Sports
February 9, 2026
Clase Allegedly Threw 250+ Suspicious Pitches to Influence Bets
Emmanuel Clase’s alleged pitch manipulation for betting purposes may prove to be far more extensive than it was initially reported. According to a recent court filing highlighted by ESPN’s David Purdum, the three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year threw over 250 suspicious pitches across at least 48 games from 2023 to […]
Sports
February 9, 2026
Vegas Gambler Locks $8.1M Profit on Super Bowl 60
A bettor in Las Vegas engineered a situation that allowed him to come away with a large profit from Super Bowl 60, no matter which team would have come out with flying colors on Sunday. Covering All Risks The gambler placed big preseason wagers on the Seattle Seahawks and then hedged with bets on the […]
Prediction Markets
February 9, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo Invests in Kalshi, Gives Vote of Confidence
Prediction markets are surging in popularity, with Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com seeming determined to remain in the United States while expanding their sports event contracts. Legal pushbacks in Nevada and elsewhere have not been enough to depress consumer interest, nor, it appears, investment from popular sports figures. The latest to join Kalshi as an investor […]
Prediction Markets
February 9, 2026
Kalshi App Gains Ground on Sportsbooks Before Super Bowl
A newcomer to the sports betting scene has jumped into the limelight right before the year’s biggest game. Kalshi, a small-time player next to big-name sportsbooks, saw a big jump in people downloading its mobile app in January. It was ahead of well-known brands like DraftKings and FanDuel as the Super Bowl got closer. Kalshi […]
Lottery
February 9, 2026
Lottery Group Wants Out of Fight Over $1.08B Powerball Win
The group that runs Powerball is asking a Los Angeles judge to take it off a big lawsuit. A woman sued, saying she should have won a $1.08 billion jackpot from a 2023 draw. However, someone else already got the prize. Powerball Operator Says No Contract Exists in $1B Jackpot Dispute The Multi-State Lottery Association […]
Lottery
February 6, 2026
Michigan Player Wins Lucky For Life’s Top Prize, Plans to Share with His Family
Yet another lucky player from Michigan has won big, this time from the Michigan Lottery’s Lucky For Life game. This comes in the wake of several seven-figure sum wins in the Great Lakes State. The Winner Took Home $390K According to the Michigan Lottery’s announcement, David Holfelder, a 78-year-old man from Eastpointe, Macomb County, won […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
Illinois Goes After Sweepstakes, 65 Cease-and-Desist Letters Issued
The Illinois Gaming Control Board and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office are serious about cracking down on social sweepstakes casinos. Long criticized over what regulators have called skirting of gambling and consumer protection laws, 65 companies have been targeted by the latest enforcement action, which has sent a clear message to the sweepstakes sector: up […]
Industry
February 6, 2026
DoD Receives Funding for Research on Gambling Addiction in the Military
Under the Defense Appropriations Act signed into law on Tuesday, the US Department of Defense will receive $370 million for its Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP), which supports medical research projects with demonstrated scientific rigor and direct relevance to military health. A large part of that sum will be used to study gambling addiction in […]
Industry
February 6, 2026
Missouri VLTs Under Fire as AG Launches Investigation
Catherine Hanaway, Missouri’s Attorney General, confirmed the launch of sweeping investigations into the controversial video lottery terminals (VLGs) in the state. While Hanaway said that she doesn’t mind if the machines get legalized, she vowed to take appropriate action until they are. Missouri Launches Investigation into VLTs VLTs are a controversial gray area form of […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
Virginia Council on Problem Gambling Warns Super Bowl Fans about Sunday
A record-setting $1.76 billion is estimated to be gambled on Super Bowl 60, and now the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling (VCPG) is issuing a word of caution to caught-in-the-moment sports gamblers. VCPG Issues Word of Warning to Super Bowl Fans in Virginia As the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks are gearing up […]
