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By: Richard JanvrinBain Capital To Make Bob's Discount Furniture Public, Files for IPO
The long-time furniture chain, Bob's Discount Furniture, has filed for its initial public offering.

By: Richard JanvrinMerck In Talks to Buy Cancer Drug Company Revolution Medicines
Merck is in talks to purchase cancer-drug company Revolution Medicines.

By: Richard JanvrinUK-Based Esports Org Fnatic Parts With blameF, Signs Maden to CS2 Team
Fnatic has made some changes to its CS2 roster, including signing Maden and parting with blameF.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Delegate Files Online Casino Bill With Up to 15 Possible Skins
HB 161 would allow online casino skins to receive five-year operational licenses, available for $500,000 upfront and $250,000 for every renewal.

By: Richard JanvrinpaIN Gaming Makes Two CS2 Moves, Signs Vsm, Brings In Piriajr on Loan
paIN Gaming had early success in 2025, and after having a bad second half, they've made two key signings.

By: Michael SavioBetRivers Sportsbook Announces New $5 Bet Minimum in Illinois
BetRivers Sportsbooks will be raising its minimum bet requirement to $5 in Illinois. It recently raised it to $1 after the state increased taxes. The new change comes just days after Chicago enacted a new city-specific license and tax system.

By: Michael SavioWisconsin, Mississippi Eye Sports Betting Expansion in 2026
Lawmakers in Mississippi and Wisconsin are back in session and already discussing expanding their sports betting markets to include mobile sportsbooks. While changing conditions are giving proponents hope that the efforts will succeed, larger hurdles still remain for both states.

By: Grant MitchellFlorida Senator Aims to Eliminate DEI, Increase Illegal Gaming Penalties
Sen. Clay Yarborough (R-Nassau) is hoping to remove the controversial DEI policies from the state’s gaming framework during the 2026 legislative session.

By: Lucas DunnDurango Casino Expands as Station Casinos Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Durango Casino launches 275k sq ft expansion in Las Vegas after south-end casino and parking additions, as Station Casinos marks 50 years of business.

By: Richard JanvrinEx-Activision Blizzard Exec Named SVP of Brand Partnerships with BLAST
Esports tournament organizer BLAST enlists a new SVP of Brand Partnerships: Steve Rossi.