gambling

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The vision of a Nevada gambling hub south of Las Vegas along the Interstate 15 Freeway was perhaps done in by SoCal tribal casinos offering shorter drives and similar services.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

On the planned casino, Park has voiced strong opposition to the project, citing concerns over the effect that the casino could have on local communities, such as increasing gambling addiction.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Companies such as Kalshi claim this activity is not gambling in an effort to avoid state regulation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Maybe the end came seven years ago when a Supreme Court ruling led to sports gambling becoming legal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He told me that Dusty Muleman denied flushing polluted water from his gambling boat, which was no big surprise.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen