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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BetOnline Releases UFC Oklahoma Betting Odds: Kamaru Usman vs. Dricus Du Plessis, More

The UFC is returning to Oklahoma on July 18 for the first time in more than nine years.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 20:25

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 -Wednesday May 20, 2026

Live News: Barney Frank - Vancouver Canucks - Manny Malhotra - Brendan Sorsby - James Bond - Conor McGregor - Chris Dudley - Max Holloway - Minnesota Prediction Markets - Mohamed Salah Real Madrid Next Team Odds - Thomas Massie - Ed Gallrein

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 19:28

Bet on Will Aaron Rodgers be Benched By Steelers During 2026 Regular Season?

Aaron Rodgers announced earlier Wednesday that the upcoming season will be his last.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 17:24

Beat The Fish Is Changing the Online Casino Industry With AI Tools

Most casinos quietly tweak their bonus terms a few times a year. Wagering goes up. Max cashout drops. Eligible games get pruned. Affiliates listing those bonuses almost never notice — there's no industry mechanism that would force them to.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 16:08

Round Rock Texas Poker Club Set to Reopen Day After Memorial Day Following March Raid

The Lodge Card Club, just outside of Austin, faced a legal crisis following a March 10, 2026, raid by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) over allegations of illegal gambling and money laundering.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 15:54

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

Gambling 101: Top Tips for Playing Online Slots

Most people who play online slots regularly have worked some of this out through trial and error. The hard way.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:44

Former Massachusetts Congressman and Friend to the Online Gambling Sector Barney Frank Has Passed Away

Frank was once described as a "primary champion of regulated online gambling in Washington" long before the activity was ever embraced by the masses.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:12

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