Lobbying firms in NYC made millions from casino hopefuls in 2025 Four of the top 10 lobbying spenders were entities behind downstate New York casino bids Last year’s competitive bid for the three downstate New York casino licenses lined the pockets of dozens of lobbying firms. An aerial view of New York City looking east…
Month: March 2026
Northeast Indiana Casino Bill Becomes Law. Do Any of the Three Counties Want The Casino?
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed a casino bill The legislation qualifies Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties for casino considerations Only one of the counties could open a casino The Northeast Indiana casino bill has been signed by Gov. Mike Braun (R). The law grants voters in Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben the right to decide…
Chicago Bears Betting Favourites to Land Maxx Crosby
Future of Las Vegas Raiders’ DE Maxx Crosby a dominant NFL offseason storyline DraftKings has Chicago Bears betting favourites if Crosby dealt Las Vegas Raiders GM said he expects Crosby to be on team next season While Las Vegas Raiders’ star defensive end Maxx Crosby hasn’t formally asked for a trade, that hasn’t stopped a wave…
Is Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Supported by the Voting Public?
Legislation in Wisconsin would give tribes exclusive control of online sports betting Commercial sportsbooks say they aren’t interested in facilitating tribal sports betting because 60% of the revenue would need to stay with the compacted tribe State lawmakers in Wisconsin continue to consider expanding tribal sports betting to the internet. Titletown near Lambeau Field, home…
Your Doctor Asks About Alcohol and Tobacco Use. Should They Also Be Asking About Gambling?
Should a primary care doctor be asking about gambling? The National Council on Problem Gambling thinks so Gambling participation in the United States is at a record level. While tobacco use and alcohol consumption are dwindling, should primary care doctors be more on the lookout for gambling disorders, which health experts say can lead to…
EXCLUSIVE: Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Talks Big Goals, Myles Garrett Relationship
Maxx Crosby sets his sights on Defensive Player of the Year and Hall of Fame legacy Crosby’s relationship with Myles Garrett pushes them both “to be better players” Raiders’ star embraces “delusional confidence” in pursuit of NFL greatness Trade rumors continue to swirl around Las Vegas Raiders pass-rusher Maxx Crosby, but one thing remains certain:…
Kalshi Launches Market on Caesars Takeover Odds as Buyout Speculation Builds
Prediction market operator will hang a market on Caesars potentially being acquired Rumors to that effect emerged last week There’s talk of a management-led buyout and Tilman Fertitta being involved Thanks to Kalshi, the Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) takeover rumor got a little extra spice because the prediction market operator is hanging a market on…
Mississippi Mobile Sports Betting Would Aid Casinos With Lower Tax
Mississippi is inching closer to legalizing online sports betting Legislation to authorize mobile sports bets includes a tax break for casinos Eure’s Mississippi sports betting legislation proposes a 22% state tax on mobile sportsbook revenue Mississippi was one of the first states to get legal sports betting up and running. The state’s casinos began taking…
Chicago-Area Racetrack Hawthorne Files For Bankruptcy, Lists Up to $500M in Liabilities
Hawthorne files Chapter 11 with liabilities up to $500M Illinois Racing Board halts racing after bounced purse checks Fanatics owed $8.75M as racino project remains stalled The stricken Hawthorne Race Course near Chicago filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday, listing estimated assets of between $50 million and $100 million and liabilities of between $100 million…