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Two national sports betting operators have taken formal steps to enter Arkansas through partnerships with the state’s existing casino sportsbooks. FanDuel and DraftKings have submitted applications to the Arkansas Racing Commission seeking approval to operate as third-party partners with one of Arkansas’ three licensed casinos. Scott Hardin, a spokesperson with the Arkansas Department of Finance […]
Posted on: February 19, 2026, 09:54h. Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 09:54h. Kalshi scores win in federal suit against Tennessee regulators Judge rules sports event contracts are swaps under Commodities Exchange Act Ruling arrives a month after judge issued a temporary restraining order against the state Following a lengthy losing streak in court, Kalshi […]
Posted on: February 19, 2026, 09:55h. Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 09:55h. A Hollywood television producer may have stumbled into the most viral moment of his career – a short video filmed inside the MGM Grand that ignited a fresh round of internet fury over Las Vegas nickel-and-diming. TV producer Michael Levitt takes the […]
Posted on: February 19, 2026, 08:25h. Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 08:25h. House committee moves bill to block Chicago sports betting tax increase If passed, it’d confirm that gaming tax power rests with state lawmakers Illinois raised sports betting taxes in 2024 and 2025 Illinois lawmakers may have finally met a tax increase they […]
Posted on: February 19, 2026, 07:00h. Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 07:00h. Boyd Gaming is raising its quarterly dividend by more than 10% Marks fourth consecutive dividend hike Las Vegas locals segment underpins fundamental outlook Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) said today it is boosting its quarterly dividend to 20 cents a share from 18, […]
Posted on: February 19, 2026, 06:56h. Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 06:56h. A woman was arrested for abandoning her dog at the Las Vegas airport Police found the 2-year-old goldendoodle tethered to a post following a dispute over paperwork The animal, renamed JetBlue, has already been flooded with hundreds of adoption applications A woman […]
Posted on: February 19, 2026, 06:10h. Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 06:10h. Lansing jury convicts man in no-body poker killing Victim carried up to $15K to poker game Blood evidence found inside SUV despite deep cleaning An already-incarcerated Lansing, Mich., man has been convicted of the murder of a high-stakes poker player, despite the […]
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 […]
Posted on: February 19, 2026, 04:23h. Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 04:23h. If a casino is authorized in Northern Virginia, the head of Caesars says the company would take a look Wynn Resorts has been linked to the project, though nothing concrete has developed Legislation to authorize a casino resort in Northern Virginia cleared […]
Posted on: February 19, 2026, 02:33h. Last updated on: February 19, 2026, 02:33h. AGCO suspended PointsBet Canada last week, connected to Jontay Porter betting scandal PointsBet one of the first operators to set up Alberta pre-registration platform No word yet on PointsBet Canada appeal after AGCO action While PointsBet Canada weighs an appeal after having […]