A call for a prediction markets crackdown has intensified as sports leagues, casino operators, and lawmakers push back against federal regulatory proposals. The NFL and the Casino Association of New Jersey submitted comments urging the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to block financial platforms from offering sports event contracts. Traditional gaming companies argue that federally regulated derivatives platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket bypass state gambling laws, threatening established state and tribal regulatory authority across the country. The American Gaming Association estimates that state governments have lost more than $1 billion in tax revenues due to the expansion of federally…

Delta Air Lines has introduced a new Delta sports prediction game in partnership with DraftKings for airborne passengers. The new feature, called SkyPicks, brings free sports prediction contests to passengers traveling at high altitudes while remaining in full compliance with federal aviation gambling regulations. The product is available exclusively to travelers aged 21 and older through the Delta Sync Wi-Fi system. Passengers can access the platform on their personal mobile devices or laptops rather than seatback screens. To ensure the game does not violate a 1962 federal statute barring commercial aircraft gambling, the system excludes buy-ins, deposits, real-money wagering, and…

From showgirls to The Strip, Las Vegas has its own unique history! And This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at the Las Vegas museums… skipping all those quiet galleries in favor of neon, mobsters, and what made Las Vegas Sin City! Most museums feature ancient history, fine art, and amazing science… but not in Vegas! And even though there are no museums dedicated to the Rat Pack, and the Elvis Museum closed back in 2006, there are still several venues featuring unique moments from Sin City’s past. One of the best is the Atomic Museum. Long before the mega resorts,…

The Top Gun Experience is moving to a new site on the Las Vegas Strip after developers acquired land for the attraction. Advent Allen Entertainment has purchased a 2.48-acre site at 4815 South Las Vegas Boulevard to build the multi-use venue in partnership with Paramount. The project was previously planned for a location near The STRAT Hotel, Casino, and Tower, but creators have now redirected their efforts further south along the gaming corridor. The revised location sits right next to the Pinball Hall of Fame, just south of Mandalay Bay and north of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign….

Plans for a proposed Caesars NBA Arena on the Las Vegas Strip have been officially unveiled by casino and real estate executives. The proposed arena project involves Caesars Entertainment and real estate investment trust VICI Properties developing concepts for a sports and entertainment venue on approximately 50 acres located directly behind Paris Las Vegas, Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Planet Hollywood. The joint effort marks the first public confirmation that either company is actively pursuing a major venue for a potential expansion professional basketball team in southern Nevada. VICI President and Chief Operating Officer John Payne disclosed the proposal during the…

Revenue from New Jersey online casinos outpaced Atlantic City brick and mortar properties for a tenth consecutive month in June, extending a trend that has reshaped the state gaming market. The growth of online casinos in the state pushed digital platforms to $271 million in total gaming revenue, representing a 17.5% increase from June 2025 and finishing just $5 million below the record set in May. The digital performance stood 5.4% higher than the $257.3 million generated by nine land based casinos in Atlantic City, where physical gaming revenue dropped 0.7% year over year. The internet gaming sector generated $60.4…