The casino stock is slumping since the start of 2026 It’s off 10.51% over the past month, a period including US and Israeli against Iran and Iranian drone missile strikes against the UAE Analyst says Middle East-related sell-off is overblown Shares of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) are struggling and that weakness is amplified by conflict…
Month: March 2026
The Fairfax Casino Bill in Virginia Will Likely Pass. County Officials Say It’s All for Nothing
The chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors says the county might not conduct a competitive bid for a casino even if state lawmakers authorize the county to have a casino Fairfax homeowners and civic groups are overwhelmingly opposed to a casino The odds favor Fairfax County in Northern Virginia being made eligible for…
Georgia Lawmakers Again Refuse to Allow Voters to Decide Sports Betting Fate
Sports betting in Georgia has been rejected once again Georgia is among only 10 states without legal sports gambling Georgia will remain clear of legal sports betting for at least another year after state lawmakers in Atlanta refused to get behind a measure to allow the people of the Peach State to determine the fate…
Topuria Versus Gaethje Title Fight Highlights UFC White House Card
Lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje announced Gaethje won interim lightweight title with memorable win over Paddy Pimblett in UFC 324 in January Special event on the lawn of the White House will celebrate America’s 250th birthday The UFC made it official during UFC 326 in Las Vegas a short while ago…
Max Holloway Betting Favourite to Take Out Charles Oliveira at UFC 326
Holloway betting favourite for tonight’s UFC 326 fight against Oliveira Oliveira, at +180, has 72% of bets and 59% of handle going his way BetMGM spokesperson said he expects their heaviest liability will be on Holloway to win in the last minute of the fifth round Charles Oliveira is generating the most betting interest for…
Reports: Las Vegas Raiders Trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens
Crosby traded to Ravens for two first round draft picks Vegas Raiders now looking at No. 1 and 14 picks in the upcoming NFL draft and the most salary cap space in the league Ravens’ Super Bowl odds adjusted after news broke The Associated Press was reporting late last night that the Las Vegas Raiders…
Vasquez Wants to Use Farm Bill to Bar Sports Event Contracts
New Mexico congressman wants to amend Farm Bill to prohibit prediction market operators from offering sports event contracts He says prediction markets are evading state and tribal laws The amendment is supported by tribal gaming entities Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) wants to leverage the Farm Bill to potentially prohibit prediction market operators from offering derivatives…
Underdog Hinders 2025 Performance of BlackRock Closed-End Fund
Asset manager says a stake in the sports wagering company detracted from a closed-end fund’s 2025 performance Staffers recently reported significant layoffs at the gaming company The operator is shifting its emphasis to prediction markets BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, said a position in Underdog was a detractor to the 2025 performance…
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, National Agency Seeks to Implement Healthcare Treatment
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual campaign put on by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in Washington, DC. March is the National Council on Problem Gambling’s annual Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The 2026 campaign is focused on integrating gambling screening into routine healthcare. (Image: NCPG) The NCPG says Problem Gambling Awareness…
Former Iowa Criminal Investigation Agent Claims He Was Fired After Criticizing College Athlete Betting Probe
Former Iowa DCI agent sues state alleging retaliation after whistleblowing. Lawsuit challenges investigation targeting college athletes for illegal sports betting. Probe used GeoComply location data; critics questioned legality of searches. A former agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) claims he was fired by the agency shortly after he criticized its controversial investigation…