Arkansas Regulators Approve FanDuel and DraftKings Licenses

Arkansas regulators have opened the door for the nation’s two largest online sportsbooks to begin operating in the state. On Thursday, the Arkansas Racing Commission voted 7-0 to grant vendor licenses to DraftKings and FanDuel, allowing both companies to launch mobile sports betting platforms through partnerships with existing casinos. The decision ends years of absence […]

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US Gaming Revenue Hits $78.7B in 2025

The U.S. commercial gaming sector generated record revenue in 2025, driven by growth in sports betting and iGaming, according to new data from the American Gaming Association (AGA). Total gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached $78.72 billion, a 9.2 percent increase compared with 2024. Revenue Growth Across Gaming Segments Legal, state-regulated gaming also delivered $18.09 billion […]

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Bally’s to Acquire Sam’s Town Shreveport

Boyd Gaming Corporation has agreed to sell Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Bally’s Corporation, marking a significant ownership change in the city’s downtown gaming market. The two properties sit next to each other along the Red River, meaning that once the transaction closes, both will operate under Bally’s control. Strategic Expansion For […]

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VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Atomic Liquors Opened in 1952

Posted on: February 27, 2026, 07:21h.  Last updated on: February 26, 2026, 04:42h. EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Feb. 3, 2025. Atomic Liquors admitted its 1952 founding date was actually based on illegal cocktail service The bar […]

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