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Kentucky Files Lawsuits Against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Kentucky Files Lawsuits Against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW

State officials allege several gambling-related platforms are operating illegally in Kentucky.
Legal
Giant glossy cherry sculptures and cherry-print walls inside an immersive ice cream themed exhibit
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Museum of Ice Cream Opens in Area 15, Las Vegas, July 3, 2026

Museum of Ice Cream debuts July 3, 2026, at Area 15 in Las Vegas, bringing whimsical, ice cream-themed rooms, tastings, and photo ops for all ages.
Las Vegas
Vegas guest wins $10.3 million from $5 slot
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Las Vegas Visitor Wins $10.3 Million With $5 On a Slot Machine

An anonymous guest in America’s gambling capital hit a $10.3 million jackpot on an IGT Megabucks slot machine on Tuesday.
Industry
Floyd Mayweather standing on stage in a striped zip-up jacket during a public appearance
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Floyd Mayweather Faces Felony Charges Over $200K Watch

Floyd Mayweather, 49, faces felony theft and fraud charges in Las Vegas after allegedly passing a bad check for a $200,000 Audemars Piguet watch.
Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Sphere displaying a giant moon visual on its exterior LED screen at night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Rocky Horror Picture Show Heads to Vegas Sphere in 2027

The Las Vegas Sphere will adapt 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' into an immersive experience set to open in 2027, Sphere Entertainment confirms.
Las Vegas
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Prediction Markets Sue Kentucky Over Tax on Transaction Fees

The Coalition for Fair Markets has sued Kentucky over its new 14.25% tax on prediction operators passed by lawmakers back in April. The group argues the tax is discriminatory, despite Kentucky cracking down on all forms of sports betting.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

USMNT Silences Doubters With Dominant Win Against Paraguay

The USMNT delivered a dominant win against Paraguay to open the World Cup. While they were favored to win, the way they did silenced their many doubters. Will that success continue, or will a Pulisic injury derail the team’s hopes?
World Cup 2026
South Point Resort Casino lit up at night, host venue for the World's Largest Casino Chip and Collectibles Show
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Hosts World's Largest Casino Chip and Collectibles Show

Las Vegas hosts the 33rd annual Casino Chip and Collectibles Show June 18-20, featuring rare memorabilia, auctions, and free seminars.
Las Vegas
Ice hockey match on the rink
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PWHL Las Vegas Names Kim Weiss Head Coach, Completes Roster

PWHL Las Vegas named Kim Weiss head coach and finalized its expansion roster, adding forward Abby Boreen to round out 10 players.
Las Vegas
Arizona Regulator Approves Circa to Launch Online Sportsbook
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Circa Boss Derek Stevens Invites “Freddy” to Las Vegas Casino via Private Jet

Stevens also invited “Freddy” and his friends to a watch party at Stadium Swim, an aquatic viewing area that plays sports events on a massive screen.
Industry