investor Funding

LIV Golf is exploring new funding options as it looks to secure its long-term future following PIF fallout.
Industry
Pennsylvania Police Shut Down Alleged Illegal Gambling Operation
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Pennsylvania Police Shut Down Alleged Illegal Gambling Operation

Pennsylvania police uncovered an alleged illegal gambling operation tied to a Queen of Hearts game.
Legal
The Las Vegas Strip illuminated at night, showing casino resort towers and luxury retail stores along Las Vegas Boulevard
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Nevada Casino AML Rules Tighten After $32M in Fines

Nevada's Gaming Commission approved sweeping AML regulations after four Strip casinos paid $32M in fines. Here's what the new rules mean for the industry.
Las Vegas
Iowa Expands Powers To Crack Down on Illegal Sweepstakes Gambling
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Iowa Expands Powers To Crack Down on "Illegal Sweepstakes" Gambling

Iowa regulators can now issue cease-and-desist orders against illegal gambling operators statewide.
Legal
Former Houston Mayor Suggests a Huge Local Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Former Houston Mayor Says Fertitta Could Build County’s Largest Casino

She also suggested that billionaire and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta could lead the transformational project at NRG Astrodome.
Industry
Photo by John Ashley from Philadelphia / Lansdale, PA, USA, CC BY 2.0
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

North Carolina Lawamkers Consider Tax Hike for Sportsbooks

North Carolina lawamkers are reportedly considering a tax hike for sportsbooks as part of its upcoming budget. They are considering raising the current 18% rate by up to 12%, or adding a per-wager tax similar to the one in Illinois.
Sports Betting
Photo by Governor Mark Dayton, CC BY 2.0
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

CFTC Sues Minnesota Over Its New Prediction Market Ban

The CFTC has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota over its new restrictions on prediction markets, which would ban markets involving sports and politics. The states’ new rules allow the state to file criminal charges against operators who violate them.
World Cup 2026
An Alfa Romeo F1 car with ORLEN sponsorship navigating a turn on a race track
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix Deal Locked in Through 2037

Clark County commissioners voted unanimously to extend the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix contract through 2037, citing a combined $2 billion in economic impact.
Las Vegas
Travis Pastrana speaking into a Sprint microphone at the Virginia 250 in 2012
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Travis Pastrana Rides Through Boulder Station Casino in Nitro Circus Stunt

Travis Pastrana rode a motocross bike across Boulder Station's live gaming floor in a surprise Nitro Circus 2.0 stunt that shocked Las Vegas.
Las Vegas
Michigan iGaming Grows, Nears Record
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Michigan Online Casinos Have Third-Best Month, Approach Historic Milestone

FanDuel and BetMGM led all operators in productivity during April, producing nearly twice as much as the third-place operator, DraftKings.
Financial News