Casino
October 22, 2025
Video Gambling Magnate Joins Republican Contest for Illinois Governor
Rick Heidner, a rich real estate investor and video gaming businessman from Barrington Hills, has now jumped into the Republican primary race to become Illinois governor. His campaign paperwork filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections adds another name to an already packed GOP lineup before the March 2026 primary. Video Gaming Tycoon Rick […]
Sports
October 22, 2025
DraftKings Moves into Prediction Markets by Buying Railbird
DraftKings has bought Railbird Technologies Inc. and its subsidiary Railbird Exchange, taking a big step into the regulated prediction market world. DraftKings Uses Railbird’s CFTC License to Create Event-Trading App The Boston-based gaming company shared the news on Tuesday, highlighting that Railbird’s tech and federal licenses will be the foundation for its new product, DraftKings […]
Lottery
October 21, 2025
North Carolina Man Wins $1M from MAX-A-MILLION Scratcher
The North Carolina Education Lottery has unveiled new winners of huge prizes, including a player who secured a prize of over a million. Charlotte Man Won $1M from Scratch-off Ticket The NC Education Lottery announced that a ticket bought from the Gate on Lawyers Road in Stallings has brought its winner a life-changing prize of […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
InPlay Seeks to Pioneer a New Type of Betting Market
InPlay Global Inc. has taken a decisive step toward launching what it describes as the world’s first regulated marketplace for “Performance Securities,” onboarding seasoned industry veteran Troy Kane as president and COO. This move aligns with the company’s ambitions to launch a new category of tradable assets linked to the real-time performance of professional and […]
Casino
October 21, 2025
Arkansas Player Refused to Gun for Mega Millions – Got $1.38M
For one unsuspecting and incidental lottery player, the day would be much better than originally expected. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced on October 20 that a state player has been able to scoop a $1-million win, while thinking of gunning for a much bigger prize – the $625 million. Man Gives Up on Mega Millions, […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
Las Vegas Local Places $3 Wager to Walk Away a Millionaire
While tourism has been stagnant in Las Vegas, Nevada, locals have made use of the tempting offers put forward by casinos. One local, in particular, walked away from a Henderson casino all the richer, following a $3 wager on the Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money by IGT. Playing at the Sunset Station, the […]
Lottery
October 21, 2025
Maryland Resident Scoops $2,000,000 Winning Lottery Ticket
A woman from Randallstown, Maryland, bought a scratch-off ticket at a local Giant Food Store in Owings Mills, resulting in the eye-watering $2,000,000 prize pool reported by the Maryland Lottery. Early Retirement for Woman Who Scooped $2M Jackpot The lottery has already shared details about the surprising win that occurred on the MONOPOLY X200 game, […]
Sports
October 21, 2025
New Jersey Player Sues BetMGM for Changing Contest Rules to Help VIP Gambler
A New Jersey resident has sued BetMGM claiming the online casino giant changed the rules of a digital slot competition while it was ongoing to help a favored customer. The case, which brings up issues about safeguarding consumers in online gambling, will have oral arguments in January 2026 before the Superior Court of New Jersey […]
Casino
October 21, 2025
Virginia Lawmakers Take Another Look at Plans for Gaming Commission
Virginia lawmakers are taking another look at the idea to create a central authority to oversee the state’s expanding gambling industry. During a subcommittee meeting on Monday, officials talked about the possibility to form the Virginia Gaming Commission, an idea that has come up again after years of discussion. Casino Operators Brief Lawmakers on Community […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
Families Detained and Children Restrained During FBI Gambling Probe in Idaho
A family day out at La Catedral Arena on Sunday afternoon turned into chaos when federal and local law enforcement agencies swarmed the small-town racetrack. Officials said this was part of a big probe into illegal horse betting. Immigration Fears Rise After FBI’s 200-Agent Raid on Small-Town Racetrack The arena, in Wilder, a country town […]
