Gambling News - 'North america'
Legal
December 12, 2025
Michigan Man Murdered Mom & Gambled with Her Money
A man from Michigan has been accused of murdering his mother, stealing her valuables, and gambling with her money. According to reports, the woman was not pleased with her son’s gambling habits, triggering a quarrel with a fatal outcome. The Woman Was Found Strangulated The alleged culprit was identified as a 39-year-old man by the […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Sports Betting Alliance Onboards Industry Heavyweight Joe Maloney as President & CEO
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a body championing safe and responsible sports betting in the US, announced the appointment of a new president and CEO. According to the alliance, this leadership shift comes at a “crucial time” for the industry. Joe Maloney Joins as President & CEO According to the SBA’s announcement, Joe Maloney has […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Prediction Markets Band Together to Protect the Sector’s Interests
Some of America’s biggest prediction markets companies have joined forces to create a new coalition that will protect the sector’s interests amid continued pushback against event contracts. The so-called Coalition for Prediction Markets will provide the industry with a voice, allowing it to dispute claims it believes to be wrongful. The Coalition for Prediction Markets […]
Casino
December 12, 2025
Boyd Gaming Submits Riverboat Casino Proposal in Illinois
Boyd Gaming is planning to replace its riverboat casino in East Peoria, Illinois, with a new facility. The casino operator’s plans are to move the casino inland while still keeping it aligned with the local definition of a riverboat casino. Boyd Plans New Riverboat Casino For context, Boyd Gaming currently operates the Par-A-Dice Casino, which […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Event-Based Predictions Not Welcome in Washington and Louisiana
A significant number of US states have been taking action against prediction markets. Some states have passed bills outlawing prediction markets, while others have simply demanded that they cease operations within their state. Recently, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) and Washington State Gambling Commission issued statements regarding their stance on prediction markets. Both institutions […]
Casino
December 12, 2025
Ex-Indiana Gaming Lawyer Asks Trump to Pardon Him as Old Scandal Pops Up
John S. Keeler, who used to be a state lawmaker and a big-time casino lawyer, is back in the news. He is trying to get Donald Trump to pardon him. Clemency Push by Ex-Gaming Official Draws Fresh Attention The request by Keeler can be seen on the US Department of Justice‘s list of people asking […]
Casino
December 12, 2025
US Judge Allows Lawsuit Over Roblox Gambling to Continue
A federal judge in California has decided not to throw out claims against Boris Said Jr., who started the now-closed betting website RBLXWild. This decision paves the way for a combined lawsuit to go ahead. The lawsuit claims that kids were tempted to bet Robux, the fake money used on the Roblox platform. Federal Judge […]
Business
December 11, 2025
VGW Announces Launch of LuckyLand Casino
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), a social gaming company headquartered in Perth, Australia, and owner of LuckyLand Slots, has begun a soft rebrand of its sweepstakes casino, as in addition to LuckyLand Slots, the new LuckyLandCasino.com is now available to eligible players in the United States. LuckyLand Casino Launches in the US A VGW spokesperson stated […]
Lottery
December 11, 2025
Gloucester County Player Wins Half of the Quick Draw Progressive Jackpot
A player from New Jersey has won a prize of more than half a million dollars from the lottery’s Quick Draw Progressive game. The fast-paced game has cemented itself as a beloved offering, attracting many new players. The Player Won Half of the Jackpot According to the New Jersey Lottery’s announcement, a player in Gloucester […]
Lottery
December 11, 2025
California Lottery’s Scratch-off Games Mint Five Millionaires
The California Lottery announced several winners of seven-figure prizes from scratch-off tickets. These included a winner who secured a prize just in time for her birthday. Woman Won $1M Just Before Her Birthday In its announcement, the California Lottery announced that five separate players have won prizes of $1 million from the lottery. The most […]