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By: Grant MitchellFirst New York City Casino, Resorts World NYC, Hosts Grand Opening
The property had previously operated as a racino before it received the right to expand to a full-fledged casino after a years-long bidding process

By: Lucas DunnSkillz Wins $420M Fraud Verdict Against Papaya Gaming's Bots
A federal jury ruled in favor of Skillz, awarding $420 million after finding Papaya Gaming used bots in games advertised as human-only competitions.

By: Grant MitchellHappy Valley Casino Completes Trial Run, Launches in Full on Monday
Following a successful two-day trial run, the Centre Country property was approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for regular business.

By: Richard JanvrinNike Cuts 1,400 Jobs as “Win Now” Strategy Takes Shape
Nike is cutting 1,400 jobs as part of its “Win Now” strategy to reshape operations and accelerate growth.

By: Richard JanvrinSpirit Airlines Cash Running Out As President Trump Mulls Bailout
Spirit Airlines may get a government bailout as cash runs low and operations face uncertainty.

By: Lucas DunnRaiders Select Fernando Mendoza First Overall in 2026 NFL Draft
Fernando Mendoza made history as the Raiders' first overall pick in 2026, joining a rare group of players to win the Heisman, a title, and go No. 1.

By: Michael SavioNew Report Shows States With Highest Gambling Addiction
A new report from WalletHub ranked all 50 states by how “gambling addicted” they are. They used 20 factors to rank the states, yielding some surprising results. We’re delving into the report, sharing some of our biggest takeaways.

By: Michael SavioIran Finally Ends Silence to Confirm World Cup Participation
Government officials in Iran have confirmed that their national team will play in the 2026 World Cup in the US, despite having asked FIFA to relocate its matches. The announcement ends weeks of uncertainty, though some question the commitment.

By: Richard JanvrinWarner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Acquisition Deal
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved Paramount's acquisition and the deal is inching closer to completion.

By: Michael SavioOklahoma Rejects Sports Betting Bill, Sets Sights on 2027
A Colorado Senate committee has rejected part of a bill that would have banned prop bets, which were aimed at curbing problem gambling. Among the biggest reasons for the rejection was the projected financial impact on the state’s tax revenue.