Klemens Roiter ended his long wait for a Triton Super High Roller Series title by defeating Alejandro Lococo in the $20K NLH 8-Handed event in Jeju, securing $771,000 and the Trident trophy after a tense comeback
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
888poker’s latest WSOP documentary episode captures the tension as Aaron Barone and Lucia Navarro reach the money bubble in the 2026 Main Event with only one advancing to Day 5
N3on, a streamer with no prior poker experience, won the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational XIII at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, defeating more than 50 celebrity entrants and securing a $15,000 prize in his first-ever live tournament
A federal appeals court has backed Nevada’s authority to ban Kalshi’s sports event contracts, intensifying the legal and regulatory fight over prediction markets and raising new concerns for tribal gaming revenue
The 2026 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II began with a straight flush from Nevan Chang and the arrival of Phil Ivey, setting a high-stakes tone for the festival and a $3 million prize pool in South Korea
Merit Poker's Mediterranean Poker Party returns to Cyprus with a $5 million guaranteed Main Event and over $10 million in total series guarantees, drawing attention to the region's growing tournament scene and player opportunities
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
ParlayX has raised $1.25 million in pre-seed capital to build a non-custodial infrastructure for institutional prediction market trading, connecting multiple venues and onboarding its first market makers
The NFL has issued a direct warning to prediction market operators to pull specific bet types from their platforms ahead of the season opener, setting itself apart from MLB and NHL which have embraced such markets
A surge in global money laundering schemes is pushing U.S. gaming regulators and operators to overhaul anti-money laundering strategies as foreign criminal networks target casinos with sophisticated tactics
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
PokerStars on FanDuel has rebranded its three player jackpot sit and go as Spin and Field Goal, giving US players a shot at a million dollar prize pool with a five dollar buy in and new promotional tickets
Pragmatic Play has confirmed that Kevin Hart will host four exclusive live casino sessions in November 2026, marking a rare crossover between celebrity entertainment and real-time online gaming
The European Poker Tour Barcelona Main Event saw a record field and a series of pivotal hands that shifted fortunes and sent top contenders to the rail as the €8,841,550 prize pool was contested
The NFL has issued a renewed warning to prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket urging them to remove contracts tied to player injuries and other easily manipulated outcomes ahead of the 2026 season
Light & Wonder executives are targeting aggressive growth through 2028, banking on new slot launches and market shifts as smaller competitors face transitions and regulatory changes remain in play
William Hill has activated two sportsbook kiosks at Gold ‘N Silver in Reno, giving Nevada bettors new access to same game parlays and flex parlay features as the property reopens after major investment
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating Bill Simmons after he admitted to placing bets through his daughter’s boyfriend’s FanDuel account, raising questions about proxy betting enforcement and operator compliance
A Michigan judge has barred Kalshi from offering sports contracts in the state, imposing a $500,000 daily penalty for violations and escalating the legal standoff between the prediction market and state regulators
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
The RunGood Poker Series and The Caribbean Poker Series will host three ring events in Aruba this September, offering $175,000 in guarantees and a rare chance for U.S. players to compete in a major tournament outside the mainland
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
A Michigan court has ordered Kalshi to halt all sports event contracts in the state and implement strict geofencing, with a $500,000 daily penalty for noncompliance. The ruling outlines seven regulatory violations and sets a new enforcement benchmark
Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek has publicly apologized after losing a record $4.26 million pot to Eric Wasserson on High Stakes Poker, sparking debate over nit-rolling and player conduct at the highest levels of televised poker
Maryland’s $1,700 Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee opens as Joshua Mischel secures a $63,400 victory in a key preliminary, setting the stage for a high-stakes weekend at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
King's Resort in Rozvadov is launching the King's Million European Poker Championship this fall, offering over €10 million in guarantees after the World Series of Poker Europe moved to Prague
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming are rolling out new responsible gambling programs, research partnerships, and digital tools during Responsible Gambling Education Month, aiming to address player risk with updated resources and evidence-based strategies
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
New Jersey has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if Kalshi and similar prediction markets can legally offer sports betting contracts, escalating a federal dispute that could reshape state and federal gambling oversight
Florida authorities seized over 70 unauthorized gambling machines in Sarasota County, targeting two unlicensed venues. The crackdown highlights ongoing enforcement gaps and the persistent spread of illegal slots outside regulated areas
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has activated a new exclusion policy targeting sports bettors who harass athletes, with support from major leagues and operators but questions remain about enforcement and appeal rights
The International Gaming Standards Association will hold its next Gaming Standards Technical Summit in Seattle on November 17-18, 2026, with Amazon Web Services as a partner and a keynote from a leading regulatory executive
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve whether prediction market sports contracts fall under federal or state regulation, following conflicting appellate rulings and mounting industry uncertainty
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
Alex Theologis has launched Practical ICM Mastery, a course aimed at helping tournament poker players make better decisions under pressure by understanding the Independent Chip Model beyond basic charts
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
Ho-Chunk Inc. has begun building a $100 million WarHorse casino in South Sioux City, Nebraska, aiming to create over 200 permanent jobs and deliver millions in local tax revenue, with a 2027 launch planned
Boom Sports users will soon be able to trade federally regulated sports event contracts in-app, as the platform integrates ProphetX’s CFTC-approved prediction market exchange
betPARX Casino & Sportsbook has entered a season-long partnership with Chickie's & Pete's, bringing exclusive sportsbook and casino promotions to all 18 Philadelphia-area locations through the betPARX app
