Positive perceptions of Las Vegas surprise analysts – CDC Gaming
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Inside the 2026 US Sweepstakes Casino Surge: How Operators Are Adapting to a Contracting State Map
Editorial Staff | Posted on May 22, 2026 | Image by Vivian Nakashima The US sweepstakes-casino category entered 2026 in a posture the industry has not quite seen before. A model that built its audience between 2018 and 2024 by sitting outside the licensed-iGaming framework, drawing on a dual-coin promotional structure and an aggressive social-media […]
Market Analysis: The Sustained Growth of the Social Casino Vertical in 2026
In 2026, the social casino market size is projected to break the $10 billion mark. While real-money gaming dominates headlines with legal battles and big mergers, players are quietly choosing the freemium model of social gaming and preferring free chips instead of real-money bonuses. Quarterly reports from industry leaders such as Playtika Holding and Aristocrat […]
Mob Movie-Style Messages Emerge in Major Chicago Gambling Case
Federal prosecutors say an alleged enforcer tied to a Chicago area gambling ring used coded language linked to mob movies while trying to collect gambling debts, as authorities push to keep him behind bars. Operation Porterhouse Parlay At the center of the latest court filings is Alexander “Alex Gyros” Gagianas, one of 22 people arrested […]
Pennsylvania Authorities Bust Illegal Gambling Operation in Social Club
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board enforcement agents say they shut down an illegal gambling operation at the Independent Political Club, located at 300 E. Prospect Avenue in Washington, Pennsylvania. Social Club Raided on Suspicion of Illegal Gambling According to a police report, authorities were tipped off about the alleged gambling activity in the club, which resulted […]
Can I Bet on Soccer While Visiting the US IN 2026?
The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, and spans the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time all three countries jointly host the tournament in North America. With millions of international fans expected to travel to the US for matches, many visitors will have the same question when they arrive: Can […]
Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm raises over $200,000 for underserved youths with ‘Tunnel Fits and Kicks’ event | amNewYork
Yankees’ second baseman Jazz Chisholm hosted his charity’s second-ever ‘Tunnel Fits and Kicks’ event on Thursday, bringing together professional athletes from across the New York area. The event raised over $200,000 for the Jazz Chisholm Foundation, an organization that provides resources for underserved youth and families in New York, the Bahamas, and Florida. For Chisholm, […]
Player Wins Life-Changing €10.5m Jackpot on Fire & Roses Joker King Millions
May brings millions A player from Europe has landed a life-changing online slot win after hitting the global jackpot via Games Global’s progressive network King Millions. According to trade media on Monday, iGaming aggregator giant Games Global confirmed the unnamed player last week won €10,475,169.87 ($12,182,622.56) on Fire and Roses Joker King Millions slot, and […]
Hard Rock Bet Prepares for Ontario iGaming Launch
Hard Rock Digital Canada Ltd. has received an official iGaming registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), bringing its online sports betting and casino platform closer to debut in the province. The registration, issued on May 14, 2026, is valid for one year until May 13, 2027, and signals Ontario will be the […]
22 Plead Not Guilty in Indiana Gambling Ring Case
This Thursday, 22 defendants tied to a sprawling illegal gambling case in northwest Indiana entered not guilty pleas. According to prosecutors, the defendants were part of a tightly run sports wagering ring that operated out of local businesses and had considerable reach across the USA. The indictment identifies two venues, Gino’s Steakhouse and Paragon Restaurant, […]