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Industry audit shows huge gap between celebrity endorsement spending compared to RG marketing from US gaming operators.

Audit Says Celebrity Gambling Deals Far Outpace Responsible Gambling Spending in US

An industry audit says US gambling operators spent eight times more on celebrity deals in 2025 than on responsible gambling efforts

Posted on: July 9, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

New Mexico considering data sharing on casino winnings for SNAP compliance.

New Mexico Eyes Slot-machine Data Sharing to Tighten SNAP Compliance

New Mexico officials are working on a data-sharing plan to identify SNAP recipients with substantial slot machine winnings

Posted on: July 9, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Carl Icahn is reportedly exploring a late bid for Caesars Entertainment.

Icahn Weighs Late Caesars Bid as Fertitta Deal Nears Deadline

Carl Icahn is reportedly exploring a late bid for Caesars, but Tilman Fertitta’s bid appears to remain the board’s preferred path

Posted on: July 9, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

MA gaming regulators are seeking an audit on casino marketing in Asian communities.

Massachusetts Gaming Regulators Seek Audit of Casino Marketing in Asian Communities

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking an audit on how casinos market themselves in the state's Asian communities

Posted on: July 9, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

A federal judge rejected a plea deal for Yevgeni Gershman in illegal poker case.

Federal Judge Rejects Plea Deal in LA Illegal Poker Case Tied to Gilbert Arenas

A Los Angeles federal judge rejected a plea deal for Yevgeni Gershman in an alleged illegal high-stakes poker case allegedly involving former NBA player Gilbert Arenas

Posted on: July 8, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

US senators from Nevada push to limit CFTC in legal fights with states.

US Senators from Nevada Join Push to Limit CFTC Role in Prediction Market Fights

Nevada US senators have joined a push to stop the CFTC from using federal funds to block state and tribal oversight of prediction markets

Posted on: July 8, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Funding for PG treatment lags behind money collected from gambling in Illinois.

Illinois Took in $2.6B in Gambling Taxes in 2025 but Spent Spare Change on Treatment

IL collected more than $2.6 billion in gambling taxes last year but devoted less than 0.1% of that revenue to problem gambling treatment

Posted on: July 8, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Texas doctors push for restrictions on prediction market firms.

Texas Doctors Push 21+ Age Limit for Prediction Markets

The Texas Medical Association is urging lawmakers to set a 21+ age limit and ad restrictions for prediction markets

Posted on: July 8, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Nevada gaming regulators to meet with Fertitta execs on Caesars bid.

Nevada Regulators Take Up Key Fertitta Licensing Steps in Caesars Buyout Process

Two Fertitta Entertainment executives are set to appear before Nevada regulators as the company pursues its acquisition of Caesars

Posted on: July 7, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Former DraftKings Employee Charged in Fresno State Betting Case

A former DraftKings sportsbook employee faces felony charges in Nevada tied to an alleged Fresno State basketball betting scheme

Posted on: July 7, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

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Audit Says Celebrity Gambling Deals Far Outpace Responsible Gambling Spending in US

New Mexico Eyes Slot-machine Data Sharing to Tighten SNAP Compliance

Icahn Weighs Late Caesars Bid as Fertitta Deal Nears Deadline

Massachusetts Gaming Regulators Seek Audit of Casino Marketing in Asian Communities

Federal Judge Rejects Plea Deal in LA Illegal Poker Case Tied to Gilbert Arenas

US Senators from Nevada Join Push to Limit CFTC Role in Prediction Market Fights

Illinois Took in $2.6B in Gambling Taxes in 2025 but Spent Spare Change on Treatment

Texas Doctors Push 21+ Age Limit for Prediction Markets

Nevada Regulators Take Up Key Fertitta Licensing Steps in Caesars Buyout Process

Former DraftKings Employee Charged in Fresno State Betting Case

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