The $6.3 billion security breach at cryptocurrency exchange Binance has raised an important question for online casino players: could the disruption affect deposits and withdrawals, even at gambling websites that were not directly involved in the attack? The short answer is yes, depending on how players and casino operators process their cryptocurrency payments. Binance temporarily … Read more
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Americas Cardroom is facing renewed scrutiny following an investigation into a malware operation that allegedly allowed a hacker to view the cards of high stakes online poker players. The investigation raises questions about how poker operators responded to suspicious activity, whether affected players should receive refunds, and how effectively online poker sites can protect customers … Read more
Key Takeaways Nearly 43% of American teenagers reported gambling during the past year, according to a new national study from Rutgers University that raises concerns about the growing accessibility of gambling and gambling-like products among young people. The research, released October 28, 2026, by the Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies, surveyed 1,677 Americans between the … Read more
Key Takeaways The US online casino industry is still growing, but its expansion has slowed considerably. New research from Citizens Equity Research shows that online casino revenue increased 12% year over year during the third quarter of 2026, marking the slowest growth rate recorded by the firm. The slowdown follows a stronger start to the … Read more
Oklahoma’s new sweepstakes casino restrictions take effect November 1, 2026, forcing several online gaming platforms to withdraw from the state or change how their games operate. With the deadline just days away, customers holding redeemable Sweeps Coins may need to act before their accounts are restricted. The changes follow the passage of Senate Bill 1589, … Read more
Arizona gambling regulators ordered Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the company behind Chumba Casino and Global Poker, to stop offering what the state considers illegal gambling in November 2024. Nearly two years later, Chumba Casino remained accessible to Arizona residents, despite the unresolved enforcement dispute. VGW has since closed its separate LuckyLand Slots platform nationwide. An … Read more
The NBA has officially entered the prediction market industry, announcing partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket while establishing new safeguards intended to protect the integrity of professional basketball. The agreements, announced October 26, 2026, designate Kalshi and Polymarket as the league’s preferred prediction market exchanges. The NBA also signed an information sharing agreement with the Commodity … Read more
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Americas Cardroom will automatically activate its ScreenShield security feature for all players beginning November 4, following an investigation into concerns that remote access software could expose players’ private cards during online poker games. The change will apply across the Winning Poker Network (WPN), which operates Americas Cardroom and other online poker sites. The network says … Read more