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Gambling News

Kalshi's Weekend College Football Grading Disaster Still the Talk of the Internet

Monday September 6, 2026 (11:40 am EDT)

No. 16 Michigan escaped a massive upset in their season opener, defeating Western Michigan 13-12 on a controversial, last-second Hail Mary touchdown. The game marked the debut of new Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham.  Then came the grading by sportsbooks and prediction markets....that went terribly wrong. 


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College Football Was a Smash Here at Gambling911

Monday September 6, 2026 (11:40 am EDT)


US Open

Today's Top US Open Matches

Monday September 6, 2026 (11:40 am EDT)

Francisco Cerundolo will pay out $130 for every $100 bet to win against Alexander Blockx, which is a reflection of just how competitive today's 1 pm EDT US Open match between these two men should be.   Qinwen Zheng winning against Iga Swiatek in their US Open match Monday would pay out a jaw-dropping $385 for every $100 bet, as much as $400 at some books.  Frances Tiafoe is a -152 favorite to win his 11:30 am EDT US Open match Monday versus Alex Michelsen.  The underdog pays out $126 for every $100 bet, suggesting a competitive match is to be expected here. 


Gambling News (Maryland)

Internet Gambling Doesn't Make Maryland Ballot Initiative

Sunday September 5, 2026 (9:31pm EDT)

Sports betting is regulated in Maryland.  Online casinos are not.  And the status quo will remain, at least for another year. Maryland voters in November will get to decide how congressional districts can be drawn, but they again will not be asked to decide about an expansion of online gaming.  Maryland residents can walk into a licensed retail sportsbook or one of the state’s commercial casinos. They cannot, at the moment, legally play online casino games for real money anywhere in the state.


College Football

SMU vs. Florida State

Sunday September 5, 2026 (9:21pm EDT)

Florida State comes into their Monday night match as a +3 underdog vs. No. 9 ranked SMU.  SMU QB Kevin Jennings is the biggest established star in this game. He enters 2026 with 7,709 career passing yards and 8,267 total yards, and he's 19-7 as SMU's starter. SMU notes that he's the ACC's active leader in both career passing and total offense entering the season. He's on the Maxwell, Davey O'Brien, Manning and Johnny Unitas watch lists.  Florida State counters with Ashton Daniels, the former Stanford quarterback. He got his first FSU start last week against New Mexico State and finished with 202 passing yards, one TD and one interception in the Seminoles' 34-17 victory.


Gambling News

Fears Worsen Over Bally's Solvency

Sunday September 5, 2026 (9:21pm EDT)

To boost its liquidity, the casino operator said in August that it was exploring selling assets, an equity sale and debt financings.  Casino operator Bally’s CFO Mira Mircheva informed the company on Aug. 30 she was resigning effective Friday from the position she has held for just over a year, according to a Thursday securities filing. The company said she is leaving for “personal reasons” but will stay on to help with the transition through Sept. 30.


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US Open Sports Bettor From Amish Country Who Called in Threat to Prevent His Bet From Losing - Story Goes Viral

Sunday September 5, 2026 (8:17 pm EDT)

And the new Goonies slot introduced by Hard Rock Bet has seen crazy traffic at Gambling911.com also.  


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