Gambling

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

Same-Game Parlays - Why Gambling Nerds Love Them

Same-game parlays (SGPs) let you wager on every aspect of the game in one high-paying, high-risk wager. These tricky wagers started as niche markets for experienced bettors, but have quickly grown into the most popular wagers at sportsbooks.

Submitted by Payton on, Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:16

Sick $9.4 Million in Jackpots Awarded Last Month at Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Florida

If you are a regular reader of the Gambling911.com website, you're probably used to seeing news of high paying jackpots consistently being reported at Sacramento, California casinos.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mon, 08/17/2026 - 10:35

Finnish Casino Affiliate Market Shifts Toward Real-Money Testing and Withdrawal Transparency

The government monopoly model of online gambling is set to change for Finland in the middle of next year, but the affiliate market for online gambling in the country is already changing.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mon, 08/17/2026 - 10:16

Atlantic City Boardwalk Fire in Front of Bally's Casino: What We Know

Damage appeared to be minimal as of Sunday evening.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sun, 08/16/2026 - 17:36

Fugitive Sports Betting Influencer Vegas Dave Could Be Extradited From Bora Bora

A flashy sports betting influencer — known for his Birkin bag collections and mansions — was slapped with an arrest warrant from Las Vegas judge Joe Hardy Thursday after he no-showed a civil court proceeding, according to court records.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sun, 08/16/2026 - 11:29

North Carolina Professor Says Purchase of Losing Lottery Tickets on eBay to Offset Gambling Losses 'Clearly Tax Fraud'

The scheme actually dates back to the 1980s...and don't think for a second the IRS is unaware of it.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 08/16/2026 - 10:04

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

$1.6 Million Grand Jackpot on Dragon Link Slot Machine at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Florida

A lucky guest at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in South Florida hit a Grand Jackpot worth more than $1.6 million while playing a Dragon Link™ slot. This is the latest jackpot to hit on the enormously popular slot.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Sat, 08/15/2026 - 10:26

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

Two Six Figure Jackpots in One Day Hit at Thunder Valley Casino Outside of Sacramento

Two six figure jackpots in one day and multiple jackpots hit over the course of a few weeks at a single Sacramento area casino.... We're talking the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, a mere 30 miles outside California's capital city.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Fri, 08/14/2026 - 21:11

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

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Las Vegas Sports Bettor 'Vegas Dave'

A judge said he would issue an arrest warrant for Las Vegas sports betting figure David Oancea on Thursday after Oancea failed to appear in court. Oancea is better known in the sports betting community as "Vegas Dave".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 18:03

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

Suspect in Custody Following Langley, British Columbia Casino Robbery

A Sturgeon Falls man is in custody following a robbery and assault at the Cascades Casino in Langley, British Columbia early Thursday morning.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 14:26

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

Why Crash Games Dominate Headlines While Slots Still Drive Online Casino Revenue

Crash games have become one of the fastest-growing categories in online gambling. Their simple mechanics, quick rounds and popularity among streamers have helped them capture attention well beyond traditional casino audiences.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 10:44

Metaspins Expands Its Services With Prediction Markets – A New Way to Trade Real-World Outcomes

Metaspins, the crypto-based online gaming platform, has added prediction markets to its growing list of products.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 09:15

Winners from the 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Hollywood Florida Big 4 Championships Announced

For the eleventh consecutive year, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) concluded with the crowning of The Big 4 champions at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:44

Jemma McColgan's View On Stake's Financial Position in 2026

As the international iGaming industry continues to evolve rapidly, the platform known as Stake has attracted considerable attention from experts and players in recent years.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:01

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