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Bain Capital To Make Bob's Discount Furniture Public, Files for IPO
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Bain 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.
Financial News
Merck In Talks to Buy Cancer Drug Company Revolution Medicines
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Merck In Talks to Buy Cancer Drug Company Revolution Medicines

Merck is in talks to purchase cancer-drug company Revolution Medicines.
Industry
UK-Based Esports Org Fnatic Parts With blameF, Signs Maden to CS2 Team
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

UK-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.
Esports
Virginia Could Legalize Online Casinos
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia 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.
Industry
paIN Gaming Makes Two CS2 Moves, Signs Vsm, Brings In Piriajr on Loan
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

paIN 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.
Esports
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

BetRivers 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.
Sports Betting
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Michael SavioBy: Michael Savio

Wisconsin, 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.
Sports Betting
FL Sen. Wants DEI Out of Gaming
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Florida 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.
Industry
Palace Station Casino, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Durango 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.
Las Vegas
Ex-Activision Blizzard Exec Named SVP of Brand Partnerships with BLAST
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Ex-Activision Blizzard Exec Named SVP of Brand Partnerships with BLAST

Esports tournament organizer BLAST enlists a new SVP of Brand Partnerships: Steve Rossi.
Esports