Tax Change in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Devastate Professional Gamblers

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A controversial tax amendment tucked into the Senate-passed version of President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) is drawing sharp criticism from gamblers, lawmakers, and gaming indu...

Santan Mountain Casino Unveils New Bingo Hall with Four-Day Celebration

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Gila River Resorts & Casinos has unveiled a brand-new bingo venue at its Santan Mountain location in Chandler, Arizona, adding an exciting new layer to its entertainment offerings. The launch marks a signif...

Malik Beasley Under Federal Scrutiny for Alleged NBA Gambling Ties

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Malik Beasley, a prominent NBA sharpshooter who most recently suited up for the Detroit Pistons, is currently under federal investigation over alleged gambling activity tied to NBA games and player-specific pro...

DraftKings to Charge Per-Bet Fee in Illinois Starting September

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DraftKings has announced that it will begin charging Illinois customers a 50-cent fee on every online and mobile sports wager starting September 1, 2025. This new charge comes in response to a recently passed t...

Churchill Downs to Withdraw Fair Grounds License Over Legislative Impasse

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Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) has officially announced plans to withdraw from Louisiana’s historic Fair Grounds Race Course and its associated gaming operations, citing an untenable economic environment driven by ...

NFL Extends and Broadens Partnership with Genius Sports Through 2029

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The National Football League (NFL) has officially announced an expanded and extended strategic partnership with Genius Sports, solidifying their collaboration through the conclusion of the 2029 season. This dea...

FanDuel to Introduce Per-Bet Fee in Illinois Following New State Tax

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Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, has announced a new transaction fee that will impact sports bettors in Illinois later this year. Beginning September 1, 2025, customers placing bets on FanD...