Gambling News - 'North america'
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 […]
Prediction Markets
April 15, 2026
CFTC Unveils New Details on Innovation Task Force
New details are emerging about the structure and direction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s Innovation Task Force. The group could play a central role in redefining how the United States manages constant shifts in financial markets. By uniting experts with diverse expertise, the CFTC aims to anticipate potential regulatory challenges. The Task Force […]
Lottery
April 15, 2026
Miami Man Wins Life-Changing $25M from Scratch-Off Ticket
The Florida Lottery announced that a player from Miami has won a jaw-dropping $25 million from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. The player visited the lottery HQ to scoop up their winnings earlier this year, opting to take the one-time payment. The Man Won One of the Two Top Prizes in the Gold Rush […]
Industry
April 15, 2026
Kentucky Betting Bill Advances Despite Governor’s Veto
Lawmakers in Kentucky moved swiftly this week to advance a comprehensive gambling and racing bill, defying a veto from Governor Andy Beshear. House Bill 904 promises to transform the state’s wagering landscape. While much of the attention has focused on sports betting reforms, the bill’s implications for horse racing could prove just as consequential. HB […]
Legal
April 15, 2026
FBI Asks Public to Help Identify Men Who Shot Rapper Offset in front of Casino
The FBI is asking the public for help to identify the suspects of the April 6 shooting of rapper Offset at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The agency has released photos of individuals who are suspected of the crime. FBI Releases Photos of Suspects Offset, whose real name is Kiari […]
Sports
April 15, 2026
Reno Pro Soccer Submits Northern Nevada Stadium & Entertainment District Plans
Reno Pro Soccer, a group seeking to return USL Professional Soccer to Northern Nevada, announced that it has reached a “major milestone” in these efforts. According to the group’s latest announcement, it has submitted “key project entitlements” for its planned soccer stadium and entertainment district. Reno Pro Soccer to Bring Soccer & Entertainment Reno Pro […]
Lottery
April 15, 2026
New Jersey Player Wins $4M, But Mega Millions Jackpot Remains Unconquered
A player in New Jersey just won a mouth-watering $4 million prize from Mega Millions. While the jackpot remained unclaimed, players will have another shot at the grand prize this Friday. New Jerseyan Took Home $4M The Mega Millions prize has survived yet another drawing as no one managed to grab the $120 million prize […]
Casino
April 15, 2026
70+ Gambling Machines Illegal Den Busted in Daytona
A Daytona Beach man has been arrested by police after officers of the law raided his home and uncovered a substantial gambling operation. The person whose property was searched on Friday, April 10, had been running an illegal gambling business. Crackdown on Illegal Gambling in Florida Continues Police were able to seize as many as […]
Prediction Markets
April 15, 2026
Ohio’s Gaming Watchdog to Fine Kalshi $5M
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued a fine against Kalshi, a prediction market company, which will now have to pay $5 million over what the watchdog alleges are breaches of the state’s gaming law. Kalshi Faces Regulatory Pushback from Ohio The enforcement notice was issued on Tuesday, April 14, against KalshiEX LLC. The regulator […]
Casino
April 15, 2026
US Sanctions Two Casinos, Individuals amid Mexican Drug Cartel Links
The US Treasury Department on Tuesday issued a new round of sanctions, naming three individuals and two casinos that are connected to the Northeast Cartel in Mexico, which has been designated a terrorist organization. Mexican Casinos and Individuals Sanctioned Over Cartel Links The cartel has been targeted by the current Trump administration, with the President […]