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Pacman Jones Takes on the NBA Conference Finals, NHL Finals, and Super Bowl 2030 in Nashville

This week on Politely Raw, Pacman Jones flies solo as Drew Butler takes the day off, but University of Tennessee legend and 12-year pro Ron Slay steps in to break down a wild week in sports. The guys dive deep into the NBA Conference Finals, starting with the Spurs taking on the Thunder.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 21:01

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Friday May 22, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard - Spencer Pratt - Kalshi vs. Rhode Island - Kyle Busch - California Cardroom Crackdown Halted - South Carolina Casino Kidnapping and Murder - Brendan Sorsby - James Talarico - Callum Turner - Next James Bond - Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 20:44

The Dragon Link Slot Hits Again.... This Time in Bossier City Louisiana for $1 Million

This is the second Dragon Link jackpot to hit at the Horseshoe Bossier City in just over a month.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 17:12

Sweepstakes Casinos Now Face Enforcement Actions in Iowa

Iowa's governor has signed a measure into law that improves enforcement against sweepstakes casino operators though they are not outwardly banned.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:38

2026 Week 0 College Football Betting Spreads Now Up

Week 0 is a term that we'll one day tell our grandkids about.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:24

Where Can I Bet on the 2026 Enhanced Games in Vegas This Weekend?

The highly-scrutinized Enhanced Games go down this holiday weekend in Vegas.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:15

New Jersey Gaming Laws and What to Look Out For

New Jersey has become one of the biggest gambling states in the US. It happened gradually at first, then all at once when mobile betting became legal. Now people can place bets from their living rooms, bars, bus stops, or wherever they are.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 14:57

Tulsi Gabbard Pays Out $325 on $100 Bet Following Resignation

Gabbard announced Friday he final day will be June 30, citing her husband's battle with cancer.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 14:10

Will the Tigers vs. Orioles Game Be Postponed, Suspended May 22? What Happens to My Bet?

Expect Friday night's Tigers vs. Orioles game to be postponed as steady rain sits in the area through the evening.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 13:59

Kalshi Takes on the State of Rhode Island as Sports Bettors Here Still Suffer

Angry man with headline for Rhode Island sad sports betting offerings

While a new sportsbook is set to launch in November with IGT's monopoly set to end, the 49% revenue an operator gets to keep hasn't exactly attracted any rock stars in the industry.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 11:22

BetAmapola Downgraded: Gambling911 Cites Lack of Communication, Slow Pays

While helpful at first in getting a customer paid, BetAmapola's lack of communication has resulted in Gambling911.com downgrading the site for the month of June 2026 until this issue is resolved.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:49

Pep Guardiola Next Manager Odds: Steps Down From Manchester City After 10 Years

Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager this summer, the club confirmed on Friday.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:33

PPH for the NBA Conference Finals

Bookies and agents look to profit as the 2026 NBA season comes to a close and money floods in on the finals.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 09:47

Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 Player Prop Bets Total Scoring: Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephon Castle

Game 3 scoring prop bets headline featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 of the NBA Conference Playoffs have Victor Wembanyama with a scoring prop total over/under of 25.5.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 05/22/2026 - 09:34

Callum Turner the Next James Bond Odds

Turner is highly favored to be named the next James Bond at 2-1 odds.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 23:11

$24,064,736 in Betting on Brent Crude Oil Price in May Compared to Just $134,264 for Whole Month of January

Iran’s ISNA news agency says mediated discussions between Tehran and Washington are ongoing, with the two sides exchanging messages and draft texts in an effort to establish a formal framework for an agreement to end the conflict.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 22:46

Sacramento's Thunder Valley Casino Resort Pays Out $381,009 With $8 Bet on Dancing Drums Game

The Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento has seen some other impressive payouts so far this year including a $679,496 jackpot.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 22:06

California Cardroom Crackdown Halted: Club One Casino in Fresno Breathes Sigh of Relief

A preliminary injunction was issued Thursday which paused the ban on blackjack games at state cardrooms.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 21:08

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Thursday May 21, 2026

Live News: FanDuel Bet Protect+ - Kyle Busch - Dylan Harper - Senate Hearing on Prediction Markets - Maryland $2.6 Million Casino Win - Brendan Sorsby - UFC Oklahoma

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 20:42

AI Is Now Watching How You Gamble — Here's What That Means for Canadian Players

Flutter Entertainment, the parent company behind some of the world's largest gambling brands, committed $158 million to responsible gambling technology in 2025. The investment is built around artificial intelligence...

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 20:05

US Soccer Team's Best Central Defender Chris Richards Just Tore His Ankle Ligaments: Latest Odds

He has a realistic chance of still being able to play in next month's World Cup.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 15:28

Bet the Number of Hat Tricks, Free Kick Goals Total at This Year's FIFA World Cup

Bet the number of hat tricks at this year's FIFA World Cup

If you had to take a guess on how many dubious own goals will be scored during the 2026 FIFA World Cup...what would your number be?

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 15:17

Harry Entin: Dems Can 'Absolutely' Win Texas as Talarico Odds Sit at -130

Following an endorsement by U.S. President Donald Trump, Texas AG Ken Paxton is now a huge favorite to win the upcoming GOP primary runoff vs. John Cornyn, but Paxon has enough baggage to fill an entire first class cabin of an airplane.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 14:38

Three South Carolina Suspects Charged With Murder, Kidnapping After Luring Victim to NC Casino

Victim, only identified as "M.B.G", was allegedly lured to the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina under the pretense that one of those charged was going to date him.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:36

Dylan Harper Status for Game 3 Uncertain Following Injury, Spurs Depleted Backcourt, Championship Odds Still 2-1

Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper suffered a right hamstring injury in the third quarter of Wednesday night's 122-113 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:19

Kyle Busch Has Passed Away Ahead of Big Race Weekend

Kyle Busch was pronounced dead Friday after being admitted to the hospital with a what was described as a "severe illness".

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 12:48

Sweepstakes Casino Real Customer Reviews: Crown Casino, Dorados, Mega Bonanza (June 2026)

While Crown Casino's sweepstakes casino reviews tend to be mostly positive, there are hiccups reported pertaining to their new prepaid card.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 11:39

2026 College Baseball World Series Betting Odds: UCLA New Favorite

LSU opened as the favorite at BetOnline.ag while Texas was the favorite for the majority of the season.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 11:11

Wise Guys Look Past UFC Macau Line Drift to Target Beazt Fight Night Specials

Oddsmakers are already reporting early line movement on highly localized individual match-ups, particularly surrounding the highly anticipated launch of the regional Beazt Fight Night combat card scheduled for June 13, 2026.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:42

Jonathan Legett on the Rise of Prepaid Payment Solutions in Canada’s Gambling Market

Canada’s online gambling market is running at a different level now. Ontario alone has recorded $82.7 billion in wagers and $2.9 billion in revenue across a single reporting period, and that scale changes what players pay attention to.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:18

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