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A user on Polymarket has placed a significant bet that Vladimir Putin will no longer be the leader of Russia by December 31, 2023. The trader, known as ZnotluvuiSamez, has also made other bets related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
PokerStars, the online poker giant, is set to lay off employees globally as part of a restructuring program. The company is integrating its online poker offering with Flutter’s leading brands, including FanDuel, to better serve customers.
A woman from Wayne County, North Carolina, won $100,000 from a $30 scratch-off lottery ticket. She plans to use the money to pay bills.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon is under fire for accepting a $50,000 donation from a sweepstakes casino operator accused of illegal operations. The company, ARB Interactive, has been ordered to cease operations in the state.
Stream Hatchet's 2025 Esports Trends Report reveals significant insights into esports viewership, highlighting the dominance of Counter-Strike and League of Legends, the rise of mobile esports, and the importance of co-streaming.
The Catawba Nation has opened the first phase of their $1.2 billion casino in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, with plans for two more casinos in the state. The Kings Mountain Two Kings Casino features 1,350 slot machines, 22 live table games, and a sportsbook.
Amarender Puri survived a brutal cooler in the 2026 World Series of Poker main event against Jason James. The WSOP Main Event stream is LIVE on ESPN digital and YouTube in select territories.
The World Series of Poker 2026 Main Event attracted players from a record 111 countries, with international participants making up 38.8% of the field. Female participation also reached a new high.
FanDuel, North America's leading casino and sportsbook, has launched its operations in Alberta, marking a significant expansion of its Canadian footprint. The company is celebrating its arrival with substantial community investments and exciting partnerships.
The Tampa Bay Lightning were the most aggressive team in the 2025/26 NHL season, while the Detroit Red Wings were the least aggressive. The Aggression Index ranked teams based on penalty minutes, major penalties, fights, hits, and suspensions.