Casino
April 7, 2026
Hard Rock Casino Sees Local Woman Hit $200K Win
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sacramento at Fire Mountain became the scene of an important win – a $200,000 jackpot hit by a local Marysville woman. The woman was playing Three Card Poker and decided to opt for the $5 side bet when good fortune struck, and she scooped the six-figure payout. “We […]
Lottery
April 7, 2026
California Residents Win Jackpots Worth $580K Collectively
Jackpots are dropping big time with two particular wins grabbing headlines over the past several days, and one property is standing out. The Sky River Casino saw $580,000 paid out to two players, with representatives from the venue confirming that a Sacramento player claimed $366,543.33 on March 29, while playing the Ultimate Fire Link Triple […]
Industry
April 7, 2026
Ontario Unveils New Safer Gaming Campaign Aimed at Young Men
Ontario’s government and the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) have teamed up for a new safer gaming campaign, seeking to raise awareness of the increased risk of problem gambling that younger men face. According to the announcement, the campaign will focus on male players in the 19-24 age range, since they are considered to be an […]
Lottery
April 7, 2026
New York Upstate Resident Claims $5M Scratch-off Lottery Prize
A New York upstate resident secured what is his biggest lottery win yet – a $5-million top prize from the 200 Extra, a scratch-off game. The New York Lottery reported that one Daniel Jeffries of Troy has already stepped forward to claim the reward, and has opted for the lump sum payment – $2,200, 386 […]
Casino
April 7, 2026
Mohegan Sun Arena to Host Metallica for Its 25th Anniversary
The Mohegan Sun Arena is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in style, with the venue hosting the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers from Metallica on two days – Thursday, November 19, and Saturday, November 21, giving local fans the chance to see the music legends up close. Metallica to Play at the Mohegan […]
Casino
April 7, 2026
Maine Tribes Join Lawsuit Over Online Gaming Rights
In January, the Wabanaki Nations in Maine, US, were officially allowed to “operate online gambling to support economic development and investments in Tribal communities”, as per Governor Janet Mills’ decision to turn LD 1164 into law. The respective bill, called “An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations,” offered tribes the exclusive right […]
Prediction Markets
April 7, 2026
SNL Skit Highlights Growing Debate Over Prediction Markets
A recent sketch on Saturday Night Live has drawn attention to the expanding — and controversial — world of prediction markets. The skit blends humor with a topic that now faces mounting regulatory scrutiny in the United States. Barkley Impression Steals Spotlight in Betting Satire Sketch The late-night show staged a parody of a college […]
Industry
April 7, 2026
Cantor Affiliate Files Patent Lawsuits Against DraftKings and FanDuel
An affiliate of “iconic global financial institution with world-class talent, providing specialized sector expertise, innovative products, and personalized solutions”, Cantor Fitzgerald, has launched new legal action against two of the biggest names in US sports betting. Interactive Games LLC is accusing DraftKings and FanDuel of using patented technology without permission, allegedly infringing five patents originally […]
Prediction Markets
April 6, 2026
Nevada Judge Upholds Kalshi Ban, Says It Should Adopt Geofencing by May 4
Friday marked a major breakthrough in Nevada’s battle against prediction markets as a judge ruled in favor of the Kalshi block. This comes shortly after the CFTC launched lawsuits against several states that attempted to regulate the fast-growing event contracts sector. Nevada Judge Upholds the Restrictions on Kalshi Last Friday, Nevada judge Jason Woodbury upheld […]
Lottery
April 6, 2026
Florida Lottery Unveils Three Winners of $1M Prizes
The Florida Lottery revealed its biggest winners for December, reporting that three players won prizes of $1 million. All of the prizes came from the lottery’s scratch-off tickets, the release stated. Winter Park Winner Scooped Up $1M On April 3, the Florida Lottery revealed that three players won seven-figure prizes from its scratch-off games. The […]
