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Peoria Rejects Boyd Gaming Casino Settlement
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Peoria 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.
Industry
PepsiCo Earnings and Revenue Up, Will Decrease Snack Prices
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

PepsiCo Beats Earnings Estimates as It Prepares to Cut Snack Prices

PepsiCo will decrease prices on several snack items in 2026.
Financial News
The Collegiate Rocket League Is Returning For Spring 2026
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

College 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.
Esports
Hard Rock Bet Drops New Online Slot Game
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Hard 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.
Industry
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto speaking with attendees at the Clark County Democratic Party’s 2020 Kick Off to Caucus Gala in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Nevada 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.
Las Vegas
TSM Makes Shocking Decision, Drops Apex Legends Team
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

TSM 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.
Esports
Photo by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Missouri 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.
Sports Betting
Photo by René Stark, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

German 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.
World Cup 2026
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Invictus Gaming Announces Open Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Tryout Info

Invictus Gaming is holding open tryouts for its Mobile Legends: Bang Bang squad, with requirements.
Esports
GameStop Eyeing Unnamed Transformational Acquisition
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

GameStop 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.
Financial News