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What is an ante in blackjack?

29 Sep 2025

One evening at Winstar Casino in Oklahoma, a player takes a seat at a blackjack table. Minimum bet: £5. But before the cards are even dealt, the dealer asks him to place an ante: a forced, non-refundable bet simply to participate.

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South Park takes on the prediction market boom

Alex

26 Sep 2025

With its biting humor, South Park takes on a new phenomenon: prediction market apps. In its latest episode, the series mocks Kalshi and Polymarket, while unleashing a tidal wave of online searches.

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Broadway rises up against the big casino

Sarah

23 Sep 2025

In New York, Times Square was already buzzing with neon lights, crowds and theatre when a proposal appeared that could change everything: a mega casino backed by rapper Jay-Z and his partners. But behind the promised glitz and glamour, there were those who feared that the magic of Broadway would disappear.

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Millions earned by Roblox on the backs of children?

Alex

23 Sep 2025

Online gaming giant Roblox is once again at the centre of a legal storm. In a federal court in San Francisco, the company has requested the dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed by parents who accuse it of indirectly promoting and profiting from practices akin to gambling involving minors.

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What is Californian roulette?

Alex

22 Sep 2025

In California, the use of dice or a ball in a wheel to determine the outcome of a game of chance is prohibited. This legal constraint has prompted gambling establishments to invent alternatives to offer roulette fans a similar experience, while remaining within the limits of the regulations.

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Better Collective’s AI is already winning over punters

Glen

21 Sep 2025

Danish sports media giant Better Collective has taken another step forward with the launch of Playbook, an online betting tool powered by artificial intelligence. Unveiled in the United States on the eve of the NFL season, the device promises to simplify the betting experience while helping operators build customer loyalty.

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Debt due to betting: an exaggerated fear?

Alex

17 Sep 2025

Is online sports betting really a threat to household financial stability? While a number of studies have warned of an increased risk of debt and bankruptcies, new US research has overturned these findings.

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DraftKings: A winning bet on in-play betting

Sarah

13 Sep 2025

As online sports betting undergoes rapid change, DraftKings is establishing itself as a key player thanks to its strategy focused on in-play betting and proposition bets. Between strategic acquisitions and technological innovations, the American operator is capturing the attention of bettors and investors alike, revealing a market in the midst of transformation.

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United States: A certificate to curb gambling abuses

Glen

11 Sep 2025

In the United States, the online gaming industry is taking a decisive step forward. The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), in partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), is launching a new certification programme to regulate operators’ practices. The aim is to establish independent standards and provide greater protection for players in a rapidly expanding sector.

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Rural tribes oppose AB 831 in California

Julien

9 Sep 2025

California is the scene of an unprecedented political and cultural confrontation. Four tribes from the north of the state gathered in front of the Capitol in Sacramento on 8 September to protest against AB 831. The bill, which aims to ban online gambling linked to sweepstakes promotions, could disrupt a sector estimated to generate more than a billion dollars in annual revenue.

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Hot Lotto scandal: a stroke of criminal genius

Alex

9 Sep 2025

In 2010, a Hot Lotto lottery jackpot was mysteriously left abandoned, triggering the discovery of one of the biggest fraud cases in the United States. Behind the manipulation is a computer security expert who uses his position to rig draws, embezzle millions and defy the system.

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Evolution scandal: games in Iran and Syria

Sarah

4 Sep 2025

Swedish online gaming giant Evolution AB is once again at the centre of a storm. Confidential recordings suggest that its games reached banned markets such as Iran, Syria and Sudan, despite international sanctions. The company denies any responsibility, but the controversy has already led to a sharp fall in its share price and raised questions about its control mechanisms.

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Los Angeles sues Stake.us in Californian court

Glen

1 Sep 2025

In Los Angeles, an unprecedented legal battle is under way: the city has filed a lawsuit against Stake.us, the American branch of the online casino Stake, accusing it of disguising a genuine illegal casino behind a so-called “sweepstakes” model.

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MIT Blackjack Team: the casino legend

Alex

31 Aug 2025

At the turn of the 1980s, a group of students from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) embarked on a venture that was as risky as it was fascinating: beating the Las Vegas casinos at their own game, blackjack.

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Swift-Kelce engagement: a bet paid off at the right time

Caroline

30 Aug 2025

In the hours leading up to the public announcement of their engagement on 26 August 2025, a user of the Polymarket prediction market known by the pseudonym ‘romanticpaul’ made a bold bet. He massively bought contracts betting on Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce, boosting the odds from 24% to 41%.

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They closed 7 illegal casinos in Cape Coral!

Caroline

27 Aug 2025

On the morning of 22 August 2025, a large-scale operation mobilised more than 90 police officers in the city of Cape Coral, Florida. Raids orchestrated by the Cape Coral Police Department, in collaboration with the Florida Gaming Commission, targeted seven illegal gambling establishments, including arcades and even a private residence.

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Smoke-free casinos in Las Vegas: a profitable gamble?

Alex

26 Aug 2025

Behind the scenes at Las Vegas casinos, one question is stirring up concern among managers: what if banning smoking in gaming rooms didn’t hurt revenue… but actually boosted it?

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