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14 May 2026 Vol 19

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791-FBI nabs NBA coach & Heat guard in sweeping illegal gambling bust

FBI nabs NBA coach & Heat guard in sweeping illegal gambling bustFederal agents charged 34 people in two linked cases,…

386-Illinois rolls out per‑wager sports betting tax amid surge in handle

Illinois rolls out per‑wager sports betting tax amid surge in handleIn Illinois, online sports wagering hit a key milestone in…

492-Major U.S. sports league opens door to prediction‑markets, shaking up sportsbook turf

Major U.S. sports league opens door to prediction‑markets, shaking up sportsbook turfThe NHL has signed multiyear licensing agreements with prediction‑market…

950-Massachusetts regulators aim to rein in online sportsbook “VIP” loyalty programs

Massachusetts regulators aim to rein in online sportsbook “VIP” loyalty programsThe Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is taking a closer look…

073-Chicago eyes steep 10.25% local tax on sports‑betting revenue

Chicago eyes steep 10.25% local tax on sports‑betting revenueThe City of Chicago is considering a proposal by Mayor Brandon Johnson to…

VIP programs under scrutiny: Massachusetts regulators move to rein in high‑roller rewards

VIP programs under scrutiny: Massachusetts regulators move to rein in high‑roller rewards The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced the launch…

559-BetMGM upgrades forecast again, pledges $200 M return to owners

BetMGM upgrades forecast again, pledges $200 M return to ownersBetMGM announced a third upward revision of its 2025 full‑year guidance, now…

811-Times Square casino talk isn’t dead (yet)

Times Square casino talk isn’t dead (yet)On SL Green’s Q3 call, CEO Marc Holliday said the Caesars Palace Times Square…

104-MGM withdraws from Yonkers casino race, reshapes New York license contest

MGM withdraws from Yonkers casino race, reshapes New York license contestMGM Resorts unexpectedly pulled its bid to build a $2.3 billion…

156-BetMGM lifts outlook; Entain revenue jump underlines U.S. momentum

BetMGM lifts outlook; Entain revenue jump underlines U.S. momentumBetMGM raised its full‑year revenue and profit forecasts — now projecting at…

555-Kalshi sues Ohio as regulators push back on sports prediction markets

Kalshi sues Ohio as regulators push back on sports prediction marketsPrediction‑market operator Kalshi filed suit against the Ohio Casino Control…

553-Regulators and casinos unite to oppose prediction‑market encroachment

Regulators and casinos unite to oppose prediction‑market encroachmentA coalition of U.S. gaming regulators and casino operators publicly condemned the rise…