Business & Financial

Become a Casino Dealer with Free Training Classes Now Available at Rivers Casino Schenectady

Rivers Casino’s Dealer Training Class, a $5,000 value offered FREE of charge, begins on Monday, October 5, at the Rivers Casino Training & Development Center located at 1473 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, NY 12305.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Tue, 08/25/2026 - 10:41

Sweepstakes.io Launches Independent Comparison and Review Platform for the iGaming Industry

Sweepstakes today announced the official launch of its revamped independent casino comparison review platform, delivering data-driven operator reviews, regulatory insights, and market analysis for the rapidly expanding sweepstakes and social casino industry.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 08/25/2026 - 10:33

Does Your PPH Platform Offer Premier League Soccer Match Betting?

The England Premier League new season got under way this weekend with bookmakers across the globe licking their respective chops.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sun, 08/23/2026 - 18:04

Washington State Congressman Wants End to Wildfire Betting on Kalshi, Polymarket as Spokane Area Still Reeling

Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Spokane, introduced the bill this week. Critics say betting on wildfires is, at best, grotesque and could incentivize arson and other illegal acts.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 08/21/2026 - 20:36

UNLV Researcher Looks at the Growing Connection Between Social Media and Online Gambling

The study was presented at the 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, where researchers and public health experts gathered to discuss the latest work in the field.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:20

Delta to Focus on Premium Flyers Between Atlanta and Las Vegas

A one way flight between Atlanta and Las Vegas for Wednesday December 7. As of August 20, fight class was a mere $609 with just three seats booked. If you think that's expensive, consider that nearly all the other nonstop first class one way flights out of Atlanta were going for $2000!

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 08/20/2026 - 20:06

Can Prediction Markets Be Manipulated by One Huge Trader?

A prediction market can change fast. One minute, an outcome is trading around 45%. A few large orders come in, and suddenly the market is sitting at 55% or even higher.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:21

Pennsylvania Bans 11 Individuals From Gambling Including Woman Who Left 1-Year Old in Car for 3 Hours in 80 Degree Heat

Another was banned for having 28 counterfeit $50 bills, some of which he used at table games.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 08/20/2026 - 09:42

Is Betting on The Little League World Series Wrong? Past LLWS Scandals Make This Look Like Child's Play

From players not getting paid a dime to the use of ineligible players, The Little League World Series has its own stains.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 08/19/2026 - 11:49

BetAmapola Dispute Resolved: Player Paid in Full

Gambling911.com is happy to report that a long standing payout issue involving BetAmapola has now been resolved.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/18/2026 - 22:11

As Odds de Apostas Melhoram Para o Brasil Ganhar um Time da NFL Após Declarações de Goodell

O comissário da NFL, Roger Goodell, afirma que é inevitável que, no futuro, a liga tenha uma equipe sediada permanentemente fora dos Estados Unidos.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Tue, 08/18/2026 - 12:03

More Sweepstakes Casino Closures in August: LuckyStake and The Money Factory Shut Down

LuckyStake shut its sweepstakes casino down Aug. 14 with redemptions due by Aug. 20. The Money Factory did so two weeks prior.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 08/18/2026 - 09:55

Virginia Lawmakers Propose Sweepstakes Ban in 2027: Time Not on Their Side

Senator Bryce E. Reeves introduced a bill to ban sweepstakes casinos in the commonwealth of Virginia earlier this year. It was revealed this week that the bill would be carried into the 2027 legislative period.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Tue, 08/18/2026 - 09:18

The Rise of Sports Prediction Markets: From Fantasy Leagues to Real-Money Contracts

Sports betting has evolved dramatically in the last decade, expanding from fringe betting and fantasy sports to prediction markets available in every state. The rapid changes in sports gambling laws in North America have opened the doors for new styles of betting to take hold.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:17

BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform

BiggerZ is strengthening its position as a fairness-first betting platform, bringing casino gaming, sports betting and prediction markets together under one account while making transparency, verifiability and clearly defined rules central to the player experience.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 08/16/2026 - 07:56

Las Vegas Hotel Accused of 'Catfishing' With Fake Listings

A shock report this week reveals that a Las Vegas hotel is allegedly using "catfishing" tactics to lure unsuspecting visitors into booking hotel rooms that do not exist.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Sat, 08/15/2026 - 10:59

Former Playmate Audra Lynn Christiansen was Trafficked By Jeffrey Epstein to Casino Billionaire Stanley Ho, According to New Complaint

Hugh Hefner reportedly contacted the FBI on more than one occasion on her behalf.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 08/14/2026 - 23:52

Bally's Halts Chicago Casino Construction as Company Reports $792 million in Revenue....$4.5 billion in DEBT?

The company reported roughly $265.9 million in negative operating cash flow during the first six months of the year.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 08/14/2026 - 22:19

RealPrize, Lone Star Sweepstakes Casinos Exit Delaware Market

Customers at RealPrize and LoneStar have until September 22, 2026 to withdraw all funds if they happen to reside in the state of Delaware.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 08/14/2026 - 11:20

Hilo, Hawaii Getting a New Nonstop Flight to Las Vegas

Southwest Airlines has begun flying its new nonstop flight between Hilo, Hawaii and Las Vegas.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 15:33

Trial to Move Forward in MGM Grand Las Vegas Ketamine Case

Prominent sports agent Dwight Manley claims he was involuntarily drugged with ketamine while playing blackjack in the high-limit area of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in December 2021.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 11:00

Crypto Casino Whale Index: Who's Actually Generating the Money

iGaming networking specialists | Head of business development at Verifluence, Pavlo Krombet, has published his findings as they relate to the crypto casino sector's heavy reliance on so-called "whales".

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:41

Bookmaker.eu Withdrawals Now Require Two-Factor Authentication

Long established Bookmaker.eu is the latest gambling website to follow the trend of requiring a Two-Factor Authentication for all withdrawals.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:20

Sweepstakes Casino Reviews - August 2026

This page features reviews of some of the industry's leading sweepstakes casino sites. These are real customer reviews as well as important news pertaining to a specific brand where applicable for August 2026.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Tue, 08/11/2026 - 09:12

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa to Open Temporary 'Smoke Free' Casino

Hard Rock Event Center Casino to offer 24/7 Gaming with 682 all-new slot machines and 34 table games

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 08/10/2026 - 11:23

Is the SportsBookReview Forum Gone for Good?

SportsBookReview.com has for decades been the go-to site for everything sportsbooks and sports betting, especially when it applied to that website's innovative grading system (A to F).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 08/08/2026 - 10:06

No Woman, No Cry: Bet Bash Attendees Left Wondering Where Are All The Female Gamblers At?

"All BetBash attendees are invited to attend the Miss Grand USA Bikini Contest Tonight at 830pm at Stadium Swim."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 08/08/2026 - 09:29

New Zealand Gaming Regulators Must Navigate Tricky Bitcoin Landscape

The reputable New Zealand online casinos on BettingTop10 have operated under licenses issues in other major gaming jurisdictions. A new regulatory system will require casino site operators to comply with strict rules which are designed to ensure the industry maintains high standards.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 08/07/2026 - 09:41

Stake Announces New Drake Kick Stream with $1 Million Giveaway

Operator confirms latest livestream via social media as anniversary celebrations continue with one of its biggest community promotions to date.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 08/07/2026 - 09:31

Delbet Launches Expanded Crypto Gaming Platform with New Blockchain Features

Delbet Launches Expanded Crypto Gaming Platform with Faster Transactions, Enhanced Security, and New Blockchain Features

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 08/05/2026 - 10:56

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Top Gambling News Stories for Monday September 21, 2026

Michigan Continues to Take Decisive Action Against Illegal Online Gambling Operations

Despite posting record revenue figures in recent months, Michigan's online gambling industry could be doing better, and the Michigan Gaming Control Board is stepping up action to clamp down on unlicensed online casinos.

How To Outwit Online Opponents With Bluffing In The Digital Age

No matter which online poker platform you access, it is important that you have the necessary skills to bluff and outwit your opponents. This can be tricky in an online setting where you're not sitting across from other players, as you can’t notice potential tells that will give their strategy away.

Why Players Are Choosing International Casinos: What They're Really Looking For

Online casino gaming has become one of the most popular forms of digital entertainment, offering players an engaging mix of excitement, strategy, and the potential for real rewards—all from the comfort of home.