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Snoop Dogg Launches Sweepstakes Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Snoop Dogg Unveils Personalized Sweepstakes Online Casino

The casino is described as a first-of-its-kind gaming experience for casino customers with a passion for hip-hop and music culture.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

US Attorney Charges 15 NCAA Athletes Over Match-Fixing

A US Attorney has filed federal charges against 15 current and one former NCAA men's basketball players in connection with a massive point-shaving scheme. A total of 17 Division I schools and 29 games were listed in the indictment.
Sports Betting
Singapore's Parliament Has Passed a Law Recognizing Esports As a Sport
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Singapore's Parliament Has Passed a Law Recognizing Esports As a Sport

The Singapore Parliament has passed a law recognizing esports and mind sports as official sports.
Esports
Maine Considers Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Maine Legislators Consider Anti-Sweepstakes Casino Bill

Milton Champion, the Maine Gambling Control Unit executive director, presented a bill that would ban all unlicensed gaming platforms.
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

The Biggest Takeaways From Kambi’s 2025 Betting Trends Report

We are sharing our biggest takeaways from Kambi’s 2025 Sports Betting Trends Report, which provides key insights into the industry. We’ll cover which sports bettors wagered on, the impact of player prop bets, and the dominance of the NFL.
Sports Betting
Las Vegas Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canadian Travel Drop Threatens 2026 Vegas Visits as Air Capacity Plummets

Ailevon Pacific’s Joel Van Over told LVCVA that the Canadian tourism capacity drop is impacting Vegas visitation, with 200,000 fewer airline seats.
Las Vegas
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Rhode Island to Add Second Online Sportsbook in November

The Rhode Island Lottery has opened up the bidding process for a new online sportsbook license. SportsbookRI has been the only legal platform in the state since 2019, but growing complaints from bettors drove lawmakers to expand the market.
Sports Betting
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Mary J. Blige to Debut 1st Vegas Residency as Tesla Rolls Out Robovans in Loop

Mary’s “My Life, My Story” residency will run ten shows in May and July 2026, as Tesla seeks to optimize tunnel capacity with the Robovans.
Las Vegas
Grand Casino Arena Removes ICE Signs
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Grand Casino Arena Removed Anti-ICE Signs Before PWHL Hockey Game

The casino-branded arena is just about 10 miles away in Saint Paul from where a local resident was shot and killed by an ICE officer.
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