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The US has begun to alienate itself from the international community, leading many to worry that the North American World Cup won’t happen this summer. A recent attack and threats of more could lead to boycotts, though FIFA is unlikely to take action.

Next month’s NFL Super Bowl will feature an expanded sports prediction industry, providing a gauge of its performance relative to sports betting. It will also test the new sports prediction platforms launched by Fanatics, FanDuel, and DraftKings.

The battle unfolding in Illinois between sportsbooks and lawmakers is driving up fees for bettors. It led many casual bettors to stop wagers, but those who stayed are spending more. That’s led to questions around how those struggling with addiction have reacted.

USPTO rejects Las Vegas A’s ‘Athletics’ for being too generic despite a 125-year legacy from Philadelphia in 1901 to Sin City plans in 2028.

The long-time furniture chain, Bob's Discount Furniture, has filed for its initial public offering.

Merck is in talks to purchase cancer-drug company Revolution Medicines.

Fnatic has made some changes to its CS2 roster, including signing Maden and parting with blameF.

HB 161 would allow online casino skins to receive five-year operational licenses, available for $500,000 upfront and $250,000 for every renewal.

paIN Gaming had early success in 2025, and after having a bad second half, they've made two key signings.

BetRivers Sportsbooks will be raising its minimum bet requirement to $5 in Illinois. It recently raised it to $1 after the state increased taxes. The new change comes just days after Chicago enacted a new city-specific license and tax system.