Business & Financial

Suit Against Dave & Busters in South Carolina Court Claims Arcade Games Are Unlawful Gambling

A state advocacy group filed a suit in the District Court of South Carolina Florence Division late Wednesday April 15 arguing the chain’s games function as unlawful gambling rather than entertainment.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:35

Fanatics Markets Unveils Combos

Just in time for basketball’s postseason, Fanatics Markets is introducing a bigger way to trade with Combos.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:51

Curacao Is Still the Most Popular Gambling License. But the Rules Have Changed

If you have spent any time around the online gambling industry, you have heard the same pitch for Curacao a hundred times: cheap, fast, easy. For years that pitch was essentially accurate.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:34

Tyga Enters 1win VIP Program, as Platform Blends Crypto and Entertainment

1win continues to evolve its VIP ecosystem, bringing global rapper Tyga into its high-tier community while reinforcing its positioning as a crypto-first entertainment platform.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:20

New EU High Court Ruling Allows Gamblers to be Compensated for Losses Under Certain Circumstances

April 16 ruling would most impact gamblers who incurred losses in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:30

Dragon Link Machines All the Rage as Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City Louisiana Latest to Pay Out $1 Million

Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link slots continue to make casino patrons millionaires.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Wed, 04/15/2026 - 14:22

Elvis Slots Arrive Exclusively at BetMGM: Title Debuts in New Jersey, Michigan, Ontario

A second Elvis-branded game is scheduled to follow in the summer of 2026

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:06

Trump Fires Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Betting Market

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term is set to end May 15 while his Board of Governor term runs through January 31, 2028.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:33

Two Jackpots Hit in One Night at Flamingo Casino Las Vegas....But How Tight Are the Slots Really?

Gambling911.com reports mostly favorable reviews with slots returning around a ~90.86% payout.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:22

Vegas Sports Betting Broker Charged With Criminal Securities Fraud Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

Michael Clough is accused of defrauding investors out of tens of thousands of dollars as part of a Las Vegas sports betting scheme.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/13/2026 - 16:27

The Dragon Link Progressive Slots Have Been Pumping Out Millions - Now Live at Hard Rock Atlantic City Casino

Atlantic City’s first $2 million Dragon Link progressive slot machines by Aristocrat Gaming are now live at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 04/13/2026 - 11:28

Prosecutors Drop Money Laundering Charges in Austin Texas Lodge Card Club Probe

Criminal charges have been dropped as none were filed by the 30-day deadline required.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sun, 04/12/2026 - 23:24

How to Start an Online Casino with a White Label iGaming Solution

Launching an online casino looks simple from the outside. Behind the login page, though, you deal with game integration, payment routing, security, risk checks, and licensing. Build everything from scratch and you pour time and cash into tech long before your first player places a bet.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sun, 04/12/2026 - 09:59

Price of Crude Oil April 2026 Betting Markets Remain Unchanged as Cease Fire Talks End Without an Agreement

79% of those betting on crude oil prices in April believe they. will rise above $105. 68% believe the price will rise above $110. Both options were seeing around $100,000 in trading volume at Polymarket.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Sun, 04/12/2026 - 09:47

Connecticut Senator Demands Leagues Explain Sports Betting Partnerships

His letter comes just over a week after the Trump Administration sued Connecticut over its attempts to keep prediction markets from doing business in the state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 04/10/2026 - 15:32

Alabama Gambling News

Alabama Governor’s Race: Tommy Tuberville Gets $30,000 Donation From Controversial Gambling Company whose founder was recently charged with domestic violence, burglary while state works to keep sweepstakes casinos out.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 04/10/2026 - 15:19

Wisconsin Legalized Mobile Betting—So Why Might It Never Launch?

Major players in the sector also say it would not make sense to offer mobile sports betting in the state as 60% of gambling revenues must go back to the tribes.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 04/10/2026 - 11:08

Judge Rejects Bid to Stop Arizona’s Prosecution of Kalshi on Wagering Charges

A federal judge has denied a request from prediction market operator Kalshi to bar Arizona prosecutors from moving forward with a criminal case, alleging the company is operating an illegal betting platform in the state.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Fri, 04/10/2026 - 10:06

Claim: BetNow.eu Deleted Over $12,000 in Legitimate Winnings: BetNow Resolves Issue

A member of the popular Bookmaker Review forum claimed that offshore sportsbook BetNow confiscated close to $10,000 from his account. BetNow advises Gambling911.com they conducted an internal audit and resolved this matter.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:35

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville Getting Donations From Sweepstakes Casino Company That Owns Chumba

Alabama has filed 40+ civil lawsuits against sweepstakes casino operators since 2025, more than any other state. Alabama has become a hotbed of civil litigation against sweepstakes operators, including VGW (Chumba, LuckyLand, Global Poker).

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 04/08/2026 - 20:42

Report: Fan of Hip Hop Artist Offset Knocked Out Fellow Rapper Outside Hollywood Florida Casino Before Shooting

Seminole Hard Rock Casino shooting of rapper Offset

An Offset fan allegedly knocked out fellow rapper Lil Tjay at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida Monday that resulted in a fight that led to Offset's shooting, according to YouTuber Ceddy Nash.

On Tuesday afternoon (April 7), Ceddy went on social media to give his inside scoop on what went down during the incident.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:19

Streamer Trainwreck's Misclick Turns Into Shocking $800K Jackpot

The 35-year-old streamer, whose real name is Tyler Faraz Niknam, was recently playing Cyber Ronin, an online slot game made by Degen Lab, when a mistake resulted in a couple hundred thousand pay day.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:05

New Jersey Court Finds in Favor of Kalshi

A three-judge panel of the Third Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction for the Kalshi exchange against enforcement by the state of New Jersey over sports-related event contracts, becoming the first federal ruling on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 04/07/2026 - 20:25

The Price of Bitcoin: Betting Market 50% Chance it Stays at $69,000 or Higher

Gemini Predicted has your latest trading trends on the price of Bitcoin, crude oil and even who will win this week's Masters.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 04/07/2026 - 19:21

Seminole Casino Hotel Near Fort Myers Florida Pays Out Close to $1 Million in Jackpots: Latest Hit $114,932.48

Player Jill was the latest guest to hit a large jackpot at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, taking home $114,932.48 with a $50 bet on a Dragon Link slot machine Saturday, April 4. Jill’s win is the latest in a string of recent big jackpots that total over $1 million.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 04/07/2026 - 19:10

Quarter of Traders Believe Crude Oil Goes Above $150 in April at Polymarket as Trump Warns of 'Wiping Out Civilization'

Those trading on Polymarket had the price of Brent Crude Oil rising above the price of $120 with an 84% chance as of Tuesday morning.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 04/07/2026 - 11:18

More Come Out of Woodwork to Spill the Beans on Jazz Sports

Legal action is coming as the writing appears to be on the wall for Jazz Sports.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/06/2026 - 20:04

Jazz Sports Troubles Brought on By $1.1 Million Tax Owed By Former Founder

Former owner settled with the IRS in 2024.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/06/2026 - 10:55

Circa Sports Calls Out Gambler Sean Perry's $300K NCAA Bet Flip

Sean Perry, a controversial poker pro turned gambling influencer, flashed the Circa ticket Friday night and hinted at his edge after the book capped him at $300k instead of $1 million.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sun, 04/05/2026 - 16:45

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

Breaking News

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Live News: - Dave & Busters Lawsuit - Damon Jones - Pete Hegseth Impeachment - ECJ German Gambling Ruling - Indonesia Online Gambling Crackdown

Massachusetts Man Charged in Gambling-Linked Dog Fighting Ring: 'I Dump Dead Dogs in Boston Harbor'

Corey Elliott ran gambling-linked dog fighting operation in Southeastern Massachusetts for years, according to the complaint.

Suit Against Dave & Busters in South Carolina Court Claims Arcade Games Are Unlawful Gambling

Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Insider Betting Scheme

Former Cleveland Cavalier Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a federal court after being charged with giving inside information about National Basketball Association player injuries. He requested a change-of-plea hearing that has been scheduled for April 28. The actual indictment was broader in scope.