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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Wisconsin, Mississippi Eye Sports Betting Expansion in 2026

Lawmakers in Mississippi and Wisconsin are back in session and already discussing expanding their sports betting markets to include mobile sportsbooks. While changing conditions are giving proponents hope that the efforts will succeed, larger hurdles still remain for both states.
Sports Betting
FL Sen. Wants DEI Out of Gaming
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Florida Senator Aims to Eliminate DEI, Increase Illegal Gaming Penalties

Sen. Clay Yarborough (R-Nassau) is hoping to remove the controversial DEI policies from the state’s gaming framework during the 2026 legislative session.
Industry
Palace Station Casino, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Durango Casino Expands as Station Casinos Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Durango Casino launches 275k sq ft expansion in Las Vegas after south-end casino and parking additions, as Station Casinos marks 50 years of business.
Las Vegas
Ex-Activision Blizzard Exec Named SVP of Brand Partnerships with BLAST
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Ex-Activision Blizzard Exec Named SVP of Brand Partnerships with BLAST

Esports tournament organizer BLAST enlists a new SVP of Brand Partnerships: Steve Rossi.
Esports
Woman Robbed Chick-Fil-A to Gamble
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Woman Robbed Chick-Fil-A, Used Money to Gamble at Nearby Casino

The incident, which occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, ended with the woman crashing into several trees.
Industry
Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount’s $78B Takeover Bid, Backs Netflix Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount’s $78B Takeover Bid, Backs Netflix Deal

Warner Bros. has come out against Paramount's $78B bid and has explained why.
Entertainment
Construction Worker on Site
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Ends 2025 With Nearly 5,000 Job Losses Amid Visitor Decline

Nevada’s largest sectors (leisure/hospitality) and construction saw steep Q4 job losses that trade and transport gains couldn’t reverse.
Las Vegas
Allegiant Stadium, Home Stadium of the Las Vegas Raiders
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Raiders Part Ways with Veteran Coach Pete Carroll After One Season

Raiders fire NFL’s oldest coach Pete Carroll (74) after the league’s worst season of 3-14, forcing another coach search for the third year in a row.
Las Vegas
Casino Bombing Avoided
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Man Arrested for Threatening to Bomb Harrah’s Casino in Nevada

Seth Maybee of South Lake Tahoe, California, called Harrah’s Casino in Stateline, Nevada, informing them of his plans to release a bomb on their facility.
Industry
Las Vegas Convention Center Loop
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Convention Center Unveils $600 Million 8-Year Renovation

The Las Vegas Convention Center upgrades include renovation of three of its oldest halls to match the $1B West Hall’s design and amenities.
Las Vegas