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Hard rock Atlantic City $50m Investment
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Hard Rock Invests $50 Million Into Atlantic City Casino Upgrades

When all is said and done, guests will enjoy new hotel rooms, suites and penthouses, updated corridors and decorations, restaurant upgrades, and more.
Industry
Kroger Appoints Greg Foran as CEO Following Leadership Shakeup
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Kroger Appoints Greg Foran as CEO Following Leadership Shakeup

Kroger has named a new CEO following the departure of its former and longtime one in 2024.
Industry
100 Thieves Ink Chris Hemsworth for Promotional Campaign
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

100 Thieves Teams Up With Chris Hemsworth for ‘Crime 101’ Campaign

Ahead of the release of Crime 101, 100 Thieves and Chris Hemsworth will be collaborating, including live streams, apparel, and more.
Esports
EA Sports FC Pro World Championship Prize Pool Set At $1.5M
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

EA Sports FC Pro World Championship 2026 Announces $1.5M Prize Pool at Esports World Cup

The EA Sports FC Pro World Championship will take place in July at the Esports World Cup and feature $1.5 million in prizes.
Esports
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase Spot-Fixing Linked to 48 Games

New documents show federal prosecutors have linked Emmanuel Clase’s point-shaving scandal to 48 MLB games over two years. The large number of affected games is a troubling sign and will further challenge the integrity of the league.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Foxborough Questions Security Funding Ahead of World Cup

The town of Foxborough has told FIFA it won’t host World Cup matches unless it secures security funding. While town officials have had several funding options available, they have given a deadline of Mid-March to confirm which will be used.
World Cup 2026
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Alabama Considering Bill to Put Sports Betting on the Ballot

The Alabama Senate is considering a bill that would allow voters to decide whether to expand gambling in the state, including a sports betting market. The House has passed several sports betting bills in the past, but the Senate has rejected each.
Sports Betting
Illinois Issues 65 Cease-and-Desists
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Illinois Gaming Board Sends Cease-and-Desists to 65 Sweepstakes Casinos

Recipients are accused of violating Illinois’ gaming laws and are required to shut down their illegal operations inside state lines or risk facing legal action.
Industry
West Virginia Mulls iGaming Tax Hike
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

West Virginia Could Bump Online Casino Tax Rate to 25%

West Virginia's last full fiscal year (FY 2025) resulted in $7.5 billion in wagers, $307.7 million in revenue, and $46.2 million in tax collection.
Industry
Night view of the Las Vegas Strip with luxury storefronts, neon lights, and iconic hotels glowing against the city skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Dining Scene Hit With Lawsuits, New Openings, and Health Violations

Amid ongoing disputes, Five Guys is set to open in downtown Vegas, while health violations lead to closures for Mora Iced Creamery and Taqueria Carlos.
Las Vegas