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By: Michael SavioWisconsin Senate Votes in Favor of Mobile Sports Betting
The Wisconsin Senate voted to approve a bill to legalize mobile sports betting through tribal casinos. While many lawmakers remain concerned about the potential impact, they also acknowledged that mobile betting is already taking place in the state.

By: Michael SavioNebraska Casinos Begin Effort to Legalize Online Betting
Nebraska casinos have been a signature-gathering effort to allow voters to decide on legalizing mobile sports betting. The move comes after Nebraska lawmakers failed to act, largely removing them from the process of creating a legal framework.

By: Lucas DunnNBA Board Set to Vote on Las Vegas and Seattle Expansion Teams
The NBA is considering expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle, targeting new teams by 2028–29 as owners weigh financial gains and league changes.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Court Advances Dwight Manley Case Against MGM Resorts to Trial
A Las Vegas judge has ruled that Dwight Manley's claim that he was drugged at MGM Resorts will proceed to trial, despite the casino denying any wrongdoing.

By: Grant MitchellMassachusetts Legislature Effective Kills iGaming Bill, Which Will Be Resubmitted
While the bill was effectively rendered useless for the remainder of the legislative session, it can be refiled in its current form when the next one begins.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Gov. Spanberger Has One Week to Decide on Fairfax Casino Bill
As Virginians await her decision, the Board of Supervisors is encouraging the Governor to strike down a bill it never wanted.

By: Richard JanvrinU.S. Government Set to Receive $10 Billion Fee From TikTok Deal
The US government is set to receive about $10 billion from investors as part of a deal restructuring TikTok’s U.S. operations.

By: Richard JanvrinNFL, CBS Reportedly Negotiating Major Rights Fee Increase for Sunday Games
The NFL and CBS are reportedly discussing a new deal that could raise the network’s rights fee by roughly $1 billion.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Visitor Numbers Decline in 2025 as Gambling Budgets Increase
Las Vegas saw a 7.5% drop in visitors in 2025, as gambling budgets increased, stays shortened, and spending on dining and shopping declined.

By: Richard JanvrinQatari-Backed Irth Capital Submits $1.5B Bid to Take Papa John’s Private
Irth Capital has reportedly offered $47 per share to acquire Papa John’s and take the pizza chain private.