Gambling News - 'North america'
Lottery
February 23, 2026
Mega Millions Hits $438M, Remains Unclaimed as Tuesday Drawing Looms
The seven-figure prize pool for the Mega Millions continues to climb steadily after the Friday drawing came up empty with no big winner in sight Mega Millions enthusiasts will have another few days of tantalizing anticipation as the big jackpot failed to drop on Friday, February 20, and is on track to hit over $438 […]
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
Fanatics Suit Over Exec Exit Reveals Kalshi Investments
A legal clash between merchandising and betting giant Fanatics and prediction-market platform Polymarket has ended quietly in settlement, but court filings tied to the dispute have exposed new details about competition and strategy in the changing sports-prediction sector. Fanatics Challenge to Polymarket Hire Ends in Settlement The conflict centered on former Fanatics executive Ari Borod, […]
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
Tradeweb Partners with Kalshi to Bring Prediction Markets to Institutions
Tradeweb Markets has formed a strategic alliance with Kalshi aimed at introducing prediction-market intelligence to a broader base of institutional investors. This reflects growing interest in event-driven financial signals across global markets. Tradeweb–Kalshi Deal Signals Growing Institutional Demand for Forecast Data Under the arrangement, Tradeweb will integrate Kalshi’s event-based probability data into its electronic trading […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Carnival Cruise Line Expands Carnival Conquest’s Onboard Casino
Carnival Cruise Line, an international Florida-headquartered cruise line, has unveiled major improvements to its ships, including an expanded casino at Carnival Conquest. This change seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for onboard entertainment. Carnival Boosts Conquest’s Appeal with Expanded Casino With Bahamas cruises becoming more and more popular, Carnival Cruise Line is adding […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Quapaw Nation Celebrates Launch of Revamped Miami Casino
The Quapaw Nation just celebrated the grand opening of its refreshed Quapaw Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, welcoming its first post-revamp guests. As a result, visitors can now experience the property’s many slots or enjoy the premium dining options. The New Property Opened Its Doors The Quapaw Nation marked the opening of its new Quapaw Casino […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Wisconsin Lawmakers Advance Tribal-Led Online Sports Betting Plan
Momentum is building in Wisconsin around a proposal that could reshape the state’s sports betting landscape. The State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 601, which would allow residents to place bets online or through mobile devices, provided those wagers are processed through servers located on tribal land. While the bill will advance to the Senate, […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Makes New Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
Long-running efforts to roll back a controversial section of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are at a critical point as Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has taken an unusual procedural route to revive her stalled legislation. She aims to restore full deductions for gambling losses and enjoys broad support from players and industry representatives. Titus […]
Lottery
February 20, 2026
Player Wins $2M from Powerball, Becoming Tennessee’s Latest Millionaire
Powerball’s most recent drawing saw one player in Tennessee narrowly miss the jackpot, effectively missing out on a payout of $169 million. However, the lucky player had cleverly opted to trigger the Power Play feature and will therefore take home a $2 million prize. The Powerball Jackpot Has Now Reached $190M The recent Powerball drawing […]
Lottery
February 20, 2026
Ohio Man Plays the Long Game, Wins $3.5M Jackpot
A man from Ohio has won the recent Classic Lotto jackpot, taking home a seven-figure prize. What made the victory so sweet, however, is the fact that it was 22 years in the making. The Winner Had Been Picking the Same Numbers for 22 Years According to the Ohio Lottery’s official announcement, the man in […]
Prediction Markets
February 20, 2026
US Federal Reserve Acknowledges Kalshi as a Strong Forecasting Tool
The US Federal Reserve Board has admitted that Kalshi is a reliable tool for economic forecasting. In its latest report, the board analyzed the matter and suggested a few reasons why prediction markets like Kalshi are better than traditional polling, at least in certain aspects. However, the board added that prediction markets are not ready […]