Will the Price of Crude Oil Hit Above $200 By End of March Betting Market

Crude oil
The trading volume should exceed $8 million by Monday morning.
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These US Casinos Are Said to Have the "Loosest Slots": Resorts World New York City, Atlantic City, Circus Circus and Colorado's Grande Casino (2026)

Loosest slots
In our quest to seek out the "loosest slots" in America, Gambling911.com found casinos that routinely end up on top of the list.
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The Bookie: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting With Legendary Bookmaker Art Manteris

The Bookie Art Manteris
"The Bookie: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting―A Legendary Bookmaker's Tale of Gangsters, Celebrities, and the Art of the Game" is now out, and it is a "must read".
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1win Arranges Private Charter Flights for VIP Clients Leaving the UAE Amid Aviation Disruptions

UAE Airport chartered flights
As aviation disruptions continue in the Gulf region following reports of a drone strike near Dubai International Airport, global crypto platform 1win has organized a private evacuation operation for its VIP clients currently in the United Arab Emirates.
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Sporttrade’s Struggles Highlight Challenges for Prediction Markets

Sporttrade
The Capitol Forum recently published an article examining the difficulties Sporttrade has faced trying to operate an exchange-style sports prediction platform under existing state gambling laws.
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No More Credit Card Deposits at Bookmaker.eu: Following Industry Trend

Credit cards
This follows an industry trend whereby DraftKings and FanDuel no longer allow for credit card deposits.
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Top Ranked Land-Based Casinos in Florida Based on Customer Feedback in 2026

Florida
Gambling911.com looks at the top ranked casinos in Florida. These rankings are based on actual customer feedback and are not tied to any type of affiliate or influencer deals that have become all too commonplace across the internet these days.
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North Carolina February Sports Betting Numbers See Lowest Paid Wagers Since August, But an Increase Over Last Year

North Carolina
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.
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MrBeast Video Editor Fired Over Alleged Insider Trading at Kalshi

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

College student placing bets on phone
Kalshi spokeswoman confirms Kalshi 18- to 21-year-olds represent 3% of overall trading volume on the platform.
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DraftKings New 'Super App' to Combine Sportsbook, Casino, Lotteries Into One Platform

DraftKings super app
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.
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Platin Casino Targets Spanish Market With New Platform And Local Payment Options

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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.

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

Huh?
Gamblers quickly came out of the woodwork to correct Gambling911's reporting.
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Offshore Sportsbook Everygame Demands Photo of Crypto Wallet...And What's in it?

Doh!
Customer can't receive a payout until they do so. Doh!
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Baltimore Becomes Second U.S. City to Sue Sweepstakes Casinos

Baltimore city skyline
According to the lawsuit, the companies violated Baltimore’s Consumer Protection Ordinance by operating illegal online gambling platforms disguised as lawful sweepstakes.
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Is Heritage Sports Assuming Control Over Some Jazz Sports Accounts?

Question marks
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,

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

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

Plane flying over Vegas Welcome sign
Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino to Continue Currency Parity Program Through Aug. 31.
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In Bad Taste: Polymarket Gets Lambasted for Offering Nancy Guthrie Betting Market

Nancy Guthrie
Plus Kalshi under fire for Iran strike and Supreme Leader betting markets, including accusations of insider trading.
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Lil Baby, X7Dave Reportedly Sign Multi-8-Figure Contract With Spartans.com Online Casino

Spartan

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,

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

Summerlin Resort sportsbook opening
Former VGK defenseman Deryk Engelland placed the ceremonial first bet at the brand new Caesars Race & Sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin on Tuesday.
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Casualty of War: Mixed Game Poker Festival in Las Vegas Canceled

War Iran
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,

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

Bookmaker.eu website

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,

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

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

Mick Mulvaney
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.
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AP Joins Forces With Prediction Market Kalshi

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

Jazz Sports
"I was attacked, kidnapped, beaten, and nearly killed by people (who took over Jazz)."
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Chumba Casino Founder Hit With Fresh Set of Drug-Related Allegations

Laurence Escalante
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.
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How Bookies Can Use World Cup Betting Software

FIFA World Cup
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.
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Boyd Gaming Selling Sam’s Town Shreveport to Bally’s

Sam's Town Shreveport

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,

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As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made.
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Strait of Hormuz Traffic Returns to Normal by End of April Betting Market - Just a 42 Percent Chance

Despite some promising confirmations from both Iran's foreign minister and the U.S. President that the Strait of Hormuz is now open to traffic, traders aren't buying the notion that shipping traffic will return to normal by month's end.
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