Online Casinos Not Coming to Ohio Anytime Soon

“Basically, to put a casino in everybody’s hands, 24/7, I think is probably not a great idea,” DeWine said, per Cleveland.com. “And I think it will cause more pain and suffering …as far as gaming addiction.”

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Venom Vault: Unlock the Loot....$8 Million NLH + $2 Million PLO

It's here!  Thursday, July 24th you can start cracking towards a $2,650 Venom seat with every single key guaranteeing a prize. 

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Slots, Strategy, and Skill: Can You Really Improve Your Casino Odds?

Let's be real: whirling lights, whizzing reels, and that unmistakable cha-ching sound when you get a payout – slots are irresistible. Playing in a stationary position in front of a Vegas slots game or in a quick play during a midday lunch break on your phone, there’s something thrilling about waiting for the big payout.

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The Venom Fever: Over 850 Seats. Dozens of Ways In

Venom Fever has officially returned at ACR Poker and runs from July 27 through to August 24 with an $8 Million GTD NLH. 

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Son Robs Florida Gambling Arcade as Mom Waits Outside in Gataway Vehicle

The Lee County Sheriff's Office charged 43-year-old Yideyla Suarez and her 22-year-old son, Jose Suarez, with the robbery.

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Top Trending Gambling News July 24: More Than Half of Betr's Profits From Just 20 Players?

The accusation was made to the Australian Stock Exchange by the gambling company Pointsbet, which is resisting a hostile takeover bid by rival company Betr

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Circa Sports Kentucky Sportsbook Now Open at the Mint Kentucky Downs

The largest sportsbook in the state, and one of the largest east of the Mississippi, the massive venue features an 80-foot-wide LED screen, a 31-foot-wide odds board and over 5,100 square feet of action-packed space designed for the ultimate fan experience.

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What Vavada Offers for Its Players in Latvia as an Example

Why Vavada has remained a popular online casino since 2017. Over 5000 games, sports betting, welcome bonuses up to €1000 and freespins. Join tournaments, participate in promotions and enjoy playing on any device without downloading apps.

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Top Trending Gambling News July 23: Jay Cohen Book Has Everyone Talking

Cohen served a nearly two year sentence for taking bets on a server from Antigua where sports betting was - and still is - legal.

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Baltimore Ravens Are the New Super Bowl Favorites 2026

From the moment the NFL season ended and the Eagles waxed the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Iggles have been the odds-on favorite to raise the Vince Lombardi Trophy for Super Bowl 60 (XL).

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World Sports Exchange Co-Founder Jay Cohen Writes Book

Three San Francisco traders became internet gambling pioneers after launching the first truly online sportsbook, but the fix is in as the professional sports leagues flex their muscle to game the system and turn its founders into fugitives, proving that no bet’s a sure thing.

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Gambler Wins in Michigan High Court Case Against BetMGM

While Michigan gambling regulators remain hell bent on going after sweepstakes casinos and offshore sports betting operators, a supreme court ruling shows that more attention needs to be spent on that state's regulated operators. 

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Brian Quintenz CFTC Nomination Vote Delayed: Gambling Attorney Wants This Question Pertaining to Sports Betting Answered

The nominee for the chairmanship of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under the Trump administration, was unexpectedly yanked from the vote roster on Monday due to apparent Democratic opposition. 

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NBA Fee Agent Malik Beasley Sued by Former Agency Along With Being Under Gambling Ivestigation

New York-based Hazan Sports Management Group sued Beasley in U.S. District Court for breaching a marketing contract on April 18, a day before he and the Detroit Pistons opened a first-round series in New York against the Knicks.

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Manifold Markets: Polymarket Good Chance of Being Accessible to Those in US By Year's End

Polymarket is acquiring derivatives exchange “QCX,” a derivatives exchange that recently received a CFTC license to legally provide prediction markets to American consumers. 

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Top Trending Gambling News July 21, 2025: Polymarket Buys QCX Crypto Exchange, Slotapalooza a Huge Success

These are your top trending news stories from the world of gambling and sports coming into Monday July 11, 2025.  They include big news from the world of prediction markets and cryptocurrencies as Polymarket just purchased the crypto exchange QCX

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ACR Poker Unleashes Massive Dual Venom Tournaments With $10 Million GTD and Huge Bounties

Not only are the $2,650 buy-in Dual Venom tourneys offering huge guarantees, but there are massive bounties on the table for those who knockout their competitors. In the Venom NLH, eliminating just one opponent could earn a player the top bounty prize of $500,000.

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If Jimmy Fallon Gets Canceled, He's Still Got That Royal Kingdom Deal

Last week we learned that Stephen Colbert's late night show had been canceled.  And while Jimmy Fallon's late night show does not appear to be on the chopping block, at least he's got something to fall back on in the prosperous gaming sector. 

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Chris Paul Agrees to Clippers Deal: Latest Futures Odds

Twelve-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul has agreed to a deal with the LA Clippers for his expected final, 21st NBA season, CAA's Steven Heumann, Ty Sullivan and Jessica Holtz told ESPN.  Details of the deal were not immediately known.

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Senate Deliberation on CFTC Nominee Crucial for Future Cryptocurrency Regulation, Prediction Markets: Name Removed

Unless he answers "no" to one crucial question, gaming attorney asked how any U.S. Senator from a state with legal sports betting (39 total) vote in favor of his confirmation prior to Monday's canceled hearing. 

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Top Trending Gambling News July 21: Mazi Smith, Coldplay, More

Smith's criminal trial is set to begin the last week in August as the so-called "King of Sports Betting" is accused of various ID thefts.

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Where Can I Bet If Coldplay Will Discuss the Astronomer CEO Affair?

Andy Byron has resigned as CEO of Astronomer following a viral kiss cam incident at a Coldplay concert involving HR chief Kristin Cabot, NY Post reports.

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Top Betting Markets July 21: Scottie Scheffler Wins Big for Bettors, Gambling911 Shatters Traffic Record

How big was this weekend's betting action with the combined UFC 318 and Open Championship?  Gambling911.com recorded a whopping 131,692 impressions over the past 24 hours!!!!  40,000 to 45,000 had been the norm. 

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'Sports Betting King' Mazi Smith Scheduled to Go on Trial August 25

Smith was charged with 14 counts of forgery and could be looking at years behind bars. 

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Max Holloway Retains UFC BMF Title as PPH Bookies Make Out Big

Max Holloway said he wanted to play spoiler and he did it Saturday night in the main event as he went on to defeat Dustin Poirier by unanimous decision and retain the UFC BMF Championship in UFC 318 at the Smoothie King Center.

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Top Betting Markets July 19: Michael Johnson Payout Odds With Win Over Daniel Zellhuber Huge Liability for Books

UFC 318 goes off tonight and BetOnline has some big liabilities it will be monitoring, the biggest being Michael Johnson winning over Daniel Zellhuber.  Should it happen, the payout is $450 for every $100 bet. 

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UFC 318 Prop Bets All Fights

BetOnline has all of your UFC 318 fight card prop bets for Saturday night, including the main event: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier. 

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Game On: The Most Online Casino-Friendly States in the US Mid-2025

If you’ve spent time tracking the rise of online gambling in the States, you’ll know things have been picking up fast lately. Not everywhere, of course, since some places are still figuring it out. 

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What Exactly is the Loophole That Makes Sweepstakes Casinos Legal?

Because these sites do not require real money deposits, sweepstakes operators insists the sites are fully legal.  We take a deeper look into what is perhaps a "flawed" theory.

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What Are the Payout Odds If Manny Pacquaio Wins vs. Mario Barrios July 19?

It’s weird to see, but Pacquiao is actually an underdog at BetOnline.ag with a payout potential of $215 for every $100 bet.

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