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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.
Prediction Markets
February 12, 2026
Mark Wahlberg Rumor Drives $24M Action on Prediction Markets
A Kalshi prediction on whether Mark Wahlberg would attend Super Bowl LX has been resolved. At the conclusion of the market, the trading probability of “No” was at 98%, which turned out to be correct. Even though the New England Patriots were playing, whom Wahlberg is known as a big fan of, the actor did […]
Sports
February 11, 2026
WrestleMania 42 Bans Las Vegas Establishments from Airing Event Following Low Ticket Sales
Lower than expected ticket sales for WrestleMania 42 have convinced the WWE to block bars and sports books in the vicinity of Allegiant Stadium, where it will be held for the second year in a row. The Patreon account Fightful Select shared that tourist spots within 50 miles of the stadium will be banned from […]
Sports
February 10, 2026
Drake’s $1M Superbowl Bet Blamed for Patriots Loss
Drake’s most recently publicized bet has come up short, prompting ribbing from netizens and further proof that the Drake curse exists. This time betting on the Super Bowl LX matchup, the Canadian musician lost $1 million he had wagered on the New England Patriots to win against the Seattle Seahawks. This marks the rapper’s second-biggest […]
Casino
February 9, 2026
Gambling Addiction More Prolific in Pennsylvania: Are Skill Games to Blame?
Recent talks between Casino.org and a Pennsylvania Gamblers Anonymous representative have revealed an increase in gambling addiction, with unregulated skill games being named as the principal cause of these new cases. During the discussion, a Gamblers Anonymous spokesperson shared that many new members cite skill games as what pushed them into gambling addiction. “PA skill […]
Industry
February 6, 2026
Investors Sue Las Vegas Restaurant Owners Who Used Funds to Fuel Luxury Lifestyle
The owners of Toca Madera, a steakhouse located on the Las Vegas Strip, are being sued by their investors for allegedly mismanaging and misusing funds for personal extravagances. Several claims are listed in the lawsuit, such as private securities fraud, aiding and abetting, and a breach of fiduciary duty, alongside which a RICO charge has […]
Casino
February 5, 2026
ISD in Texas Fires Employee for Gambling Away $41K, Investigation still Ongoing
Recently, the Fabens Independent School District caught the eye of the internet after it was uncovered that a former employee might have misused the district’s credit card to gamble away $41,000. The school district located in El Paso, Texas, has made a statement concerning the situation, acknowledging the reports concerning the unauthorized credit card charges. […]
Sports
February 4, 2026
Athletes Receive Shortened Suspensions Following Admitting to Betting on Teammates
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has issued temporary bans to three track and field athletes after it came to light that they had made bets on their teammates at championship events across the globe. Athletes Didn’t Realize Betting on Teammates Was Prohibited By giving temporary bans to the German discus throwers Steven Richter and Henrik […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
British Lottery Winner Turns $3.3M into $400M Drug Empire
In Britain, a Windfall lottery winner has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he was found guilty of manufacturing and distributing counterfeit medications, which he had funded with his GBP 2.4 million ($3.3 million) winnings. 80-year-old John Eric Spiby, who runs a long rap sheet, headquartered his drug business in Northwest England. According […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
Las Vegas Jury Finds “Dances With Wolves” Actor Guilty on Sexual Assault Charges
A former “Dances With Wolves” actor has been convicted by a Las Vegas jury on sexual assault charges. Following a trial that lasted a year and three weeks, Nathan Chasing Horse, a 49-year-old former actor, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor. The investigation followed allegations from two underage victims. Several other women who […]
Casino
January 30, 2026
Nevada Is the Wickedest State of Them All, Study Says
The New York Post has recently released a report on a survey the media outlet conducted, which labeled Nevada as the most deceitful state in America, as well as ranked the state first in lying, cheating, and document forging. 70% out of Nevada’s 3.27 million residents are based in Las Vegas, the city that this […]
