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Ask.com, One of the Internets' Earliest Websites, Has Shut Down
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Ask.com, One of the Internets' Earliest Websites, Has Shut Down

Ask.com, also known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down.
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GameStop Preparing Offer to Acquire eBay
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

GameStop Preparing Offer to Acquire eBay

GameStop is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire eBay as part of Ryan Cohen’s plan to scale the company into a $100 billion giant.
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Busy casino floor at Bill's Gamblin' Hall in Las Vegas showing blackjack tables, slot machines, and chandeliers in 2012
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Strip Drives Nevada Gaming Revenue in March

The Las Vegas Strip's gaming revenue surged 14.4% in March 2026, driving Nevada's statewide total up 11.8% to $1.42B, with sportsbooks and mobile betting leading the way.
Las Vegas
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

CFTC Expands Legal Fight Over Sports Prediction Markets

The CFTC has expanded its legal fight to protect prediction markets by suing New York and Wisconsin. The regulator claims both states have illegally targeted operators despite lacking any regulatory authority. Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois are also facing similar lawsuits.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Colorado Senate Passes Slimmed-Down Sports Betting Bill

The Colorado Senate has passed a slimmed-down sports betting bill aimed at curbing problem gambling. Most of the severe changes were stripped over concerns about the financial impact, but several important proposals still remain for the House to review.
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

FIFA Announces Rule Change to Avoid Late Round Suspensions

FIFA announced it’s adding a second amnesty for yellow cards during the World Cup. It’s expected to help limit suspensions as teams play more matches this summer, keeping the sport’s top stars on the pitch during critical elimination games.
World Cup 2026
Spirit Airlines Preparing Shutdown as Government Bail Out Falls Apart
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Spirit Airlines Preparing Shutdown as Government Bail Out Falls Apart

Spirit Airlines is shutting down after a deal with the government fell through.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC logo displayed on the exterior of B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vancouver Whitecaps: Las Vegas Buyer Submits Formal MLS Bid

A Las Vegas investor group has submitted a formal MLS bid to relocate the Vancouver Whitecaps, sparking a fierce community effort to keep the club.
Las Vegas
Bally's Chicago Hits Construction Milestone
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Bally’s Chicago Casino Celebrates Construction Milestone, On Track for 2027

The final structural beam – a fire engine red piece of steel – was hoisted into the air as Starship’s “We Built This City” was played over speakers.
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Casino Assault Charged Against Nelly Dropped
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Assault Charges Dropped Against Nelly for Casino Incident, Will Pay $750 Fine

The 51-year-old was charged with misdemeanor assault in Sept. 2025 in light of the situation. His team defended his role in the encounter.
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