Illinois Casinos Accused of Working With the Mob

Bally's River West casino project in the Chicago area is facing intensive scrutiny. 

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Hard Rock Exec Alex Pariente Reportedly Took Bookie Action, Left Markers Unpaid

Pariente is also accused of illegally holding the passports of patrons until they paid credit markers.

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Strategies for saving money on online casinos

With flashing animations, 24/7 access, and games that range from poker to slots and everything in between, it’s easy to see how players get caught up in the excitement. But the fun can quickly turn into financial regret if you’re not careful. That’s why many seasoned players have developed their own methods for keeping costs down while still enjoying everything online casinos have to offer. 

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What Are Sweepstakes Casinos? A Beginner-Friendly Guide

Sweepstakes casinos have emerged as a legal and accessible alternative to traditional online casinos in many parts of the United States. These platforms offer casino-style games—like slots, keno, and scratch cards—without requiring players to make real-money wagers.

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“Crazy-Girls" Statue Finds New Home at Circa Casino

Famed “No If, Ands or…” Bronze Statue from Former “Crazy Girls” Las Vegas Strip Show Now Permanently Posing at Entrance to Circa’s Rooftop Lounge, Legacy Club 

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The Ultimate Guide to Casino Refer-a-Friend Bonuses: What You Need to Know

The casino refer-a-friend bonus is a common promotion at online sweepstakes casinos. Besides the usual bonuses like the welcome offer, loyalty bonus, and daily login bonus, you can also claim a referral bonus when you invite new players to the sweeps casino. 

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These Are Your Eight Finalists for NYC Casino Project

Bally's, Caesars, MGM among the heavy hitters looking to operate casinos in Downstate New York. 

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Top Gambling Industry Stories June 28: The Great FanDuel Glitch, Industry Luminary Has Cancer

These were your top stories to kick off the early part of Saturday June 28, 2025 from the world of gambling. Last 24 Hours Gambling911 Impressions: 73,410+

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The Three Main Bets in Baccarat and How They Work

The history of baccarat is quite old, maybe dating back to Italy. The name is derived from the Italian word "baccara," which means zero, a reference to the fact that 10s and face cards count as zero in the game.

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Why Some Casino Games Feel More ‘Rigged’ Than Others

If you’ve had an unlucky streak playing casino games, you might be under the impression that these games aren’t fair. Let’s face it, some games feel more rigged than others.

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Smart Ways to Evaluate New Online Gaming Platforms

The online gaming scene continues to change at a rapid pace, with new platforms emerging regularly to capture players' attention. For enthusiasts looking to try fresh gaming experiences, assessing these newcomers requires more than just a quick look at their homepage.

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Gamified Learning Tools Poker Players Are Using Between Sessions

Explore the best gamified tools poker players rely on to boost focus, decision-making, and strategy between games—no real chips required.

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Is Mobile Gambling Killing the Desktop Casino?

Over the last decade, gambling has followed the rest of the internet into the palm of our hands. Gambling used to be a desktop-first experience, but now it’s shifted to mobile as phones and tablets have grown more powerful, faster, and easier to use. It’s so convenient to use your phone to play from anywhere that it’s changed how people interact with casino games. Yet some players and operators still cling to the desktop experience. So, is mobile gambling just the new normal, or is it replacing desktops altogether?

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Potomac Poker Open Returns to MGM National Harbor August 13-25, 2025

The Potomac Poker Open is going all in at MGM National Harbor, August 13-25. The region’s leading poker tournament is set to take over the premier entertainment destination for 13 days of exciting events and major winnings.

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Thailand Bars Cambodian Casino Tourists in Recent Crackdown on Cybercrime

Thailand’s Prime Minister announced heightened measures to crack down on cybercrime that target neighboring Cambodia, including barring travel by casino tourists and cutting internet services to Cambodian military and security agencies.

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Six Charged in $1.5M Multi-State Casino Scam Targeting Baccarat Tables

According to charges filed on June 2, the group pulled off similar scams at more than 10 casinos across the country, all of which centered on baccarat. 

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Rush Street 87-Year-Old Co-Founder Gaming Grudge Against FanDuel, DraftKings Profiled

Neil Bluhm doesn’t need anything. But what he seems to want more than everything else perhaps is revenge against two of the country’s biggest sports betting and online casino companies. 

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9 Casino Games You Need To Try In 2025

 

Most gamblers find a game they enjoy and stick to it. But this can really limit your casino experience. There are many classic table games that you may never have considered, as well as game varieties within your favorite genres.

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Louisiana Sports Betting Tax Set to Go From 15 Percent to 21 Percent

Louisiana becomes the first state to increase taxes specifically to fund college sports following a recent federal court settlement allowing universities to directly make NIL payments to student-athletes.

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The Evolution of Casino Regulations in Canada & What It Means For Players

Canada has had an evolving stance on gambling, with the most significant changes occurring in the 1970s and at the turn of the millennium.

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Japan's Boy Band Member Shion Tsurubo Under Probe for Illegal Gambling Online

He is suspected of accessing the K8 online casino site in Japan and potentially faces up to three years in prison as nation seeks to clamp down on activity.

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Why We’re All Still Obsessed With the Casino

Casinos have a magnetic pull that lures us in with their bright lights, high stakes, and the intoxicating promise of a win. But over the past few years, something remarkable has happened in this space, and it’s all thanks to technology in the digital age.

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How to Stay Safe When Playing at Online Casinos in the US

 

Gambling911.com has been a trusted voice in online-gaming safety since 2003, delivering expert analysis and up-to-the-minute news. In this guide, our Chief Casino Industry Correspondent, B.E. Delmer, an engineer turned gaming expert, walks you through every step of a secure registration and casino login process, drawing on both technical rigor and a passion for responsible play.

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NY Sets Online Betting Record with $248.9M in May

Underlining its grip on the nation’s largest legal betting market, New York crossed the $2 billion mark in total wagers for the third straight month in May, while gross revenue climbed to an all-time high—nudging past the previous peak set earlier this year and landing more than 22% above last May’s return.

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The Ancient Game That's Now Spinning for Millions

Spadegaming recently dropped something special - Mahjong Riches, a slot game that takes the classic Chinese tile game and gives it a modern twist. With 3,600 ways to win on an unusual 3-4-5-5-4-3 reel setup, this game breaks the mold of usual Asian-themed slots.

Launching in April 2025, Mahjong Riches runs on a six-reel system that's nothing like the standard slot layout. It keeps the authentic mahjong feel while giving you way more winning chances than traditional slots.

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Social Media Influencer Tigrinho Muse Arrested as Part of Gambling Probe

Emilly Kamilly Souza da Silva is one of a few influencers accused of promoting what Brazilian authorities consider to be the illegal online slots game “Musa do Tigrinho” .

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What is Slotapalooza and How Can I Take Part?

The famed Circa Casino in Las Vegas has announced an extraordinary slot tournament that is being billed as "the world's largest slot party".

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MGM Resorts International Announces MGM Rewards Onboard Earning Benefit at Sea

MGM Rewards members can now earn their way to higher MGM Rewards Tier Status when vacationing at sea with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, two leading vacation brands in the Royal Caribbean Group portfolio.

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Manuel Ruiz Arrested in Shooting Deaths of Two Outside Bellagio in Vegas

"Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified 41-year-old Manuel Ruiz as the suspect in this case. On June 9, 2025, Ruiz walked into a Henderson Police Station and turned himself in."

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Suspect in Bellagio Shooting Deaths of YouTube Influencer and Partner Turns Self in

A shock shooting that left two dead near the famed Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas was captured on YouTube via live streaming.

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Wisconsin Legalized Mobile Betting—So Why Might It Never Launch?

Major players in the sector also say it would not make sense to offer mobile sports betting in the state as 60% of gambling revenues must go back to the tribes.