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VA House Approves Casino Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Fairfax Casino Bill Approved by House, Almost at Governor’s Desk

If the bill receives final approval, Fairfax County will become eligible for a casino. However, there’s no guarantee that one will be constructed.
Industry
Verizon Considered Exiting $1 Billion NFL Sponsorship Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Verizon Considered Exiting $1 Billion NFL Sponsorship Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts

Verizon evaluated pulling back from its NFL sponsorship while reviewing hundreds of millions in sports and music partnerships.
Industry
Photo by Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

FanDuel and DraftKings Approved for Arkansas Mobile Market

FanDuel and DraftKings have approval to launch their mobile platforms in Arkansas. The two operators had been avoiding the market over its tribal revenue-sharing requirements. They will be joining tribal-owned BetSaracen, the state's only other online platform.
Sports Betting
DraftKings Launching Super App
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

DraftKings Merges Casino, Sports Betting, Predictions in Unified Super App

Customers will be able to place sports bets, purchase prediction contracts, access the lottery, and play online casino games in the same app.
Industry
Paramount Plans HBO Max–Paramount+ Merger After Warner Bros. Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Paramount Plans HBO Max–Paramount+ Merger After Warner Bros. Deal

Paramount plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ following its Warner Bros. deal, potentially creating a 200M-subscriber streaming giant.
Industry
Night view of the Las Vegas Strip with New York-New York Hotel & Casino and illuminated city skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Strip Revenue and Visitor Numbers Decline in January 2026

Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue fell 11% in January 2026, while visitor numbers declined 2.2%, highlighting the city's ongoing economic challenges.
Las Vegas
Resorts World Las Vegas hotel towers with red and gold glass exterior on a clear day, featuring Crockfords and Conrad signage
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Resorts World appoints Sandoval and Burnett to Enhance Oversight

Resorts World Las Vegas appoints Sandoval and Burnett to improve anti-money-laundering practices following regulatory fines.
Las Vegas
Can the DOJ Break Up Live Nation and Ticketmaster? Antitrust Trial Begins
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Can the DOJ Break Up Live Nation and Ticketmaster? Antitrust Trial Begins

The DOJ’s antitrust trial against Live Nation begins, with claims that the company dominates the concert industry and harms fans and venues.
Industry
Exterior entrance of Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip linked to Caesars Entertainment takeover interest from Tilman Fertitta
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Caesars Entertainment Evaluates Takeover Interest from Tilman Fertitta

Caesars Entertainment is having potential takeover talks with Tilman Fertitta, while managing more than $20 billion in debt obligations.
Las Vegas
Team Liquid Partners With Sunderland AFC Ahead of ePremier League Debut
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Team Liquid Partners With Sunderland A.F.C. Ahead of ePremier League Debut

Sunderland A.F.C. is making its ePremier League debut and has partnered with Team Liquid.
Esports