Jacob Rynolds 
Week 1 of the 2026-27 NCAA college football season is here, bringing a full slate of games and the return of one of the busiest betting markets in American sports. With teams taking the field across the country, sportsbooks have rolled out game lines for the opening-week matchups, including point spreads, moneylines, totals, and a …
Ohio voters choosing their next governor in November will also influence whether casino gambling moves beyond physical venues and onto phones and computers across the state. Democratic nominee Amy Acton and Libertarian nominee Don Kissick have said they are open to legalizing additional forms of online gambling. Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy, however, has not publicly …
A single $5 spin on a popular slot machine turned into a memorable payday at Encore Boston Harbor, where one casino visitor walked away with a jackpot worth $29,699.23. While six-figure and million-dollar wins often grab national attention, mid-sized jackpots like this remain the backbone of casino floors, rewarding players daily and reinforcing why slot …
New York City’s gambling industry has entered a new chapter. After years of operating as a video lottery and electronic table game venue, Resorts World New York City in Queens has officially become the city’s first full-scale commercial casino offering live dealer table games. Blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, and other traditional casino staples are now …
The 2026 NBA Finals are set to tip off, featuring a compelling matchup between the surging New York Knicks and the resurgent San Antonio Spurs. New York enters the series riding an impressive postseason winning streak, while San Antonio is chasing its first NBA championship since 2014. For the Knicks, a trip to the Finals …
The 2026 NBA Playoffs have officially moved into the conference semifinals, and this is where things really start to get interesting. We’re down to just eight teams, and at this point, everyone left has a real shot—but the margin for error is basically gone. Right now, the Oklahoma City Thunder are sitting at the top …
Chicago’s long-awaited casino project just hit a pretty big milestone. Bally’s Chicago announced it has officially “topped off” the structure for its permanent casino, which basically means the highest beam is now in place, and the project is moving from groundwork into its more visible final shape ahead of a planned 2027 opening. That topping-off …
Ohio lawmakers have introduced a proposal that would require bettors to register and place wagers in person, removing the convenience of mobile betting that has driven market growth since legalization. The proposal would also ban parlays and proposition bets, two popular wagering formats that are key revenue drivers for operators. Parlays combine multiple wagers into …
Federal prosecutors in New York are moving to resolve parts of a national gambling investigation linked to professional basketball and organized crime. Court filings show they expect to offer formal plea agreements to several defendants in the alleged rigged poker operation*. The case, which surfaced publicly in late 2025, centers on accusations that dozens of …
Ohio’s commercial casino industry posted $79.6 million in gross gaming revenue for January 2026, reflecting a 2.3 % increase compared with January 2025, according to the latest data released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission*. Slot machines continued to be the dominant revenue source within the state’s land-based casinos, contributing approximately $59.1 million of total …