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Upcoming events 2026
| Event | Sport | Starts | Ends | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban July | Horse Racing | 07/05/2025 | 07/05/2025 | Greyville Racecourse, Durban |
| The Ashes | Cricket | 11/21/2025 | 01/08/2026 | Various, Australia |
| British Open 2026 | Golf | 07/16/2026 | 07/19/2026 | Royal Birkdale Golf Club (England) |
| Australian Open | Tennis | 01/17/2027 | 01/31/2027 | Melbourne Park, Victoria, Australia |
| Big Bash League | Cricket | 12/14/2025 | 01/25/2026 | TBC |
| Melbourne Cup | Horse Racing | 11/03/2026 | 11/03/2026 | Flemington Racecourse |
| T20 World Cup | Cricket | 02/07/2026 | 03/09/2026 | India/Sri Lanka |
| Rugby World Cup 2027 | Rugby Union | 10/01/2027 | 11/13/2027 | Australia |
| The Masters | Golf | 04/09/2026 | 04/12/2026 | Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, United States |
| PGA Championship | Golf | 05/14/2026 | 05/17/2026 | Aronimink Golf Club, Pennsylvania, United States |
| U.S. Open Golf | Golf | 06/18/2026 | 06/21/2026 | Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, New York, United States |
| The Open Championship | Golf | 07/16/2026 | 07/19/2026 | Royal Birkdale Golf Club, England |
| The Players Championship | Golf | 03/12/2026 | 03/15/2026 | TPC Sawgrass (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States) |
| Genesis Scottish Open | Golf | 07/09/2026 | 07/12/2026 | The Renaissance Club, Scotland |
| RBC Canadian Open | Golf | 06/11/2026 | 06/14/2026 | TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, Ontario, Canada |
| Pegasus World Cup | Horse racing | 01/24/2026 | Gulfstream Park, USA | |
| Saudi Cup | Horse racing | 02/14/2026 | King Abdulaziz Racetrack | |
| Cheltenham Festival | Horse racing | 03/10/2026 | 03/13/2026 | Cheltenham Racecourse |
| Dubai World Cup | Horse racing | 03/28/2026 | Meydan Racecourse | |
| Grand National | Horse racing | 04/11/2026 | Aintree Racecourse | |
| Kentucky Derby | Horse racing | 05/02/2026 | Laurel Park, USA | |
| Preakness Stakes | Horse racing | 05/16/2026 | Laurel Park, USA | |
| Belmont Stakes | Horse racing | 05/16/2026 | Saratoga Racecourse | |
| Epsom Derby | Horse racing | 06/06/2026 | Epsom Downs Racecourse, UK | |
| Royal Ascot | Horse racing | 06/16/2026 | 06/20/2026 | Ascot Racecourse |
| Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe | Horse racing | 06/16/2026 | 06/20/2026 | Longchamp Racecourse |
| Breeders Cup World Championship | Horse racing | 10/30/2026 | 10/31/2026 | Keeneland, USA |
| Caulfield Cup | Horse racing | 10/17/2026 | Caulfield Racecourse | |
| Japan Cup | Horse racing | 11/29/2026 | Tokyo Racecourse | |
| Hong Kong International Races | Horse racing | 12/13/2026 | Sha Tin, Hong Kong | |
| Irish Champion Stakes | Horse racing | 09/12/2026 | Leopardstown / Curragh, Ireland | |
| Epsom Oaks | Horse racing | 06/05/2026 | Epsom Downs UK | |
| League of Legends World Championship | Esports | 10/16/2026 | 11/14/2026 | Texas Event Center, Allen, NYC, USA |
| The International | Esports | 08/13/2026 | 08/23/2026 | Shanghai, China |
| Esports World Cup | Esports | 07/06/2026 | 08/23/2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Valorant Masters Santiago | Esports | 02/28/2026 | 03/16/2026 | Espacio Riesco, Santiago Chile |
| Valorant Champions | Esports | 03/28/2026 | 03/15/2026 | Shangai, China |
| IEM Cologne Major (CS2) | Esports | 06/02/2026 | 06/21/2026 | Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany |
| M7 Mobile Legends World Championship | Esports | 01/03/2026 | 01/25/2026 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| ALGS Championship (Apex Legends) | Esports | 01/15/2026 | 01/18/2026 | Sapporo, Japan |
| VCT Masters London | Esports | 06/06/2026 | 06/21/2026 | London, UK |
| MSI 2026 (LOL) | Esports | 06/06/2026 | 07/12/2026 | Daijeon, South Korea |
| NRL 2026 | Rugby League | 03/01/2026 | 10/04/2026 | Accor Stadium, Sydney |
| AFL 2026 | Aussie Rules | 03/05/2026 | 09/26/2026 | MCG, Melbourne, Australia |
| AFL Brownlow Medal | Aussie Rules | 09/21/2026 | 09/21/2026 | Crown Casino, Melbourne, Australia |
| Super League | Rugby League | 02/12/2026 | 10/03/2026 | Old Trafford, Manchester, England |
| Rugby League World Cup | Rugby League | 10/15/2026 | 11/15/2026 | Australia/Papua New Guinea |
| State of Origin (Game 1) | Rugby League | 05/27/2026 | Accor Stadium, Sydney | |
| State of Origin (Game 2) | Rugby League | 05/17/2026 | MCG, Melbourne | |
| State of Origin (Game 3) | Rugby League | 07/08/2026 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | |
| French Open | Tennis | 05/18/2026 | 06/07/2026 | Roland Garros, Paris, France |
Global online gambling guides
Online gambling has been regulated in more than 100 countries around the globe. Our worldwide online gambling guides will run you through country-specific information about the status and laws surrounding real money pursuits.
List of international casinos
There are upwards of 3000 major retail casinos in the world, and estimates of over 8000 smaller venues and thousands and thousands of smaller, niche gambling venues like bingo and poker.
| Casino | Address | Country | Telephone | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Casino | 1758 Newtown Barracks, Belize City | Belize | ||
| Las Vegas Hotel | 91 1/2 Mile Northern Highway, Sta Eena | Belize | ||
| Princess Casino Free Zone | 1 Freedom St Avenue, Corozal | Belize | ||
| The Palace Casino | PO Box 65 San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye | Belize | ||
| Princess Hotel & Casino Free Zone | 1 Freedom St, Corozal | Belize | ||
| San Ignacio Princess Casino | 18 Buena Vista St, San Ignacio, Cayo Belize | Belize | ||
| Casino Captain Morgans | 3.5 Miles North, San Pedro 9999 | Belize | ||
| Millionaires Casino | Liberation Road, Accra, Ghana | Ghana | +233 24 899 2127 | |
| 86 Casino | JVJ4+FMC, Accra, Ghana | Ghana | +233 59 266 8620 | |
| Golden Dragon Casino | Community 9, Tema | Ghana | +233 54 789 3693 | |
| Caius Casino | Ghana | +233 54 010 0505 | ||
| Crown Holiday Casino | FAA 299 Boundary Road, Ogbodjo, Greater Accra | Ghana | +233 55 049 6723 | |
| Piccadilly Casino | Dr Esther Ocloo St, Accra, Ghana | Ghana | +233 30 276 3095 | |
| Euroluck Star Casino | CE/942 , 5TH AVENUE COMMUNITY 11 ,NEAR ECOBANK, BESIDE CHINA SHOP, Tema, Ghana | Ghana | +233 24 929 3768 | |
| Vienna City | Kwame Nkrumah Circle Accra 001 | Ghana | +43 1 5124836 | |
| Casino Crown | Behind GT Bank, Tema | Ghana | +233 30 321 8019 | |
| Euro Seven Casino | COMMUNITY 11 Hospital Rd, Tema, Ghana | Ghana | ||
| Casino Troya | HR83+X3C, Dr Isert St, Accra, Ghana | Ghana | +233 30 220 0849 | |
| Vulkano Games | KFC Junction Mall,Nungua Main Road, Accra, Ghana | Ghana | 0501529746 | |
| Marina Bay Sands | 10 Bayfront Ave | Singapore | 0065 6688 8868 | |
| Resorts World Sentosa | 8 Sentosa Gateway | Singapore | ||
| King's Casino | King’s Building, Heritage Quay, High St, St. John’s | Antigua & Barbuda | (268) 462-1727 | |
| Boardwalk Casino | Redcliffe Quay, Redcliffe Street, St. John’s | Antigua & Barbuda | (268) 562-9988 | |
| Paradise Casino | 4594+79F, St. John’s | Antigua & Barbuda | (268) 562-1728 | |
| Sizzlin’ Slots | Market Street & Tanner Street, St. John’s | Antigua & Barbuda | (268) 562-8899 | |
| Paradise Casino | All Saints Road (near Heroes Park), St. John’s | Antigua & Barbuda | +1 268 562 1728 | |
| Joe Mike's Restaurant & Casino | Corner Nevis St & Corn Alley, St. John’s | Antigua & Barbuda | +1 268 462 1142 | |
| Wynn Al Marjan Island | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | United Arab Emirates | - | |
| Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino | Max Euweplein 62, 1017, MB Amsterdam | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino Amsterdam West-Sloterdijk | 61 La Guardiaweg 1043, DE Amsterdam | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino Breda | Kloosterplein 20, 4811 GP Breda | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino Eindhoven | Ten Hagestraat 6a, 5611, EG Eindhoven | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino Enschede | Koningsplein 8, KZ 7512, Enschede | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino, Groningen | Roskildeweg 4 9723 BZ, Groningen | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino, Leeuwarden | Heliconweg 56, 8914, Leeuwarden | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino Nijmegen | Groene Balkon 1 6511, VL. Nijmegen | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino, Rotterdam | Weena 624, 3012 CN, Rotterdam | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino, Schevingen De Den Hague | Kurhausweg 1, 2587 RT Den Haag | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino, Utrecht | Overste den Oudenlaan 2, 3527, KW Utrecht | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino, Valkenburg | Kuupark Cauberg 28, 6301 BT Valkenberg | Netherlands | ||
| Holland Casino, Zandvoort | Badhuisplein 7, 02042, Zandvoort | Netherlands | ||
| Casino Adjara | 1 26 May Square, Tbilisi 0171, Georgia | Georgia | +995 32 233 55 19 | |
| Leogrand Hotel & Casino | 2/4 Shavsheti St, Batumi 6000, Georgia | Georgia | +995 422 24 20 20 | |
| Princess Casino Batumi | 33, 6009 Memed Abashidze Ave, Batumi, Georgia | Georgia | +995 422 22 60 20 | |
| Casino Iveria Tbilisi | Rose Revolution Square, Tbilisi, Georgia | Georgia | +995 32 240 22 45 | |
| Shangri La Casino, Tbilisi | River Mtkvari Right Embankment მშვიდობის ხიდი, Tbilisi, Georgia | Georgia | +995 32 220 07 01 | |
| Casino International Batumi | Gerogia | |||
| Casino Ambassadori | Ioane Shavteli St., 17, Tbilisi 0105 Georgia | Georgia | +995 32 243 94 94 | |
| Royal Casino & Hotel Batumi | 17 Nikoloz Baratashvili Street, Batumi 6000, Georgia | Georgia | +995 514 04 00 00 | |
| Grand Bellagio | 3 Lech and Maria Kaczynski St, Batumi 6000, Georgia | Georgia | +995 422 30 06 00 | |
| Eclipse Casino, Batumi | 1, 6010 Lech and Maria Kaczynski St, Batumi, Georgia | Georgia | +995 557 11 00 00 |
Featured venues March 2026
Crown Casino Melbourne
Crown Melbourne is in the news in March 2026 after announcing massive expansion plans and upgrades to the South Yarra venue.
Crown Melbourne is Victoria, Australia’s only gambling venue, and with online casinos and poker banned down under, one of the only places to play casino games legally.
Crown Melbourne will host the Aussie Millions poker tournament later in 2026, with this expected to draw an all star cast.
Crown Casino Melbourne
Boardwalk Casino is one of South Africa’s licensed land-based gambling venues and forms part of the country’s tightly regulated casino industry, which has expanded to online casinos in recent times. As a result, venues like Boardwalk remain key destinations for players looking to enjoy table games and slot machines in a legal environment.
Boardwalk Casino regularly hosts poker tournaments and gaming events throughout the year, drawing players from across the Eastern Cape and beyond, with further events expected to be announced later in 2026 as the venue continues to expand its entertainment offering.
Online gambling FAQ
Online gambling laws can vary greatly from country-to-country, with only the European Economic Union countries having some formality between their legislation. For instance online gambling is allowed in some US states, while others have banned it outright. Australia allows sports betting has banned online casino gambling. New Zealand does not truly address online gambling in their laws, hence its citizens are able to basically play at any casino site. We find an easy way to explain the world’s gambling laws is to break countries into three categories – white, grey and black markets.
- White gambling markets: These are regulated and legal markets where online gambling takes place. Examples of highly-regulated white gambling markets include the United Kingdom, Sweden and some states in the USA. Jurisdictions deemed white gambling markets restrict citizens from playing at offshore online casinos, but have their own government-sanctioned gambling sites.
- Grey gambling markets: This means that a country has not truly adddress online gambling in their laws. Countries that fit these conditions, include Canada and New Zealand, while many poorer countries have also failed to do anything about the money flowing to offshore gambling sites. Australia was once the biggest grey market in online gambling, but changes to their laws in 2017 officially stamped out offshore casino sites.
- Black gambling markets: These are countries where online casinos are banned, such as Australia and some US states. While most countries see the value in regulating and taxing gambling sites, others have opted to protect their retail gambling assets which are big contributors to local economies. Black gambling markets will generally still be able to play at online casinos, but they will based in places like Curacao and Panama. Tread warily.
The legal gambling age varies depending on your location and the laws in your respective country. For instance, Australians are allowed to gamble from 18+, while the USA enforces a 21 and up policy for most of the country.
Sports betting is exceptionally popular right around the world, with many countries having their own regulated markets and licensed betting sites. The top sports betting sites will largely be determined by your location, but the global nature of online betting now means you can wager on almost any professional sports or events around the world.
For instance sports betting is available on many different games, leagues and competitions around the globe. For instance, in the United Kingdom the English Premier League is a massive wagering sport in both Britain and the rest of the world. Another example, US sports are very popular and punters take on NBA betting and NFL betting right around the world. Things like esports betting and tennis betting transcend borders as well and draw great interest from punters all over the globe.
Sports betting sites often double up as online gambling sites, and feature real money casino games at the same URL as their sports wagering offering. Other gambling past-times like lotto betting, bet games and virtual games are also available at these betting sites.
Online gambling sites are constantly vying for players attention in an increasingly crowded market place. They use things like sign up promotions, matched deposit bonus offers and no deposit bonuses – anything to get the customer through the virtual doors.
The best gambling promotions will largely depend on where you are based in the world, with not all casino sites accepting players from all countries. For instance gambling sites like bet365 have bonus offers for many countries, but do not in places like China or India, where they do not operate or a region they consider to be low value players.
Gambling promotions come in many different forms and probably the most important thing to remember is they generally come with wagering requirements. This means two gambling promotions that look the same on face value could be starkly different because of the fine print.
Without a doubt the biggest area that casino promotions run is on the online slot machines, with these the #1 game at almost all virtual gambling casinos. These slots promotions generally coincide with sign up bonuses and could involve a matched deposit and free spins or any number of other combinations. For instance one leading gambling site is offering 20 free spins no deposit.
Live gambling promotions are less common than the slots, but are growing in popularity, as internet penetration and reliability improves all over the world. Things like cash back on any losses, free bets and even free hands are live gambling bonus offers we have seen.
Live dealer games are probably the second most popular form of online casino gambling, behind the slots but are probably no.1 when talking about VIP players.
Live online gambling suits to all types of players, from the casual bettor, looking for a quiet flutter, to those who bet into the thousands per hand. You are also much more likely to receive player incentives when gambling online, with most casinos offering some kind of promotions surrounding live casino games.
Live gambling games
- Live blackjack
One of the most popular table games at online casinos, blackjack tables are not hard to find. Playing blackjack online can bring challenges, most notably the amount of rule variants there are. - Live roulette
The devil’s wheel is commonly found at gambling sites, with most stocking both European and American roulette. VIP tables can range into the 100k range per bet on outside bets, while inside bets can be as high 10k. We have heard of online gambling sites going much higher, but never seen it in ourselves. - Live baccarat
The #1 game in Asia, live baccarat is available at most gambling operators. Live baccarat probably has the highest table limits out of all gambling games available on the internet, plus it’s well known low-house edge makes it appealing. - Live casino poker variations
Live poker against the dealer, is exceptionally fun, with some of the most popular versions including Caribbean Poker and Ultimate Texas Holden. Often these live poker types against the dealer will also have a big jackpot attached to achieving certain hands.
Online gambling is the modern twist on the age-old practice, steeped in history in tradition. These days people can play real money online slots, live dealer games, lotto, keno, bet on sports and various other forms of games. The legalities of online gambling vary from country to country, but the reality is millions of people partake all around the world.
