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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.
Curved Visuals: ADLINK and ADP to Debut New Casino Display Tech at G2E 2026
ADLINK and ADP are set to unveil advanced curved gaming monitors featuring IPS 2.0 technology and 178-degree viewing angles at G2E 2026.
AI Betting Analysis: Microsoft WizardLM Outperforms Competitors at World Cup 2026
A study of 14 AI models during the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup revealed that 10 models achieved a profit, contributing to a global wagering volume of $60 billion.
Caesars Entertainment hits $2.99B in revenue amid looming Fertitta acquisition
Caesars reports a 3% year-on-year revenue increase reaching $2.99 billion for Q2 2026, surpassing analyst estimates despite Las Vegas declines.
Legal U-Turn: Federal Judge Blocks Minnesota’s Ban on Prediction Markets
A Minnesota federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against the state's first-ever ban on prediction markets, stalling the law only days before its August 2026 launch.
Nebraska Gaming Revenue Surges: Nearly $25 Million in June
The Nebraska casino market is showing robust growth, with monthly revenues climbing to $24.9 million in June, a 20 percent year-on-year increase.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs law classifying gambling disorder as medical addiction
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2749, officially recognizing gambling disorder as an addiction to unlock state-funded treatment and prevention programs.
NBA Gambling Scandal: Shane Hennen Pleads Guilty and Cooperates with FBI
A major breakthrough occurs in the NBA betting investigation as central figure Shane Hennen pleads guilty. He now faces sentencing on December 8 and may expose 34 co-defendants.
Illinois Gambling Boom: Video Lottery Terminals Reach Record $2.97 Billion in Wagers
Illinois video lottery terminals saw impressive growth in June, with total wagers hitting $2.97 billion and revenues rising to $275.5 million.
Las Vegas Strip sees slight revenue dip in June despite strong half-year performance
Gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip fell by 1 percent to 330.3 million dollars in June, although the first half of 2026 remains ahead of previous years.
Nevada Sportsbooks Rebound: Handle Hits $578.6 Million Amid World Cup Fever
Nevada’s sports betting market bounced back in June with a total handle of $578.6 million. Major events like the World Cup and NBA Finals drove a 16.5% year-over-year increase.