Prediction Markets
March 30, 2026
Texas Targets Prediction Markets Ahead of 2027 Session
Texas lawmakers are preparing to take a closer look at the rapid rise of prediction market platforms, as Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick places the issue high on the Senate’s interim agenda before the 2027 legislative session. Texas Senate to Probe Growing Influence of Prediction Markets The directive comes amid growing concern that these platforms, which […]
Poker
March 26, 2026
After Raid: The Lodge in Texas Lays Off Staff, Closes Indefinitely
In a moving letter emailed to employees, The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, has announced it would “shut its doors for the foreseeable future”. Accordingly, the card room was forced to lay off all of its staff, on the grounds of ongoing legal pressure from the authorities. The club was initially closed on […]
Lottery
March 23, 2026
Australian High-Stakes Gambler Linked to Texas Lottery Sweep
“The Joker,” an elusive figure long known in betting circles, revealed himself as one of the masterminds behind one of the most ambitious lottery plays in recent memory. Zeljko Ranogajec, a high-stakes bettor known for his bold strategies, reportedly confessed to helping finance a 2023 operation that effectively guaranteed a win in the Texas Lottery. […]
Lottery
March 23, 2026
Huffman Player Wins $1M from Texas Lottery Scratch-off Ticket
A Texas Lottery player in Huffman has won $1 million from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. This came not too long after a separate player won an even greater prize from a different game. Huffman Player Becomes Texas’ Latest Millionaire On March 23, the Texas Lottery announced that the Huffman player won his mouth-watering […]
Poker
March 11, 2026
Poker Room Raid at The Lodge in Round Rock Sparks Questions
The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, known for its lively poker scene, experienced an unexpected interruption Tuesday morning (March 10) when law enforcement conducted a raid. Reports from people at the scene indicate that the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC), along with state police, were involved. Confusion at the Scene At this […]
Lottery
March 6, 2026
Texan Wins the Second-Largest Two Step Jackpot Ever
An incredibly lucky Texan has won the second-biggest Two Step jackpot in the game’s history. This is also the biggest prize to land in some 20 years. An Almost Record-Setting Prize According to the Texas Lottery, a lucky player in the state has won a jaw-dropping $2.4 million jackpot from the drawing on March 5. […]
Lottery
February 26, 2026
Florida Trust Wins $7.5M from Texas Lottery Scratcher
The Texas Lottery announced that the first life-changing top prize from one of its newer scratch-off ticket series has landed. The winner, however, isn’t a single person but a trust based in Florida, officials noted. Texas Lottery Awards $7.5M Prize to IGWT Trust According to the Texas Lottery’s official announcement, IGWT Trust, of Indialantic, Florida, […]
Lottery
February 24, 2026
Texas Lottery Awards $2M to Scratch-off Player Shortly After Another Won $1M
The Texas Lottery announced the winner of a $2 million prize, but allowed him to remain anonymous. The lottery, however, revealed a few details about the winning ticket. Frisco Player Wins $2M from Golden Riches In its announcement, the Texas Lottery described the winner as a resident of Frisco, who won his mouth-watering $2 million […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Texas Mayor Busted Over Illegal Gambling Den in Back of Laundromat
Texas is a place that is surprisingly deprived of almost all forms of gambling. Online casinos and sports betting are a no-go, and the only available tribal casinos are far – on the the state’s border. This has forced some people to get creative and also identify what they would consider a “business opportunity.” One […]
Casino
February 5, 2026
ISD in Texas Fires Employee for Gambling Away $41K, Investigation still Ongoing
Recently, the Fabens Independent School District caught the eye of the internet after it was uncovered that a former employee might have misused the district’s credit card to gamble away $41,000. The school district located in El Paso, Texas, has made a statement concerning the situation, acknowledging the reports concerning the unauthorized credit card charges. […]
