Soft Opening Planned for Happy Valley Casino in PA on April 24 & 25

Soft Opening Planned for Happy Valley Casino in PA on April 24 & 25

Happy Valley Casino will open its doors to the public for a limited preview later this month, giving visitors an early look at the long-awaited gaming venue inside the Nittany Mall in State College, Pennsylvania. The preview, referred to as “test days,” is scheduled for April 24 and April 25, with operating hours set from […]

Brooklyn fetes Haiti’s Nazon ahead of World Cup – Caribbean Life

Brooklyn fetes Haiti’s Nazon ahead of World Cup – Caribbean Life

Duckens Nazon signs a Haitian flag at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) Gallery + Café in Brooklyn during “A Night for Haiti” event on April 13, 2026. Photo by Orlande Fleury Haitian American elected officials, community leaders, and cultural influencers gathered at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) Gallery + […]

Kentucky Lawmakers Override Veto on Betting Bill

Kentucky Lawmakers Override Veto on Betting Bill

Kentucky’s legislature has moved forward with sweeping changes to the state’s gambling framework after overriding a veto from Governor Andy Beshear, setting the stage for a major shift in how betting operates across the state. Lawmakers in both chambers acted decisively, securing enough votes to bypass the governor’s objections and ensure House Bill 904 becomes […]

Kentucky Betting Bill Advances Despite Governor’s Veto

Kentucky Betting Bill Advances Despite Governor’s Veto

Lawmakers in Kentucky moved swiftly this week to advance a comprehensive gambling and racing bill, defying a veto from Governor Andy Beshear. House Bill 904 promises to transform the state’s wagering landscape. While much of the attention has focused on sports betting reforms, the bill’s implications for horse racing could prove just as consequential. HB […]

US Sports Betting Use Rises as Concerns Also Grow

US Sports Betting Use Rises as Concerns Also Grow

Online sports betting continues to expand across the United States, with new survey data showing a growing share of Americans participating even as concerns about its broader effects intensify. A study conducted by the Siena Research Institute in partnership with St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication found that 27% of Americans now hold an […]

Beshear Blocks Kentucky Gaming Reform Bill

Beshear Blocks Kentucky Gaming Reform Bill

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed a sweeping bill that would have changed several gambling and horse racing laws across the state, sending the measure back to lawmakers during the final stage of the legislative session. House Bill 904 had cleared both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly after being introduced in early March. The […]

US District Judge Allows Arizona to Press Criminal Charges Against Kalshi

US District Judge Allows Arizona to Press Criminal Charges Against Kalshi

In a ruling on Wednesday, US District Judge Michael Liburdi rejected a request by prediction market operator Kalshi to prevent Arizona prosecutors from proceeding with a criminal case. Judge Liburdi also declined Kalshi’s request for a determination that federal law overrides Arizona’s gambling laws. Judge Liburdi Denies Kalshi’s Request Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’s Office has […]

Ohio Proposes Stricter Sports Betting Regulations to Combat Addiction

Ohio Proposes Stricter Sports Betting Regulations to Combat Addiction

As Ohio’s sports betting industry continues to expand, a new set of legislative proposals is generating significant debate. The Save Ohio Sports Act, introduced by a group of Republican lawmakers, aims to significantly limit the scope of legal sports betting in the state. The proposed legislation is primarily focused on curbing gambling addiction and reducing the risks […]