Gambling

The Truth About Online Casinos: A Veteran’s Guide to Keeping Your Shirt On

I’ve been spinning reels and hitting blackjack tables for over 15 years now. I remember when the software looked like it was designed in MS Paint and you had to pray to the gambling gods that your withdrawal would actually show up in your bank account.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mon, 02/23/2026 - 13:48

2030 Men’s Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Odds

USA Olympic hockey team celebrates big win

It took 46 years to see another USA Men’s Hockey team win the Gold Medal and it was a sight to behold.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 02/23/2026 - 10:51

Understanding Skin Based Roulette Games and Protecting Your Play

Online game items now move through markets that look and feel like real money spaces. That shift has pulled many readers into formats that borrow casino language while running on game skins and site rules.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mon, 02/23/2026 - 10:19

The Mathematical Trap: The Ultimate Guide to Roulette Bonuses & The "Real Cost" of Free Money

If you are reading this, I’m guessing you have seen one of those regular casino bonuses that every casino out there offers: "Make a deposit and we will double it."

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mon, 02/23/2026 - 09:26

Naked Man Arrested at West Virginia Casino Now May Be Wanted for Murder

Thomas Jeffrey Lawson Jr., 33, of Iaeger, West Virginia is currently incarcerated at the South Central Regional Jail after being charged with indecent exposure for the casino. But things may be getting much worse for him.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 02/22/2026 - 21:55

More Than $12 Million in Trading Volume Observed on USA vs. Canada Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Final at Kalshi

It's an early morning event in North America but Canadians and those in the US are still placing their wagers as the 2026 Winter Olympics come to a close.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sun, 02/22/2026 - 07:38

Conor McGregor Teases Return: Latest Odds

UFC star Conor McGregor is once again teasing the possibility of his return and this time he's even willing to face off against a "no name" opponent.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sun, 02/22/2026 - 07:29

These Alien Abduction Odds Are Out of This World

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would direct federal agencies to begin releasing government records related to aliens and UFOs, citing what he called strong public interest in the subject.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sun, 02/22/2026 - 07:19

Treasure Island Resort & Casino Outside of Minneapolis Pays $217,000 From Rare Bad Beat Jackpot: First Time in Two Years

A table of poker players split a rare payout at a Minnesota casino on Valentine's Day, when a "bad beat jackpot" hit for the first time in more than two years, the Treasure Island Resort & Casino confirmed this week.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 02/21/2026 - 19:26

New Haven Connecticut Former Police Chief Used Funds Set Aside to Pay Confidential Informants to Instead Pay Off Gambling Debts

Connecticut State Police claim the disgraced former police chief wagered a combined $4.46 million in just a one-year period.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 02/21/2026 - 19:00

Galveston Area Mayor Busted for Illegal Gambling Speaks Out

"I have been charged by the State with offenses as a private citizen and business owner. Neither my work as Mayor for the City of Hitchcock nor my work as an administrator for Hitchcock Independent School District has been implicated in these charges."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 02/21/2026 - 09:21

PPH Fight Odds: Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez

UFC Fight Night in Houston features a solid card with the main event being Sean Strickland at +205 vs. Anthony Hernandez at -240 at most UFC bookie platforms.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 02/21/2026 - 08:11

Michigan vs. Duke Total Points Scored Prop Bet: Cameron Boozer, Isaiah Evans

Cameron Boozer (DUK) total points scored prop bet was coming in at 21.5 for Saturday's big game between Michigan and Duke.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Fri, 02/20/2026 - 20:19

Mayor of Galveston Texas Suburb Arrested During Gambling Raid Across 20 Locations

The City of Hitchcock is also named in the complaint as 33 arrested.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 02/20/2026 - 13:44

JazzSports.ag Not Paying

As first reported by Gambling911.com leading up to this year's Super Bowl, Jazz Sports out of San Jose, Costa Rica is undergoing serious insolvency and upheaval.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 02/20/2026 - 12:16

Sean Strickland Words Prompt Bets for UFC Houston Main Card

BetOnline.ag reports that 78% of money taken this week on the Strickland-Hernandez fight is on the trash-talker.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:29

Prediction Market News February 20: Netherlands Bans Polymarket

Plus sports-focused prediction market Novig raises $75 million to challenge Kalshi and Polymarket, and Kalshi's new hedging offering explained.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:01

Seminole Classic Casino Announces March 2026 Promos

As always, Gambling911.com presents its readers with the newly announced promotional offers, deals and events taking place at the Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Florida for March 2026.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:49

Claressa Shields Odds for a Title Fight, Prop Bets Include First to Bleed, Shields or Franchón Crews-Dezurn?

Claressa Shields vs. Franchón Crews-Dezurn odds and props are available online at BetOnline for Sunday's 8 pm ET fight.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:37

Search Watch: 'Crypto Casino' Rankings Have Nokycbitcoincasinos Dominating With Their Listings Site

Gambling911.com monitors which websites are seeing the most exposure in search for specific key words. In a perfect world, those sites appearing among the top 5 to top 10 in search should be driving significant conversions traffic.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:02

NBA Tanking: The Top 10 Solutions Courtesy of BetOnline

The graphic below, courtesy of BetOnline.ag, was generated using X data (tweets) and it identifies the Top 10 most popular NBA taking solutions.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 17:02

Lawsuit Claims Coca Cola Only Invited Female Employees to Connecticut Casino Trip

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the lawsuit in New Hampshire district court on behalf of a male employee of Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast who complained about a two-day networking trip for about 250 women at the Mohegan Sun casino resort in Connecticut.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 16:50

Betting Market: Will Prince Andrew Be Sentenced to Prison?

The shock arrest of Prince Andrew Thursday has led one prediction market to begin offering trading on whether the disgraced former prince will ultimately be sentenced to prison.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 16:04

Virginia Inches Closer to Allowing Online Casinos, Poker

This week, the Senate passed Senate Bill 118 that would regulate online casinos by a narrow 19-17 vote.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 15:22

Bonus Terms Players Ignore Most Often — and Why They Matter

A promotion's actual worth is rarely determined by its headline amount alone. Rather, a player's experience is often influenced by the fine print of casino bonuses, not by the stated amount.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 14:26

Utah Governor Spencer Cox Not Supportive of Trump Administration Stance on Prediction Markets

“Look, this is a joke, and I can’t believe he tried to say this with a straight face,” Cox said, referring to CFTC Chair Mike Selig’s announcement earlier this week that the agency has singular authority to regulate prediction markets.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:27

Random Number Generators Are the Silent Guardians of Fair Play in Online Poker

Poker websites rely solely on the fact that nobody knows how they work. At a live game, there’s a dealer at the table. Online, there's a code. Some players understand that it’s critical for the code to use certified algorithms and to visit only verified, legitimate websites

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 10:48

Poland's Online Gambling Regulation and Legality Status in 2026

Online casino gambling in Poland is quite popular and wagering could hit record numbers with the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Playing at a licensed online gambling site is of paramount importance however. Thankfully, there are many country and EU-licensed sites to choose from.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:51

Sports Betting Revenue Jumps 38.6% in Pennsylvania, 6.5% Drop in New Jersey

Online sports betting revenue amounted to $67.6 million while retail wagering generated a total of $3.8 million, per numbers reported by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Wednesday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:30