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August 3, 2026
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August 3, 2026 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Do video poker machines really stack the odds against players? Jerry Stickman separates gambling myths from mathematical reality and explains why random outcomes can often feel anything but fair.
read more | | Featured StoryNew York Governor Kathy Hochul (right) and Attorney General Letitia James allege the prediction market operates as an illegal gambling platform and seek to permanently block the company from offering its services in the state while pursuing financial penalties.
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 | A new heart-shaped resort has been approved across from Mandalay Bay, and a proposal could bring horse racing to the Las Vegas Strip. This week's video breaks down both developments.
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Evolution Malta will pay a £4.75 million settlement after a U.K. Gambling Commission investigation revealed its games appeared on six unlicensed websites available to players in Great Britain.
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Churchill Downs will add new premium hospitality spaces, expand VIP seating, and overhaul parts of its infield as part of three major projects scheduled for completion ahead of the 2027 and 2028 Kentucky Derbies.
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Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center announced it will open in mid-November, marking a major milestone for the Iowa casino.
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The company has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% ownership interest in the Atlantic City resort, following the initial 50% acquired in 2021.
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 | The organization argues the agency's event contracts proposal conflicts with congressional intent and could encourage insider betting on sports, politics, and other public events.
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The federally regulated prediction market operator plans to use the new funding to scale its exchange, strengthen institutional offerings, and capitalize on rising demand for event contracts.
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 | The Arizona Department of Gaming allocated an event wagering operator license to Circa Sports Arizona, paving the way for the company to launch legal sports betting in partnership with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.
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In June, account holders in the Commonwealth wagered $589,186,483 and won $529,288,547.
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The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas is now powered by Caesars Sportsbook, adding expanded wagering options, mobile betting enhancements and more than 20 self-service kiosks.
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SkyPicks allows customers to interact with upcoming professional football, basketball, baseball and other sports matchups while they travel.
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IG Group has agreed to acquire Underdog Sports Holdings, a leading U.S. daily fantasy sports and prediction markets operator, for total consideration of approximately $1.3 billion.
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 | The anonymous guest was playing the $1 Million Dragon Link at the Las Vegas Strip casino when the Grand Jackpot hit on a $50 bet.
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Last weekend, a guest, who wished to remain anonymous, was playing Huff N' More Puff when they turned a $75 bet into $1,283,510 at The Venetian.
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A guest at the California casino was playing the NFL Touchdown slot over the weekend when one 50-cent spin turned into six figures.
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 | Players 21 and older can now access the Massachusetts Lottery from their phones, tablets, or computers, with proceeds from online play helping fund early childhood education grants.
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 | The multi-platinum selling artist is headed to the Las Vegas Strip for a new residency starting 24 November.
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The legendary Motown and R&B groups will be at the Event Center at the California resort on 22 August.
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The GRAMMY winner will perform his hit songs at the Florida resort on 7 November.
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VICI Properties and Caesars Entertainment are in talks to build an arena just off the Las Vegas Strip to be home for an NBA expansion team.
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