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Sports betting and iGaming company DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) reported third-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: DraftKings reported third-quarter revenue of $1.095 billion, up 39% year-over-year. The revenue total missed a Street...

Sports betting and online gaming company DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) could highlight early results from the 2024 NFL season and new state legalizations when the company reports third-quarter financial results Thursday after market close. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect the company to report...

Missouri is dedicating $5 million from its opioid settlement fund to research the potential of psilocybin in treating opioid use disorder. As Marijuana Moment reported, this funding initiative follows the passage of HB 2010, a state spending bill, and aims to curb overdose deaths by exploring...

In a significant legal ruling, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District has mandated the expungement of THC possession convictions, aligning them with marijuana possession cases under the state's voter-approved legalization law, the Ammendment 3. As reported by Marijuana Moment, this...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has expressed concern over the influence of big money in politics, citing the defeat of Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) in a recent primary election. What Happened: On Wednesday, Sanders took to X to criticize the role of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s (...

Since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize adult-use cannabis sales in 2014, a green wave has swept over the U.S.  This progressive shift has not only transformed social norms but also yielded surprising financial benefits for participating states. A new report by...

The legal cannabis industry in Missouri reached an unprecedented milestone in 2023, with sales hitting $1.3 billion, primarily fueled by the adult-use category. The state witnessed a significant surge in December, nearly matching its all-time high with $123 million in sales. This uptick comes...

Missouri’s cannabis market is on the rise, with sales nearing the $2 billion mark in adult-use marijuana. This surge is reshaping how tax revenues are allocated, drawing the attention of industry leaders.  Tailoring Products To Meet Diverse Consumer Demands In response to the evolving...

On Saturday, former President Donald Trump clinched victories in the Missouri, Michigan and Idaho Republican caucuses. The wins bolster his delegate count and underscore his dominant position within the party. While Nikki Haley continues her quest for a caucus victory, Trump's...

In a recent campaign video, Valentina Gomez, a Republican candidate for Missouri Secretary of State, has sparked controversy by burning LGBTQ-inclusive books. She has pledged to continue such actions if elected. What Happened: Gomez used a flamethrower to burn the books, posting the video on...

Mainers At Risk Over Tainted Medical Marijuana According to a recent report from the Maine cannabis regulator, roughly half of the state's medical marijuana (MMJ) on the market is tainted with contaminants such as yeast, mold, pesticides, or other harmful substances, reported Green...

As the cannabis industry continues to expand across the United States, Missouri has emerged as a beacon of successful state-level regulation. Despite cannabis still being illegal on the federal level, Missouri has implemented a medical cannabis program that has been incredibly successful in its...

Brett Hull, Hockey Hall of Famer, now boasts a cannabis strain and dispensary of his own. Together with his former Blues teammates Kelly Chase and Barret Jackman, he opened Hippos dispensary in Missouri in 2021. The launch of the “Brett Hull No. 16" medical marijuana strain and opening...

NY Recreational Marijuana Is Legal But... In Schenectady, NY, a proposed revision of the municipal code could prohibit adult-use cannabis users smoke and vaping weed in the city parks. The city seeks to modify the code to "again make the parks smoke-free and just have the code reflect the...

Lawmakers To Meet And Discuss Cannabis Legislation Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic lawmakers recently met to discuss cannabis legislation, confirmed two Senate sources to Marijuana Moment. "New: Sen. Schumer will meet this afternoon [Feb.1] with Sens. Cory...