Gambling

Was Former Iowa Representative Jim Leach Actually Right About the Ills of Online Gambling?

Des Moines Register guest contributor suggests the activity has caused many Iowans to become mentally ill.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sun, 04/05/2026 - 12:17

Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal in the State of Maine?

A bill has landed on Maine Governor Janet Mills desk to ban sweepstakes casinos, but will she sign it?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sun, 04/05/2026 - 11:22

Gambling911 Top Trending, Live Gambling News Updates 24/7 - Saturday April 4, 2026

Our story on how the Trump Administration has sued three states to allow prediction markets resulted in 101,440 impressions over the last 24 hours and still counting.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 04/04/2026 - 22:42

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injury Impact on the LA Lakers Odds

The Lakers’ vibes the last six weeks have been outstanding..... Then this happened...

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sat, 04/04/2026 - 21:35

Nevada Judge Extends Kalshi Ban

A Nevada judge on Friday moved to extend a ban on the prediction market Kalshi, citing regulators claims the company is operating without a proper gaming license to conduct business in the state.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sat, 04/04/2026 - 19:38

Bookmaker.eu Payout Time Frame April 2026

Gambling911.com routinely monitors the time it takes to receive payouts form various sportsbooks and online casino sites from across the Net. Here were look at long established Bookmaker.eu as we enter April 2026.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Sat, 04/04/2026 - 18:23

Half of South Carolina GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Opposed to Gambling Expansion in the State

South Carolinians will no doubt find a way to gamble on Sunday's big NCAA Women's Basketball Championship regardless of the current legal status for sports betting in the state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 04/04/2026 - 11:03

Navigating South Africa's 2026 iGaming Shakeup

Following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling and aggressive new directives from the National Gambling Board (NGB), the South African online gambling landscape has experienced its most dramatic shift in a decade.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sat, 04/04/2026 - 09:49

Gambling911 Top Trending, Live Gambling News Updates 24/7 - Friday April 3, 2026

The Trump Administration on Thursday sued three states in regard to their stance on prediction markets and that story featured on Gambling911.com has since gone viral.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 04/03/2026 - 23:21

Polymarket Says 'Investigating' After Massachusetts Rep Blasts Company for Offering Bets on Missing US Service Member Shot Down Over Iran

"It should not have been posted, and we are investigating how this slipped through our internal safeguards."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 04/03/2026 - 19:17

Circling Raven Golf Club Opens in Idaho as Part of Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel

Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel will open its Circling Raven Golf Club on Friday (April 3), teeing up its 22nd season with enhancements and additions.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 04/03/2026 - 12:25

Gambling911 Top Trending, Live Gambling News Updates 24/7 - Thursday April 2, 2026

Chase JP Morgan to Get Into Prediction Market Space? - In a sit-down with CBS Evening News, Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told anchor Tony Dokoupil that he could see JPMorgan eventually offering something similar to Kalshi and Polymarket.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 04/02/2026 - 21:01

Firm Launches Probe Into Round Rock Texas Lodge Card Club Layoffs, Alleges Violations of WARN Act

The WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) is a federal law that requires certain employers to notify their employees, in writing, at least 60 days before a plant closing or mass layoff takes effect.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 04/02/2026 - 20:15

Trump Administration Sues Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona Over Prediction Markets

The Trump administration on Thursday filed lawsuits against three states, claiming prediction markets should be permitted under the oversight of the federal government.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 04/02/2026 - 19:18

Kalshi Classifies Itself as Gambling as Part of Filing

Dan Bernstein of Sportico writes that Kalshi petitioned the United States Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the term “prediction market” last year and specifically asked for the scope of its proposed intellectual property rights to cover the gambling industry.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:38

Three Lucky Guests Win Major Progressive Jackpots Totaling $953,811 at Hard Rock Atlantic City

A trio of major progressive slot machine jackpots have combined for a total payout of $953,811 to three lucky players who made small bets at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:20

The BetOnline NCAA Final Four State-By-State Rooting Map is Here

The map below, courtesy of BetOnline, is based on geotagged X data since the Final Four was official, tracking tweets, hashtags and direct keyword phrases about who fans were rooting for among the four remaining teams in the Men’s NCAA Tournament.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:57

Gambling911 Top Trending, Live Gambling News Updates 24/7 - Wednesday April 1, 2026

Doug Polk Offers Update on The Lodge Raid and Closure - Releases video entitled "The Truth About The Lodge Austin Raid". Plus Chase JP Morgan getting into prediction market space?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/01/2026 - 21:00

Toronto Maple Leafs Craig Berube Fired Next Odds at 3-2

The Vegas Golden Knights surprisingly canned coach Bruce Cassidy a couple of days ago, which served as a stark reminder of impending end-of-season firings in the National Hockey League….justified or not.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/01/2026 - 11:06

Gemini Predicts: The Price of Brent Crude Oil and Commodities Contracts Remain Volatile

Plus traders give 37% chance of Arizona winning the national championship.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 04/01/2026 - 10:41

Polk Gets Savaged for Deflecting From Own Raid of Austin Lodge By Assailing Other Texas Poker Clubs

Doug Poker, the co-owner of the now shuttered Austin, Texas-area Lodge Card Club, returned to the spotlight Tuesday evening doing what he does best, criticizing others in the poker community.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 04/01/2026 - 10:13

1win Named Crypto Casino of the Year and Takes Top Honors at BWIGA

Global iGaming platform 1win has been named “Crypto Casino of the Year 2026” at the Belgrade Web3 & iGaming Awards (BWIGA Awards), a leading event uniting experts from Web3, blockchain, and iGaming industries.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 04/01/2026 - 10:05

Gambling911 Top Trending, Live Gambling News Updates 24/7 - Tuesday March 31, 2026

UK Postman Turns £20 into £330,000 on William Hill, Operator Voids Payout Citing Glitch, plus CFTC Chair confirms leagues can, in theory, start their own prediction market platforms. Who knew?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 03/31/2026 - 20:54

Seminole Classic Casino April Promotions and Entertainment - 2026

It's April 2026 and that could mean only one thing, a wealth of new casino promos and entertainment options to be found at the Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 03/31/2026 - 19:54

Casino Mogul Buys Connecticut Sun WNBA Team With Plans to Relocate Them to Houston

Billionaire casino mogul and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to purchase the Connecticut Sun WNBA franchise for a cool $300 million, which represents the most spent on a team to date.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:49

Dunstable, Bedfordshire UK Postal Worker Denied £330,000 By William Hill Over Game 'Glitch'

Stephen Harvey, a 53-year-old postman from Dunstable, Bedfordshire, in the United Kingdom turned £20 into a £330,906.96 pay day on a William Hill online slot game called Jackpot Drop.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 03/31/2026 - 13:35

How Platforms Protect User Data Today

Data protection has become a critical requirement for all digital platforms, especially those handling sensitive financial and personal information.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Tue, 03/31/2026 - 11:42

The Netherlands Is Reviewing Its Online Gambling Act After Two Years of Regulation

The Remote Gambling Act has been in place since late 2021, and has been reviewed once already in late 2024, but it seems that the Dutch regulatory body is unsatisfied with several aspects of the regulation.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Tue, 03/31/2026 - 11:30

Why Trust Signals Matter More to UK Players in 2026

A few years ago, plenty of UK players could make a snap judgment about an operator and move on. If the brand looked familiar, the site loaded quickly, and the offer was loud enough, that was often enough to get someone through the front door. That is much less true in 2026.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Tue, 03/31/2026 - 11:14

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Denying Public Records Request re: Austin Area Card Room Raid, Closure

Look no further than Costigan Media vs. USA to understand why Todd Witteles should be afforded the rights to obtain the public records request, which he does now have.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:28