Casino
January 13, 2026
Mary J. Blige Announces First Las Vegas Residency
Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige is getting ready to bring her legendary talent to Las Vegas for the first time. On Monday, January 12, the “Be Without You” singer announced her debut Vegas residency, Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story, at Dolby Live at Park MGM, set for May and July. “Something […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Florida Removes 230 Illegal Slot Machines During Ex-Sheriff-Linked Raid
Authorities in Florida have shut down three illegal gambling operations in Lake County, including one casino allegedly tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. Over 200 Slot Machines Seized The raids followed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s description of June 4 as “a solemn day for Florida,” following Lopez’s arrest over his alleged role […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
BetRivers Raises Illinois Minimum Bet as Tax Pressures Change Market
BetRivers has increased the minimum stake for online sports bets in Illinois to $5. This is their second change in under a year. It shows how new state and city taxes are changing betting habits across the area. The move happens as operators deal with rules that have made low-value bets more expensive to offer. […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Grand Island Casino Bomb Threat Turns Out to Be Fake
Police in Grand Island looked into what seemed like a big threat at the Grand Island Casino Resort on Sunday afternoon, but found out the scary call was not real. Cops say this event, which for a short time made people leave the building and led to a careful security check, was a classic example […]
Casino
January 12, 2026
Washington Casino Mints New Jackpot Winners
Tulalip Resort Casino, a gaming property in Washington, has created new jackpot winners, including a player who won a six-figure prize just in time for the holidays and a player who took home a “monster jackpot” around the turn of the year. There Were Several Big Winners Tulalip Resort Casino announced on its official Facebook […]
Casino
January 12, 2026
Indiana Weighs Plans for a $750M Casino in Indianapolis
The Indiana legislature is currently considering a proposal that could completely reshape the state’s gambling sector with an envisioned $750 million casino development in Indianapolis. Senate Bill 244, filed by Sen. Aaron Freeman, would allow Full House Resorts to relocate its gaming license from the small river town of Rising Sun to Marion County, setting […]
Casino
January 12, 2026
Hard Rock Casino Player Flips $0.48 Wager into $45K Win
A Michigan player had the time of their life after they turned a mere $0.48 wager, and the extra 0.10 jackpot opt-in amount, into a substantial slot win – $44,996, just shy of the $45,000-mark. Hard Rock Player Who Opted into Jackpots Turns Small Wager into Big Win The player, whoever they are, was playing […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
Google Gives Green Light to Online Gambling Ads in Belarus
Last July, we reported on Google’s decision to allow gambling ads in Ukraine, a historic announcement applicable to advertisers with suitable state licenses and the giant’s approval. Now, it’s time for Belarus, a country with a unique licensing system that features commercial gambling and separately owned and governed state lotteries, to follow the same path. […]
Poker
January 12, 2026
Australian Poker Pro Falls to Temptation, Ends up Cheating
One of the biggest names in Australian poker, Chris Skinner, was caught on camera cheating as he was participating in a small tournament on New Year’s, called Poker With Fred. Skinner Falls from Poker Grace over What Appears Petty Cheating The event required an AUD $125 buy-in or about $85, and it was recorded on […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
House Rules Panel Stops FAIR BET Act as 2026 Gambling Tax Change Approaches
A new effort in Washington to bring back full deductions for gambling losses has hit another big snag, leaving bettors and industry groups ready for a tax scene that changes a lot in 2026. Effort to Add FAIR BET Act to Defense Bill Fails in House Rules Committee The latest problem happened when the House […]
