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What America Bets On When Nobody’s Watching

Americans bet on far more than sports. From Oscars and reality TV to alien disclosure and economic forecasts, here's what these unusual wagers reveal about modern culture.

Posted on: August 6, 2026 | | Jeanette Garcia

Kalshi Partners With Comply to Boost Prediction Market Compliance for Financial Firms

Kalshi said it will partner with compliance technology company Comply to add prediction market trade data to employee surveillance systems used by financial firms.

Posted on: August 6, 2026 | | Jeanette Garcia

South Carolina Resident Sues DraftKings and Polymarket Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting

A Charleston County complaint alleges DraftKings and Polymarket are using CFTC-licensed sports event contracts to offer illegal gambling in South Carolina.

Posted on: August 5, 2026 | | Joe Boozell

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New Slots to Watch Out For in August 2026

Discover the most anticipated online slot releases of August 2026, including Jade Legends, Gates of Olympus POP, Viking Runecraft 1000, Super Serge, and more. Check release dates, RTPs, features, and win potential.

Posted on: August 5, 2026 | | Tebearau Egbe

Over $100K wagered on Connecticut primaries as election betting expands

Prediction markets including Kalshi and Polymarket have attracted more than $100,000 in bets on Connecticut’s Aug. 11 primaries, with most of the money tied to the governor’s race and the 1st Congressional District contest.

Posted on: August 5, 2026 | | Mike Epifani

Why Sweepstakes Casinos Appeal to a New Generation of Players

Discover why more players are choosing sweepstakes casinos over traditional online casinos, from greater accessibility and mobile-friendly features to social gaming and lower barriers to entry.

Posted on: August 4, 2026 | | Jeanette Garcia

Circa Sports Gets Arizona License, Adds Seventh Online Market

Circa Sports has been allocated an Arizona event wagering license, becoming the state's 15th regulated sportsbook. A launch date has not yet been announced.

Posted on: August 4, 2026 | | Joe Boozell

Colorado Sports Betting Handle Reaches Record $6.4B, Sending More Than $47M to Water Projects

Colorado set a new sports betting handle record at $6.4 billion in the last fiscal year, while tax revenue for water projects rose 28% to more than $47 million.

Posted on: August 4, 2026 | | Joe Boozell

Bally’s Completes Sam’s Town Shreveport Acquisition as 50 Cent Backs Expansion

Bally’s has closed its acquisition of Sam’s Town Shreveport from Boyd Gaming, with the Louisiana property set to be rebranded in the near future.

Posted on: August 4, 2026 | | Joe Boozell

Ohio governor candidates split on online gambling expansion as Acton, Kissick back legalization

Ohio’s 2026 governor’s race is shaping up as a potential pivot point for the state’s gambling policy, with Amy Acton and Don Kissick supporting online gambling expansion and Vivek Ramaswamy yet to outline a public stance.

Posted on: August 4, 2026 | | Jeanette Garcia

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What America Bets On When Nobody’s Watching

Kalshi Partners With Comply to Boost Prediction Market Compliance for Financial Firms

South Carolina Resident Sues DraftKings and Polymarket Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting

New Slots to Watch Out For in August 2026

Over $100K wagered on Connecticut primaries as election betting expands

Why Sweepstakes Casinos Appeal to a New Generation of Players

Circa Sports Gets Arizona License, Adds Seventh Online Market

Colorado Sports Betting Handle Reaches Record $6.4B, Sending More Than $47M to Water Projects

Bally’s Completes Sam’s Town Shreveport Acquisition as 50 Cent Backs Expansion

Ohio governor candidates split on online gambling expansion as Acton, Kissick back legalization

Maryland Expansion of Internet Gaming Stalls as Redistricting Goes to the Ballot

Popular Casino Games at Hard Rock Bet – Gaming Trends for August 2026

Coinbase Chooses ION Platform to Clear Kalshi Prediction Markets

Bally’s CFO to Exit as Company Searches for Successor; Polymarket, Allwyn Also Make Key Hires

Florida investigators say Boca pickleball player ran illegal online betting ring