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By: Grant MitchellVirginia 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.
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By: Richard JanvrinClorox to Purchase Gojo Industries (Purell Maker) for $2.25 Billion
Clorox is purchasing Gojo Industries, the company behind Purell, for $2.25 billion.

By: Lucas DunnThe 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.

By: Richard JanvrinThe Complete 2026 Esports Calendar and Roadmap For Riot Games' 2XKO
Riot Games has revealed the 2026 esports roadmap for 2XKO.

By: Richard JanvrinCloud9 Signs Demon1 to Replace OXY for VCT Americas Kickoff Week 2
Demon1 pens a deal with Cloud9 for the VCT Americas Kickoff.

By: Grant MitchellTennessee 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.

By: Lucas DunnNevada'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%.

By: Grant MitchellCasino 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.

By: Michael SavioFIFA 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.

By: Michael SavioAction 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.