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Lottery
April 28, 2026
Man in NC Wins Biggest Fast Play Jackpot – $1.6M
A North Carolina man, one Montfort Faulkner of Cary, has become the biggest winner in the Fast Play lottery game, scooping the eye-watering $1.578,846 jackpot. Faulkner paid $20 to play the Jackpot 777 Fast Play game on February 3, 2026, at the Publix on Kildaire Farm Road in Cary, with the lottery only revealing details […]
Industry
April 26, 2026
Finland’s Gambling Ad Market Set to Become Second Largest – Strict New Rules Define the Race
With 24 operators already in the application queue for Finland’s first private B2C gambling licenses, as reported by Helsingin Sanomat in March 2026, the country’s media and advertising industries are bracing for a significant structural shift ahead of the July 2027 market opening. According to Anna-Riikka Hovi-Taunila, CEO of Omnicom Media Group Finland, advertising for […]
Lottery
April 23, 2026
Washington Lottery Is Looking for Winners of Unclaimed Prizes
The Washington Lottery has announced that it is currently looking for the winners of more than $9 million in unclaimed prizes. Among those is a single ticket worth over $8 million. Washington Lottery Missing a $8M+ Ticket – 180 Days to Claim It At the same time, there are at least 15 large prizes that […]
Casino
April 22, 2026
Thunderspin Launches a New Brand Identity with a New Philosophy for the Modern Online Gambling Industry
Thunderspin, a rapidly growing iGaming company, has officially completed a big rebranding process, presenting a new logo, visual identity, brand platform, and strategy that includes the company’s vision for the future of the iGaming industry. The new brand is built around the tagline “Games That Make Sense,” which reflects Thunderspin’s philosophy of creating games that are more […]
Casino
April 16, 2026
Hard Rock Bet Casino Michigan Player Secures $224K Payout
The Hard Rock Bet Casino continues to produce big winners, with the casino awarding a $224,944 Mega Jackpot only recently. The win comes only a few weeks after a very similar Mega Jackpot jackpot – $225,216 – was paid to a local player again. Big Jackpot Won at Hard Rock Bet Casino Online Again This […]
Casino
April 14, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino AC Welcomes First $2M DragonLink Progressive Slots
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has welcomed the city’s first $2-millon Dragon Link progressive slot machines by Aristocrat Gaming, turning a fresh page in the city’s gameplay opportunities. New $2M Dragon Link Game Now Hosted in Atlantic City Casino for First Time Players will now have the opportunity to […]
Blockchain
April 10, 2026
Gambana.com Expands Betting Options Across Markets
Gambana.com has announced the launch of its VIP rewards program for crypto casino users, introducing structured incentives and ongoing benefits for both new and existing participants. In an era of increasing data sensitivity, Gambana.com operates as a no-KYC platform, allowing users to engage with gaming and sports markets while maintaining anonymity. By removing traditional identity verification […]
Industry
April 8, 2026
Toshi.bet Launches Free Last Man Standing Football — $5,000 Weekly, $100,000 World Cup Prize
Toshi.bet, the no KYC instant withdrawal casino and sportsbook, today announced the launch of Last Man Standing — a free to bet football prediction game giving players the chance to win $5,000 every week, $100,000 in a dedicated 2026 World Cup tournament, and an all-expenses-paid World Cup trip automatically entered for every participating player. The […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
Singapore to Regulate Blind Box Card Sales
Trading card packs currently sold in Singapore are set to come under new rules, as the government is moving to address gambling-related risks linked to so-called blind boxes. A spokesman for the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the plans to The Straits Times on February 26, saying regulations are now being drafted. More details will […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Lumbee Tribe Weighs Casino Plan After I-95 Land Buy
The Lumbee Tribe has quietly made a big real estate move that could reshape eastern North Carolina’s gaming landscape. According to property records, the tribe recently purchased around 240 acres along Interstate 95 in Robeson County. The land could eventually become home to the state’s first casino east of Charlotte. The timing of the $6 […]
