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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
January 29, 2026
Pennsylvania’s Electronic-Table Only Casino Announces New Game-Tables with Live Dealers
Soon, Parx Casino Shippensburg will no longer be the only Pennsylvania casino operating without live table dealers. With the conclusion of regulatory tests, the casino has announced that it is ready to launch live dealer-run tables. This follows a sluggish 2025 for table game profits, with Parx Shippensburg recording the lowest performance statewide. The Pennsylvania […]
Casino
January 28, 2026
Ex-NBA Star Seen in Vegas after Recent DUI, Refuses to Talk About It
Only a week after his DUI arrest, the 46-year-old Lamar Odom, a former NBA star, returned to Vegas. This Saturday, he was promoting and endorsing his new drink, “Odom 7,” at the C3 Lounge. The restaurant is located on South Decatur Boulevard near West Sahara Avenue. Odom told this to the Las Vegas Review-Journal: “I’m […]
Legal
January 27, 2026
Drug Lord Allegedly Had Man Doused with Acid for Stealing, Gambling $164K
Ten people are currently on trial after a man was doused in acid at his own home, which resulted in his death, allegedly for not paying back a drug lord. Before succumbing to his injuries, 38-year-old Danny Cahalane revealed that he owed GBP 120,000 ($164,051) to a Dubai Crime boss known as “Frost”. Frost’s real […]
Lottery
January 26, 2026
Canadian Woman Chooses $730 a Week Instead of Lump Sum of $730K
A Canadian woman’s lottery prize choice to get weekly payments instead of a lump sum has people debating whether or not it was the right choice. Just before Christmas 2025, Maria Caroli was given a scratch-off lottery ticket as a gift by her partner, and it turned out to be the grand prize winner. Caroli […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Bettable Hot Dog Eating Competition Host Nathan’s Famous is Being Bought Out
Coney Island’s iconic Nathan’s Famous, well known for its yearly eating contest, is being fully bought out for $450 million. Nathan’s Famous hosts a yearly July 4 hot dog eating competition, an event that can be legally bet on, thanks to a permission obtained by the New Jersey gaming regulator. Initial attempts to legalize betting […]
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 […]
Casino
January 21, 2026
Plans for Smaller Second Las Vegas Sphere Revealed
Sphere Entertainment has announced plans for the construction of a smaller version of the Las Vegas Sphere. The state of Maryland, Prince George’s county and Peterson Companies have all teamed up with Sphere Entertainment to create the scaled-down version of the iconic interactive Sphere. Since its opening in September 2023, the Las Vegas Sphere has […]
Sports
January 20, 2026
Brawl at Wynn Las Vegas Between Two of the Vargas Brothers
Video of a fight between the sons of a former boxing legend has been blowing up. The brawl was between two pro boxers, Fernando Vargas Jr. and his younger brother Amado Vargas, who are the sons of Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas. Their brawl was filmed by the spectators and soon after went viral. Instead of […]
Casino
January 19, 2026
Netflix Reveals New Crime Drama by “Squid Game” Creator
A new casino-themed TV series on Netflix has been announced by “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. “Squid Game” is the streaming platform’s most successful show to date. The upcoming TV series is titled “The Dealer,” and it has just been greenlit, with the main cast of the upcoming South Korean crime drama also having been […]
Sports
January 16, 2026
Marshawn Lynch and Adam DeVine Brought on by PrizePicks for Campaign on NFL Playoffs
PrizePicks has partnered up with Marshawn Lynch, a former Seattle Seahawks player, and Adam DeVine, an actor and a comedian, in order create a commercial for the NFL playoffs. The advertising agency Preacher, based in Austin, Texas, will have Lynch and DeVine poke fun at the bloated industry full of gimmicky ads. There have been […]
