Gambling News - 'North america'
Lottery
April 16, 2026
CT Lottery Player Wins $1M from Scratcher
A Connecticut Lottery player has become $1 million richer after winning the top prize from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. The Player Won One of the Three Top Prizes The CT Lottery has minted a new millionaire after a ticket-holder in the state bought a scratch-off ticket worth a million dollars. According to the […]
Legal
April 16, 2026
Second Suspect Arrested in Las Vegas Restaurant Bombing Case
Las Vegas police have made a second arrest tied to the investigation into a November 2025 explosion outside Piero’s Italian Cuisine, a well-known restaurant just off the Strip. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reportedly detained 52-year-old R.S. this week. He is currently held at the Clark County Detention Center and faces multiple charges, including […]
Casino
April 16, 2026
Man Sues Modo Casino, Says It Exploited His Disability and Gambling Problem
Californian Matthew Joyce has filed a lawsuit against the online sweepstakes casino Modo Casino, run by ARB Interactive, alleging that it engaged in predatory practices that exploited his disability. Joyce Files Lawsuit Against Modo Casino Joyce states that from September 2024 to April 2025, he repeatedly gambled on the Modo Casino platform. He alleges that […]
Lottery
April 16, 2026
Powerball Player in Colorado Wins a $1M Match 5 Prize
A Powerball player from Colorado has won $1 million from the Wednesday drawing. In addition to that, the Power Play multiplier of 5x ensured that four players won a quarter of a million dollars each. Power Play’s 5x Multiplier Greatly Increased Several Players’ Payouts The April 15 Powerball drawing failed to crown a jackpot winner, […]
Casino
April 16, 2026
Hard Rock Bet Casino Michigan Player Secures $224K Payout
The Hard Rock Bet Casino continues to produce big winners, with the casino awarding a $224,944 Mega Jackpot only recently. The win comes only a few weeks after a very similar Mega Jackpot jackpot – $225,216 – was paid to a local player again. Big Jackpot Won at Hard Rock Bet Casino Online Again This […]
Lottery
April 16, 2026
North Texan Scoops $2M Powerball Jackpot in Early April
The Texas Lottery has seen another big winner earlier this month, with a man winning a $2-million prize from the Powerball drawing that took place on April 6. The person secured the ticket after making the purchase at a QuikTrip store on North Tarrant Parkway in Fort Worth. As to the winning numbers, the man […]
Sports
April 16, 2026
Tyga Enters 1win VIP Program, as Platform Blends Crypto and Entertainment
1win continues to evolve its VIP ecosystem, bringing global rapper Tyga into its high-tier community while reinforcing its positioning as a crypto-first entertainment platform. The update follows several days of speculation across social media, after the artist was spotted boarding a branded 1win private jet and later shared content featuring the brand. Confirmation was subsequently published via the 1win […]
Prediction Markets
April 16, 2026
Kalshi Expands into Commodities with New Trading Hub
Prediction market operator Kalshi has introduced a dedicated commodities hub, which widens its presence in global resource markets in a major way. This also positions the company to take advantage of heightened volatility across energy, metals, and agriculture. New Kalshi Hub Opens Access to Energy, Metals, and Crops The launched section brings together a broader […]
Industry
April 16, 2026
US Online Betting Market Shows Uneven March Performance
Activity across the US online gambling sector delivered mixed signals in March. This reflected shifting player habits and the impact of difficult year-on-year comparisons. Mixed Q1 Results as US Sports Betting Faces Pressure A recent industry tracker compiled by analysts at Stifel highlighted that betting volumes fluctuated over the first quarter. February brought a slight […]
Lottery
April 16, 2026
An Ohio Man Goes Out for Tomatoes, Ends Up a Millionaire
A man’s girlfriend in Ohio was out of tomatoes, and that would prove fateful. The man decided to make a quick trip to the grocery store and help out. However, he also felt an urge to play the lottery, and bought a lottery ticket with the $20 he had already won off another ticket. A […]