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2026 Stanley Cup State By State Predictions Map From BetOnline

The map below, courtesy of BetOnline, is based on geotagged X data since April 13, tracking tweets, hashtags and direct keyword phrases about who fans think will win the NHL Stanley Cup.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 22:14

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Friday April 17, 2026

Live News: - Iran Conflict - Strait of Hormuz - Prediction Markets - Dave & Busters Lawsuit - Damon Jones - Kentucky Derby - Senate Odds

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 20:45

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.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 15:03

2026 NFL Draft Odds Have Notre Dame Irish Jeremiah Love Going in First Round

Jeremiah Love NFL Draft with Circa Sports in backdrop

As the pro football draft approaches, the oddsmakers at Circa Sports – a leading authority in sports betting – released odds for the player draft position.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:46

Baby Left in Scorching Hot Car at Bensalem Pennsylvania Casino for Hours

Temperatures outside were in the low 80's with child sweltering at the time police arrived to break into vehicle. Teacher charged.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:03

Kawhi Leonard Next Team Miami Heat Odds

You can also bet on Will Tyronn Lue be the Los Angeles Clippers coach for Game 1 of the 2026-27 Regular Season?

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 13:50

Alabama Gambling News

Sports betting and sweepstakes casino companies pumping money into candidates campaigns.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:30

Ninth Circuit of Appeals Judges Skeptical Over Prediction Markets Claim They Can Bypass State Laws

U.S. Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson bluntly rejected Crypto.com attorney Shay Dvoretzky’s argument that exchange-traded contracts differ in substance from sportsbook wagers.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:51

Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic Scoring Prop Bets April 17: Paolo Banchero, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller

Charlotte takes on Orlando in this NBA Play-In - East - 8th Seed Game

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:35

Three Men Sentenced in Killing One and Wounding Three Others at Brooklyn Gambling Hall

Illegal gambling hall botched robbery occurred in October of 2020.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:22

Sweepstakes Casinos Can Continue to Operate in Maryland as Legislation Stalls, 2026 Session Ends

While HB 295 and HB 1226 both cleared the House of Delegates, they failed to move any further.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:51

NHL First Round Series Lines Plus Updated Cup, Conference Odds 2026

The NHL First Round matchups are now officially set.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:42

May 2026 Casino Promotions and Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Gambling911.com has received the May 2026 promos and entertainment schedule for the fabulous Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, our own backyard.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:15

Latest Iran Conflict Betting Markets as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X that the passage for all commercial vessels through the strait “is declared completely open” with U.S. President Donald Trump making his own announcement via Truth Social.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 09:59

Pro Wrestlers Not Happy With Lax Vegas Casino Security Ahead of Wrestlemania

Mobs of fans reportedly congregating in lobby and near elevators.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 22:04

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Thursday April 16, 2026

Live News: - Dave & Busters Lawsuit - Damon Jones - Pete Hegseth Impeachment - ECJ German Gambling Ruling - Indonesia Online Gambling Crackdown

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:52

Massachusetts Man Charged in Gambling-Linked Dog Fighting Ring: 'I Dump Dead Dogs in Boston Harbor'

Corey Elliott ran gambling-linked dog fighting operation in Southeastern Massachusetts for years, according to the complaint.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 20:06

WrestleMania 42 Prop Bets

The oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag have created 25 props to accompany the 13 match lines.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 19:22

Bet on Who Will Make the All-NBA First Team 2026: Jaylen Brown vs. Cade Cunningham

The NBA and NBAPA both agreed today that Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic will bypass the 65-game minimum rule to be eligible for regular season awards and All-NBA teams due to “extraordinary circumstances.”

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 19:02

What Happens to My Baseball Bet When a Game is Postponed or Suspended?

When it comes to betting on MLB games, not all sportsbooks incorporate the same rules for suspended and postponed games especially when pertaining to specific types of wagers.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:09

Suit Against Dave & Busters in South Carolina Court Claims Arcade Games Are Unlawful Gambling

A state advocacy group filed a suit in the District Court of South Carolina Florence Division late Wednesday April 15 arguing the chain’s games function as unlawful gambling rather than entertainment.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:35

Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Insider Betting Scheme

Former Cleveland Cavalier Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a federal court after being charged with giving inside information about National Basketball Association player injuries. He requested a change-of-plea hearing that has been scheduled for April 28. The actual indictment was broader in scope.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:07

Fanatics Markets Unveils Combos

Just in time for basketball’s postseason, Fanatics Markets is introducing a bigger way to trade with Combos.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:51

Curacao Is Still the Most Popular Gambling License. But the Rules Have Changed

If you have spent any time around the online gambling industry, you have heard the same pitch for Curacao a hundred times: cheap, fast, easy. For years that pitch was essentially accurate.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:34

Tyga Enters 1win VIP Program, as Platform Blends Crypto and Entertainment

1win continues to evolve its VIP ecosystem, bringing global rapper Tyga into its high-tier community while reinforcing its positioning as a crypto-first entertainment platform.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:20

Hidden RTP Differences: Why the Same Slot Can Pay Out Differently on Different Casinos

When players choose which slot to play, they usually expect it to perform the same way in different casinos. However, this is a mistake, as the return-to-player rate can vary.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:48

New EU High Court Ruling Allows Gamblers to be Compensated for Losses Under Certain Circumstances

April 16 ruling would most impact gamblers who incurred losses in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:30

Where's the Beef? Minnesota Lawmakers Plan to Vote on Meat Raffle Modernization as Time Honored Gambling Tradition Continues

“This is probably the best feel-good bill that we have going on in the Legislature right now,” said Republican Rep. Jim Nash, lead House author of the meat raffle legislation.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:13

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Wednesday April 15, 2026

Live News: - Pete Hegseth Impeachment - Jerome Powell - Kalshi Montana Lawsuit - Ohio Sports Betting - Ohio Kalshi Notice

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:50

North Carolina A&T Transfer Looks to Clear Name From Betting Scandal

Earlier last year, Julius Reese, along with two others, were suspended indefinitely for violating team rules by Coach Monté Ross shortly after the federal investigation.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Wed, 04/15/2026 - 19:37

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