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Amazon will begin applying 3.5% fuel surcharge to sellers in April as costs increase.

Those results are strikingly similar to data that was collected by FDU in Aug. 2014, which showed that 50 percent opposed and 42 percent supported casino expansion.

The CFTC has filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois over their legal attacks against sports prediction market operators. All three states have issued cease-and-desist letters to prediction operators, and Arizona has also filed criminal charges against Kalshi.

FIFA has been offering conflicting statements regarding Iran’s participation in the World Cup. The lack of clarity is leading to doubts over FIFA’s promises, and making some fans think twice before booking their World Cup travel.

United Airlines increased checked-bag fees by $10, citing higher fuel costs affecting airlines across the U.S.

Starbucks will award $300 quarterly bonuses to baristas meeting targets, with union stores pending agreements before eligibility.

Golden Entertainment is going private after shareholders approved a $1.16B deal transferring seven Nevada casino properties to VICI Properties.

A powerful California tribal gaming group has announced plans to put sports betting on the ballot in 2028. Pressure from prediction markets led tribes to rethink legalizing the industry, though the effort will likely face strong opposition.

The Kentucky House just passed a bill that would overhaul its sports betting market, sending it to the Governor for his signature. It would make several changes, including for the minimum betting age, college player props, and prediction platforms.

Adelson and her family have attempted to use their new positions in Texas to strong-arm legislators into supporting their gambling enterprise.