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Why Slot Features Like Free Spins and Bonus Rounds Matter to Today’s Players

Consumers are changing. They expect more from their experiences and as online gambling continues to grow, operators are paying closer attention to what keeps players engaged. In North America overall, slot machines accounted for around 43.7 percent of total casino gambling revenue in 2025, ahead of any other game type. That figure highlights how central slots remain to casino revenue, even as the wider gambling market continues to evolve.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 02/18/2026 - 10:31

Houston Rockets Guard Fred VanVleet Claims Gamblers Harassed Him at Church

Other pro and college athletes experience similar degrees of harassment with some even having to cancel or change their Venmo accounts while states like Washington and New York look to take action against those causing the harassment.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Wed, 02/18/2026 - 10:00

Familiar Payments, Predictable Interfaces: The Overlooked UX Layer in Online Casinos

With the global economy turning towards rapid digitization, it is expected that the online casino gaming industry is also set to adapt and adopt advanced technologies to further improve the casino gaming experience.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:49

Tyreek Hill to the Buffalo Bills Odds Pay Out $500 on a $100 Bet

Tyreek Hill suffered a gruesome knee injury last year and the cutthroat nature of the NFL led to the Miami Dolphins cutting the “Cheetah” to clean the books under their new regime.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:31

Wolves v Arsenal First, Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bet: Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze

Anytime goal scorer prop bets start with even odds payouts while Viktor Gyokeres promises a payout of US$340 for every US$100 bet.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:01

2026 NFL Regular Season Win Totals

There are 10 NFL teams that have new head coaches for the 2026 regular season.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:54

Trump Administration Backs Kalshi, Polymarket as States Move to Ban Prediction Markets

The Trump administration is throwing its support behind the prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket in a critical legal battle between the growing prediction market industry and states that wish to ban these platforms.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 21:14

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

Who will win gold in the Freestyle Skiing - Men's Aerials Final at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 21:00

What Are The Payout Odds to Win Gold -Short Track Speed Skating - Men's 500m - 2026 Winter Olympics

Jens Van't Wout (NED) pays out US$145 for every US$100 bet to win gold in the Men's 500m of the Short Track Speed Skating competition.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:01

BookieCo Shut Down One Week After Torture Videos Surface

BookieCo owner being held in shooting incident that took place last month.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 19:07

Will Stephen A. Smith Be on Democratic Primary Ballot? Oddsmakers Say NO

Stephen A. Smith with American flag backdrop

Stephen A. Smith’s aspirations have transcended the sports desk.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 18:38

Bet on More Winter Olympics Curling Infractions, Gold Medal Odds

$Curling infraction Canada Winter Olympics$

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about the double-touching stone controversy clouding Olympics curling.

Submitted by Press Release on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 18:31

What Are The Payout Odds to Win Gold - Woman's Snowboard Slopestyle - 2026 Winter Olympics

Zoi Sadowski Synnott (NZL) is the -230 favorite to win gold in the Women's Slopestyle Snowboarding Wednesday.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 15:33

Tyson-Mayweather Fight Odds Up Now

A fight no one wants to see yet somehow these two legendary boxers, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson, will get paid a pretty penny to get in the ring and throw close to zero punches of impact.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 15:07

2026 F1 Season: Who Are the Top Drivers’ Title Contenders?

A First Look at the Betting Favorites, Rule Changes, and Early Storylines Shaping the 2026 Grid

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 11:41

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

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