Industry
January 7, 2026
Indiana Relents on iLotteries, Toughens on Sweepstakes
Lawmakers in Indiana are considering two draft laws aimed at boosting state lottery sales. One would end the ban on selling tickets online, while the other targets sweepstakes social casinos, a form of unregulated gambling. Sweepstakes and iLottery – Going Opposite Directions Proponents are pointing out that Indiana has fallen behind other states in digitalizing […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
$2 Tap Water at Vegas Starbucks Sparks Fresh Price Outrage
Do you remember the public outrage that the $26 water bottle at Aria Resort in Las Vegas caused last June? The crazy-priced water saga seems to carry on, according to a social media post that has gone viral. Jeff Sotto, an X user who shared a recent receipt from Starbucks Luxor Convention West, a coffee […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Man Arrested for Bomb Threat at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino in Nevada
A man was arrested on Monday after police from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat signal at the Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino in Nevada. The man supposedly tipped off the casino that he had planted a bomb on-site, but was quickly identified by investigators as a patron who had recently lost […]
Industry
January 7, 2026
Google Opens Advertising Access to Regulated Prediction Markets
Google plans to make a big change to its ad system later this month. It will let regulated prediction markets advertise their services on its platforms. This update, set for January 21, is the first time the company will allow ads for event-based forecasting exchanges in the US. However, this chance will apply to operators […]
Industry
January 7, 2026
Iowa Hopes to Toughen Stance on Illegal Gambling
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) may soon wield additional powers, allowing it to address sectors of the gambling industry that the regulator deems illegal. IRGC May Soon Get the Power It Needs to Go After Illegal Gambling A new proposal will be part of the new legislative session, which is due to get […]
Lottery
January 7, 2026
Louisiana Man Wins $775K Jackpot at Turn of the Year
One man from Louisiana has started the year with a $775,000 win under his belt after he won the January 3 drawing. The man, one Joseph Wheat from Bogalusa, bought the Pick 3 ticket at Pine Cash at 26505 Highway 62 in Franklinton and did not hesitate to go right ahead and scoop the cash […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Las Vegas Ends 2025 With Job Losses as Visitor Numbers Drop
Las Vegas wrapped up last year facing another challenge, as new job data revealed the area lost thousands of positions while tourism kept declining. State employment numbers released in early January showed the metro area shed about 4,700 jobs from September to November, highlighting how shaky the city’s tourism-based economy remains. Tourism Decline Drives Job […]
Sports
January 7, 2026
Ohio Sports Betting Hits Record Handle in November
The sports betting market in Ohio blew up in November 2025, and it has online activity to thank for it. While big names like FanDuel and DraftKings pulled away from smaller competitors, brick-and-mortar sportsbooks continued to fade. Sports Betting Revenue Up 35.5% The Buckeye State reported $133 million in sports betting revenue, marking an important 35.5% […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Fans Suggest Break from Gambling as Losing Streak has Streamer Xposed Depressed
The streamer Xposed shared that he was not feeling his best following his most recent gambling losses. The fanbase of the streamer was quick to show him their dedication as many gathered on X to muster their support of the content creator through positive online posts. Some of the fans even suggested that Xposed take […]
Lottery
January 6, 2026
New Jersey Man Wins $3M Top Prize from Scratcher
Yet another lucky lottery player has hit it big just in time for 2026. This time, the fortunate player was a lottery enthusiast from Hudson County, New Jersey. New Jersey Player Won $3M According to the New Jersey Lottery’s official announcement, the winner in question won the top prize from a Win for Life! ticket. […]
