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By: Grant MitchellHotel 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).

By: Richard JanvrinDunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings Owner, Inspire Brands, Files for IPO
Inspire Brands confidentially filed for an initial public offering.

By: Lucas DunnLas 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.

By: Richard JanvrinOnlyFans Valued At $3.15 Billion Following Recent Minority Stake Sale
OnlyFans sells 16% stake for $535 million to Architect Capital

By: Michael SavioMichigan 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.

By: Michael SavioOhio 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.

By: Grant MitchellMan 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.

By: 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.

By: Grant MitchellSeminole 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.

By: Michael SavioFlutter 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.