February 21, 2025

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Elon Musk debuts Grok 3, an AI model that he says outperforms ChatGPT and DeepSeek

Clare Duffy

DOD prepares invitation to bring back troops separated for refusing COVID vaccine

C. Todd Lopez

Ripple CTO Explains Main Difference Between XRP and Bitcoin

Tomiwabold Olajide

Bitcoin Falls. Why the Crypto’s Trump Trade Is Fizzling Out.

George Glover

Dave Portnoy Holds Millions In Bitcoin And XRP, But Here's Why He Concluded His Heart Is 'Too Big For This Space'

Murtuza Merchant

White Men Are Suing Bally’s Casino, City Over Investment Offer Aimed At Women, Minorities

Melody Mercado

Bitcoin drops to 3-week low as Trump tariffs rattle markets

Reuters

As DOGE gets data, Elon Musk sees more fraud and waste in government spending

The National News Desk

Trump, Mexican president agree to delay tariffs for one month

Sarah Fortinsky and Alex Gangitano

Black man cropped out of NY Mag’s ‘Cruel Kids’ hit piece speaks out: ‘They insinuate I was throwing some KKK kumbaya’

Rikki Schlott

How much is a Super Bowl commercial? Everything to know about 2025 ads

Nick Brinkerhoff

French military police rescue co-founder of €1.3bn crypto startup Ledger after bungled Paris kidnapping goes wrong

Ryan Hogg

US securities regulator opens door for Wall Street banks to hold crypto

Will Schmitt and Brooke Masters

Ex-spies say suburban D.C. casino would put nation’s secrets at risk

Laura Vozzella and Teo Armus

Las Vegas hotel workers union reaches deal with casino to end strike

Suhauna Hussain

Chicago Man Convicted in $700,000 Tribal Casino Phone Scam

Tribal Business News Staff

Victor David Hanson condemns California's DEI hiring in fire departments

Mariane Angela

Notre Dame wins delayed Sugar Bowl in the wake of New Orleans terrorist attack

Jesse Kirsch, Deon J. Hampton and David K. Li

Girl, 10, killed by stray bullet on New Year's Day in NW Miami-Dade

Brian Hamacher and Sophia Hernandez

Scoop: California tribes sue to ban private casino "banked" games

Russell Contreras

Gambler hits life-changing jackpot on New Year’s Day at Northern California casino

Helena Wegner

Miami Beach heightens security for Orange Bowl in wake of New Orleans attack

Tony Pipitone

Dead & Company Coming Back to Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2025 for 18-Show Spring Residency

Chris Willman

Apple, Google, online casino operators conduct illegal gambling enterprises, class action claims

Abraham Jewett

DraftKings sued after father-of-two gambles away $1 million of his family’s money

Justin Rohrlich

Suspect Identified in Southland Casino Parking Lot Murder

Ed Silverstein

Man suing Orange Park casino after being shot outside venue in 2022

Aaron Farrar

Missing woman Hannah Kobayashi crossed border into Mexico voluntarily, LAPD says

ABC7.com staff

Dad of missing Hannah Kobayashi found dead in LA

Nadine Yousif

Walmart rolls back DEI policies, says it’s ‘willing to change’ after activist’s anti-woke campaign

Daniella Genovese

Kathy Hochul vetoes bill to force NYC casino bidders to move fast or lose their chance

Carl Campanile

Legalizing sports betting in Texas would pay huge dividends, study says

FOX Business

Former Arizona Coyotes player, Paul Bissonnette, assaulted at Scottsdale restaurant

Jessica Johnson and Lindsey Ragas

Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here’s how and why

MATT BROWN, FERNANDA FIGUEROA, HANNAH FINGERHUT and LINLEY SANDERS

Will Trump Victory Give Texas Sports Betting A Shot?

Pat Evans

Elon Musk slams Dana Carvey’s ‘SNL’ impression, says ‘dying’ show is ‘out of touch with reality’

Eric Todisco

FEMA worker fired for telling hurricane responders to avoid homes with pro-Trump signs

Emma Bowman

Furious Dem official brands Kamala Harris’ campaign a ‘$1 billion disaster’ in foul-mouthed tirade

Ryan King

Many in government are worried about Trump’s return. At DOJ, they’re terrified.

Josh Gerstein

Casino owner Sanborn charged with COVID-19 grant fraud

Jonathan Phelps

Sweepstakes Casino & Poker provider VGW Faces Yet Another Lawsuit

David Burke

California Tribes Ready to Fight Sweepstakes Gaming, DFS Operators

Brad Senkiw

Two new casinos proposed just blocks apart at Biloxi beach. Here are both plans.

SUN HERALD

Man shot in parking lot of casino on Delaware River waterfront

Hayden Mitman

Pennsylvania: Governor instructs PGCB to start negotiating multi-state poker agreement

Corey Sharp

Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his music

JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.

Man found shot to death in MGM National Harbor parking garage

Alexandra Rodriguez

The Eagles deploy pristine sound, dazzling visuals at Vegas Sphere kickoff concert: Review

Melissa Ruggieri

The Geniuses Who Invented the World's Best Poker Bots

David Fox and Jessica Beck

Judge dismisses an assault lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein

JANIE HAR

Dolly Parton weighs in on Beyoncé's CMA Awards snub: 'Well, you never know'

Caché McClay

Chiefs WAG shares new photo with Taylor Swift as she gives glimpse inside game-day suite

Bernie Zilio

Mark Cuban's Harris, Trump X Poll Ends In A Landslide

Jason Hall

Brazil’s ban on X is a taste of things to come

Fraser Myers

The deaths of these hostages shames the Western conscience

Brendan O'Neill

Mary Saban Pasko, mother of former Alabama coach Nick Saban, dies at 92

Mike Rodak

Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau, brother killed in car-bike crash

ESPN News Services

Second Study Says Sports Betting Adversely Impacts Low-Income Households

Mike Seely

Nebraska men steal more than $350K from SD casino

Eric Mayer

Couple followed home from Hard Rock Casino, ambushed, shot after hitting jackpot

Genevieve Curtis

Macau Casino Stocks Languish on New Money Transfer Rules

Todd Shriber

Suspect in Red Rock casino stabbing held without bail

Noble Brigham

Two Women Indicted for Unauthorized use of Northern Quest Casino Bank Account

Big Country News

Kevin O’Leary Suggests Bettors Better Than Pollsters at Predicting Election Outcomes

Devin O'Connor

Thief Posing As Casino Lawyer Nets $750,000

Sean Chaffin

Nelly Parties With Machine Gun Kelly Following Casino Bust

Afouda Bamidele

Congress grills Secret Service director about Trump rally shootin

Maria Sacchetti, Nick Miroff and Jacqueline Alemany

MotorCity Casino In Detroit To Close Poker Room

Sean Chaffin

Jury delivers quick verdict in case of VIP casino guest against Biloxi's Beau Rivage

ANITA LEE

Philippines' Marcos bans offshore gaming operators

Reuters

Man sentenced over 40 years in prison for ‘execution’ at Caesar’s Southern Indiana Casino

ulia Huffman

Nassau County residents, leaders protest plans to build giant casino

Tanya Rivero

Son of Shaq signs to play basketball at Florida A&M

Alison Posey

Popular residency off Las Vegas Strip closes sooner than expected

Kirk O’Neil

Report: Man accused of strangling sex worker at Las Vegas casino said he ‘snapped’

FOX5 Staff

Odds Of Biden Dropping Out Suddenly Soar On $230 Million Trump Bet

Billy Bambrough

Covid vaccines may have helped fuel rise in excess deaths

Sarah Knapton

Boomtown Casino Biloxi Celebrates 30th Year Anniversary in July

WXXV Staff

WNBA Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese being used in 'race war,' former NFL star says

Ryan Gaydos

Bryson DeChambeau wins 2nd U.S. Open as Rory McIlroy falters

Mark Schlabach | ESPN

UFC Saudi Arabia fight card official with new lineup

Alexander K. Lee

MLB umpire from Iowa Pat Hoberg appealing discipline following sports betting investigation

KCCI Des Moines

Supreme Court Decision Gives Seminole Tribe Virtual Monopoly on Florida Sports Betting

Action Network

Will High-Speed Vegas Train Happen? Can It Succeed at $400 a Seat?

Corey Levitan

The Caitlin Clark Effect: Women’s Basketball Games See Boom In Betting

Giovanni Shorter

Jon Gruden-NFL dispute must go to arbitration, Nevada Supreme Court rules

Katelyn Newberg

Alabama's push to legalize gambling dies in the state Senate

Victor Hagan

Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Reaches Plea Deal In Sports Betting Case

Sean Chaffin

Ohio Casino Control Commission prohibits NCAA individual student-athlete prop bets

Jenilee Borek

Seminoles gambling deal expected to bring $4.43 billion to Florida, report says

News Service Of Florida

Alabama Senators Set Odds on Casino, Lottery Package

Devin O'Connor

X is aiming to be the next hub for sports betting, report says

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert

Man arrested in deadly Charlestown hit-and-run crash near Encore

Asher Klein

Why Now Is A Great Time To Visit Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Katie Chang

Hard Rock Casino Rockford announces potential opening date

Kelsey Anderson

New Jersey Supreme Court rules against Ocean casino in COVID business interruption case

WAYNE PARRY

Feds Provide 140k Pages of Evidence Against Poker Player Charged w/ Illegal Gambling & Money Laundering

Jon Sofen

Bill Filed for New York Online Gaming, Lottery, And Poker

Sean Chaffin

Mississippi bill would divert casino winnings to back child support payments

Anthony Warren

Anti-casino group calls Florida's mobile sports betting plan 'legal fiction'

News Service of Florida

Florida Lawmakers Eye Gambling Revenue to Fund Environment Initiates

Craig Boswell

Florida Enjoys Its Sports Betting Relaunch: But What is Ahead in 2024?

Daily Herald

New Minnesota sports betting bill already faces opposition

Courtney Godfrey

Seminole Tribe of Florida to Debut Craps, Roulette and Sports Betting in December with Star-Studded Celebrations of a New Gaming Era

Seminole Tribe of Florida

Gambling groups want more time to prepare case for U.S. Supreme Court over sports betting in Florida

JIM SAUNDERS | News Service of Florida

10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Jake Boxall-Legge

New Bill Could Allow Sports Betting On Virginia College Teams

wsls.com

Cowboys' Dak Prescott Tells Fans to 'Stop Gambling' amid Criticism on Social Media

TYLER CONWAY

Illegal Gambling Leads to Seizure of Million-Dollar Properties in Thailand

Erik Gibbs

Taylor Swift and Her Reputation Thigh-Highs Step Out With Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and Sophie Turner

Emily Tannenbaum

More Iowa State, Iowa players charged in sports betting investigation

ESPN

U.S. sports betting: Here's where all 50 states currently stand on legalizing online gambling sites

CBS Sports

Phil Mickelson responds to sports betting allegations: ‘I never bet on the Ryder Cup’

MarketWatch

Penn National sells Barstool back to Barstool, re-brands sports books for ESPN

NBC Sports

Women in Poker HOFer Kathy Raymond Raising Money in Support of Daughter's Cancer Diagnosis

PokerNews

UFC Saudi Arabia fight card official with new lineup

Alexander K. Lee

A 900-Acre Washington Ranch With a Shooting Range and a Poker Room Lists for $14 Million

Barron's

Report: Man accused of strangling sex worker at Las Vegas casino said he ‘snapped’

Fox5 Staff

Doyle Brunson, Poker Champion Known as ‘Texas Dolly,’ Dies at 89

New York Times

Man shot on Canal Street near Harrah's Casino, Canal Place

4WWL TV

2 women charged in killing, robbery at Caesars Palace

Las Vegas Review-Journal

8 Bodies Found Dumped In Mexican Resort Of Cancun As Authorities Search For Missing People

CBS News

Florida continues crackdown on pop-up casinos

NBC 2

Nevada moves one step closer to a state lottery

Las Vegas Review Journal

Coney Island residents slam casino proposal at heated meeting: ‘We just do not want it’

NY Daily News

Nate Silver Out at ABC News as Disney Layoffs Once Again Hit News Division

The Hollywood Reporter

Filming of ‘Cash Out 2′ starring John Travolta, Quavo underway in Biloxi

WLOX.com

Broadway League Doesn't Want NYC to Gamble on a Times Square Casino

NBC NewYork

Caesars says online poker cheating bill could lead to ‘burdensome litigation’

The Nevada Independant

Florida man caused wreck to steal driver’s casino winnings from Alabama, report says

Al.com

Bodycam video shows shootout between police, William Tisdol outside MGM casino

MassLive.com

Tilman Fertitta to buy Hard Rock Lake Tahoe, will convert the casino to a Golden Nugget

The Nevada Independant

Texas committee hears testimony on poker club legislation

SBC Americas

1 dead, 2 arrested after shooting at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino South Lake Tahoe

CBS News

Las Vegas’ Platinum Hotel Site of Deadly Shooting During Teenage Birthday Party

Casino.org

Pennsylvania Casinos Petition State Supreme Court to Consider Skill Games Legality

Casino.org

Bodog Launches Casino Operations in Regulated Isle of Man

ACCESSWIRE

Poker Circus Back in Town as Lew Threatens Legal Action and Adelstein Is Persona Non Grata

VegasSlotsOnline

How a poker game launched Silicon Valley Bank’s four-decade ride of the tech wave — and a bad gamble 42 years later ended it all

Napa Valley Register

Casino Crime Round Up: Man Murdered Near Bally’s Casino Atlantic City

Casino.org

Kentucky Bans Unregulated 'Skill' Games

CardPlayer

Texas Poker Rooms Hit by Civil Lawsuits Alleging ‘Organized Crime’

Casino.org

William Hill: Gambling addict says bookmaker didn't help him stop

BBC.com

Alabama lawmakers preparing to introduce sports gambling bills at next legislative session

WAFF48

HOW DAN BILZERIAN ONCE KICKED A BILLIONAIRE’S ASS IN A MASSIVE HEADS-UP POKER BATTLE

OutKick

Exclusive: Golden Nugget Releases 2023 Grand Poker Series Schedule; $1M PokerNews Cup Returns

PokerNews

The power of social media is it forces necessary changes

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