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FalleN will retire from Counter-Strike in 2026 after a legendary 20-plus-year career.

The Vegas Golden Knights clinched first in the Pacific Division after a 10-game point streak. With Tortorella behind the bench, the Golden Knights are legitimate Cup contenders.

Trump rallied Las Vegas service workers, crediting the city for inspiring his no-tax-on-tips policy, now law, and warning it could vanish if Democrats win Congress.

Airlines have increased prices, and a US lawmaker is asking if they'll cut prices should fuel costs come down.

Arizona and New Hampshire have both taken new steps to help curb the rise of problem gambling. The former is launching a new responsible gaming training program, while the latter launched a new council to fight the rising problem.

Officials from FIFA and the White House confirmed that Iran will play in the World Cup as planned. However, some are worried about the trustworthiness of those reports as they wait for Iran to confirm its plans.

A US Court has issued a temporary restraining order for the CFTC against Arizona, forcing the state to halt its criminal prosecution of Kalshi. The Court confirmed an earlier ruling for Kalshi that its platform is protected by federal law.

New Jersey Governor ripped FIFA this week for failing to help cover the staggering transportation costs for the 2026 World Cup. The league has been facing blowback over the costs of hosting and attending the tournament, which is driving down excitement.

With the NBA exploring Las Vegas expansion, competing visions have emerged from investors and analysts for where, or whether, a new arena belongs.

The hot start to the year puts the state’s iGaming market 16.3 percent ahead of where it was one year ago, with $782.8 million in revenue.