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Melanie Porter
Senior WriterAfter finishing her master's in publishing and writing, Melanie began her career as an online editor for a large gaming blog and has now transitioned over towards the iGaming industry. She helps to ensure that our news pieces are written to the highest standard possible under the guidance of senior management.
Poker
March 12, 2026
Stake Launches Fast-Fold Poker Game with $1M Giveaway
Crypto casino platform Stake has rolled out a new online poker format called Next!, and it’s launching the game with a major promotion. To mark the debut, the company is offering $1 million in prizes through a series of giveaways. Nonstop Table Movement The new poker variant became available earlier this month on both Stake’s […]
Poker
March 11, 2026
Poker Room Raid at The Lodge in Round Rock Sparks Questions
The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, known for its lively poker scene, experienced an unexpected interruption Tuesday morning (March 10) when law enforcement conducted a raid. Reports from people at the scene indicate that the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC), along with state police, were involved. Confusion at the Scene At this […]
Sports
March 11, 2026
Youngsters Use Sports Betting and Prediction Markets as Financial Shortcuts
Even as half of Americans report feeling financially secure this year, a growing number of young adults have begun seeking quicker paths to wealth through high-risk ventures such as sports betting, cryptocurrencies, and prediction markets. That’s according to Northwestern Mutual’s newly released 2026 Planning & Progress Study, which looks at financial behaviors and attitudes across […]
Sports
March 10, 2026
Australian Banks Urged to Crack Down on Offshore Gambling
Chief executive officer of Entain Australia and New Zealand, Andrew Vouris, believes banks from Down Under need to step up and improve the monitoring of transactions tied to illegal offshore gaming platforms. His comments are born from the growing concerns regarding the large number of websites targeting Australian players that operate from jurisdictions like Curaçao […]
Casino
March 10, 2026
Boyd New Casino Update: Cadence Crossing to Open March 25
It’s official: Boyd Gaming has set the opening date for Cadence Crossing Casino in Henderson, its newest casino in the Las Vegas area. The property will open its doors to the public at noon on Wednesday, March 25. 450 Slot Machines, No Table Games at Opening Located at 920 N. Boulder Highway, right next to […]
Prediction Markets
March 9, 2026
Kalshi and Polymarket Eye $20B Valuations Amid Scrutiny
Prediction market giants Kalshi and Polymarket are reportedly aiming for valuations of around $20 billion each, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. Early Talks Both companies have been involved in talks with potential investors regarding possible capital raises that would push their market value to that level. These discussions are still early, […]
Casino
March 9, 2026
Vasquez Targets Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Gaming
Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D‑New Mexico) has turned the Farm Bill into a stage for pushing back against prediction markets that resemble traditional sports wagers. His amendment would stop operators from offering “sports event contracts” under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s federal framework. “Direct Violation of Tribal Sovereignty” Sports event contracts have become common occurrences on federally regulated platforms, […]
Legal
March 6, 2026
What Would You Have Done? TikToker Returns Accidental $8.7M Transfer
Imagine logging into your bank account and seeing almost nine million dollars sitting there by mistake. That’s exactly what happened to TikTok user @shawnainchapterland when Fidelity Investments accidentally wired $8.7 million into her account. “I Could Be Watching This Mess From a Beach in the Seychelles” With the cost of living rising and wallets feeling […]
Lottery
March 6, 2026
Robbery Gone Wrong: Man Steals Lottery Tickets, Cash in Colorado
Police in Colorado Springs have arrested a man in connection with a February robbery that didn’t quite end like hitting the jackpot. Charges of Aggravated Robbery R.I. was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after officers obtained an arrest warrant on Tuesday, along with a search warrant for his home. The incident happened on February […]
Sports
March 5, 2026
NNGE Boosts Awareness for Problem Gambling Month
March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) is stepping up to educate and support communities across the Navajo Nation. “Problem Gaming Can Develop in Anyone” “For most individuals, gaming is a social or recreational activity that is fun and entertaining. For others, gaming can cause problems that adversely impact […]
