Maryland Man Wins $100K from $10 Scratch-Off Ticket
A Middle River man won $100,000 from a $10 scratch-off ticket, initially thinking it was a misprint. Two more top prizes remain.
July 7, 2026
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EU's Unlicensed Gambling Market Surpasses €90bn, Growing at Alarming Rate
The unlicensed online gambling market in Europe has grown by 14% year-over-year, reaching €91.6m in 2025. This unregulated sector not only deprives EU member states of significant tax revenue but also poses substantial risks to consumers.
July 7, 2026
Poker Pros Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Fireworks and Fun
Poker players took a break from the World Series of Poker to celebrate Independence Day. Phil Hellmuth, Jennifer Tilly, and others shared their festivities on social media.
July 7, 2026
Foxwoods Casino Promotes Private Poker Games for New Players and Events
Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut is promoting private poker games as a learning tool for new players and for celebrations. Staff members can observe and help explain the game.
July 7, 2026
Joshua Mammen Wins BetMGM $3,500 Championship in Five-Way Chop
Joshua Mammen emerged victorious in the BetMGM $3,500 Championship, securing a $481,180 prize. The tournament featured a five-way chop among the final five players.
July 7, 2026
Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026: Paris to Host Major Esports Event
The Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 will take place in Paris from July 7 to July 19, 2026, with 24 teams competing for a $2 million prize pool. The winning team will receive $750,000 and 1,000 Club Points.
July 7, 2026
Clubs Poker Summer Series Hits Midpoint with Over 220,000 SC Awarded
The Clubs Poker Summer Series has reached its halfway point, with over 220,000 SC awarded and exciting events still to come. The series features a variety of poker variations and Championship events with physical bracelets for winners.
July 7, 2026
Alex Foxen Dominates 2026 WSOP POY Race with Impressive Summer Performance
Alex Foxen leads the 2026 World Series of Poker Player of the Year race with 3,004 points, showcasing his dominance with multiple final table appearances and a significant cash total.
July 7, 2026
PokerDom Launches Multiplier Hunt Promotion with 1.5 Million Rubles Prize Pool
PokerDom has announced the Multiplier Hunt promotion, offering a daily hunt for multipliers in Hold'em and Chinese Poker with a total prize pool of 1,500,000 rubles. The promotion runs from July 3 to July 12.
July 7, 2026
Entain Sells Stake in CEE Venture, Meta Eyes Prediction Markets
Entain is selling a 20% stake in its Central and Eastern Europe venture to EMMA Capital. Meanwhile, Meta is exploring a prediction market platform inspired by Kalshi and Polymarket.
July 7, 2026