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

Dave & Busters
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,

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

Curacao
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,

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

1Win airplane with man stepping out
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,

Hidden RTP Differences: Why the Same Slot Can Pay Out Differently on Different Casinos

Online slots
When players choose which slot to play, they usually expect it to perform the same way in different casinos. However, this is a mistake, as the return-to-player rate can vary.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

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

EU high court
April 16 ruling would most impact gamblers who incurred losses in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on,

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

Dragon Link slot machine
Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link slots continue to make casino patrons millionaires.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on,

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

Elvis slot game
A second Elvis-branded game is scheduled to follow in the summer of 2026
Submitted by Jordan Bach on,

We Talk to Stephen Charlesworth From BestOnlineCasino.com About Online Casino Security

Online security

Gambling can be an intense pleasure and a compelling form of entertainment. In the heat of the moment, players can make rash decisions. An online casino site that offers bonuses that look so tempting and promise all kinds of jackpot rewards, but how are players supposed to judge if a site is safe and secure? 

Submitted by C Costigan on,

Why Finnish Players Prefer Tax-Free EU Casinos And How Long That Loophole Will Last

Two people gambling online holding a credit card
Finnish players have shown a strong preference for tax-free EU casinos owing to the EU/EAA free movement of service laws that allow them to keep 100% of their winnings. However, this loophole is set to close on 1 July 2027.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

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

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,

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

Trainwreck
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,

Picking a Revolut Casino That Actually Pays Out

Mobil casino Visa
Revolut has made it easier to quickly move money, but that speed can hide problems that only show up later. Not every casino handles payments, bonuses, and withdrawals the same way.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

How Modular Upgrading Helps You Save Money and Reduce E-Waste

Opening up the inside of a laptop to see components exposed
Discover how modular upgrading extends PC lifespan, reduces costs, and cuts e-waste with simple, practical hardware improvements.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

Players Are Doing More Homework Before They Bet Online

Man on mobile device while on couch
You don’t jump into a new gambling site the way people used to. There’s a pause now, a quick check, maybe even a second tab open before you go any further.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

Breaking Down Michigan’s Online Casino Scene for Informed Players

Man celebrating on laptop in park
Michigan’s online casino market is one of the clearest examples of how regulated iGaming can work in the US. For informed players, that means more public information, more ways to compare operators and more structure around the details that shape your experience.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

Online Casinos Are Growing at a Rapid Pace, so Here’s What Players Need to Know

Casino table game
Online casinos aren’t just growing anymore, they’re exploding. What used to be a pretty niche pastime is now a massive piece of the entertainment industry, pulling in billions every year.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

How Experienced Players Are Getting More Value From Sweepstakes Casino Bonuses

Man on laptop wearing sunglasses
For experienced online gamers, the best sweepstakes casino strategy isn’t about grabbing the biggest headline offer. It’s about turning promos into usable session length, better redemption odds, clearer operator selection and fewer dead-end coins.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

Was Former Iowa Representative Jim Leach Actually Right About the Ills of Online Gambling?

Question mark
Des Moines Register guest contributor suggests the activity has caused many Iowans to become mentally ill.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on,

Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal in the State of Maine?

Maine postcard
A bill has landed on Maine Governor Janet Mills desk to ban sweepstakes casinos, but will she sign it?
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

Navigating South Africa's 2026 iGaming Shakeup

South Africa countryside with flag in forefront
Following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling and aggressive new directives from the National Gambling Board (NGB), the South African online gambling landscape has experienced its most dramatic shift in a decade.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

1win Named Crypto Casino of the Year and Takes Top Honors at BWIGA

1Win
Global iGaming platform 1win has been named “Crypto Casino of the Year 2026” at the Belgrade Web3 & iGaming Awards (BWIGA Awards), a leading event uniting experts from Web3, blockchain, and iGaming industries.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

Dunstable, Bedfordshire UK Postal Worker Denied £330,000 By William Hill Over Game 'Glitch'

WTF?
Stephen Harvey, a 53-year-old postman from Dunstable, Bedfordshire, in the United Kingdom turned £20 into a £330,906.96 pay day on a William Hill online slot game called Jackpot Drop.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on,

How Platforms Protect User Data Today

Lock on laptop keyboard
Data protection has become a critical requirement for all digital platforms, especially those handling sensitive financial and personal information.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

The Netherlands Is Reviewing Its Online Gambling Act After Two Years of Regulation

Closed laptop and a poker chip from The Netherlands
The Remote Gambling Act has been in place since late 2021, and has been reviewed once already in late 2024, but it seems that the Dutch regulatory body is unsatisfied with several aspects of the regulation.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

Why Trust Signals Matter More to UK Players in 2026

Traffic signal
A few years ago, plenty of UK players could make a snap judgment about an operator and move on. If the brand looked familiar, the site loaded quickly, and the offer was loud enough, that was often enough to get someone through the front door. That is much less true in 2026.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

Streamer Trainwreck Loses $10m in Two Days on Gambling Binge

Trainwreck
The Stake.com promoter, real name Tyler Faraz Niknam, also declined a loan request from fellow creator Adin Ross during a live broadcast.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on,

No Online Casinos in Massachusetts.... For Now

Online casino
A measure to allow online casino gambling in Massachusetts was shelved last week.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

Winna.com Real Customer Reviews Entering April 2026

Winna.com
Players speak candidly of the Winna.com VIP program.
Submitted by steve cooper on,

Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff Arkansas Hopes to Allow Online Casino Play

Online casino
On the sports betting front in Arkansas, FanDuel and DraftKings have finally arrived.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

How Live Betting Works in India

India on map
Live betting, also known as in-play betting, has become one of the most popular forms of online betting in India. Whether it’s a cricket match, football game, or tennis match, bettors can analyze the action and make decisions based on current performance rather than predictions alone.
Submitted by B.E.Delmer on,

Breaking News

Top gambling 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
Handcuffs

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.
Dave & Busters

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.
Guilty plea

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.