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Attorneys for NBA guard Terry Rozier are pushing back after prosecutors added new charges in his sports betting case. The defense is requesting changes to pretrial conditions to allow communication with his former team, the Charlotte Hornets.
Analysts predict strong Las Vegas tourism and digital growth will support Barry Diller's proposed takeover of MGM Resorts. The potential acquisition of two major gambling firms could reshape the industry, increasing competition in online sports betting.
Robinhood has launched Rothera, a CFTC-regulated exchange co-owned with Susquehanna, to route customer prediction-market trades. Early volumes are modest, but the move signals a strategic shift for the company in the event contract market.
Allwyn has appointed Khalid Reede Jones, former Virginia Lottery chief, as its North America CEO. He will start on 6 July from Chicago, tasked with growing the company's regional footprint.
A New Jersey Assembly committee advanced a bill to ban online micro-betting. The proposal, A3258, follows a companion measure approved by a Senate committee in March. The legislation targets micro-betting, a form of wagering on specific in-game events.
Nevada obtained a preliminary injunction against Polymarket, marking the state's latest legal win against prediction market operators. The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced the court ruling, which follows similar actions against Kalshi, Coinbase, Robinhood, and Crypto.com.
Media mogul Barry Diller has made a buyout offer for MGM Resorts, following a recent deal involving Caesars. The move signals strong investor confidence in the future of Las Vegas.
A documentary about Las Vegas sports betting legend Jimmy Vaccaro is being shopped by filmmaker Frank Zarrillo. The 74-minute film covers Vaccaro's 50-year career in the industry.
Illinois has approved a new tax on sports-event prediction market contracts as part of its FY2027 budget. The legislation also establishes a framework for daily fantasy sports. The tax could lead to further legal disputes between the state…
Las Vegas gaming revenue increased in April 2025, but tourism and air travel numbers fell short of expectations.
