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Nevada halts Kalshi’s sports and election markets for 14 days, escalating legal battles over prediction platforms nationwide.

Amazon’s Project Hail Mary earns $80.5M opening, marking its first true box office blockbuster after years of changing strategies.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has rebuffed a request from Iran to move its World Cup matches. While he hasn’t made the rejection official, it would end any chance Iran had at participating in the 2026 tournament this summer.

The emergence of sports prediction markets is prompting some states to legalize mobile sports betting. While many lawmakers remain worried about problem gambling, they also realize residents in all 50 states are already betting on sports using these markets.

Young star Noahki Banks is facing a choice between the US and Germany’s national programs. While he has been a part of the USMNT, the 19-year-old made it clear he may be looking to join the European powerhouse.

TSA officers are facing financial strain and potential walkouts as a funding deadline nears, putting airport security operations at risk.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav could walk away with a massive payout tied to severance, equity incentives, and more.

Resorts World will close its poker room as tourism declines and online gaming grows, signaling a broader shift in the city’s casino landscape.

The $360 million project has nearly completed its construction and will serve customers throughout the Chicago suburbs and surrounding areas.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and NCAA President Charlie Baker have issued conflicting statements over prediction markets this week. The former embraced the industry with a new partnership to help improve integrity monitoring, while the latter offers the opposite assessment.