Top Trending Articles Last 48 Hours - May 20, 2026

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Our key focus Tuesday was on the various primary races. Three of the top ten search queries were related to the primaries. Eight of the top 20 search queries here at Gambling911.com related to the UFC, specifically all things Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.
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Former Massachusetts Congressman and Friend to the Online Gambling Sector Barney Frank Has Passed Away

Remembering Barney Frank
Frank was once described as a "primary champion of regulated online gambling in Washington" long before the activity was ever embraced by the masses.
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1spin4win Heads to SBC Summit Americas 2026 as the Industry Turns Its Attention to Fort Lauderdale

SBC Summit 2026
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.
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Circa Sports Announces Record-Breaking $30 Million, No Rake Guarantee for Professional Football Contests

Man surrounded by money
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.
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High Stakes Poker Pro Ye Shen Charged With Writing Two Bad Checks at Vegas Casino

Arrested
Other poker players have accused Shen in the past of cheating.
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Ken Paxton is Now the -2500 Favorite to Win the GOP Texas Senate Primary Following Trump Endorsement

Ken Paxton
Paxton, who started as a small favorite to be the nominee way back in November 2025 and climbed as high as -700 (Feb. 26). He then lost the lead, regained it to the odds of -200 Tuesday, is now again a massive favorite.
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Weekend Box Office Payout Odds

Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu is projected to secure a domestic opening weekend of roughly \(\$90\) million to \(\$96\) million.
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Next Dallas Mavs Head Coach Odds

Jason Kidd
The oddsmakers at BetOnline were mulling over who will take over the head coaching position for the Dallas Mavericks following the departure of Jason Kidd, who served as that NBA team's head coach for the past five seasons.
Submitted by Mary Montgomery on,

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

Bitcoin
Discover the Top 5 payment methods shaping online casinos in 2026. Explore fast deposits, quick withdrawals, and secure options trusted by players worldwide.
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Mohamed Salah - Club After Summer Transfer Window - Spanish La Liga

Mohamed Salah
Atlético Madrid pays US$1000 for every US$100 bet should Mohamed Salah land there.
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Woman Steals Rolex Right Off Man's Wrist While Gambling at Pennsylvania Casino

Woman suspect Rolex theft PA casino
Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Gaming Enforcement has released a photo of the suspect and her license plate.
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Lucky New Jersey Gambler Bets $80 and Wins $105,568 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Man swimming in money
A lucky guest from Keyport, NJ in Monmouth County won a $105,586.68 slot machine jackpot Sunday night with an $80 bet at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
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Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 -Tuesday May 19, 2026 Primaries Betting Edition

Primary elections
Live News: Kentucky Primaries - Chris Dudley - Oregon Primaries - Alabama Primaries - Brendan Sorsby - Spurs - Dublin Central Elections Suspicious Bets - Polymarket
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James Talarico Now Favored to Win Texas Senate Race vs. Ken Paxton Following President Trump Endorsement

James Talarico and Ken Paxton
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is now the -2500 favorite to win the GOP primary over incumbent Senator John Cornyn as a result.
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MVP2 Headliner Odds for 25 fighters Including Colby Covington, Brad Tavares, Tai Tuivasa

MVP2
The oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag have set odds on who will be on the next card and the number one guy is Colby Covington.
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Best Hungarian Online Casinos: How to Choose Reliable Platforms?

Hungary
Finding the best hungarian online casinos can take a lot of time, especially for new players who want safe platforms, flexible payment methods, and strong bonus programs.
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Will the Pirates vs. Cardinals Game Be Postponed, Suspended May 19? What Happens to My Bet?

Baseball
A delayed start to the Pirates vs. Cardinals game is possible with any storms expected to exit within the first hour of this scheduled game.
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Will the Guardians vs. Tigers Game Be Postponed, Suspended May 19? What Happens to My Bet?

Baseball in mud
A possible thunderstorm could impact tonight's Guardians vs. Tigers game.
Submitted by Dan Shapiro on,

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes and Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Series Odds - Stanley Cup Conference Playoffs 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026
The Conference Finals are officially set after Montreal’s walk-off win in OT in Buffalo over the Sabres.
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Callum Turner, Sydney Sweeney Next James Bond Hero, Heroine Odds

Sydney Sweeney
Last week, Amazon MGM Studios announced that auditions for the post-Daniel Craig James Bond are underway.
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Alberta’s Online Casino Market Is About to Get Very Crowded

Alberta
Ontario’s online casino boom changed the gambling business across Canada, and Alberta now finds itself preparing for the same flood of operators, sportsbook brands, and casino competition.
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2026 Offshore Casino Solvency and Payout Reliability Audit

Offshore casino solvency report
The US-facing offshore casino market has roughly tripled in size since 2020. The drivers are familiar: the federal patchwork on state-level regulated iGaming, the rise of crypto payment rails that route around UIGEA constraints, and the major Curaçao licensing reforms...
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Spurs Neck and Neck With Thunder in Eyes of Oddsmakers

Spurs vs. Thunder
And just like that, the Spurs are neck-and-neck with OKC in the eyes of the oddsmakers.
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Alabama Senate Primary Odds: Is an Upset Possible? Jared Hudson Pays $200 for Every $100 Bet as the GOP Dog

Jared Hudson
Alabama will vote on two primaries tomorrow, one for Senate and one for the House of Representatives.
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2026 AFC and NFC East Spreads

NFL footballs
The full NFL schedule was released last Thursday, and now every game of the season has a spread attached to it.
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Texas Tech's Sorsby, After Acknowledging Gambling, Asks Court for Injunction to Restore Eligibility

Brendan Sorsby
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who entered residential treatment for a gambling addiction three weeks ago, filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to have the NCAA restore his eligibility.
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Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Monday May 18, 2026

Gambling911.com News
Live News: Aaron Rai - PGA Championship - Sporttrade Closing - Thomas Massie - Kentucky Primary - Preakness Stakes
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Chris Dudley Longshot to Win Oregon Governor Primary

Chris Dudley
Chris Dudley was a longshot to achieve great success in the NBA (decent career but never a champion), and now he's a longshot (again) at the polls as he tries a political comeback.
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Ed Gallrein Now Favored at -185 Odds to Win Kentucky-04 Republican Primary Over Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie
Thomas Massie now pays $140 for every $100 bet should he win.
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Blazing 7x Blackjack Progressive Game Pays Out $506,856.84 at Mississippi Casino

Big win
This was the biggest win at Harray's Gulf Coast so far this year, but not the biggest in Mississippi in 2026.
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Top Gambling News Stories for Thursday August 13, 2026

Top Gambling News Stories for Thursday August 13, 2026

Mississippi State Gambling Scandal - St. Jude Championship Golf - Guilty Pleas Basketball Game-Fixing Case
Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Las Vegas Sports Bettor 'Vegas Dave'

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Las Vegas Sports Bettor 'Vegas Dave'

A judge said he would issue an arrest warrant for Las Vegas sports betting figure David Oancea on Thursday after Oancea failed to appear in court. Oancea is better known in the sports betting community as "Vegas Dave".
Hilo, Hawaii Getting a New Nonstop Flight to Las Vegas

Hilo, Hawaii Getting a New Nonstop Flight to Las Vegas

Southwest Airlines has begun flying its new nonstop flight between Hilo, Hawaii and Las Vegas.
Suspect in Custody Following Langley, British Columbia Casino Robbery

Suspect in Custody Following Langley, British Columbia Casino Robbery

A Sturgeon Falls man is in custody following a robbery and assault at the Cascades Casino in Langley, British Columbia early Thursday morning.