Gambling News - 'North america'
Lottery
February 3, 2026
New York Resident Bags $1M from Lottery
An upstate resident in New York has won a major lottery jackpot, scooping $1 million from the Million Dollar Raffle and securing one of 15 available top prizes. The winner, identified as Amritpal Singh, bought his ticket at A&A Food Mart in Painted Post. The ticket was also bought all the way back in October […]
Sports
February 3, 2026
NBA Devin Booker Plonks $1M on Super Bowl LX
Devin Booker, a fifth-time NBA All-Star winner, has not shied away from placing a hefty bet on the outcome of the upcoming Super Bowl, with the player committing a $1-million wager on the Seattle Seahawks to cover a -3.5-point spread. NBA All-Star Player Set to Reap $1.8M from Super Bowl Super Bowl 60 will be […]
Sports
February 3, 2026
“Erase That”: Barnes Regrets Betting Joke After Tennessee Win
Coach Rick Barnes quickly realized he’d crossed a line with a joke after the Tennessee Volunteers’ 77-69 victory over the Auburn Tigers on Saturday. “I Shouldn’t Say That, Erase That.” The Volunteers had struggled with turnovers, coughing the ball up 15 times, and Barnes let his irritation slip in a postgame interview. “I mean at […]
Casino
February 3, 2026
Louisiana Plans to Connect Sweepstakes Casinos with Racketeering Charges
Louisiana legislators are getting ready to make the state’s approach to online sweepstakes casinos much tougher by including certain gambling-related offenses in the list of racketeering crimes. A new proposal, House Bill 53, aims to add to the list of activities that can lead to prosecution under Louisiana’s racketeering law, which would greatly increase the […]
Lottery
February 2, 2026
Florida Player Wins $3M from Mega Millions
The Friday Mega Millions drawing went without a jackpot winner but that doesn’t mean that it went without a big winner, since a lucky player in Florida won a $3 million prize. The Sun Shone Upon the Lucky Florida Player While Mega Millions players usually strive for the big payout, last Friday’s drawing was yet […]
Legal
February 2, 2026
Polymarket Banned for Two Weeks in Nevada
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) secured a temporary victory in its lawsuit against Polymarket after a court ruled that the prediction-market platform may not offer event contracts in the state for at least two weeks. Nevada Court Temporarily Bans Polymarket Judge Jason D. Woodbury issued a temporary restraining order against the prediction markets giant […]
Legal
February 2, 2026
Las Vegas Police Uncover What They Believe Could Be a Bio Lab
The police in Las Vegas have raided a local neighborhood, discovering evidence of what they described as a “possible biological laboratory.” The discovery led to a single arrest, authorities confirmed. Analyzing the Bio Material Could Take Weeks Officials stated that the raid took place at around 6 am on Saturday and was conducted in partnership […]
Business
February 2, 2026
DraftKings Sportsbook Adopts Crypto-to-Cash in Four States
DraftKings announced that players in four select states will soon be able to use cryptocurrencies to fuel their sports betting accounts. This represents a significant step for DraftKings and a major development for crypto enthusiasts. DraftKings Adopts Crypto Deposit Option The addition of crypto payment options to DraftKings’ platform was confirmed at the recent Massachusetts […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
Osage Nation Casino Near Lake Ozark Moves Closer to Reality
The Osage Nation Casino, which is expected to land on a 28-acre site near Lake Ozark in Miller County, Missouri, has taken a new step in what has so far proven to be a particularly lengthy process. The latter included a series of local agreements aimed at infrastructure, services, and revenue sharing. “Legally Sound and […]
Business
February 2, 2026
Hawthorne Race Course Faces Mounting Pressure as Racino Prospects Wear Thin
Hawthorne Race Course is once again struggling to maintain its credibility, facing rising pressure from regulators, horsemen, and lawmakers who are running out of patience. The Illinois Racing Board recently suspended the venue’s harness license, pushing the Stickney track into its deepest crisis in years. This development also raises doubts about whether its planned racino […]