Gambling News - 'North america'
Industry
April 10, 2026
Wisconsin Governor Signs Tribal Online Betting Bill into Law
Wisconsin has officially become the next state to embrace online sports betting, although the actual market launch is still months away. Under the local framework, the state’s tribes will be allowed to offer online wagers, in line with the existing tribal-oriented gambling framework. Wisconsin Legalizes Online Betting to Counter Prediction Markets Last year, lawmakers in […]
Prediction Markets
April 10, 2026
Washington AG Nick Brown Argues the Case Against Prediction Markets
Washington AG Nick Brown has repeatedly attacked prediction markets, and as recently as last month, he targeted Kalshi, a prediction market platform, in a fresh lawsuit alleging that the company is skirting gambling statutes to offer the same product without the red tape and prerequisite oversight. Washington Is Still Not Closer to Restricting Kalshi What […]
Casino
April 10, 2026
Ex-Lawmaker Seeks Return of $800K Pension in Court
Former Massachusetts lawmaker David Nangle wants his pension restored, several years after a federal fraud conviction ended his political career. He Diverted $70,000 to Gamble and Play Golf The now 65-year-old represented Lowell in the state legislature for over two decades, but his career unraveled in 2021 when he pleaded guilty to charges including wire […]
Casino
April 10, 2026
Trump Heads to Vegas to Push “No Tax on Tips” Plan
President Donald Trump is looking to promote his “No Tax on Tips” policy during a rally in Southern Nevada scheduled for Thursday, April 16, just one day after the federal tax filing deadline. Workers Would Deduct Up to $25K in Tips The proposal is an important piece of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the controversial […]
Prediction Markets
April 10, 2026
Prediction Markets Set for $1.1T Sports Betting Opportunity in US
A new report from Bank of America suggests that prediction market platforms could tap into a massive opportunity in the United States, with sports-related event contracts reaching $1.1 trillion in annual trading volume over time. Kalshi Dominance Fuels Surge in US Prediction Market Growth The estimate reflects the broader potential of the market rather than […]
Sports
April 10, 2026
Sportsbooks Channel Millions into Pro-Betting Political Push
Some of the largest names in the sports wagering industry are building political influence across the United States, directing tens of millions of dollars into a formed super PAC aimed at expanding legalized betting. Win for America PAC Gains $48M From Leading Sportsbooks Companies including DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Bet365 have supplied $48 million to […]
Lottery
April 9, 2026
Powerball Players Fail to Get the Jackpot as New Cycle Begins
Powerball is experiencing the usual lull that follows a jackpot win. While the Wednesday drawing went without a jackpot winner or a Match 5 winner, however, four players won six-figure prizes thanks to Power Play. The Wednesday Drawing Was, for the Most Part, Uneventful The Wednesday drawing, as mentioned, went without a big winner, which […]
Industry
April 9, 2026
New Jersey’s 2025 Casino Results Show Slight Decrease in Revenue
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published its casino revenue report for Q4 2025, highlighting a slight increase in revenue. With all quarterly results now available, the regulatory body determined that the casino revenue for the year was mostly in line with the results reported in 2024. The 2025 Profits Declined Slightly […]
Sports
April 9, 2026
PrizePicks Becomes NBA’s Official DFS Partner
PrizePicks, a daily fantasy sports (DFS) leader in North America, unveiled a major new partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). This deal will position the DFS company as the Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the NBA, providing fan engagement opportunities to both parties. NBA & PrizePicks Join Forces The partnership with the famous […]
Prediction Markets
April 9, 2026
Ceasefire Predictions Spark Concerns About Polymarket Insider Trading
Prediction markets continue to be a divisive topic, with many criticizing the sector due to its similarities to gambling, lax regulatory oversight and potential opportunities for insider trading. New data sparked further concerns as analysts learned that dozens of new accounts bought “yes” shares in an Iran ceasefire ahead of its announcement by the American […]