Live Dealer or RNG Blackjack in 2026: Which Format Gives Players the Better Chance?
A practical comparison of live dealer and RNG blackjack in 2026, focusing on rules, house edge, game speed, and where limited player value still exists.
Latest Rodeo News
Auto-updated blog about online casinos, gambling industry news, betting, slots, poker, regulation, casino games, and practical guides for readers interested in iGaming.
Atlantic City Casinos Reach Their Strongest April Since 2012 With $235.6 Million in Land-Based Revenue
Atlantic City’s nine casinos posted $235.6 million in April land-based gaming revenue, up 12% year on year and the market’s best April performance since 2012, even as online gaming continued to outpace retail casino win.
Red Hawk Resort & Casino unveils expansion plans and prepares a smoke-free main gaming floor
Red Hawk Resort & Casino in California is moving ahead with a major expansion that includes a new gaming pavilion, a dedicated bingo hall, and a smoke-free main casino floor.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Becomes a Gold Blitz Slot with Cash Collect Jackpots
Fortune Factory Studios has turned Assassin’s Creed Mirage into a six-reel online slot featuring cash collect mechanics, fixed jackpots, free spin choices and a top payout of 5,000x the stake.
US Commercial Gambling Revenue Hits a New High in 2025
A new industry report says US commercial gambling revenue climbed to $78.62 billion in 2025, driven by broad state-level growth, rising tax contributions, and strong expansion in online gaming.
Nik Airball Nearly Turns a $100K Start Into a $1.2M Two-Day Poker Surge
Nik Airball produced one of the biggest results of the Hustler Casino Live Mega Cash Mania sessions, recovering from an early loss to finish nearly $1 million ahead on the night and more than $1.2 million up across two days.
SiGMA Poker Tour Manila Set to Award More Than $300,000 Across Five Days
SiGMA Poker Tour Manila will run from May 31 to June 4 at City of Dreams Manila, featuring a guaranteed prize pool of roughly $323,000, a multi-flight Main Event, and the Asian debut of The Hendon Mob Championship.
Chile’s Push to Block Online Betting Sites Runs Up Against Digital Evasion
Chile’s effort to shut out unlicensed online betting sites is proving difficult, as blocked operators quickly reappear under new domains while lawmakers continue to debate a full regulatory framework.
Bally’s Chosen to Operate Rhode Island’s Second Online Sportsbook
Bally’s has won Rhode Island’s second online sports betting license, opening the way for a new platform launch in November and modestly expanding competition in the state’s regulated market.
Canadian iGaming Growth Lifts PointsBet’s Latest Financial Results
PointsBet reported slightly lower group revenue for the first nine months of FY26, but strong Canadian iGaming growth helped support the company’s overall performance ahead of its planned Alberta launch.
Dutch Gambling Operators Challenge Stricter Affordability and Player Protection Rules
Dutch online gambling operators are warning that tougher affordability checks and duty-of-care rules could drive players away from licensed sites and toward unregulated platforms.