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Casino February 25, 2026

Woman Steals $100K+ from Non-profit, Faces Consequences A woman who stole $100,000+ from a non-profit organization was sentenced on Wednesday, February 25, resulting in a 10-year deferred adjudication sentence. The presiding judge, District Judge Kerry Russell, found Dawn Michelle Pitcock approved the sentence following a pre-sentence investigation. Woman Found Guilty of Stealing from Non-profit, Must Make Amends To avoid the lengthy prison […]

Business February 25, 2026

GiG’s First Independent Year Delivered Strong Results GiG Software, a leading B2B iGaming technology company, has published its latest financial report, highlighting strong performance across the board. The leadership hailed the results, which highlighted the company’s strength, despite 2025 being its first full year as an independent business. GiG Recorded Improvements Across the Board In its report, GiG highlighted Q4 2025 revenue […]

Casino February 25, 2026

Arizona Charlie’s Casinos Dish Out $2.2M in Jackpots in January Arizona Charlie’s casino properties in the Copper State produced numerous jackpot winners during January, with the properties paying out a total of $2,295,642. The payouts were granted across slots, bingo, and video poker, the cornerstone of the Arizona Charlie’s properties’ gaming experience. The properties, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder and Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, paid out a total […]

Legal February 25, 2026

Massachusetts Court Allows Case Against DraftKings Promotion to Proceed The Massachusetts Superior Court has allowed a class action lawsuit against DraftKings to proceed, despite the operator’s attempt to invoke summary judgement. The lawsuit relates to a promotion, which many customers found to be misleading and unclear. The Deposit Bonus Offer Was Misleading, Customers Say The promotion in question was the “$1,000 Deposit Bonus” DraftKings […]

Lottery February 25, 2026

New Jersey Lottery player Scoops $764K from Cash 5 Another day in New Jersey has produced another major jackpot winner, with one person claiming the Saturday, February 21 jackpot from Jersey Cash 5. The person secured the eye-watering $764,968 from the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot game, as confirmed by the lottery in a Monday press release. They bought their ticket at Shoppers Express on […]

Sports February 25, 2026

New Study Ties Credit Score Slump to Sports Gambling A new study produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has dug further into the credit scores – as well as delinquency rates – of people in states with sports betting regulation, looking for an impact on the metric brought about arguably by the proliferation of online sports betting. Credit and Auto Loan […]

Legal February 25, 2026

Italy Cracks Down on Illegal Gaming, Raids Two Dens Italian authorities have cracked down on an illegal gaming den tied to a Maltese gaming company as part of broader action against illegal gaming. The police also seized several illegal gaming machines from a separate location. Italian Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Dens According to recent reports, the police in the Italian province of […]

Business February 25, 2026

Light & Wonder’s 2025 Results Take a Blow Due to Dragon Train Lawsuit Light & Wonder, a leading provider of gaming content, has published its results for the final quarter of 2025, as well as for the full fiscal year. Despite its strong performance, the company’s results were offset by costs associated with the Dragon Link settlement. Light & Wonder’s Record Results Were Offset by Legal Costs Light […]

Casino February 25, 2026

13 Grammy Winner John Legend Booked by Saracen Casino Resort Event Center John Legend has been booked to perform at the official grand opening of the Saracen Casino Resort Event Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Tickets for the show will become available on February 27 at 10:00 am CST. The event titled “John Legend: A Night of Songs & Stories” is set for June 13. He will […]

Blockchain February 19, 2026

“Bitcoin Takeover” to be Held in Circa Las Vegas at the Same Time as Bitcoin 2026 Conference A three-day cryptocurrency event called the “Bitcoin Takeover” will be hosted at a downtown Las Vegas casino. It will be hosted by Circa Resort & Casino, well-known across the US for its cryptocurrency integration and forward thinking. Guests are able to trade in Bitcoin for refreshments and meals. While there may be a Bitcoin ATM […]

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Blockchain February 16, 2026

Man Pleads Not Guilty in $1M Crypto Scam Used to Fuel Gambling The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut has announced that a man has been indicted in connection with a nearly $1-million cryptocurrency fraud scheme that was allegedly used by the perpetrator to fund his gambling expenses. Man Charged with Setting Up Fake Crypto Investment Fund E. R., 24, appeared before US Magistrate Judge […]

Blockchain January 28, 2026

Crypto Casino Bspin Launches Poker as It Prepares for Sportsbook Rollout Bspin, an acclaimed crypto casino and gaming platform, has expanded its reach by adding to its time-tested blockchain infrastructure with a poker platform. The operator is applying the core features of its online casino, including fast gameplay, instant withdrawals, and unrestricted access, to the green felt. Bspin Elevates Casino Experience with Dedicated Poker Platform Known […]

Blockchain February 10, 2026

Turkey Freezes $1B Worth of Crypto, Alleged to Be Tied to Gambling Turkey has taken a dim view of cryptocurrencies and illegal gambling, seeing both as a way to undermine the national currency, skirt taxes, and weaken the economy. This has led to a multi-agency effort to stamp out gambling-related and money laundering crime, which is now paying off with Istanbul’s Chief Public Prosecutor confirming that more […]

Blockchain December 15, 2025

Whale.io releases $WHALE NFT Collection on Solana Whale.io is maintaining its release schedule for the proprietary token, building into the Token Generation event, with the announcement of the $WHALE NFT collection rolling out on Solana. The $WHALE NFTs are fully tradable digital cards and add a new layer of engagement for players who are part of the Whale.io ecosystem, or seek to […]

Blockchain February 9, 2026

CryptoGames Surpasses 9.5B Dice Bets Thanks to Its Focus on Sustainable Bonusing Crypto casino CryptoGames announced that its business has reached a major milestone as fans have placed 9.5 billion Dice bets. In addition to celebrating this achievement, the company reiterated its commitment to running a transparent, data-driven crypto gaming business. CryptoGames Reaches a Major Milestone In its announcement, CryptoGames said that the 9.5 billion Dice bets […]

Blockchain November 13, 2025

Super Group Enters the Digital Currency Sector with ZAR Supercoin Super Group, the company behind Betway and Spin, announced the launch of a new stablecoin called ZAR Supercoin. The new digital currency has been developed primarily for use in African markets, the company said. Super Group Launches an Africa-Oriented Stablecoin According to Super Group’s official announcement, ZAR Supercoin is a stable digital currency that has […]

Blockchain January 29, 2026

1win Unveils Dual-Chain Token With Buyback and Burn Model 1win, the iGaming company with thousands of global employees that has turned into one of the industry leaders in just eight years since its founding, is getting ready to roll out its own crypto asset, called 1win Token. The Bigger the Platform, the Bigger the Revenue The announcement comes in the context of the company’s […]

Blockchain November 6, 2025

Gemini Eyes Prediction Markets Amid Rising Competition NASDAQ-listed Gemini Space Station, the crypto exchange run by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is looking to enter prediction markets, joining the wave of companies looking to take advantage of bets on elections, sports, and other real-world events. Upcoming Derivatives Exchange from Gemini The company has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) […]

Business February 25, 2026

Business February 20, 2026

PlayUp and CrossBet Players Migrate to NextBet as Sites Shut Down According to PlayUp’s website, all PlayUp and CrossBet players will be transferred to NextBet, a mysterious new Australian brand that will serve as the company’s primary operator moving forward. The transition comes at a time when NextBet is continuing its spread across Australia. PlayUp Is Preparing for the Migration The website also explained that CrossBet’s […]

Business February 24, 2026

Bragg Gaming’s Preliminary FY 2025 Report Forecasts Upcoming Challenges Bragg Gaming Group, a leading iGaming content and technology solutions provider, published its preliminary unaudited financial results for FY 2025. The company expects its results to be within its previously issued guidance ranges, but the company’s unimpressive 2026 guidance caused its shares to take a dip. Bragg’s 2025 Results Were Stable Bragg’s projected Q4 results […]

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Business February 19, 2026

FDJ Unveils Leadership Changes, Initiates Search for New CFO FDJ United, a leading gaming group describing itself as a “European gaming and betting champion,” has unveiled changes to its leadership, including the exit of Nils Andén as chief online betting and gaming officer and the beginning of a search for a new chief financial officer. Andén to Explore Other Opportunities In its official announcement, […]

Business February 24, 2026

DraftKings Slashes Workforce Due to Changes in Priorities DraftKings is undergoing another round of internal changes, resulting in layoffs. Speaking to gaming news outlet NEXT.io, a DraftKings spokesperson explained that this reorganization comes amid changes in priorities. DraftKings’ Priorities Continue to Evolve As numerous DraftKings workers suddenly found themselves without a job, a DraftKings spokesperson contacted NEXT.io to make some clarifications. The layoffs […]

Business February 19, 2026

Aviatrix Launches Metaverse Solution to Create a Connected Player Journey Crash game specialist Aviatrix has launched its Aviatrix iGaming Metaverse, taking its products to the next level. The new solution will unite Aviatrix’s games into a single, multi-game ecosystem, as the company seeks to launch new titles. Aviatrix Plans to Add New Games to Its Lineup Aviatrix, which has been a single-game business for three […]

Business February 23, 2026

Wynn Resorts Possibly Hacked, Faced with $1.5M Ransom Demand The Wynn Resorts may have been the subject of a far-reaching data breach, resulting in the loss of 800,000 internal records. Wynn Resorts Faces New Threat from Hacking Group According to a specialist media publication, which interviewed the perpetrators, The Register, the ShinyHunters hacking collective is now demanding $1.5 million in Bitcoin to prevent a […]

Business February 18, 2026

Betty Casino Unveils New Partnerships with Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC Online casino brand Betty has broadened its presence in Toronto’s sports scene by securing new partnership agreements with Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC and the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts. Betty Reveals New Collaboration Betty announced Tuesday that the new agreements will deliver prominent exposure at the teams’ home venue, BMO Field, as well as […]

Casino February 25, 2026

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Casino February 24, 2026

JCM Global Deploys Bill Validator Solution Across 1.9K Games at Gun Lake Casino Resort JCM Global, a world leader in transaction and payment technologies, announced that it has upgraded some 1,900 electronic gaming machines at Gun Lake Casino Resort with its iVIZION bill validator. This comes shortly after the company upgraded 1,400 slot machines at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. JCM Upgraded 1.9K Games at Michigan Casino Yesterday, JCM […]

Casino February 25, 2026

Casino February 24, 2026

Naked Man in West Virginia Casino Charged with Murder Police is generally not someone to taunt while appearing in front of them in your hat and shoes – nothing more. The strange incident took place at the Mardi Gras Casino in West Virginia, where the naked man confronted police in the most bizarre manner possible. Naked Man Quickly Discovered to Hold a Much Darker […]

Casino February 25, 2026

Wynn Resorts Confirms the Breach, Faces First Customer Lawsuit Wynn Resorts is dealing with more than a bad week on the stock market. The luxury casino company confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed employee data last week, though the company says the stolen information has reportedly been deleted. The Breach Affected 800,000 Employees “We have learned that an unauthorized third party acquired certain […]

Casino February 24, 2026

Virginia Cop Busted Over $831K Stolen to Fund Gambling Habit The news cycle continues to be littered with news about cops ending up on the wrong side of the law, and gambling being the primary cause. This also happened in the case of Jerry Keith Brady Jr. of Belle Haven, who has now been sentenced to 36 months in prison. Ex-Virginia Police Officer Gets Sentenced […]

Casino February 25, 2026

Lawsuit Claims Casino Failed to Call Ambulance for Ill Guest The estate of a US tourist who died weeks after falling ill in a Las Vegas resort has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging staff failed to summon emergency medical assistance and instead arranged private transport. Caesars Palace Faces Wrongful-Death Claim Over Delayed Care Court filings submitted in the Nevada district court accuse operators of Caesars […]

Casino February 23, 2026

$600M Hampton Beach Casino Redevelopment Set to Transform Historic Venue Plans to replace the aging beachfront complex at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom are finally in motion, as developers prepare to break ground on a sweeping redevelopment that could transform one of New Hampshire’s most recognizable coastal landmarks. The new development would mark the most ambitious private investment in Hampton Beach in recent years, breathing new […]

Industry February 24, 2026

Illinois Governor’s Budget Proposes Gambling Tax Hike With the introduction of his $57 billion state budget for FY2027, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is aiming to generate additional tax revenue, including $120 million from a tax hike on table games and electronic gambling device operations. Governor Pritzker’s Proposal Could Help Fund Education in the State Pritzker plans to increase revenue by adjusting the tax […]

Industry February 24, 2026

PENN Entertainment Reaches Milestone Agreement with Minority Shareholders PENN Entertainment has reached a truce with activist investor HG Vora Capital Management, ending the mounting internal frictions that have been plaguing the company for the past year. PENN announced a new cooperation agreement with the hedge fund and will appoint three new independent directors to its board: Heather Ace, Jeffrey Fox, and Fabio Schiavolin. […]

Industry February 23, 2026

UK Considers Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships in Sports The British government has unveiled proposals to consult on a possible ban on sports sponsorships by unlicensed gambling operators, as part of a broader crackdown on the black market. UK Regulators Propose Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Under the proposed measures, unlicensed operators could be prohibited from sponsoring UK sports teams, including Premier League clubs. […]

Industry February 24, 2026

New York Bill Aims to Boost Transparency and Responsible Gambling A new bill in New York could change how sports bettors keep tabs on their own habits by giving them access to their complete betting history. Assembly Bill A10329, introduced by Rebecca Kassay, would require all licensed mobile sportsbooks in New York to provide detailed monthly reports. Operators would have to send push notifications directly […]

Industry February 23, 2026

Patients Report Developing Gambling Addictions After Taking RLS Medication Hundreds of people in the UK have reported they have developed gambling addiction, and addictions of other kinds, after taking Ropinirole, a prescribed medication to treat Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Parkinsons’ Disease. Patients Link Gambling Disorders to Ropinirole According to the BBC, over 250 people, including police officers, nurses, doctors, and even a director […]

Industry February 24, 2026

Entain Head Lambasts Premier League over Black Market Ties Entain’s chief executive officer, Stella David, has commented on the new proposal to stop British sports teams from forming sponsorship deals with operators that are not legal in the country. She praised the proposal and critiqued Premier League teams for even forming such partnerships. The UK Mulls Over a Ban on Unlicensed Sponsorships in Sports […]

Industry February 20, 2026

Wisconsin Lawmakers Advance Tribal-Led Online Sports Betting Plan Momentum is building in Wisconsin around a proposal that could reshape the state’s sports betting landscape. The State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 601, which would allow residents to place bets online or through mobile devices, provided those wagers are processed through servers located on tribal land. While the bill will advance to the Senate, […]

Industry February 24, 2026

Circle K Manager Sued in Arizona over $12.8M Lottery Ticket Circle K is suing an employee, one Robert Gawlitza, who bought a ticket left on the counter of his shop, only to find out that he had won a $12.8-million prize pool. Working at a convenience store in Scottsdale, the employee was servicing a client who had asked to replay his numbers for The Pick […]

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Industry February 20, 2026

Rep. Dina Titus Makes New Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions Long-running efforts to roll back a controversial section of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are at a critical point as Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has taken an unusual procedural route to revive her stalled legislation. She aims to restore full deductions for gambling losses and enjoys broad support from players and industry representatives. Titus […]

Legal February 25, 2026

Legal February 17, 2026

Cyprus Shuts Down BookieCo Amidst Organized Crime Crackdown Cyprus has moved to shut down a licensed betting operator after its owner became involved in a high-profile organized crime investigation. Such a sudden and forceful action is almost unprecedented in the island’s recent history. It showcases how seriously authorities take any threat to the gambling sector’s credibility, especially when organized crime may be involved. […]

Legal February 19, 2026

Sportsbet Files Counterclaim in Class Action Lawsuit over Fast Code Service Flutter Entertainment-owned Australian online gambling company Sportsbet has filed a counterclaim in response to a class action lawsuit concerning allegedly illegal fast codes it had offered to bettors. Sportsbet Files Counterclaim According to Sportsbet, if the courts determine its use of fast codes was unlawful, then customers who used those codes and profited from bets should […]

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Legal February 17, 2026

Peoria Drops Par-A-Dice Casino Lawsuit Against Boyd The City of Peoria has withdrawn its lawsuit against Boyd Gaming, the Illinois Gaming Board, and the City of East Peoria after Boyd decided to abandon plans to build a 29,000-square-foot casino facility on its current Par-A-Dice Casino site. City of Peoria Drops Lawsuit Peoria’s decision to withdraw its lawsuit followed Boyd Gaming’s shift in […]

Legal February 19, 2026

Crypto Scam Lawsuit Links Alleged $1M Bitcoin Losses to Bets on Stake.com Federal prosecutors in Connecticut have launched a new case that places crypto gambling platform Stake.com at the center of an alleged investment fraud scheme that ran for nearly four years. A 24-year-old man faces multiple federal charges after authorities accused him of soliciting Bitcoin from investors under the promise of steady returns, only to divert […]

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Legal February 16, 2026

Las Vegas Night Club Promoter Accused of DUI, Hitting Two Adults and a Child Gavin Caci, 28, a nightclub promoter in Las Vegas, is accused of causing a DUI crash involving a family visiting from the United Kingdom. Two adults and a small child were hurt in the incident. Night Club Promoter Accused of Hitting Family With His Car According to court records, Caci was found to have a […]

Legal February 18, 2026

Nevada Sues Kalshi in Escalating Battle over Sports Event Contracts Kalshi’s efforts to establish itself as a nationwide sports event contract operator have hit a wall in Nevada, where state regulators have launched a fresh legal challenge to restrict the platform. On Tuesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board filed suit to block the New York-based company from offering contracts tied to professional and collegiate sports. […]

Legal February 12, 2026

Mississippi Advances Bill to Collect Child Support From Casino Winnings Mississippi’s House and Senate passed House Bill 520/Senate Bill 2369 earlier this week, which would require unpaid child support to be collected from gambling winnings. What Is This New Bill? House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 2369 are almost identical measures that would require casinos to check significant winnings against a state database managed by […]

Lottery February 25, 2026

Lottery February 24, 2026

Texas Lottery Awards $2M to Scratch-off Player Shortly After Another Won $1M The Texas Lottery announced the winner of a $2 million prize, but allowed him to remain anonymous. The lottery, however, revealed a few details about the winning ticket. Frisco Player Wins $2M from Golden Riches In its announcement, the Texas Lottery described the winner as a resident of Frisco, who won his mouth-watering $2 million […]

Lottery February 23, 2026

Mega Millions Hits $438M, Remains Unclaimed as Tuesday Drawing Looms The seven-figure prize pool for the Mega Millions continues to climb steadily after the Friday drawing came up empty with no big winner in sight Mega Millions enthusiasts will have another few days of tantalizing anticipation as the big jackpot failed to drop on Friday, February 20, and is on track to hit over $438 […]

Lottery February 24, 2026

Powerball Jackpot Survives Monday Drawing, NY Player Wins $1M Powerball has yet again delivered a seven-figure win even if no one won the game’s top prize. The winner this time was a player in New York who matched all five numbers to secure a $1 million prize. NY Player Matched All White Numbers to Win $1M Yesterday’s Powerball drawing saw players miss the game’s […]

Lottery February 20, 2026

Player Wins $2M from Powerball, Becoming Tennessee’s Latest Millionaire Powerball’s most recent drawing saw one player in Tennessee narrowly miss the jackpot, effectively missing out on a payout of $169 million. However, the lucky player had cleverly opted to trigger the Power Play feature and will therefore take home a $2 million prize. The Powerball Jackpot Has Now Reached $190M The recent Powerball drawing […]

Lottery February 24, 2026

Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Worth $1.15M Drops Again The small town of Harvard in Illinois has produced its latest lottery winner, with someone scooping $1.15 million from the Lucky Day Lotto game just recently. The evening drawing for the game on Saturday, February 21, produced the latest seven-figure winner, having people guessing who that may be. Small Town of Harvard, Illinois, Produces One […]

Lottery February 20, 2026

Ohio Man Plays the Long Game, Wins $3.5M Jackpot A man from Ohio has won the recent Classic Lotto jackpot, taking home a seven-figure prize. What made the victory so sweet, however, is the fact that it was 22 years in the making. The Winner Had Been Picking the Same Numbers for 22 Years According to the Ohio Lottery’s official announcement, the man in […]

Lottery February 23, 2026

CA Player Takes Home $1M After Narrowly Missing Powerball Jackpot The Saturday Powerball drawing awarded a prize of a million dollars to a lucky player from California, but the game’s top prize remained elusive. This comes after a day earlier Mega Millions players also failed to get the jackpot. The Drawing Had Not Big Winner The Saturday, February 21, results show that no one succeeded […]

Lottery February 20, 2026

Michigan Player Turns Millionaire Maker Ticket into $1M Payout A player in Michigan turned a lottery play into a huge win, with the Ingham County man scooping up a $1,000,000 payout. The win came off a $50 instant lottery ticket and was quite unexpected. The winner preferred to stay anonymous but has already claimed his prize. He is 55 years old and was playing […]

Poker February 25, 2026

FanDuel Eyes US Online Poker Expansion Flutter Entertainment may be gearing up for a high-profile poker launch in the United States. New evidence suggests that FanDuel and its sister platform, PokerStars, are considering deeper integration and exploring potential synergies to deliver a comprehensive experience to users. Favorable market conditions in the USA could significantly accelerate this rumoured launch. Conditions in the […]

Poker February 20, 2026

Man Found Guilty of Murder Despite Missing Body, Weapon One Willie James Jr. has been found guilty of the presumed murder of victim Andrew Watson II. A Jury at an Ingham County Circuit Court jury found James guilty of the crime, despite the lack of definitive evidence, such as the murder weapon or Watson’s body. However, the victim’s blood was discovered in the presumed […]

Poker February 5, 2026

Phil Hellmuth Buys $2.8M Elaine Wynn’s Las Vegas Condo Poker ace Phil Hellmuth has bought Elaine Wynn’s, Steve Wynn’s former wife, Las Vegas condo for $2.8 million, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The property is located in a luxury high-rise, Park Towers at 1 Hughes Center Drive. The purchase comes after Hellmuth moved to Las Vegas in December with his wife, the Review-Journal reported, […]

Poker February 12, 2026

Lifelong Caesars Rewards Member Strikes $1.2M Jackpot Caesars Entertainment has announced and publicized the most recent win of a longtime player, a member of the Caesars Awards program, who secured the life-altering $1.20 million payout at the Horseshoe Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino. First Big Winner from New Progressive Network Announced in Iowa The jackpot drop occurred on Saturday, February 7, and […]

Poker February 5, 2026

Life of WSOP Founder Benny Binion to Be Made Movie by Sylvester Stallone Benny Binion, a Texas gangster turned casino mogul, is one of the most influential figures in the modern-day gambling landscape, and one of his most notable legacies is the World Series of Poker, the World Cup for poker, if you will. World Series of Poker Founder to Have His Story on the Big Screen Now, […]

Poker February 12, 2026

Phil Hellmuth Gifts $100K+ Watch to PrizePicks Founder Adam Wexler Phil Hellmuth, one of the world’s legendary poker players and an outspoken Internet celebrity, has shared a video on X that showed him and Adam Wexler, the CEO and Founder of PrizePicks, a prediction market and DFS platform, hanging out. That Hellmuth would move in the same circles as Wexler is not surprising, but the […]

Poker January 22, 2026

Ignition Clarifies: Viral Bot Farm Video Is From 2022 Poker pro Martin Zamani shared a controversial video over the weekend that once again sparked concern regarding the use of bots in online poker. The short clip appeared to show a “massive bot farm” on Ignition and Bovada, with multiple rooms full of computers running tables through VPNs, but no actual players present. “They’ve Known […]

Poker February 10, 2026

Ex-Tottenham Player Dele Alli Reportedly Lost $190K in Late-Night Poker Sessions Dele Alli, a celebrated former Tottenham ace and soccer player, has run into another spot of bad luck tied to his gambling, the Daily Mail reported. According to the publication, Alli lost about GBP 150,000 ($190,000) in late-night poker games at the Victoria Casino in London, the United Kingdom. The outlet cited sources that described […]

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Poker January 22, 2026

Toronto Police Arrest and Charge Poker Pro Following Reports of Sexual Assault Toronto police have arrested the professional poker player, 39-year-old D.K. for having allegedly sexually assaulted someone during an event. D.K. met the alleged victim for the first time in Toronto at an event he himself hosted. Allegedly, the victim was assaulted at some point during the event. On January 15, police received reports of sexual […]

Prediction Markets February 25, 2026

Senators Urge CFTC to Rein In Prediction Markets Tied to Problematic Topics A growing group of US lawmakers who support more rigorous controls on prediction market platforms believes that certain contracts create significant dangers to public safety and public health. On February 23, a group of Senate Democrats sent a formal letter to Michael Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), demanding clearer boundaries on […]

Prediction Markets February 24, 2026

France Becomes Next European Country to Condemn Prediction Markets In a LinkedIn post, France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has issued an official warning regarding prediction markets, deeming them illegal gambling. ANJ Says Prediction Markets Sites Are Illegal Gambling The post opens by commenting on the success of prediction market platforms and their growth, particularly since the 2024 US presidential election. It stated that by […]