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Rock Creek Entertainment District bond preparations continue after judge denies injunction
Norman’s Rock Creek Entertainment District construction and bond preparation can move forward following a four and a half hours hearing where Cleveland County District Judge Michael Tupper ruled in favor
Lonzo Ball Denies NBA Retirement Buzz After Discussing His Health, Injury History in Video
Lonzo Ball's injuries have made it difficult for him to play basketball, but he's not looking to retire right now.
Republicans weigh whether to vote for Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations he denies
The allegations have given Republican leaders an unexpected headache as they try to hold back Democrats from retaking the House.
Wolverine developer Insomniac denies using generative AI after fans spot strange restroom sign
Insomniac denies using generative AI on Marvel's Wolverine after fans spotted a strange bathroom sign, blaming a "UV map bug" instead.
SCOTUS denies parts of Trump admin.'s mail voting rule
The rule requires state election offices to supply names and addresses of registered voters to USPS.
Xbox denies reports it's acquired exclusive GTA 6 game-streaming rights, deflating hopes of playing it on PC
Xbox Cloud will not, in fact, be the only way to stream GTA 6 come November.
Reform small boat vote branded 'political stunt'
The leader of Portsmouth City Council denies his party does not oppose small boat crossings.
Manchester City faces uncertain future after 114 charges upheld
Manchester City face renewed uncertainty after reports that an independent commission upheld 114 of 115 Premier League charges. The club denies wrongdoing and has appealed, while potential sanctions remain unknown. The case could have major sporting and financial consequences for City and wider English soccer.
Late Holmberg goal denies Man Utd victory at Arsenal
Manchester United were denied their first Women’s Super League victory of the season as Smilla Smilla Holmberg struck in stoppage time to rescue a 1-1 draw for Arsenal.The visitors produced a much-i...
Club director denies ripping Arsenal off for summer signing
Hamburger SV sporting director Claus Costa has denied ripping Arsenal off for Fabio Vieira, but he conceded that HSV are very happy with the deal they agreed.Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty ImagesHambu...
Halle Berry denies ex-husband’s claim that she abused their 13-year-old son: ‘I would never hurt our child’
Olivier Martinez accused his ex-wife of abuse last week, asking for sole custody of their son.
Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas
Under Texas law, Castro must be released after 90 days of detention, which is Thursday.
Carla Jeffery’s family denies drugs played a part in Disney star’s death
Carla Jeffery, known for Disney Channel’s ‘Zombies,’ died at the age of 33 on Wednesday; a cause of death was not immediately revealed.
Meta denies political bias in Brazil after court ruling
Company rejects allegations of favoring Flavio Bolsonaro over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva | Anadolu
Federal Rule Change Denies Immigrant Businesses Access to Guaranteed Loans
Businesses owned by immigrants, including green card holders, have been deemed ineligible for federal Small Business Administration loan support. Commercial corridors across the country are already feeling the effects of this ill-conceived policy change.
White House accuses Smithsonian of hijacking US narrative, director denies politics
Republicans accuse the Smithsonian's American History museum and its director of rewriting the country's narrative.
Parkinson's double frustration as Wrexham denied
Phil Parkinson bemoans his team's lack of ruthlessness – and the amount of stoppage time at the end – after a 98th-minute equaliser denies Wrexham victory at Cardiff.
CDC denies approval for high volume measles test, ‘prioritizing emerging technologies’
A letter signed by health officials in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, asks the CDC to reconsider
Carla Jeffery’s family denies drugs played a part in Disney Channel star’s death
The “Zombies” star died at the age of 33 on Wednesday.
Trump ‘border czar’ denies that Milo Yiannopoulos was deported after arrest
Tom Homan says rightwing influencer overstayed visitor visa after receiving final order of removal
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling
SAO PAULO (AP) — Tech giant Meta denied accusations Friday that it acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign, less than a day after the country’s electoral court ruled the platform must give equal treatment to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and opposition candidate Fláv...
Cleveland County judge denies preliminary injunction in Norman Entertainment District lawsuit
On Tuesday, a Cleveland County Judge issued a preliminary injunction, pausing construction on Norman’s $1 billion Rock Creek Entertainment District.
New revelations about Reform UK and funding
Nigel Farage again denies party have broken the law after undercover filming shows man posing as ‘impermissible donor’ paying for polling that helped Reform
Qualcomm denies rumors about Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheating
Don't panic just yet. Yesterday, a Korean news outlet shared some concerning news about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. According to the report,...
El-Sayed again denies ties to Muslim Brotherhood
“I wasn’t raised by my mother,” El-Sayed said in response to past social media posts that allege his mother was active in the Islamist movement in the 1970s.
ODU political experts analyze new Trump messages
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — President Donald Trump told voters several weeks ago in the face of discouraging GOP polling numbers to “pretend I’m on the ballot.” That should be especially easy now that a series of new messages from the White House have begun running, though the administration emphatically denies that they are propaganda. The […]
‘I did not steal’: Jacksonville businesses accuse influencer of taking money without delivering. He denies it
A social media influencer accused by Jacksonville-area businesses of taking money for food reviews and failing to deliver what they expected is pushing back against the allegations, saying he never stole from anyone and that some of the claims against him are false.
Russia’s public health watchdog denies a second infection in suspected pneumonic plague case
Russia’s public health watchdog has denied that a lab worker who died in Siberia had spread infection to another person as global concerns swirled about suspected pneumonic plague.
Supreme Court Denies Trump Administration Request to Withhold Health Care from Incarcerated Transgender People
The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected a request from the Trump Administration and the Federal Bureau of Prisons to allow prison officials to withhold gender-affirming health care from transgender people in federal prisons.
Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas
Under Texas law, Castro must be released after 90 days of detention, which is Thursday.
LG officially denies reports that its smart TVs are secretly recording users
The company responded to accusations that it created a spy network in people's homes.
Music legend’s husband denies she has dementia after performance cutbacks, troubling reports
Recent concerts have left fans and tour staff worried about her health.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) Oct. 11, 2026
On "Politics Unplugged," political editor Dennis Welch sits down with Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs for a wide-ranging interview weeks before election day. The conversation is dominated by Governor Katie Hobbs' multi-million-dollar ad campaign accusing Biggs of protecting Warren Jeffs' FLDS cult while he was Arizona Senate President. Biggs forcefully denies the allegations, defending his legislative record and accusing the interviewer of carrying Hobbs' water. He escalates further, claiming Hobbs' rhetoric has led to death threats and that she would be "thrilled" if he were physically harmed. The interview also covers his vote against honoring Capitol Police on January 6th, his call to Rusty Bowers about decertifying the 2020 election, and whether he'd certify results as governor in 2028. Hobbs' office responds with a statement denying the claims. The show closes with a teaser for a Hobbs interview the following week.
SEE IT: Mills denies alleged DOJ investigation, claims political opponent is behind it
Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., is denying allegations from a source familiar to Fox News that the Justice Department is investigating him, claiming a Florida Republican primary opponent is behind it. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital)
Zack Polanski says application of Zionism is racist and no state has right to exist
Green leader in England and Wales calls ‘debates about words’ unhelpful and denies recent motion was controversial
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling
Tech giant Meta has denied accusations it has acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign.
Jordon Steele-John: Australian senator denies claims of misconduct against women
Jordon Steele-John says the timing of the claims motivated by "nasty political games" within the Greens.
Arms and the £5m man: Farage megadonor Christopher Harborne’s military empire
Reform UK denies donor and crypto-billionaire’s global interests in arms and military could present a conflict of interest over its defence spending policy
House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe subpoena
Billionaire Leon Black held contempt over Epstein investigation subpoena; Black denies any wrongdoing or any knowledge of Epstein's behavior.
Brazil denies entry to Trump officials ahead of elections
Brazil rejected visas for two planned US envoys, alleging that Washington was seeking to shape Brazil's upcoming presidential election. The development adds to a deepening political tension between Brazil and the US.
Former prison healthcare provider denies it fraudulently billed the state
Delaware’s former prison healthcare provider denied allegations it fraudulently requested payment for medical services it did not provide.
Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions
President uses social media post to deny reports that he was willing to ease sanctions in return for ‘concrete’ steps over its nuclear program
Court halts order, denies extra year of eligibility
In a legal victory for the NCAA, a federal appeals court has temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes who left college an extra year of eligibility.
Billy Joel's rep denies death speculation after reported Google error
A week after Billy Joel revealed he had undergone brain surgery, his publicist addressed an error that reportedly led Google users to believe the singer had died.
New attention on Bankhead claim she was offered job to leave Senate race, DNC denies allegation
Montana’s U.S. Senate race was at the center of political controversy again this week, over an allegation from the Democratic nominee that she had been offered a job if she would drop out of the race.
Max Miller Is Trying to Brush Off Domestic-Abuse Allegations
The Ohio congressman denies his ex-wife’s claims and says he’s still running for reelection. His former father-ln-law, Senator Moreno, condemned him.
Russia's public health watchdog denies a second infection in suspected pneumonic plague case
Russia's public health watchdog on Thursday denied that a lab worker who died in Siberia had spread infection to another person, as global concerns swirled about suspected pneumonic plague.Rospotrebna...
Russia's public health watchdog denies a second infection in suspected pneumonic plague case
Russia’s public health watchdog has denied that a lab worker who died in Siberia had spread infection to another person as global concerns swirled about suspected pneumonic plague.
U.S. District Judge denies hemp business' plea for pause on new regulations
United States Western District of Virginia Judge Robert Ballou Friday ruled against a cohort of Virginia hemp businesses, denying their motions for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order to prevent new hemp restrictions from taking place.
Former mental health nurse denies sex with Homerton patient
Jason Forde deniws having sexual intercourse with a woman at a mental health unit at Homerton Hospital.
State lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins California special election to replace former Rep. Swalwell
Swalwell, a Democrat who was running for California governor, ended his campaign and resigned from Congress in April after he was accused of sexual assault and harassment, which he denies.
New White House Press Secretary denies misrepresenting her legal credentials
“DWTS ”pro Alan Bersten denies tension with Giada De Laurentiis: ‘Nothing but love’
Rumors that the pair had a tumultuous relationship started swirling after “DWTS” week 2.
ABC denies 'inaccurate' report 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will end in 2027
Amid speculation about Jimmy Kimmel's late-night tenure coming to an end, ABC is pushing back. On Sept. 8, Page Six reported that this season of "Jimmy Kimmel Live," will be
North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US
US President Donald Trump claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded positively to his proposal for talks.
Bungie Denies Rumor It Plans to Merge the Destiny and Marathon IPs, Confirms Marathon December and March 2027 Updates Are Free
Bungie has stepped in to deny a rumor that it planned to merge the Destiny and Marathon IPs amid continued questions about the future of both franchises.
Jonesboro MAPC Denies Commercial Rezoning Next to Math and Science Magnet School
The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) voted against a rezoning request Tuesday night that would have allowed commercial development on property adjacent to the Jonesboro Math and Science Magnet School.
Saber Interactive denies replacing writer with AI
Saber Interactive has denied replacing a writer with ChatGPT on its upcoming driving game Rideshare Stimulator.
Qatar denies funding Hamas after Israeli report claims Netanyahu ignored warnings over Gaza aid
The report also included quotes from several prominent Israeli politicians reacting to the news and censuring Netanyahu's behavior.
Dabo Swinney denies claim that Lane Kiffin helped Clemson go after Ole Miss for tampering
Dabo Swinney has denied a claim in an upcoming book that Lane Kiffin helped Clemson call out Ole Miss for alleged tampering of linebacker Luke Ferrelli.
Sen. Bernie Moreno tells CNN he sent daughter and granddaughter ‘out of state to a secure place’ amid Max Miller allegations
Sen. Bernie Moreno told CNN that he sent his daughter, Emily Moreno, his granddaughter and his wife “out of state to a secure place” as GOP Rep. Max Miller, Emily’s ex-husband, faces heightened scrutiny over abuse allegations, which he denies.
Ben Affleck Denies He's Considering Move Into Politics - 'That's a Very Depressing World'
Ben Affleck has ruled out ever turning his hand to politics.
Mexico captain denies allegations of involvement in kidnapping plan
Mexico national team captain Edson Alvarez has denied allegations of involvement in a kidnapping after he was accused by filmmaker Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez of participating in a plot to capture him in late 2024. "Over the past several months, my name and image have repeatedly been used to generate greater media attention around a situation that has nothing to do with me.
Lauren Boebert blasts ethics complaint alleging affairs with staff, ‘hush money’ payment
Rep. Lauren Boebert denies allegations in a House ethics complaint accusing her of relationships with staff members and arranging a $200,000 payment to a former aide.
Director Vincent Ward denies thinking Samantha Morton was Emily Watson on movie shoot: ‘Impossible’
Vincent Ward, the Kiwi director of 2005’s ‘River Queen,’ tells EW that it’s ‘impossible’ he could have confused his star, Samantha Morton, for Emily Watson on set, as Morton recently claimed.
Please Stop Conflating Sports Betting Handle With Spending On Entertainment
Editor’s note: The Cashout for paid subscribers will publish on Tuesday. Every September there’s a huge uptick in how much people bet on sports with the start of football season. Which means it’s time to get ahead of a ridiculous narrative before it picks up steam on social media or in mainstream media. Subscribe Every few months I see some version of this: [ Charlie Bilello@charliebilello Americans bet over $165 billion on sports last year, which is more than they spent on movies, books, concerts and sports tickets - combined. 1:00 PM · Jun 28, 2026 · 4.1M Views 258 Replies · 674 Reposts · 4.23K Likes ](https://x.com/charliebilello/status/2071217050328895935?s=20) Fortune published this in July. The headline and start of the story tell the same narrative (emphasis added): Gambling becomes America’s favorite pastime as Americans spend more on sports bets than movies, arts, museums, and music combined: The North American box office totaled $8.87 billion in 2025, which is still 22% below pre-pandemic levels. Recorded music revenue hit a record $11.5 billion. Live music like concerts and festivals brought in $18.51 billion. Meanwhile, book publishers tracked by the Association of American Publishers reported $14.6 billion for the year. And the U.S. museum industry generated an estimated $16.4 billion. Add it up and the total comes to roughly $70 billion, which is less than half what Americans wagered on sports. The story, to its credit, goes on to tell us why sports betting is entirely different, although people who only read headlines will miss that nuance. (The tweet above definitely skips over the nuance.) I will mostly be preaching to the choir here, but it’s worth saying out loud: Wagering money on sports is not the same thing as spending on entertainment from a financial perspective. When you spend money on a movie or concert ticket, that money is gone. You exchanged money for an experience. It’s a good trade! I get to have fun for “x” dollars. (Unless the movie sucks, I guess.) When you bet money on sports, the money is not necessarily gone every time you wager it. It could be gone, but sometimes it’s not and you actually get more money back! That’s not “spending” money or something you should try to compare directly to entertainment spend. A far better comp would be how much people lose at sports betting. That number was more like $17 billion in the US last year, at least for state-regulated sportsbooks. Why are we trying to equate handle and entertainment spending? I dunno. It makes for splashy headlines, I guess. Now, people should be betting for entertainment, and not because they expect to win in the long term; no doubt about it. Anyway, here’s hoping I don’t see people saying Americans “spent” hundreds of millions of dollars on sports betting this fall. Mindway AI and DraftKings Expand Responsible Gaming Drive with Launch of Gamalyze American Football In time for the NFL kickoff, Mindway AI has expanded its partnership with DraftKings to launch Gamalyze American Football the second title in the neuroscience-based Gamalyze Sports collection. Following the success of Gamalyze Football (soccer) during the FIFA World Cup, this gridiron-themed update replaces static questionnaires with immersive, stadium-inspired gameplay. Backed by 10+ years of Aarhus University research, Gamalyze evaluates real-time decision-making to deliver instant, unbiased player risk assessments. Integrated into DraftKings’ platform and nationwide activations, it engages fans when excitement peaks. Ready to upgrade your player protection? Contact Mindway AI to try Gamalyze Sports today. Gambling news roundup 🚨The important stuff 1st NFL Sunday of Season ‘Champagne-Popping Day for Bettors’ (Covers): “The first NFL Sunday of the season was a champagne-popping day for bettors, while the book was left cleaning up the corks,” Caesars’ head of football Joey Feazel said prior to the Sunday night game. “Caesars Sportsbook reported that Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs, Baltimore’s Derrick Henry, Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor, and Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson were among the top five most-bet players to reach the end zone, and all of them cashed tickets.” [ Ben Fawkes@BFawkes22 A @CaesarsSports oddsmaker on how Week 1 has gone so far: “The first NFL Sunday of the season was a champagne-popping day for bettors, while the book was left cleaning up the corks.” ➡️8 of 10 most popular anytime TD scorers cashed 1:31 AM · Sep 14, 2026 · 276K Views 16 Replies · 16 Reposts · 615 Likes ](https://x.com/BFawkes22/status/2099310001927995849?s=20) 🔍 Are we already getting a “customer-friendly results” narrative in Week 1? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with CNBC about the prediction markets industry: “We think that there needs to be stronger regulations into the predictive markets,” Goodell said. “We want to see that to protect the integrity of our game. We want to make sure we’re protecting the consumers that are on those platforms for the NFL. So, we’re continuing to have conversations with them and talk to them about the things that we think they need to do to strengthen that so that they could be potential partners at some point in the future.” More on the NFL + PMs: [ Straight to the Point Quid Pro Quo The NFL has asked Kalshi and other prediction markets to remove certain easy to manipulate markets. Does a potential partnership hang in the balance… Read more 6 hours ago · 19 likes · Steve Ruddock ](https://straighttothepoint.substack.com/p/quid-pro-quo?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1472492) Kalshi was on my podcast?: Kalshi was on my podcast [ The Event Horizon Episode 32: Talking Prediction Market Enforcement With Kalshi’s Robert DeNault Kalshi? On my podcast? Yep… Listen now 5 hours ago · 6 likes · 1 comment · Dustin Gouker ](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/episode-32-talking-prediction-market-enforcement-kalshi?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1472492) DraftKings Enhances Responsible Engagement Efforts With New Customer Initiatives, Tools and Education (press release): DraftKings Inc. today announced a series of new initiatives designed to promote responsible engagement and increase awareness and use of the tools and resources to help customers make informed decisions and engage responsibly. The efforts include a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas that promotes responsible engagement, a PGA TOUR sweepstakes that promotes customer engagement with responsible engagement features, the launch of Gamalyze American Football in collaboration with Mindway AI, and new custom cool-off options that give customers enhanced flexibility when choosing a cool-off period. The initiatives build on DraftKings’ commitment to making responsible engagement an integral part of the customer experience and providing players with accessible tools and resources that help them make informed choices about their gaming experience. “At DraftKings, responsible engagement is embedded in how we operate and is essential to building trust with our customers and our long-term sustainability,” said Lori Kalani, Chief Responsible Gaming Officer at DraftKings. “We’ve continued to invest in tools and resources that give customers enhanced access to information about their play and more choices for managing how they engage. From My Budget Builder and My Stat Sheet to player-set limits and new custom cool-offs, we’re continuing to evolve our approach while promoting awareness and use of the tools and resources available to help customers play responsibly.” … DraftKings is launching a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas that continues the pair’s road trip and promotes responsible engagement and awareness of the tools and resources available to help customers make informed choices about their gaming experience and engage responsibly. The campaign was initially launched on Sep. 10th and will reach customers through digital channels, bringing responsible engagement messaging to fans in an engaging way. bet365 Launches “The Matchup,” a New Weekly Video Podcast Hosted by Super Bowl Champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders (press release): "bet365, a global leader in online sports betting and gaming, today announced the launch of “The Matchup,” a new weekly video podcast hosted by former Super Bowl Champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders. Featuring current and former NFL players, the original series marks a significant, intentional investment in football as bet365 works to become a go-to destination for U.S. bettors throughout the season. “The Matchup” premieres September 10, with new episodes released weekly in both video and audio formats. Full episodes will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever podcasts are available, with clips and additional content rolling out across YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and TikTok. The show is being produced by Last Row Digital Media. Each week, Harris and Sanders will be joined by guests from across the game to break down the biggest NFL matchups, unpack the latest league news and share perspectives that go beyond the box score. By bringing together two former players with distinct perspectives and firsthand experience, “The Matchup” will give audiences timely context and a deeper understanding of the teams, players and storylines shaping the week ahead. “Every great football conversation starts with a matchup—who has the edge, what everyone is overlooking and what could change the game,” said Chris Harris Jr. “Emmanuel and I have experienced the game from different perspectives, and we want the audience to feel like they are part of the conversation and leave every episode knowing more about the week ahead.” Today’s iGaming companies face new litigation threats as expansive consumer protection statutes spark lawsuits with sky’s-the-limit aspirations, sometimes backed by private funders. Clients of Ifrah Law have a staunch defender in Robert Ward – an agile litigator and case tactician who responds to the changing state of play with creative legal defenses and efficient case-closing strategies. Robert draws on federal clerkship experience and appellate defense work to advise iGaming clients on litigation exposure, white-collar risk, and regulatory defense across multiple jurisdictions. Read More: Robert Ward on Helping iGaming Clients Outmaneuver Lawsuit-Obsessed Adversaries 🔮 Prediction markets Update on legal action in Connecticut: [ Daniel Wallach@WALLACHLEGAL Connecticut says gaming service license holders which received subpoenas over sports prediction markets “are not under investigation” by the @CTDCP but may possess information that could assist the state “in evaluating the conduct of prediction market platforms.” 2:31 PM · Sep 13, 2026 · 844 Views 5 Likes ](https://x.com/WALLACHLEGAL/status/2099143914271670576?s=20) American Gaming Association Opposes CFTC Bid to Block New York Prediction-Market Enforcement (DeFi Rate): “The brief points to the Ninth Circuit’s Aug. 28 decision in KalshiEX LLC v. Assad, which the AGA says supports New York’s authority to regulate sports contracts as gambling. It also cites Kalshi advertising, product comparisons and reporting on Kalshi’s sports volume to argue that the economic product resembles a sportsbook wager more than a conventional financial hedge.” [ Daniel Wallach@WALLACHLEGAL AGA intervenes in CFTC v. NY case to oppose CFTC request for preliminary injunction, says the CFTC’s arguments “obfuscate a simple truth: prediction markets offer sports betting.” Highlights CA9 decision, @DustinGouker (6x), and $1.32 billion in OSB taxes for NY (0 from PMs). Daniel Wallach @WALLACHLEGAL High stakes hearing on Monday in CFTC v. New York State. If SDNY judge Lorna Schofield denies the CFTC’s motion for preliminary injunction, the New York AG would have a clearer path for securing a state court geofencing order against Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan. 2:08 AM · Sep 13, 2026 · 4.78K Views 1 Reply · 2 Reposts · 8 Likes ](https://x.com/WALLACHLEGAL/status/2098957043474280584?s=20) Gaming Commission remains member of gambling council after questions raised over ties to Kalshi (Mass Live): “The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will not follow the leads of gaming regulators in Ohio and Michigan and drop ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over its new association with Kalshi.” Sponsor’s messageTrusted Voices: Conversations About Betting is designed to equip adults, including parents and coaches, with tools and resources to talk to young people about gambling, including information on warning signs, risks and proxy betting. The program is led by retired professional basketball player Randy Livingston and his wife, basketball agent Anita Smith, who share their personal stories related to problem gambling, with the hope of preventing others from experiencing similar harms. Learn more and join the conversation here. 📣 Industry news Gaming M&A: Latest Mergers, Acquisitions and Deals (SBC Americas): “But what else is happening in the world of gaming mergers, acquisitions, investments, and partnerships? Here, we round up some of the news you might have missed.” BetMGM Named Official Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner of the Minnesota Vikings in Canada (press release): BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, announced a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, naming it the Official Sports Betting Partner and Online Casino Partner of the team in Canada. The agreement gives BetMGM rights to use Vikings marks across approved sports betting, online casino and marketing activities in Canada. In addition, Vikings Big Kick LuckyTap™, a casino game by Design Works Gaming, is available now exclusively at BetMGM Casino in Alberta and Ontario. “Vikings fans bring a level of passion and loyalty that extends well beyond game day,” said Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer at BetMGM. “As the home of one of the largest collections of sports-themed casino content in North America, BetMGM is uniquely positioned to combine sports fandom with iGaming. We are eager to start football season off strong with another fantastic partnership especially as we expand our reach in Canada to Alberta.” Martin Nance, Minnesota Vikings Chief Marketing Officer, said, “As we continue to deepen our connection with Vikings fans across Canada, we’re proud to welcome BetMGM as the team’s official sports betting and online casino partner in Canada. Their commitment to innovation and fan engagement aligns well with our organization, and we’re excited to create memorable experiences that celebrate Vikings football and connect with Canadian fans in new and meaningful ways.” Caesars Entertainment Launches Ball Rush Jackpots™ in New Jersey,the Latest Proprietary Online Title from Empire Creative™ (press release): Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced the launch of Ball Rush Jackpots™, a new ball-and-peg style online casino game developed by Empire Creative™, the Company’s in-house game development studio. Now live in New Jersey across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino, Ball Rush Jackpots is expected to become available in additional jurisdictions where Caesars offers online casino gaming following regulatory approval. The title expands Caesars’ growing portfolio of proprietary online casino titles, following the successful launch of Ca$hline™ earlier this year and further diversifying the Company’s lineup beyond traditional slots and table games. Ball Rush Jackpots follows the traditional ball-drop gameplay experience where players drop a ball down a board filled with pegs to land in a prize slot. As balls navigate independently through a field of pegs, every drop creates new opportunities to collect feature symbols, unlock bonuses and pursue jackpots, delivering a different experience with every round. “Ball Rush Jackpots delivers a different kind of casino experience for our players, combining easy-to-understand gameplay with meaningful customization, exciting bonus opportunities and jackpot potential,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital. “As we continue expanding our proprietary content portfolio, we’re focused on creating games that are simple to pick up, rewarding to revisit and designed around the features players enjoy most.” Bally’s Corporation Secures New Financing to Support the Development of the Bally’s Bronx Project (press release): Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) (“Bally’s” or the “Company”) announced today that it secured new financing led by WhiteHawk Capital Partners, LP to fund further development of the Bally’s Bronx project and general corporate purposes. The new financing comprises closing date term loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $400 million and delayed draw term loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $160 million (together, the “Facilities”). … Bally’s Chairman of the Board, Soo Kim, commented, “This important financing allows us to progress the pre-construction planning process so that we are ready to complete the remainder of the capital raise and remain on schedule. Furthermore, the additional liquidity provides us greater flexibility for other capital opportunities.” WORLD JAI ALAI LEAGUE LAUNCHES CENTENNIAL SEASON AND ENTERS NEXT CHAPTER IN MIAMI (press release): The World Jai Alai League will open its 2026 fall season on Tuesday, September 15 at Miami’s JAM Arena, beginning a milestone season that marks 100 years since professional Jai Alai first arrived in Miami. Season X, the tenth season of the Battle Court team-based competition launched in 2022, will also be the first since entrepreneur and sports asset investor Rob Gough acquired the World Jai Alai League in August 2026. The acquisition marks the beginning of a new chapter for the league. World Jai Alai League will maintain the existing Battle Court competition and operating format, with Chief Operating Officer Scott Savin overseeing Season X. Gough and his team will use the coming months to listen to players and fans, evaluate opportunities across the league, and execute plans for a broader evolution of Jai Alai’s presentation, live experience, media, marketing and commercial strategy beginning in 2027. “This is a really unique moment for Jai Alai,” said Rob Gough, Owner of the World Jai Alai League. “We have a sport with more than 100 years of history in Miami, extraordinary athletes and incredible speed, but I also believe there is enormous untapped potential.” bet365 reveals most popular online slots in 3 US states in August (SBC Americas): “In its monthly Gaming Insights and Performance report, growing online casino operator bet365 tracks player trends and game performance in online slots across its North American online casino markets.” The Closing Line is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Supreme Court denies Arizona’s bid to delay start of takeover of healthcare in state prisons
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid by Arizona to block the start of a court-ordered takeover of healthcare operations in its prisons after the state was found to have provided inadequate care to incarcerated people and dragged its feet...
Late Cunha equaliser denies Fulham first win of the season
Matheus Cunha’s late deflected equaliser rescued a point for Manchester United and denied Fulham a first Premier League victory of the season at Craven Cottage.The first half produced 26 shots but n...
Jerry Jeudy denies calling for Deshaun Watson to start for Browns this season after viral video
Kash Patel again denies firing Iran experts before Iran war
Patel insisted to a Senate committee that FBI staff fired from an Iran counterintelligence unit were technically "not experts."
How Jordan Bardella's political youth was shaped by antisemitic ideology
Accused of writing antisemitic messages when he was a young activist, an allegation he denies, the president of the Rassemblement National came of age politically in a milieu strongly influenced by Alain Soral. An antisemitic polemicist who briefly belonged to the party, Soral remained a popular figure on the French far right throughout the 2010s and, for some, an ideological compass.
Russia's public health watchdog denies a second infection in suspected pneumonic plague case
Russia’s public health watchdog has denied that a lab worker who died in Siberia had spread infection to another person as global concerns swirled about suspected pneumonic plague.
Maria Bartiromo Denies Fox Firing, Retains Bryan Freedman As Attorney
"The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false," Freedman said.
Issa Rae Says HBO 'Rejected' Some of Her Show Titles
The creator of 'Insecure' and 'Rap Sh!t' denies being "mad at the rejections."
Sanctuary Boxing Club to move after New Kensington zoning board denies business use at current location
Sanctuary Boxing Club in New Kensington has less than three months to find a new location after the city’s zoning hearing board denied its special exception request for business use. City Engineer Tony Males said the Strawn Avenue location is zoned residential and, when the gym opened in 2020 in
Supreme Court again denies Trump's push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Trump and the Justice Department are also asking the high court to toss out a second Carroll verdict totaling $83 million.
Lewis Hamilton denies blame for Charles Leclerc clash
Lewis Hamilton has appeared to deny any culpability for his first chicane tangle with teammate Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix. The two Ferrari drivers duelled at the start of what was a disappointing home race where Hamilton finished sixth, and Leclerc retired on lap one from a heavy crash.
Exclusive Brethren church denies claims of coordinated political campaign in Australia
Parliamentary inquiry demanded the global leader of the sect and his son attend to answer questions.
Dolly Parton's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, has filed a court response to a restraining order from Parton's longtime manager, Danny Nozell | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
State reverses one-third of health insurer decisions
When an insurer denies a patient's claim, Connecticut residents can fight the decision. Data from the Connecticut Insurance Department identifies insurers and types of claims that are the target of complaints. In 2025, Connecticut policyholders filed over 5,000 complaints with state regulators.
Michael Allen can’t be trusted on ICE
Twenty-one months into President Donald Trump’s second administration, his approach to immigration enforcement is clear: using untrained, masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents resulting in both the arrests and killings of Americans and the destruction of families and communities. It is a strategy that scapegoats brown-skinned Americans, denies people their right to legal representation […]
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling
SAO PAULO (AP) — Tech giant Meta denied accusations Friday that it acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign, less than a day after the country’s electoral court ruled the pla…
Bruno Genesio denies he will resign as Marseille manager
It has been a historically bad start to the season for Olympique de Marseille. Granted, there is a context around it, with the siphoning off of assets in order to balance the books and keep promises m...
Saber denies replacing Rideshare Stimulator’s writers with ChatGPT
Stella Sacco says Saber is “trying to have it both ways” on AI.
PUC denies CMP temporary rate increase request
The commission still has to rule on a request for a permanent increase for the utility.
LG Denies Accusations Of Smart TVs Continuously Recording Its Users
The company said that user privacy is a “fundamental principle” of its products.
NVIDIA Denies RTX 5090 Discontinuation Rumors, Admits Supply Is Tight
NVIDIA has finally responded to reports that the GeForce RTX 5090 is being discontinued. Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of NVIDIA's personal computing business, told Taiwanese media after the RTX Spark launch party in Taipei on October 16 that the rumors aren't true, as reported by 4Gamers...
NVIDIA Denies RTX 5090 Discontinuation Reports; Jeff Fisher Confirms Flagship GPU Will Continue Shipping
NVIDIA denies the discontinuation of the RTX 5090 despite reports, emphasizing its importance amid severe supply constraints as prices exceed $5000.
Michael Douglas denies rumor he punched “Basic Instinct” director Paul Verhoeven
The Oscar winner recounts an on-set confrontation the two had over Sharon Stone in his new memoir.
John Cusack stands in ‘solidarity’ with Mark Ruffalo as actor denies Paramount’s antisemitism claims
John Cusack is sharing support for Mark Ruffalo as the actor slams Paramount for ‘appalling and fundamentally dishonest’ claims of antisemitism.
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.
Former Las Vegas Councilwoman denies misusing donations during judicial discipline hearing
Michele Fiore testified that she believed a developer paid for a memorial statue honoring slain Metro officer Alyn Beck as she denied misusing donations during a Nevada judicial discipline hearing.
Texas Business Court Denies Former CEO's Request for Emergency Relief Against Fermi's Board
Court denies all three of the former CEO's requests for a temporary restraining order, including requests to block the Board's bylaw amendments and the...
Dolly Parton's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, has filed a court response to a restraining order from Parton's longtime manager, Danny Nozell | 104.1 FM KMOX
Sabrina Ionescu denies report that she turned down WNBA 3-point contest: 'I can't decline an offer I never got officially invited to'
Payton Denies Knowing About Brees’ Comeback Efforts
The Denver Broncos' coach says he wasn't contacted by Drew Brees before the AFC Championship Game about a possible comeback.
Mourinho Empathically Denies the Departure of Endrick
Endrick contributed to Real Madrid’s glorious late comeback against Roma on Wednesday, getting significant minutes for the first time in the season. José Mourinho reiterated that he wanted to keep ...