Arizona Proposes Major Tax Hike on Sports Betting

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has unveiled a bold proposal to significantly increase the state’s tax rate on sports betting, a move that aims to generate additional revenue for the state budget. Under the proposal, the tax rate for large sports betting operations would rise from 10% to 45%, targeting sportsbooks with monthly revenue exceeding $75 million. […]

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Hard Rock Atlantic City Announces $50 Million Renovation

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey, has revealed an ambitious $50 million capital improvement plan set to elevate the guest experience throughout 2026. The renovation project, which is already underway, focuses on several key areas, including room upgrades, dining expansions, and property enhancements. Renovating Rooms and Upgrading Facilities A primary element of […]

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Kalshi Super Bowl Markets Drive Record Trading Volume

Kalshi’s prediction markets delivered their largest single day of activity during Super Bowl Sunday, pushing overall platform volume close to $900 million and highlighting both the scale of demand for event-based trading and the regulatory challenges still surrounding the sector. Across contracts tied directly to the Super Bowl, Kalshi reported more than $500 million in […]

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Massachusetts Judge Rejects Kalshi Emergency Stay

A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has refused to pause an injunction that will require prediction markets operator Kalshi to stop offering sports event contracts in the state, reinforcing the authority of state regulators over sports wagering activity. The decision gives Kalshi 30 days to comply with the order, after which Massachusetts residents and visitors will […]

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WWE Blocks Wrestlemania Watch Parties

Posted on: February 9, 2026, 10:58h.  Last updated on: February 10, 2026, 03:38h. WWE has reportedly blocked Vegas bars and casino sports books from airing WrestleMania 42 Ticket sales for the April event at Allegiant Stadium are reportedly 18% lower than last year High event ticket prices are to blame, so WWE wants to close […]

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Troubled Soccer Star Dele Alli Linked to Heavy Poker Losses at London Casino

Posted on: February 9, 2026, 06:18h.  Last updated on: February 9, 2026, 06:18h. Late-night poker losses at London’s Victoria Casino raise fresh concerns Former England star struggles to revive career after injuries and setbacks Personal trauma and addiction issues shadow attempts at professional comeback Wayward English soccer star Dele Alli has lost nearly £150K (US$190K) […]

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Jump Trading Taking Small Stakes in Kalshi, Polymarket

Posted on: February 9, 2026, 04:12h.  Last updated on: February 9, 2026, 04:12h. Jump Trading is a professional market maker It’s providing liquidity to Kalshi, Polymarket in exchange for small stakes The terms reportedly differ between the two prediction market operators Proprietary trading house Jump Trading will reportedly gain stakes in prediction market operators Kalshi […]

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Torture Videos Taken in Cyprus Casino Backroom Shock Police

Posted on: February 9, 2026, 04:03h.  Last updated on: February 9, 2026, 04:03h. Torture videos found on suspects’ phones shock Cypriot investigators Violence linked to protection racket operating in Pyla buffer zone Suspects arrested after shooting outside Larnaca police headquarters Police in Cyprus have launched an investigation into a violent organized crime group after videos […]

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