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By: Grant MitchellIllinois Gov. Proposes Another Gaming Tax Hike, This Time for Casinos
The proposals were included in his $57 billion budget proposal for FY2027 that aims to raise nearly $600 million through a series of tax hikes across the state.

By: Lucas DunnNetflix Announced Mayweather-Pacquiao Rematch at Sphere Las Vegas
The upcoming Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch marks the first professional boxing event at Sphere Las Vegas, promising an exciting showdown for fans.

By: Grant MitchellNaked West Virginia Man Arrested at Casino for First-Degree Murder of Father
Officers located Lawson Sr.’s deceased body with “at least” six gunshot wounds in the back of the head near Lawson Jr.’s house.

By: Michael SavioFIFA Considers Moving World Cup Matches Out of Guadalajara
FIFA is discussing the possibility of moving 2026 World Cup matches out of Guadalajara after a horrific attack on its international airport by a local cartel. The news is sparking growing fear among fans hoping to attend matches there.

By: Michael SavioWisconsin Assembly Finally Signs Off on Mobile Betting
The Wisconsin Assembly passed AB 601, which proposes to create a tribal-run online sports betting market. It ends years of debate and stalling from lawmakers, who abandoned hopes for a commercial market. The bill will now head to the Senate.

By: Michael SavioKalshi Wins Big in Tennessee, but New Threats Emerge
Kalshi has scored a major legal win in Tennessee, keeping its prediction platform live in the state. However, talks of a ban on predictions in Connecticut and a trademark fight with the NCAA are making the win harder to celebrate.

By: Grant MitchellArkansas Officials Meeting to Review Casino, Sports Betting Partnerships
DraftKings is hoping to partner with Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, and FanDuel is aiming to team up with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs.

By: Lucas DunnAbandoned Goldendoodle Rescued by Las Vegas Police, Finds New Home
A goldendoodle abandoned at an airport captured hearts across Vegas, receiving hundreds of adoption requests before being adopted by a police officer.

By: Michael SavioSpain’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Dimmed After Cucurella Injury
Spain’s World Cup hopes were dimmed after defender Marc Cucurella picked up a hamstring injury. While he hopes to return to the pitch next month, questions remain about the timeline and the form he’ll be in this summer.

By: Michael SavioAre States Without Sports Betting Fueling Problem Gambling
Some states continue to reject sports betting, but there is reason to believe their residents are still dealing with problem gambling. Between residents visiting legal markets and the spread of prediction markets, are sports betting bans fueling the crisis?