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Casino City’s Friday Five: Bans, openings and record jackpots edition

We had major news this week as the largest U.S. online casino jackpot was won at DraftKings Casino. We also had mix of enforcement and growth this week in the gaming industry, as evidenced by the confiscation of gambling machines in Florida, Texas Lottery courier restrictions, a California resort development, and Michigan's record-setting revenue.Let’s begin with a seizure in The Sunshine State:5...read more

Top 10 sports-betting events for 2025

Following a February that produced some wildly popular sports betting events, including the Super Bowl and the record-setting 4 Nations Face-Off, attention now turns to the remainder 2025.Here, we take a look at 10 events taking place in 2025 that could receive the same kind of betting action and attention at U.S...read more

New Jersey to allow esport competitors to bet on themselves

What could possibly go wrong?New Jersey Assembly Bill No. 2172 has passed out of committee and now will be voted on by the entire Assembly. A companion bill is being considered in the State Senate. If either bill passes both houses and is signed by Governor Phil Murphy, betting on esports will be greatly expanded.Fine.But this provision in the bill should be amended out: “The Division of Gaming Enforcement may authorize competitors in such events who are otherwise eligible to make sports wagers [meaning they are at least 18 years old] to make wagers on themselves or their own team with regard to an individual electronic sports contest.”The bills’ authors undoubtedly thought that competitors would only bet on themselves and their teams winning...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpots, records and anniversaries edition

Gambling in the U.S. continues to flourish as 2024 figures showed increases across several verticals. In addition, we saw a pair of massive jackpots won this week, a Louisiana casino celebrating a grand opening, a Connecticut property enjoying its 33rd anniversary and a Nevada casino welcoming cashless gaming.Let’s begin with a couple of millionaires:5...read more

Top 10 second-half NBA predictions and best bets

Last night, the NBA All-Star Weekend concluded with the new All-Star Game format, which saw Team Shaq take home the title and Steph Curry win the MVP. As players report back to practice and gear up for the home stretch of the regular season, teams are making pushes to solidify their playoff spots, or in some cases, their draft position.Here, we take a look at 10 prop bets to consider heading into the second half of the season.All odds provided by bet365 Sportsbook & Racebook10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Super Bowl betting and casino openings edition

Leading this week’s gambling news was the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs that attracted some impressive betting numbers across the U.S. Also this week, we have the reopening of a Mew Mexico casino, Michigan cracking down on illegal operators, Fontainebleau in Las Vegas ready to debut its pool season, and a controversial exit from the U.K...read more

Top 10 casino openings and expansions for February 2025

From celebrity chef-endorsed burgers to new casinos and major renovations, the gaming industry continues to see a surge of activity. This month’s roundup covers 10 of the most noteworthy developments across the country, highlighting the latest flurry of casino expansions, unveilings, and upgrades across the U.S.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Sports betting and terminations edition

Major League Baseball concluded its investigation and terminated an umpire for violating league rules regarding sports betting. Elsewhere, Robinhood also halted its Super Bowl-related sports betting offerings, two major lottery jackpots were won, a new casino in Louisiana is scheduled to open next week, and Las Vegas has been selected to be the host city for the 2027 College Football National Championship.Let’s begin with a couple of jackpots:5...read more

Top 10 new online slots for February 2025

With the Super Bowl just six days away, many are focused on figuring out which parties they will attend and what bets they should be placing ahead of the matchup between Kansas City and Philadelphia.However, don’t lose sight on the portfolios of slot providers that continue to increase as they still add more games during this sports-centric time of year...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Regulation and Super Bowl edition

The Michigan Gaming Control Board took action against MyBookie.ag and sent them a cease-and-desist letter. In other news, we have tons of options for Super Bowl watch parties in Las Vegas, a Washington casino opening a sportsbook, the winners from the Borgata Winter Poker Open, and a prediction market launching sports betting.Let’s begin with some poker action:5...read more