Sports
January 13, 2026
$50K Chicago Bears Bet Could Fetch $3.3M Super Bowl Payout
Imagine this: the underdog is priced at odds of +6600, and you, a bookmaker, now see an errant bet on your screen. Someone has just wagered $50,000 on the team to win, but you know for a fact that the odds are incredibly slim, so you take their action. An Early Bird Wager on the […]
Industry
January 13, 2026
Seminole Hard Rock Introduces BOMBERMAN Slots in Florida
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood becomes the first casino in Florida to launch Konami Gaming’s all-new BOMBERMAN™ slots, introducing one of the world’s oldest and most legendary video game franchises to the casino floors in the state. BOMBERMAN Slots Launch in Florida The debut includes two new titles, BOMBERMAN BLAST™ and BOMBERMAN BOOM™, […]
Business
January 13, 2026
Saratoga Casino Holdings invests in High Roller Technologies, Expanding Into Online Gaming
Saratoga Casino Holdings is making its first foray into the online gaming industry, backing High Roller Technologies with a $1 million strategic investment. This move signals a broader shift in how Saratoga approaches digital growth, potentially unlocking significant synergies between land-based and online operations and delivering long-term value. The Two Companies Can Leverage Significant Synergies […]
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 […]
Sports
January 13, 2026
Phishing Link in Polymarket Comment Section Ends up Losing User $90,000
A fake Polymarket link misled a user who ended up losing $90,000. Clicking the link led to an X account that pretended to be the real Polymarket. The link had been placed in a Polymarket comment section; it had been one of many plastered across several places. It was presented as a way for the […]
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 […]
Legal
January 12, 2026
Aristocrat, Light & Wonder Bury the Hatchet with New Settlement
Aristocrat Leisure Limited and Light & Wonder have released a joint statement, confirming that they have agreed to settle their pending litigation in Australia and the United States. This marks the end of months of IP-related hostilities. Aristocrat and L&W Reach an Agreement The case in question revolved around Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train game, […]
