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Movie Review: Mississippi Grind

Ryan Reynolds stars in Mississippi Grind, an indie film that barely registered on most audiences' radars despite featuring two solid performances at i…

Sep 8, 2026
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Best Crypto & Bitcoin Casinos

Bitcoin baccarat casinos are reshaping how players handle money at the tables. The shift from traditional banking to cryptocurrency payments eliminate…

Sep 4, 2026
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Zynga Poker’s ‘Inner Winner’ Campaign Puts Keegan-Michael Key Inside the Game

Zynga Poker launches a major marketing push with comedian and actor Keegan-Michael Key as the face of its new "Inner Winner" campaign. The partnership…

Sep 3, 2026
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Best Dogecoin Casinos & DOGE Gambling Sites in 2026

# Dogecoin Casinos Emerge as Serious Players in Crypto Gambling Dogecoin casinos have shed their novelty status and transformed into legitimate gambl…

Sep 2, 2026
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Online Gambling Now ‘An Increasingly Important Factor’ in Many US Divorces, Lawyer Warns

Attorney Bruggemann, a matrimonial and family law specialist, warns that online gambling addiction is now a material factor in US divorce proceedings.…

Aug 28, 2026
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Matt Bresler Went From Fossils to Parlays, Now Teams With Former DraftKings Data Chief to Lead Odditt

Matt Bresler traded fossils for fantasy sports and poker analytics. The entrepreneur who spent seven years brokering prehistoric skeletons to internat…

Aug 28, 2026
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Player Props & Single-Game Parlays Boosted World Cup Betting Boom

# Player Props and Single-Game Parlays Drove Record World Cup Betting Volume Bettors stacked player props into single-game parlays during the World C…

Aug 27, 2026
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Gambling Addiction Cost Chris Swett His Career, Ex-Attorney Seeks to Help Others as Federal Prison Looms

Chris Swett built a successful career as a trial attorney at Motley Rice, a prominent law firm. That career is over. His gambling addiction destroyed …

Aug 26, 2026
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South Korea’s Only Domestic Nationals-Admitting Casino Eyes Influx of Foreign Patrons

South Korea's casino market is signaling recovery after pandemic disruptions hammered operators for years. The National Gambling Control Commission re…

Aug 26, 2026
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Kalshi Officially Announces Deals With 5 MLB Teams & Pursues Partnership With The Athletic

Kalshi, the regulated prediction market platform, has locked in official partnerships with five Major League Baseball franchises: the Atlanta Braves, …

Aug 25, 2026
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Gaming Stocks Hold Their Ground Even as Broader Markets Come Off Highs

Gaming stocks demonstrated resilience this week while broader equity markets retreated, signaling investor confidence in the sector even amid macroeco…

Aug 24, 2026
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Evolution Only Wants To Hire Young, Attractive White Females, Claims Lawsuit

Evolution, the world's largest live dealer software provider, faces a discrimination lawsuit from a former Talent Acquisition Manager who claims the c…

Aug 24, 2026
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Lawrence Escalante Faces New Lawsuit as Legal Troubles Mount for VGW & Founder

Lawrence Escalante, founder of VGW, faces mounting legal pressure from multiple fronts as his gaming operations empire crumbles under financial and re…

Aug 22, 2026
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After 28 Years at Caesars, Dan Real Launches an App to Help Problem Gamblers

Dan Real spent 28 years climbing the executive ranks at Caesars Entertainment, one of the world's largest casino operators. Now he is pivoting entirel…

Aug 22, 2026
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​​How to Deal Texas Hold’em: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Dealing Texas Hold'em correctly forms the backbone of any legitimate poker game, whether you're running a home game or sitting in a casino. The dealer…

Aug 20, 2026
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Scam Syndicates Moved Into $100B Malaysian Ghost City

# Scam Syndicates Exploit Malaysian Ghost City to Target Poker and Gaming Players A sprawling Malaysian ghost town has become a haven for organized f…

Aug 14, 2026
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Best NY Betting Apps: Top Sportsbook Apps in New York Compared

New York's regulated sportsbook market remains a losing proposition for sharp bettors. The state's punishing 51% tax on sportsbooks forces apps to cha…

Aug 3, 2026

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