Business & Financial

$24,064,736 in Betting on Brent Crude Oil Price in May Compared to Just $134,264 for Whole Month of January

Iran’s ISNA news agency says mediated discussions between Tehran and Washington are ongoing, with the two sides exchanging messages and draft texts in an effort to establish a formal framework for an agreement to end the conflict.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 22:46

California Cardroom Crackdown Halted: Club One Casino in Fresno Breathes Sigh of Relief

A preliminary injunction was issued Thursday which paused the ban on blackjack games at state cardrooms.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 21:08

AI Is Now Watching How You Gamble — Here's What That Means for Canadian Players

Flutter Entertainment, the parent company behind some of the world's largest gambling brands, committed $158 million to responsible gambling technology in 2025. The investment is built around artificial intelligence...

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 20:05

Sweepstakes Casino Real Customer Reviews: Crown Casino, Dorados, Mega Bonanza (June 2026)

While Crown Casino's sweepstakes casino reviews tend to be mostly positive, there are hiccups reported pertaining to their new prepaid card.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 11:39

Jonathan Legett on the Rise of Prepaid Payment Solutions in Canada’s Gambling Market

Canada’s online gambling market is running at a different level now. Ontario alone has recorded $82.7 billion in wagers and $2.9 billion in revenue across a single reporting period, and that scale changes what players pay attention to.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:18

Beat The Fish Is Changing the Online Casino Industry With AI Tools

Most casinos quietly tweak their bonus terms a few times a year. Wagering goes up. Max cashout drops. Eligible games get pruned. Affiliates listing those bonuses almost never notice — there's no industry mechanism that would force them to.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 16:08

Round Rock Texas Poker Club Set to Reopen Day After Memorial Day Following March Raid

The Lodge Card Club, just outside of Austin, faced a legal crisis following a March 10, 2026, raid by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) over allegations of illegal gambling and money laundering.

Submitted by Ace King on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 15:54

Local Maryland Gambler Wins $2.6 Million at MGM National Harbor

The big win came from Face Up Pai Gow.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:33

The Latest Bonus and Promotion Innovations An interview with Roy Brindley

While advertising and sponsorship build brand recognition and market positioning, when push comes to shove, it is promotion that gets people through the door as it applies to the online casino market.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:22

Online Gambling Revenues in Sweden See 0.8 Percent Year-on-Year Growth 1st Quarter 2026

Sweden's qualification in this year's World Cup should propel yet another increase for the current quarter year-over-year.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:00

1spin4win Heads to SBC Summit Americas 2026 as the Industry Turns Its Attention to Fort Lauderdale

As the global iGaming calendar becomes increasingly crowded with expos, networking events, and regional conferences, only a handful of gatherings still manage to shape the wider conversation around the gambling industry. SBC Summit Americas 2026 is positioning itself as one of them.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:01

Circa Sports Announces Record-Breaking $30 Million, No Rake Guarantee for Professional Football Contests

Eighth Year of Las Vegas-Based Contests Makes History with $20 Million Guarantee for Circa Survivor; $6 Million Guarantee for Circa Million VIII; and $4 Million for Circa Grandissimo.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:54

Best Online Casino Payments 2026 | Crypto, Cards, and E-Wallets

Discover the Top 5 payment methods shaping online casinos in 2026. Explore fast deposits, quick withdrawals, and secure options trusted by players worldwide.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:00

The 24/7 Casino: How Blockchain Tech Solved the Liquidity and Payout Problem

For experienced players, the weakest part of many legacy online casinos has never been the front end. It has been the back office. The site loads. The games run. The account balance updates.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mon, 05/18/2026 - 07:30

Sporttrade Abruptly Shuts Down Online Betting Markets

Those in the state of New Jersey will need to withdraw funds by May 25 while customers in all other U.S. states where the site operates will need to do so no later than June 25.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 05/17/2026 - 10:58

Panic at Rio Las Vegas: 17 Tourists Reportedly Trapped in Elevator With No Ventilation

The Rio has seen scattered guest complaints online this year regarding slow elevators, occasional outages, and lengthy check-in waits, though there do not appear to be any specific reports of an elevator becoming stuck.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:17

Sweepstakes Casinos Safe in Oklahoma as Governor Vetoes Ban Bill, Odds Less Favorable in Louisiana

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has vetoed SB 1589, a bill targeting sweepstakes casinos on Wednesday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:05

Federal Court Blocks Arizona From Blocking Prediction Markets

They also paused any prosecution of Kalshi.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 05/08/2026 - 14:36

Customers Report Outage at FanDuel

The outage appeared to begin around the 9 pm EDT hour during the NBA Playoffs affecting many customers.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 22:23

Over 50,000 Canadians Visit Downtown Las Vegas Casinos in Three Months During $1 CAD as $1 USD Promo

Circa, the D and Golden Gate continue popular currency parity offer as Canadian travel demand surges.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 19:59

ClubWPT Gold Now Closed to Tennessee Residents Ahead of Sweepstakes Ban

The sweepstakes casino ban legislation in Tennessee currently sits on the governor's desk.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 19:35

Polymarket is Now Offering Trading on a Hantavirus Pandemic in 2026?

$2 million has been traded in just over 24 hours on whether there will be a Hantavirus pandemic in the USA.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 19:09

Betwild Launches in Bulgaria with a Focus on Sports, Casino and Trust

Betwild is among the new names entering the sights of online betting fans in Bulgaria. The platform's launch is significant news for the sector, as the market continues to evolve and users become increasingly demanding of operators.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 11:19

Oklahoma the Latest to Close in on Sweepstakes Casino Ban

SB 1589 would classify dual-currency sweepstakes casinos as a Class C22 felony with up to 30 days in jail and fines up to $2,000

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 05/07/2026 - 11:02

Primm Valley Casino Resorts on California Nevada Border Closing: All Employees Set to Be Terminated July 4

Tourism in the Primm Valley of California has declined significantly as its once thriving outlet mall sits mostly vacant.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 05/06/2026 - 21:37

Roobet Crypto Casino Launches Prediction Market as Warning Issued for 'Fake Reviews'....We Have Your Real Ones

The prediction market is too new for reviews just yet so it will be interesting to see the response from customers. Roobet is known for lightning fast payouts.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Wed, 05/06/2026 - 20:42

Gemini Predicted - Bitcoin Rallies, Knicks Rise and the Clarity Act

Gemini Predicted is out with their latest trading markets including where the price of Bitcoin ends up, the Knicks Eastern Conference chances and the CLARITY Act explained, including what transpired last week among lawmakers.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 05/05/2026 - 18:49

Springfield Massachusetts Mobster Was Among Those Indicted in Northwest Indiana Sports Betting Ring

Springfield, Massachusetts man with alleged ties to the Genovese crime family swept up in last week's indictment against Northwest, Indiana sports betting ring.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 05/05/2026 - 15:43

Massachusetts' Supreme Court Appeared Skeptical of Kalshi Legal Argument

Multiple judges indeed questioned whether Kalshi’s “event contracts” are basically indistinguishable from sports betting.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 05/04/2026 - 14:31

Can't Use My Credit Card at Caesars Sportsbook Any More. WTF?

Caesars becomes the latest online gambling company to implement the credit card ban.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 05/04/2026 - 11:00

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World Cup Final Hype: Messi vs. Spain, Tuchel's Blunder & LeBron to GSW Superteam? | Politely Raw

Welcome back to a massive, emotionally charged episode of Politely Raw! Pacman Jones and Drew Butler are joined by soccer expert Matty Lawrence to process one of the most controversial semifinal collapses in World Cup history.

Mobile Alabama County Police Officer Accused of Gambling Away Most of Incapacitated Wife's Funds to Gamble at Mississippi Casinos

Prichard, Alabama Police Sgt. Aaron Tucker, as well as his sister, have been removed as co-conservators of Tucker's wife. Former Saraland Police Officer Jackie Tucker was left incapacitated after being shot in the line of duty over a decade ago.

Factors That Help To Build The Best Winning Strategy In Baccarat

Baccarat is seen as the simplest casino table game that exists. This is one of the reasons that both experienced and newcomers alike are continually drawn to play. Unlike poker or blackjack, there are few decisions to make once your wager has been placed.