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Top 10 bankroll management rules serious poker players use

Proper bankroll management is one of the most essential skills for a poker player, but also one that’s often neglected even by the pros.In fact, countless poker careers never truly got off the ground, not because the players lacked the skills, but because they lacked proper bankroll discipline.If you are new to poker and you aren’t sure how to manage your bankroll properly, here are the 10 bankroll management rules that professional poker players understand and follow.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: WSOP, prediction markets and Arkansas sports betting edition

Prediction markets continue to takeover gambling headlines, whether it is a new operator throwing its hat into the ring, or another cease-and-desist order. In addition this week, the 2026 World Series of Poker schedule has been released with a few surprises, an Oklahoma casino resort announced its grand opening date, a six-figure fine for a Aussie operator, and Arkansas making waves in the sports betting space.Let’s begin with a that big fine Down Under:5...read more

Major developments in the legal fight over prediction markets

This week saw the following:1) The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Kalshi’s attempt to prevent the state of Nevada from suing the sports event prediction market operator.2) The Nevada Gaming Control Board and the state attorney general then filed suit in state court for a temporary restraining order to put Kalshi out of business, at least in the Silver State.3) The Trump Administration jumped in, for the first time officially taking Kalshi’s side.What happens next?The state court will issue the TRO, ordering Kalshi to immediately stop doing business unless it gets a state sports betting license, which it will not do.Kalshi will remove the case to federal court...read more

Top 10 bets to win the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball championship

With the Super Bowl behind us, and the Olympics in full swing, the next major sporting event that many are turning their eyes to in preparation is March Madness. In just over a month, 68 teams will battle it out until one remains to cut down the nets in victory.Here, we take a look at 10 team to bet that we think will make a deep run and potentially cut down the nets in Indianapolis on 6 April.(All odds provided by bet365 Sportsbook & Racebook)10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Super Bowl betting recap edition

The Super Bowl betting figures are starting to roll in and several U.S. states are reporting major decreases in betting activity, while some saw improvement. In addition, the Ontario gaming regulator has placed a target on the back of an operator in regard to the NBA sports betting scandal...read more

Top 10 new online slots for February 2026

This month's slot releases lean heavily into hold-and-win mechanics, with developers finding new ways to build tension through persistent symbols and expanding grids. From love-themed jackpot games to wildlife adventures with token systems, check out these 10 slot games that caught our attention since last month.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Super Bowl LX and Las Vegas tourism edition

Super Bowl LX in San Francisco is just two days away so we take a deeper dive at the betting figures that come with such a major event. Before getting into those numbers, we have Las Vegas tourism taking a hit last year, a new dayclub opening on the Las Vegas Strip, a Downtown Las Vegas jackpot win, and a progressive hitting at a Connecticut casino.Let’s begin with a slot jackpot;5...read more

Predicting the future of prediction markets

Prediction markets are growing rapidly, especially as platforms begin offering contracts tied to sporting events. MarketWatch published a new article examining this expansion and the regulatory questions it raises, and I was pleased to contribute to the discussion.The article focuses on a core issue:Are these sports-related event contracts financial instruments or gambling?In my comments, I explained that prediction markets often present their contracts as economic or financial products rather than wagers...read more

Top 10 Super Bowl LX watch parties

We have officially entered Super Bowl week. The New England Patriots will square off against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco. The Seahawks are the favorite, sitting at -4.5 on bet365 Sportsbook & Racebook. There are too many prop bets to count so you won’t have a shortage of plays to make.If you are still looking for a place to watch your bet slips cash, take a look at these 10 watch parties in Las Vegas and beyond.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpots, loonies and Las Vegas perks

The Canadian dollar is getting a boost — at least in Las Vegas. Three Downtown Las Vegas resorts are now accepting Canadian dollars at par with U.S. currency on select purchases, aiming to offset exchange rates and entice cross-border travelers...read more