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Portsmouth Hotel Celebrates Near Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Hotel Attached to Portsmouth Casino Hits Construction Milestone

The ceremony included the placing of the final steel support structure for the towering hotel and a State of the City speech by Mayor Shannon Glover (I).
Industry
Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings Owner, Inspire Brands, Files for IPO
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings Owner, Inspire Brands, Files for IPO

Inspire Brands confidentially filed for an initial public offering.
Industry
A'ja Wilson wearing number 22 for the Las Vegas Aces during a WNBA game
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Aces Honor Three Titles Before Blowout Season Opener

The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their third championship with a ring ceremony Saturday before falling to the Phoenix Mercury 99-66 in their 2026 season opener.
Las Vegas
OnlyFans Valued At $3.15 Billion Following Recent Minority Stake Sale
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

OnlyFans Valued At $3.15 Billion Following Recent Minority Stake Sale

OnlyFans sells 16% stake for $535 million to Architect Capital
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Michigan Senate Strips Per-Wager Tax From Budget Proposal

The Michigan Senate passed the latest budget, but rejected a proposed per-wager tax for sportsbooks. Lawmakers from both parties worried the change would shrink the state’s sports betting market, despite the results seen from a similar tax in neighboring Illinois.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Ohio Gambling Regulator Proposes Banning Credit Cards

Ohio’s sports betting regulator has proposed a new rule that would ban sportsbooks from accepting credit card deposits. The ban would attempt to curb problem gambling in the state and is currently open for public comment.
Responsible Gambling
Texas Man Fit for Trial for Shooting 7 at Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Man Accused of Shooting 7, Killing 2 at Casino Ruled Fit to Stand Trial

293rd District Court Judge Maribel Flores this week determined that Jones had completed a psychological exam that greenlighted him for a trial.
Legal
Las Vegas Casinos' At Par Pricing Attracts Canadians
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

“At Par” Pricing Attracts 50,000 Canadians to Resurgent Las Vegas

Through three months, more than 50,000 Canadians took advantage of the deal, wagering at least $10 million on slot machines in the process.
Financial News
Seminole Hard Rock World Cup Partner
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Secures Official World Cup Host City Supporter Title

As an Official Supporter, the Hard Rock casino will host a variety of engagements and events for soccer fans during the World Cup.
Industry
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Flutter Ousters FanDuel CEO After Lowering 2026 Guidance

Flutter has removed Amy Howe as FanDuel’s CEO as it looks to invest more in prediction markets. President Christian Genetski will take over the role after playing a crucial role in the expansion of mobile betting in the US.
Sports Betting