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By: Michael SavioDraftKings, FanDuel Manage to Avoid Kentucky Crackdown
DraftKings and FanDuel used their political capital to help revise key proposals from a new Kentucky bill. The effort removed penalties for sportsbooks that offer prediction platforms, as well as a ban on the practice of limiting winning bettors.

By: Michael SavioKalshi Confirms Status as Bookmaker in Trademark Filing
Kalshi’s trademark designates it as part of the sports betting industry, despite its denial of offering gambling. The operator said the move was insignificant because it would force the USPTO to accept that the industry class is relevant to Kalshi.

By: Lucas DunnFloyd Mayweather’s “Exhibition” Comment Puts Pacquiao Rematch at Risk
Mayweather’s called the September 19 Netflix bout an “exhibition”; now he faces a breach-of-contract claim, nine-figure damages, and possible replacement.
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By: Grant MitchellOffset Stable Following Shooting Near Florida Casino
Monday’s shooting was sparked by a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, just north of Miami, the Seminole Police Department said.

By: Michael SavioWisconsin Mobile Betting Bill to Learn Its Fate This Week
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has promised a decision on online sports betting this week. While he has been supportive of online sports betting, he has refused to commit to signing the current effort, which would create a tribal-centric market.

By: Lucas DunnRio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Changes Ownership and Appoints New Executive Team
Kennedy Lewis has taken majority control of the Rio Hotel & Casino, reshuffling ownership and sparking a sweeping leadership overhaul.

By: Lucas DunnStation Casinos Expands Seventy Six Tavern to Southwest Las Vegas
Station Casinos expands its Seventy Six tavern brand, bringing 24-hour dining, bar-top gaming, and happy hours to SW Vegas starting April 23.

By: Grant MitchellVA Gov. Spanberger Urged to Reject Fairfax Casino with One Week Remaining
Once Spanberger received the bill, she had one month to sign it, veto it, or let her 30-day window expire, resulting in the bill defaulting into law.

By: Richard JanvrinParamount Seeks Gulf-Backed $24B for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Paramount is working toward securing $24B in funding from sovereign wealth funds to support its $81B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Mayor Pitches Downtown Arena Sites for Incoming NBA Franchise
Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley is pitching two downtown arena sites to the NBA, and she’s already lined up a Zoom call with Commissioner Adam Silver to make her case.