Gambling News - 'North america'
Casino
December 17, 2025
SNL’s Suspected AI Image Sparks Outrage Among Devoted Viewers
A quick visual during a recent “Weekend Update” segment has caused an unexpectedly strong response from Saturday Night Live watchers. Many think the show brought AI into its production. Questionable Casino Graphic on SNL Draws Scrutiny From Fans The uproar focuses on a still picture shown as Colin Jost and Michael Che told a political […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
New York Regulators Greenlight Final Bids in Casino License Race
The long-running contest to introduce full-scale casinos to New York City is nearing its conclusion with state regulators formally approving the final three remaining bids. After years of political wrangling, community hearings, and behind-the-scenes negotiations, the New York State Gaming Commission’s vote this week effectively locked in the three projects that will shape the city’s […]
Lottery
December 16, 2025
Michigan Lottery Awards Largest Lotto 47 Jackpot Ever
The Michigan Lottery announced that a lucky player has won the latest Lotto 47 jackpot. What made this win so special, however, was the fact that this was the largest jackpot this game has ever awarded. Lucky Player Wins the Largest Lotto 47 Jackpot in Michigan History On December 15, the Michigan Lottery confirmed that […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Analyst Examines Underdog’s Arizona License Loss, Says DraftKings & FanDuel Are Safe
An analyst for Citizens has examined the recent revocation of Underdog’s fantasy sports license in Arizona and weighed in on a pressing industry question – Could other operators also be in danger? Underdog Lost Its License Due to Prediction Markets Deal For context, Underdog was recently deprived of its fantasy license in Arizona due to […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
Resorts World Las Vegas Player Secures $1.2M Poker Jackpot
A lucky player at Resorts World Las Vegas has become the recipient of the casino’s latest jackpot. This incredible seven-figure prize was awarded not too long after another player won a similarly exciting sum. Lightning Strikes a Second Time at Resorts World Las Vegas According to Resorts World Las Vegas’ official announcement, lightning has struck […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
Vegas Casino Allegedly Drugged Lawyer, Lawsuit Claims
Licensed attorney Michael Duke Thomson recalls exiting the high-limit blackjack room at the Aria Resort & Casino around midnight on January 23, 2024, with “a few thousand dollars” in chips. His next memory is waking up the next morning handcuffed to a wall in the casino’s security holding area, facing $75,000 in debt to the […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
Ontario Bets on Casino Growth in Niagara Tourism Overhaul
Ontario has shown a new tourism strategy for Niagara Falls that puts casino growth at the heart of the region’s next growth stage. The Destination Niagara Strategy lays out a plan worth billions to boost visitor numbers while beefing up gaming, entertainment, and hospitality linked to the casino industry. Province Considers Expanding Casinos to Boost […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
MGM Begins Paying Out After Big Data Breach Deal
MGM Resorts International has started to pay people affected by two major cyber attacks, after wrapping up a $45 million class-action settlement in January. These payments mark the end of a long legal battle stemming from breaches that exposed personal information of millions of customers. Cyberattacks Cost MGM Millions and Exposed Data of 37M People […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
Atlantic City Casino Workers and Anti-Smoking Advocates Rally
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), United Auto Workers (UAW), and public health advocates rallied on Monday in New Jersey, as a lawsuit against ending an exemption to the state’s Smoke-Free Air Act got a hearing date in the appellate court. Indoor Smoking Pushback Continues in New Jersey’s Casinos Anti-smoking advocates have been fighting an […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Nebraska Sets Children “Up for Success” with Gambling Winnings
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has already gathered over $500,000 from gambling winnings via the newly implemented Gambling Winnings Setoff for Outstanding Debt Act. The amount was reached in the first three months of the program, which has been designed to collect money that is owed to the state from gamblers’ winnings. […]