Business & Financial

Illinois Gambling Regulators Impotent When it Comes to Protecting Customers From Sweepstakes Sites

Illinois can pretty much kiss its regulatory framework good bye when it comes to sports betting and protecting customers.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 01/26/2026 - 20:39

Crypto.Casino Launches to Bring Transparency and Trust to Crypto Casinos

Crypto.Casino, a new independent review and feedback platform, today announced the official launch of its website, designed to help players navigate the crypto casino space with greater confidence, transparency, and trust.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 01/26/2026 - 11:49

These Las Vegas Casinos Look to Lure Canadian Tourists With Canadian Dollars at Par with U.S. Currency

Canadian gambler in Circa Casino with face blurred

Circa Resort and Casino, the D Las Vegas, and Golden Gate Hotel and Casino made the announcement this past week per their social media pages.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sun, 01/25/2026 - 10:37

The Development of the Slovenian Gambling Market in 2026

Despite its relatively low population of just over 2 million, Slovenia is one of Europe's hottest gambling markets as we enter 2026.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 01/23/2026 - 12:12

Snoop Dogg Enters Another Market with Dogg House Casino

Snoop Dogg’s newest venture isn’t a new studio album or headlining a world tour. The rapper and entrepreneur has stepped into the free-to-play online casino space with the launch of Dogg House Casino

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 01/23/2026 - 10:16

How Online Wagering Works in Alberta: What PlayAlberta Players Need to Know

Rather than allowing all provinces to have online gaming regulated through private individuals, Alberta established its own Provincial Online Gaming System (POGS) to effectively manage and regulate all aspects of the Internet gaming industry.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 01/21/2026 - 09:54

Turnkey Operations Using Bitcoin That Earn Trust In A Tight Regulatory Climate

Crypto news cycles are loud, and they don’t leave much room for sloppy execution. Many teams exploring a turnkey bitcoin casino setup want speed without cutting corners.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:46

NCAA Urges Federal Regulators to Suspend Prediction Markets

The NCAA sent a letter Wednesday asking federal regulators to suspend prediction markets, which are trading sites that allow users to essentially bet on outcomes of games, for college sports.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:17

Jerome Powell Conviction Odds at -1000 Not to Happen, Replacement Betting Market Also Available at BetOnline

US President Donald Trump's probe into Jerome Powell has caused havoc across the political and financial sectors.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 01/14/2026 - 18:41

American Gaming Association Sets its Sights on Prediction Markets: 'Exploiting Inaction by the CFTC'

"We firmly believe that congressional consideration of cryptocurrency market structure legislation provides an important, bipartisan opportunity to prevent sports betting and casino gambling under the guise of ‘event contracts,’” according to the letter.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:24

FIFA Deepens World Cup Ties to Betting Industry With Deal That Includes Streaming Games

FIFA deepened its commercial ties to the betting industry Monday in a four-year deal that will let some gambling operators livestream World Cup games this year.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mon, 01/12/2026 - 19:37

A $400K Payout After Maduro’s Capture Continues to Place Prediction Markets in the Spotlight

“The train has left the station on these event contracts, they’re not going away,” said Melinda Roth, a visiting associate professor at Washington and Lee University’s School of Law.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 01/11/2026 - 14:04

How Do I Go About Becoming a Bookie?

Since May of 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court opened the floodgates for legalized sports wagering after kicking decades of prohibition to the curb. Some states embraced, others did so half-assed, and still others have sat on the sidelines for now.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sun, 01/11/2026 - 10:32

Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte Talks Gambling Addictinon: Nearly Went 'Completely Broke', More

Plus Congresswoman demands answers from Polymarket over Venezuela trades, Connecticut and Tennessee move against prediction markets.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 01/10/2026 - 09:23

Gambling 911 Exclusive: PETA Rips Casino Over Horse Abuse

Also condemned ESPN for proposal airing of bull fights.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Fri, 01/09/2026 - 18:51

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Partners with MSPT for 2026 Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has entered a two-year partnership beginning in 2026 with the Major Series of Poker, The Tour to host the MSPT season-ending championship as part of the Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 01/09/2026 - 10:29

Maine to Become the 8th US State to Legalize Online Casino Gambling

Maine Governor Janet Mills said on Thursday she would permit a bill granting exclusive rights to the state’s federally recognised tribes allowing Internet casino gambling to become law without her signature.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Fri, 01/09/2026 - 09:25

BC.GAME Launches Zero Edge: BC Originals Titles Return 100% of HE in Tradable BC Tokens

The initiative uses a daily-cap model. Users with 7-day turnover starting from 0 can participate, and each player has a daily eligible wagering cap.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 01/09/2026 - 09:02

Next California Billionaire Citizen to Leave California Betting Odds

Who will be the next billionaire to rebuff the golden hills of California and head to greener pastures?

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 01/08/2026 - 18:43

Exploring JB News: A Central Hub for Up-to-Date Sports Reporting

JB news functions as a dedicated sports news platform focused on delivering timely updates from a wide range of sporting disciplines.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 01/08/2026 - 10:12

Top Trending: John Harbaugh to Coach Which NFL Team Next Odds

Gambling911.com saw 128,113 impressions on Tuesday, 119,396 the day before. Much of this came courtesy of that viral video showing an agitated horse being paraded through a casino.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 01/07/2026 - 20:56

Acebet Crypto Casino Review (Jan 2026)

Acebet is a crypto casino and sportsbook specializing in provably fair games, fast crypto payouts, and new features launching weekly.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 01/07/2026 - 16:22

Popular Gaming Platform Roblox Under Fire By Hochul Administration in New York

“In certain games, there’s features that entice kids to gamble their parents’ money,” Hochul claimed.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 01/07/2026 - 12:50

Gambling 911 World Exclusive: ESPN Mulling Bullfights

“Bullfighting is just one of many sports currently being considered for broadcast," an ESPN source tells Gambling911.com, but will it fly in the USA?

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:24

Polymarket Says Venezuela Mission Saturday Not an Invasion: Some Traders Attempting to Collect Left Pissed Off

"Then what the f*** would be an invasion?" asked one anonymous angry user on the Polymarket site.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 01/06/2026 - 15:03

Top Trending: Horse in Casino, Marcus Rashford Transfer Odds, Venezuela, Iran

One should probably have been one of our slowest days of the year with little in the way of any big time college or NFL games taking place turned into one of our busiest....

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 01/06/2026 - 13:43

Hard Rock Bet Cuts Into DraftKings, FanDuel Market Share

Underdog, Kalshi really doing a number on the two market leaders based on nearly released Top 13 downloaded apps.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 01/06/2026 - 09:11

Can't Play at Chumba, High 5 and Stake From Tennessee Anymore as AG Shuts Sites Down

These and 37 other sweepstakes casinos expected to shut down in the Volunteer State in the coming weeks.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 01/05/2026 - 12:44

Top Trending: Panthers-Bucs Game Props, Miami Heat, Trae Young Odds and More...

BetOnline released odds on Trae Young's next team with the Miami Heat favored. Three of the top five searches coming into Gambling911 were related to the Heat and Young.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 01/03/2026 - 18:26

The Unfiltered Truth About Crypto Casinos in 2026: What They Don’t Tell You

You have seen the Instagram stories. Some influencer is screaming at a camera because he just hit a 5000x multiplier on a crypto slot, promising you that this is the easiest money you will ever make.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sat, 01/03/2026 - 10:47

Breaking News

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Thursday April 16, 2026

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

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.

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.