Top Gambling News Stories for Monday August 10, 2026

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Top Gambling News Stories for Monday August 10, 2026

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Politics (Wisconsin)

Wisconsin Tuesday Primaries Already Have Election Bettors Putting Their Thumb on the Scale

Monday August 10, 2026 (8:43 am EDT)

The Senate betting had shifted their way, according to BetOnline Sports & Casino, with the blue team even edging favoritism earlier. But since Abdul El-Sayed's surprisingly narrow victory in the Michigan primary, the odds have shifted back towards the reds.  This is especially reflected in the early odds for Wisconsin's Governor's race, where Republicans are now favored at -200 at BetOnline.  Gambling911.com has registered 46,260 impressions for our coverage of this race. 

Wisconsin Governor Winning Party

Republicans -200

Democrats +150


Politics (Texas)

Prediction Markets Now Have Texas Senate Race a Dead Heat

Monday August 10, 2026 (8:43 am EDT)

GOP Senate hopeful Ken Paxton sat with a 57% chance of winning the Texas race just one month ago. Fast forward to August 9 and Paxton and his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, are both given a 50% chance of winning. BetOnline currently has Talarico priced at -125 versus Paxton at -105


Prediction Markets (Washington State)

Kalshi Tells 4th Circuit that Washington State Court Ruling is “Unpersuasive” 

Monday August 10, 2026 (8:43 am EDT)

 


Gambling News

Bally’s Pauses Construction on Chicago Hotel, Other Amenities Over Video Gambling Dispute With City

Monday August 10, 2026 (8:43 am EDT)

The reset notice, issued Saturday to the Chicago Community Builders Collective, a general contracting partnership overseeing the project, essentially puts everything from a towering hotel and events center to a number of planned restaurants on hold.  The decision also puts 1,500 union workers on hiatus, as much of the construction grounds to a halt, Bally’s said. The casino itself remains on target for an early 2027 opening, but the larger entertainment complex is in temporary limbo, pending resolution of the VGT dispute.

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