Sports Betting Risks Intensify as Season Opens
With the NFL season underway and legal sports betting more accessible than ever, experts warn that constant wagering can escalate into serious problems affecting behavior and relationships
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CoinPoker Satellite Winner Claims Fifty One Thousand Dollar Prize at Triton Jeju
A CoinPoker freeroll satellite sent a 24 year old Moroccan player to the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju where he turned a free entry into a fifty one thousand dollar payout against elite competition
Maryland Poker Championship Main Event Ends with Unusual Three Way Deal
A rare three way ICM deal abruptly ended the Maryland State Poker Championship Main Event as Justin Arnwine secured the largest payout while Daniel Iachan claimed his first trophy and Aaron Pinson locked in a major cash
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TIGCasino unveils modular casino tech for operators seeking flexibility
TIGCasino has rolled out a modular technology framework for online casino operators, offering customizable platform infrastructure, content aggregation, and Telegram-based gaming tools to address integration challenges
Caitlyn Jenner Joins Celebrity Poker Tour for Her First Major Tournament
Caitlyn Jenner made her competitive poker debut at the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational XIII in Las Vegas, joining a field of athletes and influencers in a high-stakes environment where experience was not a prerequisite
Jamul Casino to Host Second All in for Justice Poker Tournament
The Innocence Center will return to Jamul Casino Resort on October 2 2026 with its All in for Justice Charity Poker Tournament seeking to raise funds and awareness for wrongful conviction cases
Unibet Open Sets New Course With Marrakech Poker Festival Move
Unibet Open will relocate its flagship poker festival from Paris to Marrakech this fall with over 30 tournaments scheduled at Casino de Marrakech and a new blend of DeepStack and Main Event action
Virginia HHR slot revenue hit by new competition and fewer weekends
Virginia’s historical horse racing slot parlors saw a sharp revenue drop in August as new competition in Petersburg and a calendar shift with fewer weekend days cut into Churchill Downs’ market share
Chess.com Unveils Gambit Poker Platform With No Real-Money Play
Chess.com has launched Gambit, a poker platform designed for beginners, offering free play, lessons, and stat tracking—without real-money gambling or in-app purchases. The move targets chess fans curious about poker strategy
Champions Social Club Texas Sets New Bar for Women’s Poker Events
Champions Social Club in Texas shattered its own records with the Queens & Cards series, drawing unprecedented participation, unique tournament formats, and a headline-making $25,000 prize boost from Phil Hellmuth
Blask Data Reveals World Cup 2026 Was a Net Win for Bettors
Blask’s new analysis of World Cup 2026 betting shows the tournament shifted existing demand rather than expanding it, with bettors coming out ahead of bookmakers in most markets and key differences among host nations
Durango Casino Guest Wins $220K Jackpot on $25 Slot Spin
A player at Durango Casino in Las Vegas landed a $220,701 jackpot on Phoenix Cash's Queen Chiu with a $25 bet, highlighting the volatility of progressive slots and the unpredictable nature of high-limit room wins
GTO Wizard Reveals Four Key Factors for Calling Turn Barrels
GTO Wizard has outlined a four-point checklist to help poker players make better decisions when facing turn barrels, focusing on bet sizing, board texture, preflop range limitations, and two-pair improvement potential
FanDuel Expands NFL Betting With New Rewards and Injury Protection
FanDuel has introduced a monthly Rewards Club, expanded Bet Protect+ to NFL wagers, and added new research tools, aiming to reshape the sportsbook experience for the upcoming football season
Elk Studios Unveils Grizzly Stampede Slot With 50,000x Max Win
Elk Studios has launched Grizzly Stampede, a high-volatility online slot featuring Native American shamanism themes and a top payout of 50,000x. The game introduces new mechanics and bonus features for U.S. online casino players
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Cayetano calls for nationwide online gambling ban amid smartphone surge
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing for a total ban on online gambling in the Philippines citing the rise of smartphone betting and the challenge of regulating digital platforms
Juice opens exclusive Stake game catalog to global casino operators
Juice, a new B2B iGaming supplier spun off from the studios behind Stake exclusives, is now offering over 100 previously locked games to operators worldwide for the first time
Blurify adds licensing checklist to Openora for global casino compliance
Blurify has introduced a licensing checklist to its Openora AI-native casino framework, aiming to help operators navigate regulatory requirements in multiple iGaming jurisdictions
Khoa Anh Ngo Claims First Seven Figure Win at Triton Jeju
Vietnam’s Khoa Anh Ngo has secured his first seven figure payout after outlasting 210 entries in the $25,000 Triton Jeju High Roller event, marking a major milestone in his live poker career and shaking up the 2026 Player of the Year race
Aliaksei Boika Claims First Triton Trophy in Jeju High Roller
Aliaksei Boika secured his first Triton Poker title in Jeju after defeating a tough $25,000 eight-max field, earning $761,000 and pushing his career tournament winnings past $10 million
Europe faces surge in illegal online gambling as black market expands
A new study commissioned by Euromat finds Europe’s illegal online gambling market has tripled since 2019, now accounting for a quarter of the sector and raising questions about the impact of government policy and crypto use
Cambodia Orders Online Casino Gambling Freeze Linked to Tech Crime Crackdown
Cambodia will suspend all online gambling tied to land-based casinos starting in October as authorities target tech-driven scams and untraceable cash flows. Operators must comply or risk losing their licenses under new regulatory scrutiny
Sports betting tax surge fails to close college athletics funding gap
State sports betting tax revenue has soared since 2021 but most college athletic departments still spend far more than they generate leaving universities with tough financial decisions and no easy fix from betting taxes
Mpesa Transforms Mobile Sports Betting Access for Kenyan Players
Kenyan sports bettors now rely on Mpesa for fast deposits and withdrawals as mobile technology replaces traditional betting shops and changes how fans interact with online sportsbooks
New Mexico Tribes Seek Immediate Block on Kalshi Sports Betting App
Four New Mexico tribes have asked a federal judge to force Kalshi to block its sports betting app on tribal lands, escalating a legal fight over whether federal or tribal law controls online prediction markets in the state
Zenith Faces Payment and Trust Hurdles in Latin America iGaming Shift
Zenith’s push to move Latin American retail gamblers online exposes deep friction in payments and player trust as operators in Brazil Mexico and Colombia confront unique behavioral barriers and the limits of content scale
iGame Media unveils OneData for streamlined sportsbook data access
iGame Media has introduced OneData, a new gateway that lets sportsbooks and platforms access multiple odds and sports data providers through a single integration, promising reduced technical overhead and broader betting content
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