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By: Grant MitchellU.S. Diplomat Tilman Fertitta Buying Millions of Casino Stocks
He was not required to avoid purchasing gaming stocks or to get rid of conflicting business interests associated with Fertitta Entertainment.

By: Lucas DunnDolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Amid Health Struggles
Dolly Parton has canceled her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, citing ongoing health issues, including kidney stones, with no new date scheduled.

By: Grant MitchellLumbee Tribe of North Carolina Moving to Realize Casino Dreams
The leadership group of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina voted 17-2 to amend its constitution and open the door to the creation of a retail casino.

By: Lucas DunnNevada Casinos Want Cannabis, But Laws Say No
Nevada casino executives and lawmakers are pushing to legalize marijuana on gaming properties, citing $750M in lost cannabis revenue and falling tourist visits.

By: Richard JanvrinAsk.com, One of the Internets' Earliest Websites, Has Shut Down
Ask.com, also known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down.

By: Richard JanvrinGameStop Preparing Offer to Acquire eBay
GameStop is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire eBay as part of Ryan Cohen’s plan to scale the company into a $100 billion giant.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Strip Drives Nevada Gaming Revenue in March
The Las Vegas Strip's gaming revenue surged 14.4% in March 2026, driving Nevada's statewide total up 11.8% to $1.42B, with sportsbooks and mobile betting leading the way.

By: Michael SavioCFTC Expands Legal Fight Over Sports Prediction Markets
The CFTC has expanded its legal fight to protect prediction markets by suing New York and Wisconsin. The regulator claims both states have illegally targeted operators despite lacking any regulatory authority. Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois are also facing similar lawsuits.

By: Michael SavioColorado Senate Passes Slimmed-Down Sports Betting Bill
The Colorado Senate has passed a slimmed-down sports betting bill aimed at curbing problem gambling. Most of the severe changes were stripped over concerns about the financial impact, but several important proposals still remain for the House to review.

By: Michael SavioFIFA Announces Rule Change to Avoid Late Round Suspensions
FIFA announced it’s adding a second amnesty for yellow cards during the World Cup. It’s expected to help limit suspensions as teams play more matches this summer, keeping the sport’s top stars on the pitch during critical elimination games.