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By: Lucas DunnSphere Coming to National Harbor: $1B Plan Sparks Debate
Prince George's County plans a $1B, 6,000-seat Sphere at National Harbor, promising thousands of jobs as residents raise traffic concerns.

By: Grant MitchellTrump-Linked Executive Embezzled $5 Million for Casino Trips
According to its material, Utley won $26 million while gambling on slot machines, but risked approximately $29 million for a net $3 million loss.

By: Richard JanvrinMassachusetts to Review DraftKings and Others Use of AI in Sports Betting
Massachusetts regulators will review how DraftKings and other licensed sportsbooks use AI and machine learning.

By: Grant MitchellKansas City Adding Hotel to Hollywood Casino Near Speedway
Hollywood Casino paid over $18 million in fines over the past 11 years because the hotel was never created, according to Wyandotte County.

By: Richard JanvrinIndiana Rejects NCAA Request to Ban College Player Prop Bets
Indiana regulators rejected the NCAA's push to eliminate pre-game college player prop betting in the state.

By: Grant MitchellBarry Diller, People Withdraw $18bn BetMGM Takeover Bid
MGM Resorts confirmed on Wednesday that the bid had been withdrawn, leaving the hotel-casino enterprise as a “standalone company.”

By: Lucas DunnWynn Resorts Closes $900M Note Offering to Refinance Debt
Wynn Resorts has closed a $900 million offering of 6.875% senior notes due 2035, using the proceeds to retire Wynn Las Vegas notes maturing in 2027.

By: Lucas DunnTrump Sold Caesars Stake as Fertitta's $17.6B Deal Closed
Trump's advisors sold a small Caesars stake on July 29, a filing shows, as Tilman Fertitta closed his $17.6 billion buyout of the casino giant.

By: Grant MitchellCaesars Shareholders Approved $17.6Bn Sale to Tilman Fertitta
A Wednesday morning filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission said that the deal was approved by 65.4% of participating voters.

By: Michael SavioLawmakers Propose New Federal Regulations for Sports Betting
Some members of Congress have joined with non-profits to launch a new movement to address problem gambling. It will focus on working with federal and state lawmakers to make changes. The movement will also build public pressure to make changes.