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The unwritten rules of craps
Do you think you know craps etiquette? Frank Scoblete offers 15 rules you may not know, but every player should follow at the table.  read more
 

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WSOP's Effel looks back at another historic run

From the new “mothership” set to the shot clock debate, longtime executive Jack Effel reflects on a record-breaking and memorable World Series of Poker.  read more
WSOP’s Effel looks back at another historic run
 

WORLD SERIES OF POKER News

WORLD SERIES OF POKER

Lucas Jumalon wins 2026 WSOP Main Event

The 22-year-old from Spokane, Washington, emerged victorious at Horseshoe Las Vegas, securing the $10 million first-place prize and outlasting a field of 9,208.  read more

What Joe Cada told the WSOP Main Event chip leader

The youngest champion in World Series of Poker history describes the message he got from Lucas Jumalon, and what he told the 22-year-old, who was sitting on the biggest chip lead of the century.  read more

Jason Koon earns induction into the Poker Hall of Fame

The West Virginia native became the only 2026 candidate to receive the required two-thirds majority of 33 votes from living inductees, securing his place among the game's all-time greats.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

TWiG: Exploring Las Vegas museums

In our latest video, we take a look at the Las Vegas museums featuring the most important elements of Sin City.  read more

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa to open temporary casino

Scheduled to open in September while the Florida resort moves forward with smoke-free plans, the temporary casino will feature 682 slots and 34 table games.  read more

$374,887 blackjack win occurs at Mohegan Sun

The biggest table game side bet jackpot of the summer at the Connecticut casino happened on 10 July when a player triggered the Five-Card Royal Flush progressive.  read more

Blue Chip Casino workers join Teamsters

The 22 slot attendants at the Indiana casino joined the Teamsters to secure higher pay, improved benefits, and improved working conditions.  read more

Bally's completes acquisition of Sam's Town Shreveport

With the completion of the acquisition, the Louisiana property will be rebranded under the Bally’s brand in the near future.  read more

UKGC supports police action targeting illegal gambling activity

The U.K. Gambling Commission joins police in a coordinated operation targeting illegal gambling and suspected organized crime in South Yorkshire.  read more

PREDICTION MARKETS News

PREDICTION MARKETS

ProphetX expands prediction market with Pikkit

Pikkit users will gain access to sports event contracts through ProphetX's federally regulated exchange, covering everything from game results to player props.  read more

CFTC fines George Santos over manipulation of event contract

Santos agreed to disgorge nearly $17,570 in profits, pay a $17,500 civil penalty, and accept a three-year trading ban after settling CFTC allegations tied to a State of the Union prediction market.  read more

CFTC tells prediction markets to drop American odds

Financial markets advocacy group Better Markets says the move is designed to help prediction markets avoid resembling traditional sportsbooks.  read more

Novig launches nationwide sports prediction market

The federally regulated company has completed its transition from a peer-to-peer sportsbook to a sports-only prediction market platform.  read more

EPICK Fantasy adds ProphetX prediction markets

The peer-to-peer fantasy operator will offer federally regulated sports event contracts through a new partnership with ProphetX, expanding its product lineup ahead of the NFL season.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

$1.8 million slot win at Resorts World Las Vegas

A guest staying at the property was playing Dragon Link Grand Progressive Jackpot last night when a $250 wager landed the winning combination.  read more

$1.3 million win at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

The Florida guest won the grand jackpot while playing Dragon Link Genghis Khan when the $50 bet triggered the big win.  read more

Thunder Valley Casino Resort pays $496K jackpot

The lucky player at the Northern California casino was using a Smokin' Hot Stuff machine when the $9 bet triggered the $496,685 win.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

More Eagles shows coming to Sphere Las Vegas

Due to overwhelming demand, the longest-running residency at the Las Vegas venue added 15, 16, 22 and 23 January 2027 show dates.  read more

Planet Hollywood to welcome Koe Wetzel

The performer will bring his new album The Night Champion to PH Live at the Las Vegas resort on 11 December.  read more

Richard Marx to take the stage at Palms Casino Resort

The singer, songwriter and producer will perform at Pearl Concert Theater in Las Vegas on 30 October.  read more

Heather McMahan to perform at The Venetian Las Vegas

The actress, stand-up comedian and podcaster will return to The Palazzo Theater inside the Las Vegas Strip resort on 10 October.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Novig filed federal lawsuits against Massachusetts, New Mexico, Washington, and New York last week, arguing that the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction over its sports event contracts preempts state gambling enforcement, less than a week after the company launched as a CFTC-regulated prediction market.
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