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23 April 2026 Vol 19

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The NBA’s Long History With Gambling: This Ain’t Nothing New

HEADLINE STORY — The NBA’s Long History With Gambling: This Ain’t Nothing New Before all the social-media noise about new…

677-Arrests of Terry Rozier & Chauncey Billups spark deep concerns over sports‑betting integrity

Arrests of Terry Rozier & Chauncey Billups spark deep concerns over sports‑betting integrityIn a sweeping federal enforcement action, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicted more…

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…