Casino Giants Report Softer Earnings on Vegas’ Steepest Annual Visitor Decline in 55 Years

Posted on: February 19, 2026, 04:33h.  Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 04:34h. Las Vegas saw its steepest non‑pandemic visitation decline in more than five decades last year Caesars and MGM reported weaker Strip earnings as tourism softened across 2025 Caesars’ CEO remains optimistic, citing strong events and a robust 2026 convention lineup It turns […]

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X Bans Gambling Partnerships and Influencer Ads

Posted on: February 19, 2026, 11:42h.  Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 11:42h. X is no longer allowing gambling companies to pay users to promote their products or services X allows gambling firms to advertise, but campaigns need preauthorization before launching The nonstop social media advertisements from celebrities hawking sweepstakes casinos and online sports betting […]

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Kalshi, Tradeweb Team Up to Expand Institutional Access to Prediction Markets

Posted on: February 19, 2026, 11:30h.  Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 11:30h. Tradeweb is also taking a stake in Kalshi The two companies will explore “an institutional-focused portal for event contracts” Partnership could bolster Kalshi’s footprint among institutional traders Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ: TW), which runs electronic markets for a variety of financial instruments, and […]

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Sports Betting Fight Renews in South Carolina

Posted on: February 19, 2026, 09:52h.  Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 09:52h. Sports betting is once again being reviewed in South Carolina South Carolina is one of only 11 states without legal sports gambling Gov. McMaster remains opposed to new forms of gambling For yet another legislative year, the topic of sports betting is […]

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