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Trip to South Mississippi casino pays off in a big way for this Texas player
A Texas gambler known as Justin won a $100,000 jackpot at a South Mississippi casino on October 4.
How Playing Faster Can Increase Casino Losses
Faster play increases total wagers, leading to higher theoretical expected losses even when the game's return to player remains unchanged.
Top 50 Online Casinos: UK Licensed Casino Sites Ranked
The Evening Standard ranks the top 50 UK-licensed online casinos for 2026, led by Paddy Power Games, Sky Vegas, and Rialto Casino.
New Brunswick ‘exploring options’ to allow private online gambling
New Brunswick is considering regulating private online gambling operators, moving away from Atlantic Lotto’s monopoly to capture lost revenue.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $15 bet
A Massachusetts casino player won $29,919 from a $15 bet on "Spooky Grand" at Encore Boston Harbor.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $1 bet
A Massachusetts casino player won a $10,490.72 jackpot at MGM Springfield after betting just $1 on a slot machine.
Ontario Allegedly Hid Study Showing More Serious Problem Gambling
Ontario's iGaming agency allegedly withheld a study revealing higher-than-expected problem gambling rates.
Revealed: African island fights offshore gambling network linked to UK family
Anjouan, a Comoros island, is fighting back against a London-based family accused of selling bogus gambling licences.
NSW GambleAware Week targets stigma with lived experience
GambleAware Week runs from October 19-26 across NSW, using lived experience to reduce stigma around gambling harm and encourage support seeking.
A Guide To Finding A Reliable Paysafecard Casino Australia
A guide explaining how Australian players can use prepaid paysafecard vouchers safely and find reliable online casinos.
Security features and trusted payouts at real money online casino canada sites are paramount
Canadian real money online casinos must prioritize licensing, independent audits, secure payments, reliable payouts, and responsible gaming to ensure player trust and safety.
Husband’s gambling, dowry demands push woman to suicide
A 26-year-old woman in Ahmedabad died by suicide after alleged harassment by her husband over gambling losses and dowry demands.
Three players land six-figure jackpots days apart at Sacramento-area casino
Three players won six-figure jackpots totaling $780,000 within days at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove.
A Guide to Using POLi Casino Australia for Online Payments
A guide explaining how POLi Casino Australia enables secure, instant bank transfers for online gambling without credit cards.
Beyond the Casino – Week In Review
A weekly review covering bitcoin's flat week, bond yield speculation, crypto regulation, Hyperliquid's rise, and major security developments.
Gambling den busted in Beed; 11 persons arrested
Police raided a gambling den in Beed's Georai area, arresting 11 people and seizing items worth Rs 11.08 lakh.
NBA Restricts Player Prop Bets After Gambling Scandals
The NBA is banning specific player prop bets to prevent manipulation following recent gambling scandals.
Levin: Sports bet-shilling celebs today's Marlboro Men
Celebrities promoting sports betting echo tobacco's Marlboro Men, normalizing a risky product without warning of gambling's dangers.
Jamaica’s first casino to open February 2027
Jamaica's first regulated casino is set to open at Princess Grand Jamaica in February 2027.
Fresh Casino Openings: Top Casino Brands Expand Across the North American Market in 2024
Major casino brands are driving significant growth and economic development across North America through massive new investments in 2024.
WSOP Super Circuit Heads to King’s Casino Rozvadov with €5 Million Guaranteed
The WSOP Super Circuit arrives at King’s Casino Rozvadov featuring 88 events and €5 million in total guarantees.
Wildz Announces Finnish Gambling Licence as Regulated Market Nears 2027 Opening
Wildz claims to be the first operator to receive a Finnish gambling licence ahead of the 2027 market opening.
How Currency Conversion Fees Impact Your Online Gambling Bankroll and Profits
This article explains how currency conversion fees can significantly reduce online gambling profits and offers strategies to minimize these costs.
Gambling away more than his pay: Man earns $28k a month, loses $30k
A man lost $360,000 to gambling in a single year, exceeding his $340,000 annual income.
Grasping Stake Limit Regulation and Its Influence over Casino Markets
This article examines how stake limit regulations protect gamblers and impact digital, land-based, and sports betting sectors globally.
Deposit Power Boosted at Waze2Win Casino
Waze2Win Casino has enhanced its deposit systems, offering faster, more diverse, and secure payment options for its players.
Two tribes, a Madera casino and a judge's ruling that could delay its opening. What to know
A federal judge's upcoming ruling could determine if a new Madera casino opens as scheduled or faces delays.
Small Deposit, Full Picture: What to Check Before Making a Minimum Deposit at an Online Casino
An investigation by MinimumDepositCasinos.org highlights the importance of checking withdrawal fees and account inactivity policies before making small deposits.
Letter argues prediction markets are not gambling sites
An op-ed argues that prediction markets are regulated financial exchanges, not gambling sites, despite criticism from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.
The ESPN producer who quit over gambling – and the stories she says went untold
Former ESPN producer Nicole Noren left the network due to concerns over gambling partnerships and suppressed investigative reporting.
How Gambling Affiliates Can Make Trust Part of the Business Model
Gambling affiliates can build trust by ensuring clear commercial disclosures, accurate review claims, and responsible promotional practices.
Tulalip Resort Casino Completes Three-Year Expansion to More Than 2,600 Games With Cultural Design Focus
Tulalip Resort Casino has finished a three-year expansion, increasing its gaming floor to over 2,600 games with culturally inspired designs.
Gabon’s State Gambling Monopoly Faces Questions Over Undisclosed Fees, Operator Approvals and Oversight Conflicts
Gabon’s state gambling monopoly GDJ has not disclosed approved operators or financial terms seven months after applications closed, raising transparency and oversight concerns.
Maine Gambling Control Unit Reports Casinos Revenue Rose 7.5 Percent to $15.4 Million in September
Maine casinos revenue rose 7.5% to $15.4M in September, led by slots.
$5M slot jackpot hits at Las Vegas Strip casino
A player won over $5 million on a $50 spin on a Dragon Link machine at Aria on the Las Vegas Strip.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid renews BetMGM Partnership amid concerns over gambling advertising
Connor McDavid renews his partnership with BetMGM to promote responsible gambling amid criticism from health experts.
Illegal gambling in Greece: How a criminal ring used rigged software and panic buttons to evade police
A criminal ring in Greece allegedly used rigged software and panic buttons to run illegal gambling operations, earning over €1 million before being dismantled by police.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $5 bet
A player at MGM Springfield won a $19,341.73 jackpot after betting on a slot machine.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with 50-cent bet
A player at MGM Springfield won a $24,000 jackpot after betting only 50 cents on a slot machine.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $5 bet
A $5 bet on Dragon Link at Encore Boston Harbor won a Massachusetts player a $25,773.30 jackpot on Oct. 3.
German Court Decisions Could Allow Online Gambling Refund Claims
German court rulings may let gamblers reclaim losses from unlicensed online casinos, but final decisions are pending.
Power harassment and a possible casino weigh on Yokohama mayoral election
The Yokohama mayoral election features incumbent Takeharu Yamanaka facing challengers following a power harassment scandal and debates over casino resorts.
Healey’s Budget gambling tax will wipe out almost 2,000 jobs and close 252 venues
Gambling industry warns that a Budget tax rise could close 252 venues and cost nearly 2,000 jobs in coastal communities.
Gambling den busted in Bhilgaon, 8 arrested
Police busted a gambling den in Bhilgaon, arresting eight individuals and seizing cash and mobile phones.
Linn County's first casino to open Nov. 19
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center, Linn County's first casino, will open Nov. 19 in Cedar Rapids with a grand celebration Dec. 5.
Gov. JB Pritzker reports $9.4 million income on 2025 tax returns — and no gambling winnings
Gov. JB Pritzker reported $9.4 million in 2025 income with no gambling winnings, down from $10.7 million the prior year.
Finland Reiterates Zero-Tolerance Stance on Illegal Promotion of Gambling
Finland's National Police Board continues to enforce prohibition orders and conditional fines against illegal gambling marketing.
KSA Head Slams Big Tech for Enabling Illegal Gambling
KSA chairman Michel Groothuizen criticizes Big Tech for profiting from illegal gambling ads and enabling black market operators.
Ho-Chunk touts Wisconsin-made beers that will be at Beloit casino
Ho-Chunk will feature seven Wisconsin breweries and local Wagyu beef at its new Beloit casino opening Oct. 23.
The Goddess of Slots to host Goddess of Slots Night Oct. 23 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
The Goddess of Slots, Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, will host a free meet and greet event at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa on October 23.
David Spade to perform at Aurora Hollywood Casino
David Spade will bring his "I got a feel for it" national tour to the new Aurora Hollywood Casino event center on Feb. 27, 2027.
BetMGM CEO Calls CFTC Casino Moves ‘Cosmetics’, Expects States to Win
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt dismissed the CFTC's casino exclusion as temporary "cosmetics," predicting the Supreme Court will side with states in 2026-27.
WA gambler turns $15 wager into more than $410,000 at Auburn casino
A Washington gambler turned a $15 slot machine bet into a $410,631 jackpot at Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn.
The Financial Infrastructure Behind Live Casino Online Payments
Live casino payments rely on a multi-layered infrastructure that ensures fast deposits, secure transactions, and compliance with anti-money-laundering regulations.
Azerbaijani banks must set limits on risky transactions – central bank
Azerbaijan's central bank requires banks to set limits on high-risk transactions, including those linked to illegal gambling, to mitigate financial risks.
Budget tax raid on gambling will trigger jobs bloodbath, warn owners of Ladbrokes and Mecca bingo
Owners of Ladbrokes and Mecca bingo warn that a Budget tax raid on gambling will cause closures, job losses, and reduced tax revenue.
Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $9 bet
A Massachusetts casino player turned a $9 bet into a $30,002 jackpot on Monopoly Cash Wheel at Encore Boston Harbor.
Modern tech must be utilized to prevent online gambling: CCPO
Lahore police have arrested over 2,000 suspects in a major crackdown on gambling activities this year.
Christchurch Casino: Iris Capital completes $100m-plus acquisition
Iris Capital has completed the acquisition of Christchurch Casino from Skyline Enterprises for over $100 million.
Longtime ESPN Producer Quit After Network Partnered with Gambling App
Nicole Noren, a 24-year ESPN veteran, resigned due to ESPN's partnership with a gambling app, citing her family's history with gambling addiction.
DigiPlus Interactive Withdraws from New Zealand Online Casino License Auction After Market Analysis and Valuation
DigiPlus Interactive withdrew from New Zealand's online casino license bidding after market analysis determined it wasn't valuable enough, with no impact on its strategy.
In court, Springfield asserts right to say ‘no’ to MGM casino sale
Springfield fought in court to keep its dispute with MGM Springfield over the casino sale out of closed-door arbitration and in public court.
Court OKs sale of downtown Las Vegas casino property
A judge approved the sale of the Downtown Grand hotel-casino to Vegas Ventures LLC over investor objections.
'I'm not going to have blood on my hands': ESPN producer quit due to company's gambling stance
Nicole Noren resigned from ESPN, citing gambling addiction's toll on her family and the network's embrace of sports betting.
Atlantic Lotto fights Ontario gambling scheme in front of Supreme Court
Atlantic Lottery and other provinces challenge Ontario's online gambling expansion at the Supreme Court, citing revenue losses and illegal activity.
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Trip to South Mississippi casino pays off in a big way for this Texas player

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How Playing Faster Can Increase Casino Losses

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Top 50 Online Casinos: UK Licensed Casino Sites Ranked

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New Brunswick ‘exploring options’ to allow private online gambling

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Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $1 bet

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Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with $15 bet

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Ontario Allegedly Hid Study Showing More Serious Problem Gambling

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Revealed: African island fights offshore gambling network linked to UK family

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NSW GambleAware Week targets stigma with lived experience

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A Guide To Finding A Reliable Paysafecard Casino Australia

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Husband’s gambling, dowry demands push woman to suicide

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Three players land six-figure jackpots days apart at Sacramento-area casino

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A Guide to Using POLi Casino Australia for Online Payments

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Beyond the Casino – Week In Review

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Gambling den busted in Beed; 11 persons arrested

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NBA Restricts Player Prop Bets After Gambling Scandals

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Levin: Sports bet-shilling celebs today's Marlboro Men

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Jamaica’s first casino to open February 2027

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Fresh Casino Openings: Top Casino Brands Expand Across the North American Market in 2024

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Wildz Announces Finnish Gambling Licence as Regulated Market Nears 2027 Opening

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WSOP Super Circuit Heads to King’s Casino Rozvadov with €5 Million Guaranteed

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How Currency Conversion Fees Impact Your Online Gambling Bankroll and Profits

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Gambling away more than his pay: Man earns $28k a month, loses $30k

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Grasping Stake Limit Regulation and Its Influence over Casino Markets

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Deposit Power Boosted at Waze2Win Casino

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Two tribes, a Madera casino and a judge's ruling that could delay its opening. What to know

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Small Deposit, Full Picture: What to Check Before Making a Minimum Deposit at an Online Casino

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Letter argues prediction markets are not gambling sites

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The ESPN producer who quit over gambling – and the stories she says went untold

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