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Crypto Casino Duel Launches Combat Sports Promotion in Orlando with Mike Perry
Duel, a crypto gambling operator, is transitioning into sports promotion with a debut event on August 29 featuring Mike Perry, though its fighter selection faces backlash.
BetMGM Recruits AI Executives to Lead Digital Disruption in Gambling
BetMGM is hiring for high-level AI positions, including an SVP role with a salary of up to $371,000, signaling a major strategic shift toward automation.
Prediction Markets Under Fire: Fanatics Executive Compares Kalshi, Polymarket to Offshores
Anthony D’Angelo warns that prediction markets lack necessary safeguards. Data shows nearly 50% of young men aged 18-49 already hold online betting accounts.
US Gaming Groups Protest Federal Prediction Market Proposals
Major gaming organizations and 44 attorneys general challenge federal plans to oversee prediction markets, which saw over $25 billion in trading volume in 2025.
California Tribes Aim for 2028 Ballot to Legalize Online Sports Betting
Tribal leaders in California have ruled out a 2026 legalization push. CNIGA chair James Siva confirms the focus is now on a tribal-led model for 2028.
Sports Betting Entertainment in the Clouds: DraftKings and Delta Partner
DraftKings and Delta Air Lines launch SkyPicks, a free-to-play in-flight sports contest for passengers aged 21+ on US domestic flights.
Scientific Games Expands Scratch Game Partnership with Iowa Lottery
Scientific Games has been appointed as the primary scratch game partner for the Iowa Lottery, encompassing digital loyalty upgrades and data-driven portfolio management.
Prince Group Founder Chen Zhi Extradited to China Facing Possible Death Penalty
Chen Zhi, founder of Prince Group, faces execution in China after being extradited for his alleged role in Cambodian scam centers and illegal gambling networks.
Arizona: Pascua Yaqui Tribe Unveils Details for Casino Del Sol Vahi Taaʼam
Opening November 15, the Vahi Taaʼam in Tucson will feature 924 slot machines and create 500 new jobs for the local community.
Kentucky Derby Record: Churchill Downs Hits $980 Million Quarterly Revenue
Churchill Downs reports a record $980 million in second-quarter revenue, driven by historic viewership and wagering during the 152nd Kentucky Derby week.
US Gambling Giants Increase Lobbying Spend Ahead of Elections
DraftKings, FanDuel, and Las Vegas Sands are pouring over $72 million into political campaigns to secure favorable gambling legislation.
All on One Hole: Topgolf Brings Poker Strategy to the Greens
Topgolf and the World Series of Golf (WSG) launch their first poker-style qualifying tournament across 30 venues, featuring a top prize of $250,000.
Louis Ruggiero Unfiltered: A $10 Million Loss and the Failure of VIP Player Care
Podcaster Louis Ruggiero chronicles his battle with gambling addiction, revealing how he lost $10 million while operators continued to push bonuses.
Trump Teleprompter Chief Departs White House Following Kalshi Insider Probe
A White House staffer allegedly pocketed over $100,000 via insider trading on the prediction platform Kalshi. Gabriel Perez has now left federal employment.
Modernizing Casino Finance: Tribal Gaming Workshop Focuses on AI and Automation
Accounting firm Wipfli will host the Elevate 2026 workshop in August 2026 at Graton Resort to help tribal gaming finance teams implement AI and automated auditing solutions.