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VA Rejects Online Casino Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Votes Not To Approve Online Casino Proposal, But Optimism Remains

SB 195, which was already approved by the subcommittee, would establish the Virginia Gaming Commission to help with the regulatory operations.
Industry
Clorox to Purchase Gojo Industries (Purell Maker) for $2.25 Billion
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Clorox to Purchase Gojo Industries (Purell Maker) for $2.25 Billion

Clorox is purchasing Gojo Industries, the company behind Purell, for $2.25 billion.
Financial News
Drai's Beachclub and Nightclub at The Cromwell Hotel in Las Vegas, 2015
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

The Cromwell to Close for Renovation: Rebranding as The Vanderpump Hotel in April 2026

Hotel renovations will start February 15, 2026, while the casino and Giada restaurant stay open, and bookings are expected to resume by April 13.
Las Vegas
The Complete 2026 Esports Calendar and Roadmap For Riot Games' 2XKO
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

The Complete 2026 Esports Calendar and Roadmap For Riot Games' 2XKO

Riot Games has revealed the 2026 esports roadmap for 2XKO.
Esports
North America Esports Team Cloud9 Inks Demon1 For VCT Americas Kickoff
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Cloud9 Signs Demon1 to Replace OXY for VCT Americas Kickoff Week 2

Demon1 pens a deal with Cloud9 for the VCT Americas Kickoff.
Esports
Sweepstakes Casino Bans Being Deliberated
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Tennessee and Indiana Target 'Gray Market' Sweepstakes Casinos with Potential Statewide Bans

Legislators in both Tennessee and Indiana presented legislation that would outlaw dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos.
Industry
Slot machines inside The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Nevada's Slot Machines Retain More Wagers with Vegas Strip in the Lead

Nevada regulations require slot machines to return at least 75% of wagers, yet the average hold has risen to 7.15% in 2025, with the Strip at 7.57%.
Las Vegas
Unique Discount for Canadian Guests in Las Vegas
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Casino Boss Says Canadian and US Dollars Will Be Treated Equally

That means that Canadian guests will pay the same rate as Americans without needing to exchange their dollars for the more powerful American equivalent.
Las Vegas
Photo by Japanexperterna.se, CC BY-SA 2.0
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

FIFA PASS Launched: Priority U.S. Visas for 2026 World Cup Fans

The US State Department has confirmed FIFA PASS will soon go live, creating far more visa appointments ahead of the 2026 World Cup. All standard appointments ahead of the tournament’s kickoff are full, leaving other fans to wait for FIFA PASS.
World Cup 2026
Photo by Nick Shields, CC BY 2.0
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Action 24/7 Ceases Sportsbook Operations in Tennessee

Action 24/7 has announced it is ceasing operation in Tennessee, its only US sports betting market. The sportsbook’s ties to the payday loan industry and poor oversight led to several scandals over its nearly six years of operation.
Sports Betting