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By: Grant MitchellPeoria Rebuffs Casino Plan, Takes Legal Action Against Boyd Gaming
With the vote done and dusted, the city will continue a legal fight against Boyd Gaming. A successful vote would’ve put an end to the challenge.

By: Richard JanvrinPepsiCo Beats Earnings Estimates as It Prepares to Cut Snack Prices
PepsiCo will decrease prices on several snack items in 2026.

By: Richard JanvrinCollege Rocket League Returns for Spring 2026 With $55K In Awards
The College Rocket League is returning for the Spring semester in 2026 and is offering up $55,000 in scholastic awards.

By: Grant MitchellHard Rock Bet Launches Huff N’ Puff High Rise Online Casino Game in Michigan & New Jersey
Jackpots including Mini, Minor, Major, and the Grand prize, a 5,000x multiplier, the highest on any jackpot slot machine, are all in play.

By: Lucas DunnNevada Lawmakers Blame President Trump for Las Vegas Tourism Slump
Las Vegas faced a tourism slump in 2025, and lawmakers blame Trump’s immigration policies and rising costs for the 7.5% drop in visitors.

By: Richard JanvrinTSM Drops Apex Legends Team, Plans to Acquire One Ahead of LAN Season
TSM has parted ways with its Apex Legends roster and is seeking to acquire a new one.

By: Michael SavioMissouri Sports Betting Market Sees $540 Handle in First Month
The Missouri Gaming Commission reported a sports betting handle of over $540 million for December, the first month of the state's legal sports betting market. FanDuel and DraftKings led the way, but the state generated just $510,000 in taxes.

By: Michael SavioGerman Soccer Official Pushes For World Cup Boycott Talks
German Federation VP Oke Göttlich told reporters that he believes it is time to begin discussions for a 2026 World Cup boycott. He cited the 1980 Olympic boycott, saying the current situation with the US requires talks over similar action.

By: Richard JanvrinInvictus Gaming Announces Open Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Tryout Info
Invictus Gaming is holding open tryouts for its Mobile Legends: Bang Bang squad, with requirements.

By: Richard JanvrinGameStop CEO Teases a “Very Big” Deal That Could Transform Company
GameStop appears poised to attempt to make an acquisition that would be "transformational" to the company, but no target was named.