WSOP 2026 and the casino-floor ripple effect: how major series can change side-game visibility
Big poker festivals can change what players notice on a casino floor, but visibility is not the same as value. This evergreen…
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Chicago Oversight and Players: What Could Change First?
A cautious player-perspective explainer on what tighter Chicago oversight would most likely change first, and which local facts still need verification before…
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Chicago vs. Illinois Markets: What You Can Verify Before Visiting
A careful, source-limited guide for readers who want to compare Chicago with other Illinois gambling markets without assuming one city reflects statewide…
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New Data Reveals 3.32 Million Australians Affected by Gambling Harm
A recent Roy Morgan survey highlights that 3.32 million Australians experience some form of gambling-related harm, prompting calls for government action.
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AGA and Tribal Gaming Leaders Warn Congress on Prediction Markets, With Lessons for Regulated Video Poker
A congressional hearing on sports event prediction markets did not focus on video poker, but the debate highlights why regulated casino games…
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French Regulator Fines Online Betting Operator €500,000 Over Problem Gambling Detection Failures
France's Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) has fined an unnamed online betting operator €500,000 for failing to adequately detect and support problem…
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MLB Clears Bryce Harper of CBA Violation Amid FanDuel Cameo Video Controversy
Major League Baseball has determined that Bryce Harper did not violate the collective bargaining agreement with a Cameo video that was later…
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Chicago video gambling: what readers can verify right now
A careful update for readers following Chicago video gambling: the current verified source set does not support a local news claim, so…
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Who Can Still Slow, Pause, or Enforce Chicago Video Gambling Approvals Now?
Short answer: with the current source pack, there is not enough verified Chicago- or Illinois-specific evidence to publish a reliable authority map…
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How to check whether a Chicago venue is licensed, active, and compliant before you play
A cautious, limited guide to what readers can and cannot verify before visiting a Chicago gambling venue. Without Illinois and Chicago primary…
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