Saturday, May 16, 2026

Gaming

May 9, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Sports are shown on TVs behind the bar as guests enjoy the grand opening of DraftKings Sports & Social in the Short North. Though there are no on-site betting windows, eligible customers can place bets through the DraftKings app.

Gambling Layoffs Pile Up As Sports Betting Industry Recalibrates

Penn Entertainment headlines three companies with layoffs this week.
May 15, 2026
Kalshi's logo is displayed on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface onto which a betting curve is projected in Creteil, France, on March 9, 2026, during a major scandal and a $54 million lawsuit concerning bets related to recent strikes in Iran. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE

N.M. Tribes Claim Kalshi Sports Markets Violate Federal Law

The suit cites the same law a Wisconsin judge said tribes can pursue claims over.
May 13, 2026
2026 Kentucky Derby hopeful Litmus Test, ridden by Martin Garcia, works during morning training at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The Bob Baffert-trained horse is currently at No. 21 on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. April 23, 2026

Churchill Downs Purchase of Preakness IP Is ‘Starting Point’

“I can’t imagine they bought this only for the fees in the long run.”
April 23, 2026
Nov 4, 2023; Santa Anita, CA, USA; Auguste Rodin (5), with jockey Ryan Moore up, wins the BREEDERS CUP TURF during the 2023 Breeders Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park.

Santa Anita Track, California in Legal War Over Betting Machines

The California DOJ seized gambling machines from Santa Anita.
January 23, 2026