Industry
May 22, 2026
Las Vegas Ranks as the Second-Best City for Conventions in North America
When it comes to a place to hold a large convention, Las Vegas quickly comes to mind as the city to be in. With its many hotels, conference centers, and general hospitality industry that makes perfect sense for hosting large numbers of people. However, according to Cvent, a company that tracks the meetings and conventions […]
Lottery
May 22, 2026
South Carolina Man Turns Grocery Trip into $500K Payday
A lucky man from South Carolina has won $500,000 from the South Carolina Education Lottery while on an unassuming trip to buy a loaf of bread. The lucky winner spoke with lottery representatives about his win, saying that it felt “surreal.” The Man Certainly “Got that Bread” According to the SC Education Lottery, the winner […]
Poker
May 22, 2026
Mohegan Sun Unveils Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament
Mohegan Sun is preparing to kick off the poker summer season with a bang. The property confirmed that its Poker Room will celebrate the occasion with another edition of its beloved Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament. The Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament Looms The Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament will begin on Friday, June 12, offering three days […]
Lottery
May 22, 2026
Woman in Western Illinois Clinches $1M Powerball Jackpot
Illinois is joining the ranks of states to have recently minted a seven-figure jackpot winner, with one Diana of Carman, scooping a $1-million prize from the Powerball in the Prairie State. Missing the Powerball Jackpot – That’s Alright, a $1M Win Still Counts The winner, who posted for the customary photo-op, holding the winning ticket, […]
Industry
May 22, 2026
Ontario Surpasses 90% Channelization as Regulated Operators Gain Ground
Four years after opening its doors to private operators, Ontario’s regulated online gambling market is beginning to deliver a steady migration away from the gray market, and toward a system built around oversight and player protection. This achievement is notable, as just a few years ago, most online play occurred on unregulated black-market operators. Ontario […]
Lottery
May 22, 2026
Man Drops on the Floor after $1M Lottery Win
Bedford County resident Kenneth “JR” Bilger was completely shocked when he found out that he had won the last of the Triple Red 777 scratch-off tickets he had purchased. The ticket resulted in a $1,000,000 prize, which the man was still struggling to comprehend when he appeared to pose for the customary photo-op with an […]
Sports
May 22, 2026
Better Collective Posts Q1 Growth, Maintains 2026 Outlook
Better Collective started 2026 well in the first quarter with higher revenue and increased earnings, while maintaining its full-year outlook. The sports media and betting affiliate group highlighted steady growth in key markets, particularly North America, and progress across a number of its digital products. Strong North America Growth Boosts Quarterly Earnings Revenue in the […]
Lottery
May 22, 2026
North Carolina Woman Flips $30 Scratcher into $100K Payout
A North Carolina woman has flipped a $30 scratcher into a $100,000 payout by playing the Cash Payday game. The woman, who purchased the ticket from the Trinity Park Family Fare on West Main Street in Durham, has already stepped forward to claim her reward. North Carolina Sees Numerous Lottery Winners The winner, whose name […]
Industry
May 22, 2026
California Judge Blocks New Cardroom Rules Backed by State Regulators
A California judge has temporarily blocked a set of controversial gambling regulations that cardroom operators say could severely damage their businesses and the communities that depend on them. Court Found “Clear and Convincing Evidence” San Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard Darwin issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday, May 21, 2026, stopping new regulations introduced by […]
Casino
May 22, 2026
Gambling Giants Get Early Wins in Alabama Primaries
Big players in sports betting, DraftKings and FanDuel, are establishing a presence in Alabama, after a flurry of campaign spending helped pro-gambling candidates do well in the state’s Republican primary elections. $9M Betting Push Helps Pro-Gambling Candidates Surge The biggest outside spender in the races was a political action committee, American Conservative Fund, backed by […]
