Top Gambling News Stories for Monday July 13, 2026

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Top Gambling News Stories for Monday July 13, 2026

Monday will be a relatively slow day in the world of sports with the MLB Home Run Derby taking place this evening and not much else.  But there is plenty of coverage leading up to the World Cup semifinal matches that begin on Tuesday along with the 2026 Liga MX Apertura, kicking off July 16.


Top Trends

A Quieter Day 

Monday July 13, 2026 (3:33 pm EDT)

Traffic has cooled off a bit over the last 24 hours here at Gambling911.com with a respite from the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon.  Two of our top trafficked articles have gone viral and readership is mostly coming in from our social media and referring partners across the Net.  "Scottsdale Arizona Circle K Manager Fired After Buying Winning $12.8 Million Lottery Ticket" has gotten 24,320 impressions while an oldie but a goodie made a comeback with 25,640 impressions: "Sean Perry Calls Daniel Negreanu 'One of the Biggest Scumbags in Poker".   And on another note, WNBA made an appearance in the last 24 hours with some good traffic pertaining to Paige Bueckers point total scoring betting market. 


Gambling Scandal

Bryce Harper Responds to FanDuel Controversy

Monday July 13, 2026 (12:42 pm EDT)

On July 9, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that a sports gambling addict named Terry Thompson had wagered $18.5 million with FanDuel Sportsbook, losing $2 million.  FanDuel reportedly continued to encourage Thompson to keep gambling, even sending him a personalized video from none other than MLB star Bryce Harper, which made it look as if Harper were also encouraging him to do the same.  Harper has now issued a statement, nothing he had no idea how that video would be used.


Top Trending (Gambling News/Arizona) 

Scottsdale Arizona Circle K Manager Fired After Buying Winning $12.8 Million Lottery Ticket

Monday July 13, 2026 (8:56 am EDT)

A story that started trending late on Sunday, a former manager at a Circle K in Scottsdale, Arizona was left with some unclaimed lottery tickets.  He learned one was a winner, so the gentleman decided to purchase that winning ticket the next day.  Circle K promptly fired him and he is suing to get that money, all $13 million of it.  This story has gone modestly viral and readership is mostly coming in from our social media and referring partners across the Net. 8.720 impressions have been registered.  


Politics (South Carolina)

South Carolina Announces Special Election for Vacant U.S. Senate Seat After Sen. Lindsey Graham's Death: Odds Coming

Monday July 13, 2026 (8:30 am EDT)

South Carolina announced a special election following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Rep. Nancy Mace has stated she does not intend to enter the race.  Mace spoke to CNN Sunday evening.  Pamela Evette odds have gotten much longer, however, after initially coming in at -500.  She's now down to -160.  David Wilkins pays $325 for every $100 bet.   That is an interesting development as Wilkins was not listed among the odds found at BetOnline Sunday.  Mace was still listed among the odds, but hers have more than doubled after opening at 8-1 Sunday. 


Top Trending

Two New Articles May Be on Verge of Going Viral

Sunday July 12, 2026 (8:57 pm EDT)

A controversy over who receives a $13 million winning lottery ticket in Scottsdale, Arizona and newly announced flights between Tampa and Las Vegas are stories published Sunday evening that are gaining steam here at Gambling911.com.  


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