Gambling News - 'North america'
Prediction Markets
February 6, 2026
NFL Takes U-Turn as It Warms Up to Prediction Markets
The NFL, which staunchly rejected prediction markets, is now seemingly warming up to the idea, at least according to one of its top dogs. The same person, who previously said that he was troubled by event contracts’ existence, is now curious about their long-term potential as a “fan engagement tool.” NFL Representative Says Event Contracts […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
Mohegan Sun Guest Flips $5 Bet into $703K Payout
The Mohegan Sun in Connecticut has become the site of another big-time winner, with one winner managing to turn their $5 into a $703,997 jackpot playing at the property. Mohegan Sun Hosts Two Big Jackpot Winners in Connecticut The fortunate event happened at the Casino of the Earth’s blackjack table, where a Super 4 Royal […]
Sports
February 6, 2026
Paysafe Survey Shows Half of Super Bowl Bettors Will Bet Online
Super Bowl LX is set to go down this Sunday in Santa Clara, California, and research released by Paysafe shows that 51% of fans following the game in US states and Canadian provinces that have regulated sports betting plan to place wagers online. Paysafe Conducted the All the Ways Players Pay: Super Bowl Survey Paysafe, […]
Industry
February 6, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Faces Setback in Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Tax Deduction
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is pressing on with her campaign to undo a controversial federal tax change affecting gamblers, even after her latest effort encountered significant resistance. Republican House leaders blocked her attempt to attach an amendment restoring the full deduction for gambling losses to a sweeping federal funding bill. The Cap Remains Highly Contentious […]
Sports
February 6, 2026
Florida Lawyer Bets $1M on Big Game, Pledges Winnings to Cancer Research
Florida attorney Dan Newlin is putting a very public stake on this year’s championship game, but the real focus is not the final score. During a press conference, Newlin said he plans to place a $1 million bet on the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. If the wager pays off, […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
Teen Dies in Shooting after Argument at Bally’s Kansas City Casino Parking Lot
Police in Kansas City are looking into a fatal shooting that happened Wednesday night outside Bally’s Kansas City Casino. The incident left an 18-year-old man dead and put one person in custody. Police Detain Suspect Following Fatal Shooting at Bally’s Kansas City Police got a call to come to the casino at 1800 East Front […]
Lottery
February 5, 2026
Powerball Made Three Millionaires, But No One Won the Jackpot
Powerball recently handed out its latest jackpot, but that doesn’t mean that the fun is all over. Despite not crowning a winner, the most recent drawing actually turned three separate winners into millionaires. Three Players Won $1M or More The Wednesday Powerball drawing turned out to be quite eventful despite the lack of a big […]
Industry
February 5, 2026
NA Snowstorms Have a Significant Effect on Gambling Revenue, Analysts Say
According to recent analyses by Jefferies Equity Research and J.P. Morgan, the harsh weather that much of North America has recently experienced has had a measurable effect on the revenue and visitation numbers of traditional land-based casinos. Jefferies Equity Research’s Analysts Project Lower Revenues Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz attributed recent performance to adverse […]
Prediction Markets
February 5, 2026
Kalshi and Polymarket Launch Free Grocery Marketing Stunt in New York
Kalshi and Polymarket have found a novel way to promote their platforms in New York City by turning prediction markets into pop-up grocery stores. The two companies leveraged growing food prices and affordability debates to stage their eye-catching promotions. While the free groceries on offer seemed to carry no strings for visitors, the promotions have […]
Casino
February 5, 2026
xQc May Be Returning to Twitch, and Still Discreetly Promote Casinos
xQc, real name Félix Lengyel, has mused about the possibility of returning to Twitch. Yet, the streamer does not intend to drop his sponsorships with prominent gambling companies, and specifically, Stake. Twitch Gambling Rules May Not Apply to Banners While Twitch prohibits direct affiliate links and explicit branding, xQc has said that he could run […]