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Mike Repole Racing to Churchill Downs Shares, Owns Nearly 1.5% of the Stock

Mike Repole, the entrepreneur who made billions in the beverage industry, is now a major investor in Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN). With stock down 33% year-to-date and hovering around its lowest…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Michigan gaming regulators target 33 illegal offshore operators

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore gambling operators found to be illegally offering online-casino and sweepstakes-style games and sports…
SBC Americas ·

Hires and Higher-Ups: Dan Taylor takes over at Flutter, Allwyn names new CTO

Every Thursday, SBC Americas rounds up some of the notable leadership changes across U.S. land-based gaming, online gambling, and prediction markets. This week, we cover prominent hires and…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

Week 5 NFL Survivor Picks: Cowboys Chalk, Traps, and Contrarian Plays for Sunday

The post Week 5 NFL Survivor Picks: Cowboys Chalk, Traps, and Contrarian Plays for Sunday appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
Gambling Insider ·

From Single-Leg Bets to Parlays: Why Are Bettors Changing How They Wager?

A study of 547 million NFL wagers found that parlays went from about a third of bets to nearly 73% in five years. New bettors weren’t the only reason. Existing customers changed how they bet, too. In…
Legal Sports Report, News ·

Lawmakers Demand Copies Of Every FanDuel VIP Celebrity Video

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) sent FanDuel CEO Christian Genetski a third letter Tuesday, demanding copies of every personalized…
iGaming Business ·

Nevada regulators set late 2027 adoption date for new technical standards

Proposed changes to Nevada's technical standards will likely take effect next October after a first hearing before regulators this week.
Casino.org News ·

Nevada Gov. Candidate Makes Final Table at Vegas Charity Poker Event

Danielle Ford is hoping for a stronger showing on Nov. 3 than she managed on Oct. 3. Fifth place in a charity poker tournament is respectable, but anything short of first place in the Nevada…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Nevada gaming regulators seek removal of NCPG resources

About two months after the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling severed ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) over its partnership with Kalshi, the state has proposed removing any…
SBC Americas ·

Seminole Tribe, DraftKings square off once again in Florida lawsuit

The Seminole Tribe sued DraftKings and CEO Jason Robins in state court on Thursday, accusing the company of operating an illegal sports betting business in Florida and targeting state residents with…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Best Player Props and Prop Bets for TNF

The post Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Best Player Props and Prop Bets for TNF appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
Gambling Insider ·

Maine Gaming Regulator Points to Q1 2027 iGaming Launch

Maine still needs to complete a legal review, hire six staff members and launch a licensing portal. Maine’s online casino market is more likely to launch in the first quarter of 2027 than before the…
Legal Sports Report, News ·

Macquarie Lowers Sports Betting Stock Targets In Q3 Preview

Chad Beynon of Macquarie expects “cautiously optimistic” commentary from sports betting and online casino operators, which he said should be a positive for their stocks. He also, however,...
iGaming Business ·

Sportradar sells Atrium Sports for $170 million to ‘optimise and streamline’ business

The sports technology company will retain the key technological assets of Atrium Sports following the sale.
Casino.org News ·

Wynn UAE Casino Could Be Estimate-Beater, Analyst Sees Singapore Comparisons

Due to the war in Iran, Wynn Resorts’ (NASDAQ: WYNN) United Arab Emirates (UAE) casino resort project is one of several drags on the gaming stock this year, but some analysts believe the venue will…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia holds topping out ceremony

The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise on Thursday held a topping-out ceremony for the construction of Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg. The destination is being built on the…
SBC Americas ·

Underdog tells IG Group investors what $1.3B buys these days

Underdog co-founder and CEO Jeremy Levine took the stage at a virtual IG Group shareholder seminar Thursday to explain what the London-listed trading company is actually buying for $1.3bn. Levine…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

TNF Touchdown Predictions: The 3 Best NFL TD Bets for Thursday Night – Cowboys vs. Bucs

The post TNF Touchdown Predictions: The 3 Best NFL TD Bets for Thursday Night – Cowboys vs. Bucs appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
Gambling Insider ·

The Gambling Wire: Kalshi Partners With Four Tribes as Coinbase Exits Michigan

Tribal prediction-market partnerships deepen the divide within the industry. Meanwhile, states pressed the Supreme Court to review prediction markets, and lawmakers widened their scrutiny of betting…
Legal Sports Report, News ·

Maine Releases Revised Online Casino Rules

Maine regulators revised the state’s proposed online casino rules, clarifying that live dealer backend systems can sit outside the state and dropping the need for director approval of routine...
iGaming Business ·

Betano to sponsor Euro 2028 as Kaizen Gaming extends UEFA partnership

Betano's sponsorship of Euro 2028 is the latest example of Kaizen Gaming's aggressive football sponsorship strategy.
Casino.org News ·

Maverick Gaming Co-Founder Moves to Reacquire Bankrupt Nevada Casinos

Maverick Gaming co‑founder and Las Vegas poker pro Eric Persson is attempting to buy back two struggling Elko, Nev. casinos he once owned, a move he says would keep them open and prevent more than…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Washington: Emerald Queen names Richard Harp as its new chief marketing officer

Emerald Queen Casino (EQC) has named Richard Harp as its new chief marketing officer. Harp brings nearly two decades of experience in the gaming industry, with a background in casino marketing,…
SBC Americas ·

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place at RAI Amsterdam from April 19-21,…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

Guardians vs. White Sox Picks, Predictions & Odds for ALDS Game 4

The post Guardians vs. White Sox Picks, Predictions & Odds for ALDS Game 4 appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
Gambling Insider ·

Kalshi’s Random Bonus of Up to $2,000 Outlasts CFTC Warning on Chance-Based Rewards

CFTC staff told prediction markets in August that rewards should not depend on chance. In October, Kalshi bonus codes promising a random payout of up to $2,000 were still running, while Kalshi…
Legal Sports Report, News ·

NFL Betting Handle Builds As Sportsbook Results Swing In First Month

NFL betting patterns are beginning to emerge four weeks into the season, with rising handle, volatile results and surging prediction market activity among the early trends. U.S. and Canada…
iGaming Business ·

Brazil attorney general urges Supreme Court to uphold betting ban and hold public hearing

The legal battle over Brazil’s betting ban continues as the AGU urges the Supreme Court to reject industry challenges while also holding a public hearing on the matter.
Casino.org News ·

Brazil Online Gambling Ban Exposes Suspicious High-Value Accounts

Brazilian authorities are investigating around 40 online gambling accounts containing unusually large sums over possible links to money laundering and organized crime. The move follows the country’s…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Nevada: Konami president calls Nevada a competitive gaming market

Konami Gaming President and Chief Operating Officer Thomas Jingoli has described the Nevada gaming market as among the most competitive in the world, as the company received approval for its 10th…
SBC Americas ·

Brazil court allows Stake to operate for now, but upholds effects of provisional measure

The Federal Court of São Paulo granted a partial preliminary injunction to Stake Brazil Ltda Thursday, allowing the company to continue operating fixed-odds betting until October 25, 2026, provided…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

USF vs. UTSA Picks, Predictions & Odds for Thursday AAC Clash

The post USF vs. UTSA Picks, Predictions & Odds for Thursday AAC Clash appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
Gambling Insider ·

The Gambling Wire: State Pressure Forces Prediction Market Pullbacks in Connecticut, Missouri

State enforcement triggers new prediction-market pullbacks. Meanwhile, a Tribe takes the Kalshi fight to the Supreme Court, and lawmakers continue to press FanDuel over its VIP program. Connecticut…
Legal Sports Report, News ·

Penn Stock Jumps As Upgrade Shifts Focus From Online Betting

Penn Entertainment stock jumped more than 5% Tuesday after an analyst upgrade put the focus on the company’s regional casino business following years of struggles in online sports betting....
iGaming Business ·

New Zealand iGaming could generate $20m for community funding per new policy

The initiative will be reviewed after two years to assess whether operator costs have outweighed the benefits to local communities.
Casino.org News ·

Gambler Drops Loaded Gun at Ameristar Craps Table, Gets Eight Years

A drugged-up gambler who accidentally dropped a loaded handgun onto the floor of a Missouri casino before picking it up and pointing it at employees has been sentenced to eight years in prison. David…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

AGEM Index decreases 6.1 percent in September

The AGEM Index fell by 118.24 points to 1,811.01 in September 2026, a 6.1 percent decrease from the prior month. This marked the first month-over-month decrease for the index since March. Compared to…
SBC Americas ·

PrizePicks pulls Missouri sports contracts, Kalshi takes case to media

PrizePicks chose to stop offering sports event contracts in Missouri even though Attorney General Catherine Hanaway did not include the company in a cease-and-desist wave to prediction markets last…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

Sam Houston vs. Liberty Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s CUSA Action

The post Sam Houston vs. Liberty Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s CUSA Action appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
Legal Sports Report, News ·

TN Regulators Tired Of Human Error Excuse On Sports Betting Violations

Sports betting regulators in Tennessee have had about enough of hearing that violations were caused by human error. On Tuesday, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council approved fines to be paid by...
iGaming Business ·

Scale will win in UK, but black market is the real risk says Flutter MD

Flutter expects to increase market share as UK's 40% gaming tax squeezes rivals, but Paddy Power Betfair boss warns that's no cause for celebration if the black market grows faster.
Casino.org News ·

Canadian Lottery Coalition Rebrands as Gambling Industry Faces Major Regulatory Changes

The Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) has rebranded as the Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming (CARG) amid major changes to Canada’s gambling landscape, including the prospect of a competitive…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Illinois casino revenue rises 12.7% to $178.2 million in September

Illinois casinos generated $178.2 million in revenue for September, up 12.7% year over year. The Illinois Gaming Board figures show that slots accounted for most of the combined total, generating…
SBC Americas ·

Coinbase agrees to shut down sports prediction markets in Michigan

Coinbase reached an agreement with the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to stop offering sports event contracts in the state, the gaming regulator announced on Wednesday. The MGCB said that the…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

MLB Best Bets & Props Today: ALDS & NLDS Picks and Predictions

The post MLB Best Bets & Props Today: ALDS & NLDS Picks and Predictions appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
Legal Sports Report, News ·

Illinois Judge Sides With Kalshi Despite Calling Contracts Bets

A federal judge in Illinois ruled Friday that Kalshi‘s sports event contracts are likely swaps under federal law, blocking the state from enforcing its licensing rules against the prediction...
iGaming Business ·

Beasts Of Fire Inferno by Play’n GO

Beasts of Fire Inferno retains the established mechanics and flow of Colt Lightning Inferno, reworking them within a bold buffalo-style theme aimed at US-facing portfolios.
Casino.org News ·

Seminoles Sue DraftKings, Claim Company Runs Illegal Sports Betting Business in Florida

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a complaint against DraftKings and its founder and CEO, Jason Robins, on allegations that the interactive gaming company is operating an illegal sports betting…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Rebuilding for AI without sending data to the cloud

CDC Gaming speaks with Henry Valentino, President and CEO of eConnect, about the company’s decision to rebuild its technology around AI, keeping sensitive casino data on-site while opening new…
SBC Americas ·

Kalshi case draws worldwide gaming regulators to push Supreme Court

The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) asked the U.S. Supreme Court last week to hear New Jersey‘s case against Kalshi.…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

Orlando Bettor Cashes 12-Leg Anytime TD Parlay for $145,683.80 During NFL Week 4

The post Orlando Bettor Cashes 12-Leg Anytime TD Parlay for $145,683.80 During NFL Week 4 appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
iGaming Business ·

Wrappin More Gold by Play’n GO

An Ancient Egypt-themed slot featuring Collect & Win pots, expanding reels, multipliers, Instant Bonuses and Bonus Spins, plus a GO Ultra modifier.
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Nice little hit to end the evening!
r/gambling · 7 · 3
What happens when a casino game takes your money but the spin fails?
r/Casino · 5 · 14
Nice pepper on Super Hot Pots!
r/onlinegambling · 11 · 7
New PR! $9,366.51 progressive at MGM Springfield
r/gambling · 27 · 8
First ever “grand” (far from biggest win tho lol)
r/onlinegambling · 9 · 9
First time at a casino, spent 1 dollar ended up with a major win.
r/gambling · 33 · 12
Has anyone been using BetFury lately?
r/onlinegambling · 5 · 8
My first dealt Royal! $3 to 8k
r/gambling · 130 · 18
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