William Hill UK Owner Evoke Weighs $304 Million Takeover Bid From Bally's Intralot

Evoke
Betting group Evoke (EVOK.L), opens new tab, owner of William Hill UK and 888, is evaluating a takeover proposal from Greek lottery and gaming firm Bally's ​Intralot (BYLOTr.AT), it said on Monday, valuing the debt-laden UK company at ​225.3 million pounds ($303.88 million).
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Fanduel Begins Offering Injury Protection Insurance

FanDuel
FanDuel becomes first book to offer the full game injury insurance but some experts in the field suggest it is predatory.
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2026 NHL Playoff Series, Cup, Conference Odds After First Weekend

Philadelphia Flyers
The first weekend of the NHL Playoffs is now in the rear-view mirror and seven of the eight series are underway. The only series yet to start is Anaheim vs Edmonton.
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Raptors vs. Cavs Total Player Points Scored Prop Bet: Jarrett Allen, Immanuel Quickley, Max Strus

Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell had an over/under points scoring total prop bet of 27.5 while James Harden comes in at 20.5 over/under and Evan Mobley 16.5.
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British Columbia’s New Gambling Rules Arrive as Regulated Markets Continue Expanding

British Columbia
British Columbia’s updated gambling framework came into effect on April 13, 2026. It is another sign of how quickly regulated online betting markets are evolving across major global jurisdictions.
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Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Sunday April 19, 2026

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Live News: - Kash Patel Polymarket - Indiana Sweepstakes Casino Ban - Don Schlitz Dead - Kenny Rogers - The Gambler - Iran Conflict - Strait of Hormuz
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Sacramento Casino Pays Gambler $142,327 on a $5 Side Bet

Cha-ching
German Rangel won the life-changing jackpot while playing Bonus Spin Xtreme Triple Diamond Progressive near the end of his visit to the Elk Grove casino on April 11, the casino said in a Friday news release.
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Real Bitcoin Casino Reviews: Winshark, NeoSpin, SkyCrown (April 2026)

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Those crypto casino reviews you read on the Net are often affiliate-based or submitted by individuals paid on behalf of said casino operators. Here, at Gambling911.com, we cut through the crap and bring you real customer reviews.
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How Do Bookies Make Money?

AcePerHead.com bookie
Back in the day, a corner bookie had to work 60 hours a week or more. Today's bookmaker spends more time on the beach courtesy of their friend the Pay Per Head platform. And here is the best part: They have the ability to make double the income than when they were putting in those 60+ hours a week.
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FBI Asking for Assistance in Hollywood, Florida Casino Shooting Involving Rapper Offset

Offset
Offset appeared to blame fellow rapper Lil Tjay from his hospital bed but the list of suspects could be long.
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Pay Per Head (PPH) for the NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs
Explore a sampling of betting opportunities for the 2026 NBA Playoffs. These are not available at all PPH services.
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Trailblazers vs. Spurs Total Points Scored Prop Bets April 19: Victor Wembanyama, Deni Avdija, Stephon Castle

Trailblazers vs. Spurs
Trailblazers vs. Spurs total points scored prop bets are available for Victor Wembanyama, Deni Avdija and De'Aaron Fox.
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76ers vs. Celtics Total Points Scored Prop Bets April 19: Derrick White, Kelly Oubre Jr., Payton Pritchard

76ers-Celtics
The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers to start the Eastern Conference first round. Boston and Philadelphia tied the regular season series 2-2.
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That Dallas Casino Resort Probably Won't Be Coming Any Time Soon: Here's Why

Dallas skyline
Sands Corp. already is positioning itself to control any casino development in the Dallas area, but the tribes will have a say and the GOP is having none of this for now.
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Cincinnati Bengals Updated Odds Following Dexter Lawrence Trade

Bengals mascot
Giants traded Prop Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for No. 10 pick in the NFL Draft
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Will the Royals vs. Yankees Game Be Postponed, Suspended April 19? What Happens to My Bet?

Baseball
A rain delay is anticipated for Sunday's Royals-Yankees game, however, rain should clear the area by 3:30 pm. As such, we believe this game should eventually get off Sunday afternoon at some point.
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Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Saturday April 18, 2026

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Live News: - Don Schlitz Dead - Kenny Rogers - The Gambler - Bally's William Hill Acquisition - Iran Conflict - Strait of Hormuz - Prediction Markets - Tallahassee Gambling Bust
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FBI Director Kash Patel's Scary Polymarket Exit Chances Revealed: Half Say Out By April 30

Kash Patel
Scathing article appearing in The Atlantic accuses FBI Director of "excessive drinking and unexplained absences"
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Poker Pro, WSOP Bracelet Winner and Author Sunny Mehta Hired as GM for New Jersey Devils

Sunny Mehta and the New Jersey Devils
Mehta was a key part of the Florida management group that helped deliver back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025
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Where Can I Find the Triple Action Cash Strike Slots Online?

Triple Action Cash Strike
Triple Action Cash Strike was released April 16 by Blueprint games with its primary foundation in Europe.
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Kawhi Leonard Next Team Toronto Raptors Odds

Kawhi Leonard
Leonard's former team, the Toronto Raptors, pays $500 for every $100 bet should he end up back there again.
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Has AI Made the Average Gambler Better?

AI sports gambler
The Prime Suspects crew also discusses a recently announced sports gambling Super PAC.
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Nashville Country Music Icon Don Schlitz Dead at 73: Wrote Kenny Rogers Hit 'The Gambler'

Don Schlitz
North Carolina native, Don Schlit, died Thursday as a result of what has been described as a "short illness"
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Strait of Hormuz Back to Normal Traffic Betting Market Chances Drop From 39 Percent to 24 Percent Chance

Strait of Hormuz
The news blurbs coming in from Polymarket tell the story as to why its prediction market for the Strait of Hormuz returning to normal have gone from a 39 percent chance on April 17 all the way down to a 24% chance on April 18 (Saturday).
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Where Can I Find the Prince of Purrwood Online Slot?

Prince of Purrwood
This casino game is available at a limited number of crypto casinos at the moment and features an RTP of 96.13% but could be as low as 90.55% depending on the casino brand.
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Indiana Sweepstakes Casino Ban to Go Into Full Effect July 2026

Indiana highlighted on US map
Penalties for operating a sweepstakes casino could eclipse $100K based on newly passed law
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PPH for Baseball - Bookie Software as Low as $3 Per Head

Baseballs
A Pay Per Head, also known as a PPH, offers everything a bookie or agent can ever need in terms of the following features....
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Will the Rays vs. Pirates Game Be Postponed, Suspended April 18? What Happens to My Bet?

Baseball
It seems the Rays have been scheduled to play in quite a few games this season that involve the potential for weather delays or postponements, despite having moved back into their rooftop ball park.
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The 2026 World Cup Is Shaping Up to Be a Gambling Monster

FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup could become the biggest betting event in soccer history, with more matches, bigger markets, and rising sportsbook interest worldwide.
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Wanna Bet? Washington Steps Up Scrutiny of Prediction Markets

Polymarket
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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Supportive Talarico Poll Doesn't Move Odds in Texas

A new University of Texas poll shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading both potential Republican opponents in the Texas U.S. Senate race.
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North Dakota Youth Wrestling Club Becomes a Multi-Million Dollar Gambling Operation as Other Nonprofits Cash in Too

In August, an employee of another nonprofit, the West Fargo Hockey Association, pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $70,000 from the gaming proceeds of that organization.
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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.