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Caesars’ Fertitta merger: What the deal means for US gaming

Another mega-merger has arrived in US gaming, but behind Fertitta Entertainment’s acquisition of Caesars lies a bigger debate about debt, digital growth and the future of Vegas…

5 min read • May 29 • By Jack Found

Terry Rozier faces expanded charges in alleged NBA betting conspiracy

NBA player Terry Rozier is accused by federal prosecutors of agreeing to a $100,000 bribe to manipulate his performance in a competitive basketball game.

1 min read • May 29 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online + 2 more

Kalshi adds political power index as prediction markets face US scrutiny

The non-tradable index combines current US political control with market forecasts as lawmakers examine prediction-market oversight.

2 min read • May 29 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 5 more

NGCB Chairman: ‘We want’ prediction markets, but in the ‘right way’

Mike Dreitzer spoke during a candid conversation on gaming regulation with LGCB Chairman Christopher Hebert, touching on prediction markets and optimism for the industry’s future.

7 min read • May 28 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

Google engineer charged with using confidential company data to profit on Polymarket

Michele Spagnuolo, a software engineer linked to AI security projects at Alphabet, faces federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly placing bets using internal Google information.

1 min read • May 28 • By Milagros del Priore

Financial Land Based + 2 more

Caesars Entertainment enters $17.6bn definitive agreement to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment

The acquisition assumes approximately $11.9bn of Caesars outstanding debt.

2 min read • May 28 • By Megan Elswyth

A picture of North Carolina’s Governor Josh Stein

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

North Carolina’s Governor Josh Stein signs Executive Order against prediction markets

Governor Stein addressed prediction markets alongside updates on NC’s law enforcement and military.

1 min read • May 28 • By Megan Elswyth

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions + 6 more

Gambling & Risk Taking Conference: Prediction markets are a ‘consequence’ of over-regulation

The 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking covered the state of AI in gaming, sports betting and the evolving relationship between regulators and operators.

5 min read • May 27 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Donald Trump promotes CFTC authority, labelling opposers as ‘scum’

The US President posted on Truth Social expressing the importance of the CFTC’s authority over prediction markets and ensure they still “thrive.”

2 min read • May 27 • By Will Underwood

Marketing Online + 1 more

FanDuel TV launches World Cup show featuring former USMNT coaches

FanDuel TV will premiere a 10-episode World Cup series, titled Coaches Corner, featuring former US men's national team coaches Gregg Berhalter, Bruce Arena and Bob Bradley.

1 min read • May 27 • By Milagros del Priore