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Tolga Ismetov
AuthorTolga Ismetov is an English philology graduate with a passion for literature and journalism. He is the newest addition to the Gambling News team, covering markets in Asia and legal developments around the world.
Casino
February 27, 2026
Mandatory Age Verification by Apple Stops Users from Downloading Apps Rated 18+
Across Brazil, Australia, and Singapore, Apple users will no longer be able to download apps rated 18+, unless they verify they are of age, in order to comply with new laws across the globe. Alongside this, Apple has created new tools meant to verify age. Age verification on the App Store will now be done […]
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 […]
Sports
February 25, 2026
Kalshi Finds Itself in Hot Water with NCAA over March Madness Trademark
A request by the NCAA has made Kalshi remove any mentions of “March Madness” as well as other similar terms such as “Sweet Sixteen” and “Final Four”. Now, Kalshi will instead begin using the generic and simple version of a title for an NCAA Division I basketball tournament. The NCAA has continuously addressed Kalshi’s supposed […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Terrorism Investigation Ongoing After Man Crashes Rental into Las Vegas Substation
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a possible terrorist attack after a New York resident rammed through the gates of a power substation in Boulder City, Nevada, using a rental car, and shot himself. Now identified as 23-year-old Dawson Maloney, he was reported missing by his family in Albany, New York. Maloney had […]
Casino
February 20, 2026
Third Extension for Backstreet Boys Sphere Residency Announced
The Backstreet Boys finished their Las Vegas Sphere residency just a few days ago, but not without announcing more performances in July 2026, making this the third extension of their show “Into the Millennium”. On an Instagram post, the band wrote this: “We’ve been seeing your posts, and it’s very clear that you guys do […]
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 […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Donny Osmond Faced with Lawsuit after Prop Allegedly Hit and Injured Tourist
Harrah’s Donny Asmond an his production company, Donny Osmond Concerts Inc, are being sued on two counts of “negligence and negligent hiring, training, retention and supervision” by a woman from Illinois after she allegedly suffered injuries during a performance. In the lawsuit, Joanne Julkowski claims that she received injuries during the show after being “struck […]
Sports
February 17, 2026
Potential Trouble for BetMGM as Massachusetts Investigates Promotional Emails
An investigation into BetMGM was started after the Massachusetts Gaming Commission received multiple reports of possible violations. Recently, the commission examined promotional emails by BetMGM, which were supposedly sent to people who should not be eligible to receive them. According to officials, following an overview of the emails covering several campaigns, there was indeed a […]
Casino
February 16, 2026
Live CCTV Bet Nets Gambling Streamer Xposed $363,971
During a live streamer Xposed turned $20,000 into $363,971 by betting on how many cars would go through traffic lights. His bet consisted of guessing whether 11 or 14 cars would go through Public Square in Watertown, Massachusetts, before the light turned red. Clips from the stream show the streamer celebrating upon seeing the last […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
Iowa Judge Sentences Magician Fraudster to 10 Years in Prison
Several days ago, a judge in Iowa sentenced illusionist Shaun Benward to 10 years in prison for tricking casino staff throughout the US and making away with thousands in fraudulently acquired winnings. The conman magician nicknamed “Shaun Mistery” would spend years eluding law enforcement until he was finally caught in April 2025. Don’t You Want […]
