Maryland Sends Cease and Desist Letters Out to 11 Unauthorized Gambling Operators: Raising Taxes From 10 to 30 Percent

This comes as dozens of sweepstakes casino sites and daily fantasy operators have inundated the Maryland market over the past year.

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Breaking Down the Odds: Real Money Baccarat Strategies for Canadians

 Breaking Down the Odds: Real Money Baccarat Strategies for Canadians

The online gambling movement in Canada has been gaining momentum ever since the activity was made legal in the province of Ontario in April 2022. A new realm of entertainment was unveiled to the Ontarian public with online casino and online sports books rushing to obtain licenses from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

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Circa Sports' Record-Breaking Football Contests Award Over $20.2 Million in Payouts

“Betting history was made this week. This season of the Circa Sports contests was our biggest one yet and a true fight to the finish,” said Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Sports.

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Man Wins $517,927 Progressive Jackpot Playing a Criss Cross Poker Table Game At Hard Rock Atlantic City

A lucky Cherry Hill, NJ man scored a massive $517,927 progressive jackpot with a bonus spin while playing a Criss Cross Poker table game Friday night at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. 

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Snoop's High Rollers Social Casino Game Now Available at Kickr.com

Snoop Dogg is the latest to get into the social casino space.

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How to Stay Safe from Identity Theft While Gambling Online

Cybersecurity threats remain a major menace for online gamblers, despite the growing restrictions and consistently improved gambling laws around the world. Fraud in gambling isn’t limited to individual losses these days.

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Casino Strategies That Actually Work: Fact or Fiction?

Casino Strategies

Casino games are a hugely popular pastime. Findings have estimated that approximately 4.2 billion people gamble at least once a year, with around 26% of the world’s entire population having gambled at least once in their lifetime.

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The World’s Most Popular Gambling Destinations

The World’s Most Popular Gambling Destinations

Honeymoon destinations have always been pleasurable interests of many, with numerous places for gambling lovers. Technology has introduced advanced iterations of the types mentioned above.

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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. 

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Jackpot Tipping: The Debate at The D Casino in Las Vegas Following Two Huge Wins

Two blackjack players at The D casino in Las Vegas won large progressive jackpots, totaling $127,000 and $1.2 million respectively, but did not tip the dealers.

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Today's Podcast: How Gambling Affiliates Can Learn From Motley Fool

Noelle Spagna shares with Affiliate Bi's John Wright some of the best practices a big company like The Motley Fool does for optimization of the business in every aspect. It is something any affiliate program could learn from but affiliates as well. 

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Question: How Can Sweepstakes Sportsbooks Be Legal?

"They can market to minors, no gaming commission, no regulation, can apparently pay out whenever you feel like it," writes one popular industry figure.

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Man Suspected in Brutal Murder of Wife Apprehended at Casino

California Highway Patrol says man killed his wife, who was found with a gunshot wound on the side of a freeway.

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Lucky Player Scores Big Slot Win on New Year’s Eve at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

A lucky slot machine player closed out 2024 by winning a $53,500 Dragon Link slot jackpot on New Year’s Eve at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. 

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Pennsylvania Casinos Ask Court to Force State to Tax Skill Games Found in Stores Equally to Slots

The owners of twelve Pennsylvania casinos have asked the state's highest court to declare that a tax on slot machine revenue is unconstitutional because the state doesn't impose it broadly on cash-paying electronic game terminals known as skill games that can be found in many bars and stores.

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Mohegan Sees Second Highest Quarterly Net Revenue in Company History

Mohegan Digital net revenue was up $60.1 million year over year.

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Kickr Social Sports Betting Reviews

Unlike real money sports betting sites, Kickr requires a purchase of gold coins, which can then be used throughout the site.

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And the Winner of the Million Circa Survivor Contest Is...Will Take Home $14 Million

18 Entries Remained in contention for the $14,266,000 Prize entering Week 18.

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$10,820.79 Jackpot Rings in 2025 for MGM National Harbor Guest

Local Virginia resident wins the resort’s first jackpot of the year.

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Luck Be a Landlord Banned By Google Play

The developers of Luck Be a Landlord revealed on Thursday their game is no longer permitted on Google Play, the result of a gambling element the game maker insists does not exist. 

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Top Searches - Gambling911 Stories January 2, 2025 (Mid Day)

Most Searched For: No More Advance Deposit Wagering Michigan - Trevor Etienne Total Rushing Yards Prop Bet - Missouri vs. Auburn Betting Preview - Potomac Winter Poker Open - Dillon Gabriel Total Passing Yards Prop Bet - Quinn Ewers Next Team Odds - Will Howard Total Passing Yards Prop Bet

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What Are Winter Weekend Drops at Pulsz Social Casino?

Winter Weekend Drops at Pulsz Social Casino offer players an opportunity to win both Gold Coins (GC) and Sweep Coins (SC) by taking part in promotional tournaments running every weekend.

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Growth of AI-Based Fraud in iGaming: How to Tackle it?

Did you know that AI-based technology is transforming the iGaming industry while also becoming its greatest threat? As artificial intelligence reshapes the gambling market, fraud is also taking a new form, assisted by this technology. 

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Nine Reasons Why Sweepstakes Are So Popular With Millennials

Sweepstakes have captured millennials’ attention in ways traditional advertising cannot. Born between 1981 and 1996, this generation, shaped by technological advancements and evolving media, has turned sweepstakes into a powerful marketing tool.

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Gamblers Beg for Circa Sports to Come to Their State in 2025 as First to Post Ohio State vs. Texas Line

Circa Sports Jeff Benson laughed at the idea of an Ohio State line set at -2 versus Texas in the upcoming Cotton Bowl.

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Golden Matrix Group Enters Social Casino Sector in US to Kick Off 2025

Golden Matrix Group (GMGI) has officially entered the U.S. market, marking a significant milestone in its North American expansion strategy. The company operates a game development division Expanse Studios, which features some 50 games, including innovative and crash games.

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PokerStars Open 2025 Schedule Announced

The PokerStars Open is a series of European poker tournaments, launching in 2025, organised by PokerStars. The formation of the new European tour was announced in December 2024.

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Top Searches - Gambling911 Stories December 30, 2024 (Late Edition)

Most Searched For: Falcons vs. Commanders Betting Preview - First NBA Head Coach Fired in 2025 - Tyreek Hill Next Team Odds - kang byung-kyu 

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Everything We Know About iGaming in 2025 So Far

 

 

The global iGaming sector has been one of the most successful industries in recent years, buzzing with excitement as we head into 2025. Online gambling is changing significantly due to the advancement in technology and new regulations leading to the industry’s growth in unprecedented ways. The numbers illustrate this success: the global iGaming market is worth over $107 billion today and is expected to reach $138.10 billion by the end of 2028. 

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Stay Ahead: 2025 Crypto Gambling Regulation Updates You Can’t Miss

As we approach 2025, it’s the perfect time to refresh regulation-related content  to ensure it stays relevant and valuable to readers of this website.

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North Carolina

North Carolina February Sports Betting Numbers See Lowest Paid Wagers Since August, But an Increase Over Last Year

In February, the gross wagering revenue for the state's licensed interactive sports wagering operators totaled $58,058,337. After the 18 percent tax rate is applied, the estimated tax proceeds for the month would be $10,450,501.
MrBeast

MrBeast Video Editor Fired Over Alleged Insider Trading at Kalshi

Kalshi announced last month that a user who traded about $4,000 on streaming markets related to MrBeast videos with “near-perfect” success turned out to be an employee of Beast Industries who “likely had access to material non-public information.”
Florida gambling bust

These Were the Jacksonville Area Establishments Hit By Last Week's Gambling Raids Across Florida: Most Remain Open

Authorities seized 525 gaming machines and nearly $200,000 in cash over a 48 hour period the end of this past week. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the number is likely to continue rising as the investigation progresses.
Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard Next Trump Cabinet Member to Be Fired According to Oddsmakers at BetOnline

Kristi Noem is out as Secretary of Homeland Security following a string of missteps in the position.