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Texas Tech Supports QB Sorsby After Gambling Ruling
sports-bettingJun 12, 2026

Texas Tech Supports QB Sorsby After Gambling Ruling

Texas Tech backs QB Brendan Sorsby's return after a court injunction against NCAA rules, citing addiction treatment.

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Vanderpump Hotel Opens on Las Vegas Strip After Cromwell Rebrand
industryJun 12, 2026

Vanderpump Hotel Opens on Las Vegas Strip After Cromwell Rebrand

Caesars Entertainment completed its rebrand of The Cromwell with the Vanderpump Hotel's grand opening on June 11.

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Palms Casino Resort Launches Adults-Only Summer Camp in Las Vegas
productJun 12, 2026

Palms Casino Resort Launches Adults-Only Summer Camp in Las Vegas

Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas introduces Camp Palms, a 21+ summer camp experience with cocktails and luxury suites.

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Gambling Debts Drove China's Largest Gold Heist, Police Say
industryJun 12, 2026

Gambling Debts Drove China's Largest Gold Heist, Police Say

Two gambling addicts stole 27 kg of gold worth nearly $4 million from a Nanjing store in May, sparking a month-long manhunt.

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Stifel Analysts See Penn Entertainment Benefiting From Casino M&A Wave
industryJun 12, 2026

Stifel Analysts See Penn Entertainment Benefiting From Casino M&A Wave

Stifel analysts suggest Penn Entertainment could gain from rising casino consolidation, noting a valuation floor and potential as a buyer.

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USMNT Opens 2026 World Cup Against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium
sports-bettingJun 12, 2026

USMNT Opens 2026 World Cup Against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium

The US men's national team faces Paraguay in its 2026 World Cup opener on June 12 at SoFi Stadium, with kickoff at 9 p.m. ET on FOX.

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Flutter Entertainment to Delist from London Stock Exchange in August
industryJun 12, 2026

Flutter Entertainment to Delist from London Stock Exchange in August

Flutter Entertainment will delist from the London Stock Exchange in August, making New York its sole listing venue.

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Nevada Detains Individual in Fresno State Basketball Betting Case
legalJun 12, 2026

Nevada Detains Individual in Fresno State Basketball Betting Case

A suspect is arrested in Nevada for involvement in the 2025 Fresno State basketball betting scandal, with more suspects sought.

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Dutch Government Plans Complete Ban on Online Gambling Advertising
regulationJun 12, 2026

Dutch Government Plans Complete Ban on Online Gambling Advertising

The Netherlands is set to impose a complete ban on online gambling advertising as part of a new wave of restrictions targeting deposits and the illegal market.

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Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty to Updated Gambling-Related Charges
legalJun 12, 2026

Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty to Updated Gambling-Related Charges

Former NBA player Terry Rozier entered a not guilty plea to new charges in a gambling case; trial set for February 2027.

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Joey Chestnut Gets Probation Officer's OK for 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest
industryJun 12, 2026

Joey Chestnut Gets Probation Officer's OK for 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest

Joey Chestnut cleared by probation officer to compete in 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest after drunken assault incident.

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Kazakhstan greenlights two new casinos for 2025 opening
regulationJun 12, 2026

Kazakhstan greenlights two new casinos for 2025 opening

Kazakhstan's government has approved two new casinos in the Mangystau and Almaty regions, with a possible opening next year, though financial backers are still being sought.

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Indonesian manager embezzled $3.1M for online gambling, faked robbery
legalJun 12, 2026

Indonesian manager embezzled $3.1M for online gambling, faked robbery

A company manager in Indonesia stole over $3.1 million from his employer to fund online gambling, then fabricated a robbery report, police say.

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39 States Back Ohio in Kalshi Fight as CFTC Approves Sports Prediction Markets
regulationJun 12, 2026

39 States Back Ohio in Kalshi Fight as CFTC Approves Sports Prediction Markets

39 states and DC filed an amicus brief supporting Ohio against Kalshi, while the CFTC approved new rules for sports prediction markets.

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10-Day Test: AI Chatbots Given Sports Betting Prompts
productJun 12, 2026

10-Day Test: AI Chatbots Given Sports Betting Prompts

A journalist asked four leading AI chatbots to recommend a daily bet over 10 days to see if they could learn from mistakes.

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Danish Online Gambling Spending Rises 2.3% in April, Regulator Reports
industryJun 12, 2026

Danish Online Gambling Spending Rises 2.3% in April, Regulator Reports

Danes spent DKK 680m on gambling in April, a 2.3% YoY increase, driven by online gambling as physical casinos fall behind.

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Flutter CEO: World Cup 2026 to be biggest betting event ever
sports-bettingJun 12, 2026

Flutter CEO: World Cup 2026 to be biggest betting event ever

Flutter CEO Peter Jackson predicts World Cup 2026 will be the largest betting event, with global wagers possibly exceeding $50 billion.

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Ex-Raiders Receiver Henry Ruggs III Denied Parole in Fatal 2021 DUI Crash
legalJun 12, 2026

Ex-Raiders Receiver Henry Ruggs III Denied Parole in Fatal 2021 DUI Crash

Henry Ruggs III, former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver, was denied parole after a fatal 2021 DUI crash that killed a woman.

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Flutter Entertainment to Exit London Stock Exchange in August
industryJun 12, 2026

Flutter Entertainment to Exit London Stock Exchange in August

Flutter Entertainment will delist from the London Stock Exchange in August while keeping its primary New York listing.

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Aqueduct Racetrack to Close in 2026 After 132 Years of Racing
industryJun 12, 2026

Aqueduct Racetrack to Close in 2026 After 132 Years of Racing

New York's Aqueduct Racetrack will host its final live race day on June 28, 2026, ending a 132-year run.

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Howard Hughes' Alleged Las Vegas Tunnel: Unearthing a Persistent Rumor
industryJun 12, 2026

Howard Hughes' Alleged Las Vegas Tunnel: Unearthing a Persistent Rumor

Examining the claim that Howard Hughes built a secret tunnel connecting the Desert Inn and Frontier hotels in Las Vegas.

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Dutch regulator warns TOTO, fines 711 for licence breaches
regulationJun 12, 2026

Dutch regulator warns TOTO, fines 711 for licence breaches

The KSA issued a warning to TOTO Online and a fine to 711 for non-compliance with Dutch gambling regulations.

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bet365 marks UK and Spain milestones amid global push
industryJun 12, 2026

bet365 marks UK and Spain milestones amid global push

bet365 announces major milestones in UK and Spain as it expands into US and France.

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Vyking Ventures invests in PrizeKings for UK and South Africa expansion
industryJun 12, 2026

Vyking Ventures invests in PrizeKings for UK and South Africa expansion

PrizeKings secures strategic investment from Vyking Ventures to grow its prize draw operations in the UK and South Africa.

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