Business & Financial

North Carolina February Sports Betting Numbers See Lowest Paid Wagers Since August, But an Increase Over Last Year

In February, the gross wagering revenue for the state's licensed interactive sports wagering operators totaled $58,058,337. After the 18 percent tax rate is applied, the estimated tax proceeds for the month would be $10,450,501.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sat, 03/07/2026 - 14:46

MrBeast Video Editor Fired Over Alleged Insider Trading at Kalshi

Kalshi announced last month that a user who traded about $4,000 on streaming markets related to MrBeast videos with “near-perfect” success turned out to be an employee of Beast Industries who “likely had access to material non-public information.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 03/07/2026 - 14:11

Prediction Markets Deemed 'The Wildest Frat Party on Campus' By WSJ: Ohio Regulators Once Fined Sportsbook for Similar Practice

Kalshi spokeswoman confirms Kalshi 18- to 21-year-olds represent 3% of overall trading volume on the platform.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 03/06/2026 - 10:47

DraftKings New 'Super App' to Combine Sportsbook, Casino, Lotteries Into One Platform

The move comes as DraftKings and some of its competitors are looking to enter the lucrative prediction market space, a move that is drawing the ire of some state regulators.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 03/06/2026 - 09:51

Platin Casino Targets Spanish Market With New Platform And Local Payment Options

When Platin Casino decided to step into the Spanish market, it wasn't just about launching another online gaming platform. They aimed to understand the local nuances and tailor their offerings to fit the unique needs of Spanish players. I've seen brands attempt similar expansions without much success, often because they didn't invest the time to localize effectively. Platin Casino, however, seems to be taking a different approach.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Fri, 03/06/2026 - 09:32

Bookmaker.eu Looking Like a Laughing Stock With Amatuer Response to Gambling911 Article

Gamblers quickly came out of the woodwork to correct Gambling911's reporting.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/05/2026 - 20:41

Offshore Sportsbook Everygame Demands Photo of Crypto Wallet...And What's in it?

Customer can't receive a payout until they do so. Doh!

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 03/05/2026 - 20:24

Baltimore Becomes Second U.S. City to Sue Sweepstakes Casinos

According to the lawsuit, the companies violated Baltimore’s Consumer Protection Ordinance by operating illegal online gambling platforms disguised as lawful sweepstakes.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 21:07

Is Heritage Sports Assuming Control Over Some Jazz Sports Accounts?

Various industry sources are telling Gambling911.com that long established Jazz Sports appears to be knocking on death's door and it is no longer a matter of if, but when this will occur.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:37

Is AI About to Blow Up the Casino Affiliate Model? Meet the Tool Already Trying

A Malta-listed company called Marlin Media has just launched marvn.ai, a conversational AI search engine designed specifically for online casino players. It does not work like a comparison site.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:20

Las Vegas Casinos See More Than 15K Canadian Visitors in One Month By Honoring $1CAD as $1USD

Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino to Continue Currency Parity Program Through Aug. 31.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 09:21

In Bad Taste: Polymarket Gets Lambasted for Offering Nancy Guthrie Betting Market

Plus Kalshi under fire for Iran strike and Supreme Leader betting markets, including accusations of insider trading.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:06

Lil Baby, X7Dave Reportedly Sign Multi-8-Figure Contract With Spartans.com Online Casino

Streamers these days are making a killing promoting online casinos.

Such is the case with the signing of X7Dave (David Raizman) is a prominent, high-stakes casino streamer. He is reported to have just signed a $32 million annual deal with Spartans crypto casino, featuring a $2 million community leaderboard, making him one of the top creators in the gambling space.

Lil Baby (real name Dominique Armani Jones) is a highly successful American rapper and songwriter from Atlanta, who also just signed with Spartans online casino in late February.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 22:19

Caesars Race & Sportsbook Unveils New Sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin Las Vegas

Former VGK defenseman Deryk Engelland placed the ceremonial first bet at the brand new Caesars Race & Sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin on Tuesday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 21:53

Casualty of War: Mixed Game Poker Festival in Las Vegas Canceled

Cardplayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival typically features daily.mixed cash games with stakes of $4/$8 and $8/$16 and higher stakes upon request. Its organizer is stuck in Israel due to the conflict.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 17:42

End of an Era as Bookmaker.eu Shifts to Recreational Betting Model

Once known for taking all types of action, Bookmaker.eu has announced it will no longer be offering certain betting markets to professional sports gamblers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 15:25

Hitbet Sportsbook Review: Turkey’s International Platform Covering 50+ Sports

Hitbet has emerged as one of Turkey’s prominent international sportsbooks, offering betting options across more than 50 sports and catering to a wide range of player preferences in the competitive online gambling market.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 10:42

Former South Carolina Congressman, Acting White House Chief of Staff Forms Coalition Against Prediction Markets

Gambling Is Not Investing launched on Monday. it contends that federally regulated prediction markets are operating in states where sports betting is illegal and improperly bypassing state regulations and consumer protections.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 20:39

AP Joins Forces With Prediction Market Kalshi

The Associated Press on Monday March 2 announced that it will provide its U.S. elections results to Kalshi, the world’s largest prediction market.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 20:25

The Convoluted Inside Look Into What is Going on With Jazz Sports: Founder Talks of Harrowing Ordeal

"I was attacked, kidnapped, beaten, and nearly killed by people (who took over Jazz)."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 17:08

Chumba Casino Founder Hit With Fresh Set of Drug-Related Allegations

Australian billionaire and founder of some of the biggest names in sweepstakes casinos is now facing a fresh set of drug-related charges following his arrest for domestic abuse last month.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 09:59

How Bookies Can Use World Cup Betting Software

The 2022 FIFA World Cup resulted in over 1 billion viewers and that number is expected to be higher in 2026 with this summer's World Cup.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 09:24

Boyd Gaming Selling Sam’s Town Shreveport to Bally’s

Bally's is set to own two Shreveport, Louisiana casinos directly across from one another.

Boyd Gaming is selling its Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Bally’s for an undisclosed amount. Boyd Gaming has run the venue for nearly 22 years.

The property is located directly across the street from the Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel.

This deal is set to close in the 3rd quarter of this year.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 02/27/2026 - 12:06

Bloomberg Businessweek Claims Major Discrepancies With Stake.com Streamer Outcomes: Company Balks at Claims

Videos of influencers hitting it big on Stake.com are all over the internet. But at least some of those wins are statistically unlikely, a Bloomberg analysis showed.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:41

B2Tech to Present at SiGMA Africa 2026 in Cape Town, Showcasing Its Integrated Betting Ecosystem

B2Tech will present at SiGMA Africa 2026 from 3–5 March 2026. The company’s participation reflects ongoing growth across regulated African jurisdictions and its focus on delivering an integrated framework....

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 02/27/2026 - 09:13

Massachusetts Will Now Require Sportsbooks to Notify Gamblers of Reduced Limits Within 48 Hours

Massachusetts unanimously approved a regulation that requires sportsbooks to notify bettors within 48 hours of limiting their account.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 02/27/2026 - 08:48

The Most Friendly.... And Unfriendly.... Gambling Countries in Europe for 2026

If you live or plan on visiting Europe this year, some nations are more friendly towards gambling than others. We explore both the embracing of land-based and online casino gambling.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 13:46

US Sweepstakes Models: Could Grey-Market Innovation Reach the UK?

Over the last decade or so, the United States has quietly transformed into a laboratory for new betting models. Not by sweeping federal reform. Nor by coordinated state expansion. But by regulatory loopholes, which are a more subtle thing.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 09:42

New York State Sues Video Game Developer Valve Over Gambling Concerns

New York State's Attorney General Letitia James has sued the video game developer Valve claiming that the company promotes 'quintessential gambling'.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 08:20

AtlasDFS.com Debuts New Daily Fantasy Sports Site

Atlas World Sports, the sports betting platform that aggregates odds and data from more than 20 sportsbooks into a single app, today announced the official launch of AtlasDFS, its new daily fantasy sports product, now available at AtlasDFS.com.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 02/25/2026 - 12:00

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