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By: Michael SavioWill Missouri’s Sports Betting Growth End Tax Hike Efforts?
Missouri’s sports betting market delivered strong numbers in June, setting a record handle. The success comes after months of disappointing revenue for the state, prompting calls to raise taxes on sportsbooks. Will May’s numbers be enough to end that effort?

By: Lucas DunnFormer Las Vegas Little League President Charged in Theft
A former Las Vegas Little League president faces theft and forgery charges after allegedly spending over $64,000 in league funds on casinos and a strip club.

By: Lucas DunnEx-DraftKings Trader Charged in Fresno State Bet Scandal
Samuel Silverman, an ex-DraftKings trader, was charged with felony gaming fraud tied to a rigged Fresno State basketball bet.

By: Richard JanvrinNorth Carolina Budget Adds Tax on Prediction Markets
The state's latest budget includes new taxes for both sportsbooks and prediction market operators.

By: Grant MitchellCalifornia Judge Rules Against State Limitation on Cardrooms
A successful installment of the protocols would’ve resulted in cardrooms losing their right to offer blackjack-style games and limited other options.

By: Richard JanvrinAlberta Adds More Gaming Operators Ahead of July 13 Launch
The province's list of approved online gaming operators continues to expand before launch.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Fourth of July Weekend Brings In $690.6M
Las Vegas' Fourth of July weekend delivered $690.6 million in economic impact, a 5.8% increase, alongside higher visitor traffic and occupancy.

By: Michael SavioThe Mystery of Table Tennis Betting’s Success in Colorado
The Colorado Division of Gambling’s May revenue report shows that table tennis saw more wagers than soccer and hockey. We dug into the numbers to find out why the niche sport is so popular among bettors in the Centennial State.

By: Michael SavioWhat Went Wrong in The USMNT’s Disappointing World Cup Exit
After entering as the betting favorite, the USMNT lost 1-4 to Belgium in the World Cup. While the team offered few answers after the match, we see there are a few reasons why this once-promising team fell flat on Monday.

By: Grant MitchellUSA Beats $1 Billion in iGaming Revenue in May, 5th time in 6 Months
U.S. online casino revenue exceeded $1 billion in May, marking the fifth time in the last six months that the national market reached the milestone.