Gambling News - 'North america'
Prediction Markets
April 10, 2026
US District Judge Allows Arizona to Press Criminal Charges Against Kalshi
In a ruling on Wednesday, US District Judge Michael Liburdi rejected a request by prediction market operator Kalshi to prevent Arizona prosecutors from proceeding with a criminal case. Judge Liburdi also declined Kalshi’s request for a determination that federal law overrides Arizona’s gambling laws. Judge Liburdi Denies Kalshi’s Request Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’s Office has […]
Casino
April 10, 2026
No, Massachusetts Won’t Ban Social Casinos
Social casinos and the millions of Massachusetts residents who enjoy them recreationally have nothing to worry about for the time being, as a draft law, House Bill 4431, failed to gain traction and will not be progressing further during this legislative session. Big Win for Social Casinos in Massachusetts, as Committee Refuses to Move Forward […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Offset Gambling Debt Stories Emerge Shortly After the Rapper Was Shot
A few days ago, GamblingNews reported that the rapper Kiari Kendrell Cephus, also known as Offset, was shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino in Florida. In the following days, people came forward with stories about his gambling debts, while others started using the tragic incident as an opportunity to highlight problem gambling […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Massachusetts to Reopen Applications for Sports Betting Licenses
On Thursday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved, by a 5–0 vote, to reopen the application process for companies seeking sports wagering licenses in the state. MGC Votes to Reopen Applications The move was triggered by bet365’s request to apply for a statewide mobile betting license, highlighting renewed interest despite ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding prediction […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Connecticut Towns Push for Larger Share of Casino Revenue
An ongoing debate in Connecticut over casino revenues is gaining momentum as local officials press for a fairer share of gambling taxes. For years, municipalities have received only a small portion of tribal casino revenues despite earlier agreements that towns would be the primary beneficiaries. Advocates argue that state finances have improved enough to restore […]
Legal
April 10, 2026
DraftKings Resolves Dispute with MLB Players, Ending Court Battle
DraftKings has reached a resolution to its dispute with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), putting an end to a court battle. The case revolved around the operator’s alleged unauthorized use of athlete imagery and names in its apps and social media posts. The Case Comes to a Close According to the lawsuit by […]
Lottery
April 10, 2026
Missouri Lottery Win Worth $274K Leads to Home Ownership
The Missouri Lottery has announced a fresh jackpot from the Show Me Cash game, resulting in a $274,000 prize. The jackpot was secured in mid-March, but the lottery has only announced the happy event recently. The person had won the sum on March 14, 2026, and completely by accident. They were going through their lottery […]
Casino
April 10, 2026
Dana White Joins Adin Ross Stream, Teases Upcoming High-Stakes Game
Dana White, the chief executive officer and president of the UFC, has joined prominent gambling streamer Adin Ross for a two-hour stream in which the former revealed an upcoming game with Michael Rubin, Fanatics Gaming’s founder and CEO. White Invited Ross to Join in on the Fun On Wednesday, White joined Ross on a stream […]
Lottery
April 10, 2026
Texas Ticket Worth $78M Has Over a Month to Claim the Prize
On November 15, 2025, one lucky lottery ticket scooped the grand prize – an eye-watering $78-million jackpot, which is the life-altering money you have been looking for your entire life. The ticket, which was sold at Gordon’s Bait & Tackle in Brownsville, secured the coveted win with 7, 17, 23, 28, 39, and 48, but […]
Lottery
April 10, 2026
Jersey Cash 5 Awards $590,007 Jackpot to Single Winner
The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot dropped again on Wednesday, April 8, with another lucky soul scooping a six-figure payout. The player had won $590,007, the game’s jackpot, the state lottery announced a day later. According to the lottery, the ticket was purchased in Burlington County, the lottery confirmed, with the person still not stepping forward […]