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5 Dark Horses That Could Shock March Madness

Iowa State college basketball player scoring

Beyond the Favorites, These Programs Have the Profile to Surprise When the Madness Begins.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 11:31

Big Online Casino, Sports Betting Tax Increase May Be Coming to Michigan Soon

The governor is targeting an extra $200 million in tax revenue through gambling.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 10:41

Fanatics Wazdan Partnership Will Make 15 Casino Games Available to West Virginia Residents

Wazdan, a Malta-based online casino game developer, has joined forces with Fanatics, a leading apparel company that is fast becoming one of the top internet gambling and sports betting ventures.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 09:50

TRUEiGTECH Unveils Enterprise-Grade Prediction Market Platform for Operators

TRUEiGTECH is introducing enterprise-grade prediction market software infrastructure enabling operators to launch “bet-on-anything” markets.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 09:20

New Zealand Declares Prediction Markets as Gambling

New Zealand regulator, the Department of Internal Affairs, has stated that prediction market operators cannot offer what it considers gambling products to New Zealand residents under current laws.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:54

New CFTC Chariman Michael Selig Vows to Take on States Over Prediction Markets

The new chairperson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, made it abundantly clear that he is going to back the right of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to do business in all 50 US states.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:22

San Francisco 49ers to Land Tyreek Hill With Second Best Chance at Prediction Market

With the Miami Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill on Monday, everybody wants to know where he might end up next. Oddsmakers at BetOnline were expected to release odds on Hill's next team shortly. The prediction markets began trading Monday evening.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:38

What Are The Payout Odds to Win Gold - Freestyle Skiing - Men's Freeski Big Air Final - 2026 Winter Olympics

Mac Forehand (USA) pays US$270 to win US$100 in the Freestyle Skiing Men's Winter Olympics event on Tuesday.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:21

What Are The Payout Odds to Win Gold - Biathlon - Men's 4 x 7.5km Relay - 2026 Winter Olympics

The Biathlon Men's 4 x 7.5km Relay 2026 Winter Olympics prop bet offering is especially competitive.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:05

What Are The Payout Odds to Win Gold - Women's Snowboarding Slopestyle - 2026 Winter Olympics

Zoi Sadowski Synnott (NZL) is a -230 favorite to win the Women's Snowboarding Slopestyle in the 2026 Winter Olynpics. Kokomo Murase (JPN) pays close to US$200 on a US$100 bet.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:51

Missouri Gas Station Slots Deemed to be Illegal

A federal judge on Friday ruled that a Missouri-based gaming machine company known as “Torch Electronics" illegally operates thousands of online slot terminals at gas stations throughout the Show Me State. U.S. District Judge John Ross issued his findings.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 17:06

Betway Parent Company Super Group Gambling Firm Accused of Accounting Gimmickry

In a shock report, Super Group (NYSE: SGHC) is being accused of overstating financial results from a South African subsidiary, potentially misleading investors in the process.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:30

Tyreek Hill Next Team Odds: Chiefs, Bills, Patriots, Ravens

The Miami Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves Monday that will clear significant salary cap space.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:16

Houston vs. Iowa State Total Points Scored Prop Bet: Emanuel Sharp, Kingston Flemings, Milan Momcilovic

Tamin Lipsey (ISU) was listed with an over/under of 11.5 points.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:04

Iconic Godfather Actor Robert Duvall Dead at 95

obert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 15:54

Girona vs. Barcelona First, Anytime Goal Scorer: Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Ferran Torres

Robert Lewandowski pays out US$270 for every US$100 bet to score the first goal in Monday's La Liga match between Girona and Barcelona while Raphinha and Ferran Torres each pay around US$345.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 12:51

Murder-Suicide at Rio Hotel and Casino on Vegas Strip

Mom and preteen were in Vegas to attend cheerleading meet.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 12:08

Lebron James Next Team Odds Have Him Heavily Favored to Head Back to Cleveland

LeBron James’ departure from the Los Angeles Lakers after this season seems like a foregone conclusion.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:31

Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel in Tacoma Paid Out $140,700 on Seahawks Future Bet: Original Stake Was Just $2,100

Great press but beware if you decide to park here.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:47

Prediction Market News February 16: The Draw of Young People is Huge, NBC Commish No Issue With Giannis Kalshi Partnership

“In the case of Giannis, from what I understand, it’s a minuscule investment. Much smaller than 1%, so that does not violate the rules that have been collectively bargained with the Players Association.”

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:24

Why Online Casinos Catch Gen Z’s Eye

Gen Z grew up inside menus. Every app offers a clean button, a quick payoff, and a little sense of progress. So when online casinos show up with bright tiles, simple rules, and outcomes that arrive fast, plenty of people in that age band read the interface like a native speaker.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:56

Former Cleveland Guardians Coach Comes Clean About Gambling Scandal That Rocked the Franchise

A former coach with the Cleveland Guardians, Craig Albernaz this weekend opened up about a gambling scandal that rocked Major League Baseball.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 20:47

Kalshi Resolves Bernie Sanders Greensboro, North Carolina Rally Mentions as 'No' Despite Reports He Said These Things

Bernie Sanders speaking in Greensboro, NC

Kalshi chooses to rely on transcripts from specified news organizations, each of whom were apparently banned from the event.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 15:25

What Are The Payout Odds to Win Gold -Freestyle Skiing - Women's Big Air - 2026 Winter Olympics

Eileen Gu (CHN) pays out US$145 for every US$100 bet to take the gold in the Freestyle Skiing Women's Big Air event Monday while Megan Oldham (CAN) and Mathilde Gremaud (SUI) each promise a payout of US$240 on a US$100 bet.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 15:00

Betting Market: Will Anyone Be Jailed Over Epstein Files Disclosures?

18 percent believe there will be individuals arrested with over $150,000 in trading volume thus far.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 14:09

Seton Hall vs. Butler Total Points Scored Prop Bet February 15: Adam Clark, Finley Bizjack, Michael Ajayi

Adam Clark was listed with an over/under total point scoring prop bet of 16.5 for Sunday's game between Seton Hall and Butler.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 13:47

What Are The Payout Odds to Win Gold - Short Track Speed Skating - Women's 1000m - 2026 Winter Olympics

Courtney Sarault (CAN) pays US$200 for every US$100 bet to win the Women's Short Track 1000m Speed Skating competition Monday. Xandra Velzeboer (NED) pays the same while Hanne Desmet (BEL) will pay out US$550 for every US$100 bet and Arianna Fontana (ITA) pays US$850.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 13:29

These Are Your Top Trending Stories and Searches for Sunday February 15: 350,340 Impressions

What started off as a pretty slow day Saturday turned into a huge traffic day for us here at Gambling911.com as two stories went viral during the evening hours. 350,340 impressions were recorded over the last 24 hours.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 10:14

California Blackjack Ban to Start in April: What to Know

A new set of regulations regarding blackjack-style games and the rotation of player-dealers that were approved in California this past week and take effect beginning on April 1, 2026, impacting only the state's 80 to 85 card rooms.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 09:30

Payout Odds to Win the 20226 Daytona 500: What Happens to My Bet If Race is Canceled?

Thunderstorms loom in weather forecast, pushing the start time up an hour, and if the skies open up before the 200 laps are finished at Daytona International Speedway, the Great American Race might have to come to an early halt.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 08:52

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