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FanDuel Defends RG Efforts Amid Bryce Harper Controversy

Sportsbook officials detailed its VIP program and its safeguards to Congress after a Bryce Harper video sparked controversy.

Israeli Soccer Player Facing Match-Fixing Accusation

Local Israeli authorities took a professional soccer player into custody over concerns he was fixing matches.

Coleman, Kolev Highlight Onyx High Roller Winners

David Coleman and Boris Kolev each won significant side events at the 2026 Onyx Super High Roller Series in Cyprus.

Gamblers Buy Losing Lotto Tickets On eBay To Offset Taxes

To combat the tax change that allows just 90% of gambling deductions, some gamblers are snagging losing lottery tickets to show more losses.

HBO Creating Series On Female Casino Crusher

A new series on HBO will tell the story of Gina Fiore, known for using a blackjack card-counting system to beat casinos across the world.

Curtis King Wins WSOP Circuit Cherokee Main Event

Curtis King won his first career World Serie of Poker Circuit ring and a career-best $363,703 in the WSOPC Cherokee main event.

Mikalai Vaskaboinikau Wins $50K Onyx High Roller

Belarus' Mikalai Vaskaboinikau won the $50,000 buy-in Onyx High Roller Championship in Cyprus, claiming a $450,000 first-place prize.

Poker Strategy: Stop Paying Off The Nits

Poker coach and braclet winner Jonathan Little explains what hands you should play against nits, and what hands you should fold.

Illinois Powerball Player Binks $1 Billion Jackpot

A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois contained all six of the winning numbers on the Aug. 12 drawing, with a winning jackpot of $1.04 billion.

APT Crowns Back-to-Back Hong Kong Champs

Hong Kong's Stephen Pang won the 2026 Asian Poker Tour Incheon main event, earning $293,700 in his first major live tournament result.

Vegas Casino Aborts Month-Long Promo After Just Three Days

A planned, month-long Las Vegas casino promotion for $200 in free slot play drew so many gamblers that it was canceled after just three days.

Prediction Markets Face Legal Threats On Several Fronts

The legal fight against prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket continued this week with Baltimore joining the battle via lawsuits.

Raoul Kanme Captures Onyx Main Event Title

Dutch player Raoul Kanme topped a 255-entry field in the 2026 Onyx Super High Roller $25,000 main event to win a career-best $1,250,000.

Colorado Latest To Ban Credit Card Deposits For Sports Betting

New Colorado sports betting rules became law this week and include a ban on credit card use to fund accounts and a deposit limit.

Tribal Casinos Report Record Revenue Of $46.2 Billion In 2025

Gross gaming revenue at tribal casinos in the US was $46.2 billion in 2025, a 5.3% increase over the previous year.

$60M Club: The Stars Atop The Earnings Leaderboard

Bryn Kenney extended his lead on the all-time money list with $92 million, while Alex Foxen became the ninth member of the $60 million club.

Nevada Severs Ties With National Council On Problem Gambling

The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling severs ties with the National Problem Gambling Group, citing concerns about its Kalshi partnership.

Do Florida Campaign Donations Signal Gaming Expansion?

Gambling interests are making hefty donations to candidates in Florida races to possibly influence future gaming expansion in the state.

Raminder Singh Wins Four SHRPO Trophies, Extends Record With 20

Raminder Singh and Jean Laurent earned four titles each as the 2026 SHRPO festival awarded over $12.3 million in total prize money across 63 events.

Justin Zaki Triumphs In SHRPO $25,000 High Roller

Florida's Justin Zaki topped a 40-entry field in the 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $25,000 high roller to earn $391,550.

Joe McKeehen Wins 2026 SHRPO Championship

Joe McKeehen, the 2015 WSOP main event winner, earned another big victory in the 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship.

Flutter Consolidates PokerStars And Other Non-US Skins

After integrating PokerStars into the FanDuel platform in the U.S., Flutter has taken the same consolidation approach in Europe.

Bally's Chicago Pauses Hotel Construction Amid City Dispute

Bally’s has halted some construction on its Chicago casino amid its ongoing fight with the city over video gaming terminals.

A Series Of Incremental Decisions: 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball

Mixed games expert Kevin Haney explains how your decision making can completely change depending on your opponent's perception of you.

'Goofy' Wins Onyx High Roller Premiere For $1 Million

An anonymous player came out on top in the kickoff event of the 2026 Onyx Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, earning $1 million for the win.

Wynn Delays Casino Resort In United Arab Emirates

Wynn Resorts' casino resort project in United Arab Emirates has been pushed back to 2027 due to the Iran conflict.

Macau Casino Profits Slow Amid China Crackdown

China's only legal gambling jurisdiction, Macau, is seeing casino profits decrease due to a crackdown from Beijing and a listless economy.

Nuwwarah Wins MSPT Illinois State Championship

Card Player contributor Mo Nuwwarah topped 1,807 entries in the inaugural Illinois Poker State Championship to earn his second MSPT title.

WATCH: Is This The Worst Call In Poker History?

Lauri Saaskilahti's bold call at the main event final table is being called one of the worst plays in World Series of Poker history.

Jonathan Little: Playing For Stacks With Pocket Jacks

Bracelet winner and poker coach Jonathan Little breaks down a tournament hand where he played for stacks with pocket jacks.