Betting on the Yankees-Giants First Game of the 2026 MLB Season Sees Limited Action Early on

Yankees vs. Giants
Gambling911.com has high hopes for the 2026 Major League Baseball season, and it is entirely possible that the lone primetime game to open 2026 - Yankees vs. Giants - will see more wagers flow in during the course of the day Wednesday.
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Will Wisconsin Governor Sign Off on Internet Sports Betting Bill?

Question mark
Legislation to allow online sports betting in the state of Wisconsin is in the hands of that state's Governor, Tony Evers. There is no guarantee.
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'Joker' Reveals How His Cartel Took Down Texas Lottery

Joker
It is a scandal that shook the lottery industry in Texas to its core last year and was widely covered here at Gambling911.com. Now finally we have confirmation from the man who oversaw the multi-million dollar scheme.
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FanDuel MLB Deal Ends With Some in South Florida, Other Regions, Unable to Watch Local Teams

MLB blackout
Nine MLB teams have ended their agreements coming into the new season.
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Virginia Cavs Women's Basketball Team Pays Out $100K If They Win Championship: Odds Still 100-1

Virginia Cavs women's basketball
The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament once again is proving to be more exciting than the men's tournament this year.
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Horror-Themed Slot Games & Their Crossover Appeal

Scary pumpkins
We have seen some of the greatest films of all time take profound influence from many of the most iconic horror stories. The popularity of Halloween, as well as other dark-themed celebrations such as the Day of the Dead in Mexico, has also influenced the market for slot gaming.
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Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu Finally Weighs in on Austin Texas Area Lodge Card Club Raid: 'I Think it's Unfortunate'

Daniel Negreanu
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) provided a 22-page warrant alleging money laundering. Negs, not always a fan of co-owner Doug Polk, says he is rooting for him and the card club to win.
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29 Bullets. Five to the Head: Gambling Kingpin Lin Bingwen Dead

Lin Bingwen
A major underground gambling operator and financier, “The Eel” (real name Lin Bingwen), allegedly was involved in a number of criminal activities including, but not limited to, illegal betting networks, money laundering and organized crime-linked financial systems.
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AOC Slams Prediction Markets as Offering 'Just a Fig Leaf' to Appease Lawmakers

AOC
Following Monday's news that two lawmakers had introduced legislation that would prevent prediction markets from offering sports event contracts, market leaders Kalshi and Polymarket were quick to introduce guardrails.
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Massachusetts Online Casino Legislation Pushed Back at Least a Year, Reprieve for Sweepstakes Brands

Sweepstakes casinos
In addition to allowing real money online casino gambling through the commonwealth, including poker and table games, HB 4431 also looks to prohibit sweepstakes casinos.
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Lawmakers Introdcue Legislation Prohibiting Sports Bets at Prediction Markets

Sports betting and prediction markets
Utah Sen. John Curtis and California Sen. Adam Schiff are leading a bipartisan push to prevent prediction markets from offering events contracts on sports. The legislation is called the “Prediction Markets are Gambling Act".
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Woman Alleged to Have Pistol Whipped Man at Craps Table in Delaware Casino

Handcuffs
Investigators say a man reportedly struck Jacklyn Twitchell in the face with money on March 14 at Bally’s. Twitchell then drew a handgun and hit the man in the face before leaving and refusing to cooperate with casino security, according to authorities
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WSOP Poker Champ and Author David Sklansky Dead at 78

David Sklansky
Skalnsky wrote "The Theory of Poker", which is widely considered the most important poker strategy book ever written.
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Kentucky to Raise Gambling Age From 18 to 21, Ban College Player Prop Bets

Sports betting
HB 904 also aims to tighten regulation on sports betting, fantasy sports, and charitable gaming, including a ban on "prop bets" for Kentucky college athletes.
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Survivor 50 Prop Bets and Updated Odds

Survivor 50
Just like everything else in our world these days, you can wager on a multitude of outcomes for Episode 5 and the full season of Survivor 50.
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Trump Says in Active Talks With Iran to End Conflict as Quarter of Traders Believe Ceasefire By March 31

Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Monday morning the US and Iran were discussing ways to end the current Mideast conflict with gamblers taking notice.
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Updated MLB Win Totals Headed Into the 2026 Season

Baseball and bat
The 2026 MLB Season gets underway on Wednesday with the San Francisco Giants hosting the New York Yankees.
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Sweet 16 College Basketball Spreads - 2026

Sweet 16 basketball
The higher seed is favored in every game.
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UNC Basketball Next Head Coach Odds - Todd Golden Slight Favorite Pays Out $300

Todd Golden
The Tar Heels have now lost back-to-back first-round games for the first time in their illustrious history. That doesn’t bode well for current head coach, Hubert Davis.
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Best Betting Sites Without Swedish License in 2026

Best Betting Sites Without Swedish License in 2026
In recent years, the shift has been noticeable. Swedish players, especially those who have already tested the local regulated market, are increasingly exploring alternatives.
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Interview with Tim Buchmann on Germany’s Gambling Regulation, Black Market Trends and Casino Reviews

CasinoBernie
Gambling911.com speaks with Tim Buchmann, Chief Editor at CasinoBernie, about Germany’s gambling landscape, regulatory challenges, and what players should look for when choosing an online casino.
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Can't Log on to Stake.com: Access Issues in Recent Days

Stake
Reports across the net have suggested that Stake.com customers are having some difficulties accessing the popular site.
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Todd Witteles Details Raid of Round Rock Texas Card Room Affidavid as Co-Owner Doug Polk Becomes a Dad Days Later

Newborn surrounded by poker chips
A snitch may have kicked off the probe, Witteles believes after carefully reviewing the warrant.
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Kevin Clifton Bookie's Favorite to Return to the Strictly Professional Line Up Following Host Upheaval

Kevin Clifton
As Strictly Come Dancing undergoes a major shake-up ahead of the new series, bookmakers Betway are tipping fan favourite Kevin Clifton for a comeback – with odds of 3/1.
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South Carolina Man Arrested for Operating Illegal Gambling Parlor From His Home

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Walter Limann Hicks Sr., a 51-year-old Gaston resident, was taken into custody on March 3 and charged with unlawful possession/operation of a slot, video, vending machine or gambling device as well as a count of unlawful games and betting.
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What Are the Payout Odds if the Texas Longhorns Win Against Purdue? 2026 Sweet 16

Texas Longhorns
For those wondering, the Longhorns would pay out $20,000 to $40,000 for every $100 bet should they somehow manage to win the 2026 NCAA College Basketball Championship.
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Player Three Pointers Made Prop Bet St. John's vs. Kansas: Darryn Peterson

Darryn Peterson
Darryn Peterson promises a payout of $255 for every $100 bet should he make 4+ three-point shots in today's St. John's vs. Kansas game.
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Total Points Scored, Rebounds Prop Bets Texas Tech vs. Alabama: Christian Anderson, Labaron Philon Jr., Donovan Atwell

Labaron Philon Jr
Christian Anderson is listed with an over/under of 22.5 points scored total for Sunday night's 2nd round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament between Texas Tech and Alabama.
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What Are the Payout Odds if UCLA Wins vs. UConn? 2026 NCAA Tournament

UCLA basketball
UCLA upsetting mighty UConn in the 2nd round of the 2026 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament pays $168 for every $100 bet on the moneyline. The spread was Huskies -4.5 for this game.
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Make Sure Your Pay Per Head Platform is Full Service

AcePerHead.com bookie
Pay Per Head sites provide bookies and agents with a professional-style sportsbook website, where these services post thousands of sports betting lines to wager on every day.
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North Dakota Youth Wrestling Club Becomes a Multi-Million Dollar Gambling Operation as Other Nonprofits Cash in Too

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Inside Kuala Lumpur's Growing Running Culture Ahead of the Next KL Marathon

Running in Kuala Lumpur now draws big crowds, though it started small. From scattered gatherings along park trails came something more organized - linked by habit, timing, location.