Business & Financial

Local Maryland Gambler Wins $2.6 Million at MGM National Harbor

The big win came from Face Up Pai Gow.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:33

The Latest Bonus and Promotion Innovations An interview with Roy Brindley

While advertising and sponsorship build brand recognition and market positioning, when push comes to shove, it is promotion that gets people through the door as it applies to the online casino market.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:22

Online Gambling Revenues in Sweden See 0.8 Percent Year-on-Year Growth 1st Quarter 2026

Sweden's qualification in this year's World Cup should propel yet another increase for the current quarter year-over-year.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:00

1spin4win Heads to SBC Summit Americas 2026 as the Industry Turns Its Attention to Fort Lauderdale

As the global iGaming calendar becomes increasingly crowded with expos, networking events, and regional conferences, only a handful of gatherings still manage to shape the wider conversation around the gambling industry. SBC Summit Americas 2026 is positioning itself as one of them.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:01

Circa Sports Announces Record-Breaking $30 Million, No Rake Guarantee for Professional Football Contests

Eighth Year of Las Vegas-Based Contests Makes History with $20 Million Guarantee for Circa Survivor; $6 Million Guarantee for Circa Million VIII; and $4 Million for Circa Grandissimo.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:54

Best Online Casino Payments 2026 | Crypto, Cards, and E-Wallets

Discover the Top 5 payment methods shaping online casinos in 2026. Explore fast deposits, quick withdrawals, and secure options trusted by players worldwide.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:00

The 24/7 Casino: How Blockchain Tech Solved the Liquidity and Payout Problem

For experienced players, the weakest part of many legacy online casinos has never been the front end. It has been the back office. The site loads. The games run. The account balance updates.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mon, 05/18/2026 - 07:30

Sporttrade Abruptly Shuts Down Online Betting Markets

Those in the state of New Jersey will need to withdraw funds by May 25 while customers in all other U.S. states where the site operates will need to do so no later than June 25.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 05/17/2026 - 10:58

Panic at Rio Las Vegas: 17 Tourists Reportedly Trapped in Elevator With No Ventilation

The Rio has seen scattered guest complaints online this year regarding slow elevators, occasional outages, and lengthy check-in waits, though there do not appear to be any specific reports of an elevator becoming stuck.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:17

Sweepstakes Casinos Safe in Oklahoma as Governor Vetoes Ban Bill, Odds Less Favorable in Louisiana

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has vetoed SB 1589, a bill targeting sweepstakes casinos on Wednesday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:05

Federal Court Blocks Arizona From Blocking Prediction Markets

They also paused any prosecution of Kalshi.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 05/08/2026 - 14:36

Customers Report Outage at FanDuel

The outage appeared to begin around the 9 pm EDT hour during the NBA Playoffs affecting many customers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 22:23

Over 50,000 Canadians Visit Downtown Las Vegas Casinos in Three Months During $1 CAD as $1 USD Promo

Circa, the D and Golden Gate continue popular currency parity offer as Canadian travel demand surges.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 19:59

ClubWPT Gold Now Closed to Tennessee Residents Ahead of Sweepstakes Ban

The sweepstakes casino ban legislation in Tennessee currently sits on the governor's desk.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 19:35

Polymarket is Now Offering Trading on a Hantavirus Pandemic in 2026?

$2 million has been traded in just over 24 hours on whether there will be a Hantavirus pandemic in the USA.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 19:09

Betwild Launches in Bulgaria with a Focus on Sports, Casino and Trust

Betwild is among the new names entering the sights of online betting fans in Bulgaria. The platform's launch is significant news for the sector, as the market continues to evolve and users become increasingly demanding of operators.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 11:19

Oklahoma the Latest to Close in on Sweepstakes Casino Ban

SB 1589 would classify dual-currency sweepstakes casinos as a Class C22 felony with up to 30 days in jail and fines up to $2,000

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 11:02

Primm Valley Casino Resorts on California Nevada Border Closing: All Employees Set to Be Terminated July 4

Tourism in the Primm Valley of California has declined significantly as its once thriving outlet mall sits mostly vacant.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 05/06/2026 - 21:37

Roobet Crypto Casino Launches Prediction Market as Warning Issued for 'Fake Reviews'....We Have Your Real Ones

The prediction market is too new for reviews just yet so it will be interesting to see the response from customers. Roobet is known for lightning fast payouts.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Wed, 05/06/2026 - 20:42

Gemini Predicted - Bitcoin Rallies, Knicks Rise and the Clarity Act

Gemini Predicted is out with their latest trading markets including where the price of Bitcoin ends up, the Knicks Eastern Conference chances and the CLARITY Act explained, including what transpired last week among lawmakers.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 05/05/2026 - 18:49

Springfield Massachusetts Mobster Was Among Those Indicted in Northwest Indiana Sports Betting Ring

Springfield, Massachusetts man with alleged ties to the Genovese crime family swept up in last week's indictment against Northwest, Indiana sports betting ring.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 05/05/2026 - 15:43

Massachusetts' Supreme Court Appeared Skeptical of Kalshi Legal Argument

Multiple judges indeed questioned whether Kalshi’s “event contracts” are basically indistinguishable from sports betting.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 05/04/2026 - 14:31

Can't Use My Credit Card at Caesars Sportsbook Any More. WTF?

Caesars becomes the latest online gambling company to implement the credit card ban.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 05/04/2026 - 11:00

Gambling Destinations of Las Vegas, Atlantic City Among Most Affected by Spirit Airlines Shutdown

In the first three months of 2026, Spirit had flown 419,917 passengers to and from Las Vegas and was the eighth busiest commercial air carrier at Reid.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 05/03/2026 - 07:43

1 Cent Bet Pays Out Massive $10,651.65 Jackpot at MGM Springfield Massachusetts Casino

"Dragon Link" and "Dragon Drums" slots continue to pay out nicely for gamblers nationwide with the latter having variants available on popular online casinos as well.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sat, 05/02/2026 - 22:13

Circa Sports Teases Historic Guarantee for 2026-2027 Pro Football Contests

Sports Betting Venture Awarded Over $31 Million to 2025-2026 Contest Winners

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 05/01/2026 - 17:04

Pay Per Head (PPH) for the Kentucky Derby

We are thrilled to announce that our friends at AcePerHead.com offer everything that a PPH platform should feature when it comes to horse betting, especially ahead of the Kentucky Derby.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 05/01/2026 - 11:15

Two Vegas Casinos Accused of Sex Trafficking: Actor Sentenced to Life

The Dancing With Wolves star claimed to be a spiritual leader and used that status to avoid women on the properties, including minors.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 15:39

SlotCatalog Briefs on Data Subscription, 2026 Affiliate Launch, and Upcoming CrossyRun Releases

SlotCatalog is often associated with content visibility and affiliate distribution, but that does not capture the full scope of the business model.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 15:23

Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby Online at DraftKings From My State?

DraftKings Racing is currently available in just nine U.S. states while its standalone app is available in a number of other U.S. states but the list of states where it is not accessible is much longer.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:41

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