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John Malczan Leads Final Six in Borgata Summer Poker Open $500 Almighty Stack

John Malczan finished Day 2 as chip leader after the $500 Borgata Almighty Stack played down from 279 players to a six-handed final table.

DraftKings Seeks $23,500 in Court Costs After Winning $14.2M Voided-Parlay Lawsuit

After defeating an Iowa bettor’s lawsuit over five voided golf parlays, DraftKings has filed to recover about $23,500 in taxable court costs.

Five New York TAKE 5 tickets split Saturday evening jackpot

Five TAKE 5 tickets matched the top prize in Saturday evening’s New York Lottery drawing, and each winner is worth $6,297.50.

Two $50,000 Powerball tickets sold in New York, including one in Manhattan

The New York Lottery reported two $50,000 third-prize Powerball tickets from Saturday’s drawing, with one sold in Manhattan and the other in Newburgh.

Americans wagered $166B on sports in 2025, topping movies, music, books, and museums combined

A Fortune report says Americans wagered roughly $166 billion on sports in 2025, more than the combined revenue from movies, recorded music, live music, books, and museums.

Built wins Saratoga Race 9 as Irad Ortiz Jr. ties single-day track record

Built captured Race 9 at Saratoga on July 25, with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard for his sixth win of the day, tying the all-time single-day track record.

Batavia Downs Gaming union plans July 31 picket as contract talks reach impasse

Negotiations between Batavia Downs Gaming and the union representing about 150 workers have stalled, and an informational picket is scheduled for July 31 while both sides await mediation in September.

Little Town Road rallies late to win Vernon Downs Open Trot

Little Town Road surged late to take Friday’s $8,500 Open Trot at Vernon Downs, giving the 5-year-old mare her fifth win of the season.

Valve loot box lawsuit adds to New York scrutiny over gambling claims

A proposed class action in Washington and a separate lawsuit from the New York attorney general are keeping pressure on Valve’s loot box system as courts and regulators weigh whether in-game items can qualify under gambling laws.