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‘The Whole World Has Become a Casino’: Trump’s New Warning Sparks Fear for Prediction Markets
President Trump took a shot at prediction markets on Thursday The remarks come in response to a US special forces official being charged with insider trading The DOJ alleges the military member made over $400K by using classified insider information on Polymarket...
Colorado to Ban Sportsbooks from Limiting Winning Bettors in Massive Industry Shake-up
Colorado lawmakers are considering reforming the state's sports betting rules Proposed legislation would prohibit a sportsbook from limiting sharp bettors Prop bets would remain after an amendment was passed Colorado is on the verge of passing a landmark law that would prevent...
California Cardroom Dealer Faces Grand Theft for Allegedly Pocketing $15,000
A dealer at a California cardroom is facing a grand theft charge California AG Bonta alleges the dealer swindled over $15,000 in gaming chips from The Gardens Casino Unrelated to the theft, California's cardrooms continue to challenge new game rules regarding player-dealers...
New Zealand Online Casino Gambling Bill Passes After Escaping Parliamentary Limbo
Lawmakers in New Zealand have signed off on iGaming The Online Casino Gambling Bill will be formally legalized with the Royal assent's blessing iGaming is currently operational in New Zealand, but is untaxed and unregulated Nearly a year after it was first...
Rising Fuel Costs Hit the Jackpot: Why Higher Oil Prices are Making Your Next Las Vegas or Macau Trip More Expensive
Las Vegas and Macau are not immune to higher oil prices The casino hubs are both being impacted by the war in Iran One major airline is reducing its routes, including to Las Vegas, by 3.5% The soaring cost of crude oil...
Alabama Senate Candidate Pledges To Fight Against Casino Gambling
An Alabama state Senate candidate says he'll oppose all gambling measures Terry Waters' May primary opponent is longtime incumbent Greg Albritton Albritton has authored various gaming bills during his time in the Alabama Senate The Alabama Legislature has adjourned for 2026, and...
Delaware North Targets Nashua’s ‘Castle Hotel’ for New 93,000-Square-Foot Casino
Delaware North wants to move its New Hampshire charitable casino The Sheraton Nashua, a castle hotel, is targeted for the new casino location The iconic Sheraton Nashua 'castle' hotel is set for a massive transformation into the Gate City Casino & Hotel...
Trump Media Shakes Up Leadership as New Prediction Market Launch Looms
Trump Media has parted ways with Devin Nunes as CEO Trump Media hasn't launched its prediction market six months after announcing Truth Predict Trump Media has lost $6 billion in investor value over the past year Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG)...
Arcade or Casino? New Lawsuit Claims Dave & Buster’s is an Illegal Gambling Operation
Dave & Buster's is accused of running illegal gambling games in South Carolina The lawsuit contends that skill games and redemption games are prohibited in the Palmetto State Dave & Buster's sells more than $1.3 billion a year in game credits The...
Pennsylvania Approves First-in-US State-Funded App to Fight Gambling Addiction
Pennsylvania has commissioned a mobile app for problem gamblers The forthcoming app will provide 24/7 confidential support for those seeking help Pennsylvania is among the richest gaming states in the country Pennsylvania's General Assembly has officially backed the first legislative-funded digital gambling...