Gambling News - 'North america'
Casino
April 30, 2026
Las Vegas Casinos Sued for Allegedly Allowing Sex Trafficking
A civil lawsuit filed in Nevada state court alleges that two Las Vegas casino properties failed to intervene in a long-running case of sex trafficking involving convicted offender Nathan Chasing Horse. The complaint names Boyd Gaming’s Cannery Casino and Station Casinos’ Santa Fe Station, claiming both properties allowed Chasing Horse to use hotel rooms for […]
Prediction Markets
April 30, 2026
Political Event ETFs Could Launch as Early as May
While American lawmakers are struggling to obtain tighter rules on prediction markets, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) connected to political event contracts are on the verge of reaching the market, and it’s sooner than you think. Namely, next week, according to Roundhill Investments’ filed Form N-1A, and they’re not alone. Six EFTs, Underway The 2018-founded SEC-registered investment […]
Sports
April 29, 2026
NBA Allegedly Proposed New Anti-Tanking Rules for Team Draft Lottery
The NBA has reportedly informed its 30 general managers about a proposed anti-tanking draft reform called the “3-2-1 lottery,” after the number of lottery balls assigned to each team, which would expand the lottery to include 16 teams. NBA to Allegedly Implement New Team Lottery System According to rumors, over the past few weeks, the […]
Industry
April 29, 2026
Nevada Governor’s Race Heats Up over Union Policy
Nevada’s upcoming Governor election has taken a new turn as Aaron Ford announced his intention to abolish one of the state’s longest-standing labor laws if elected. Speaking on a union-backed podcast, Ford stated he would approve any bill that would repeal Nevada’s “right-to-work” law. This stance could prove critical for his campaign, as Nevada boasts […]
Prediction Markets
April 29, 2026
CFTC Strikes Back After Wisconsin Takes Action Against Prediction Markets
Wisconsin just called prediction markets “illegal gambling,” becoming the latest state to take a stance against the rapidly growing industry. In response, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a lawsuit against the state, arguing that it is overstepping its regulatory authority. The CFTC Would Sue Anyone Interfering with Federal Law Just after Wisconsin […]
Industry
April 29, 2026
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $178M for Friday Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has went unclaimed for yet another drawing and so have the game’s Match 5 prizes. The game has been experiencing a temporary lull, although this isn’t all that surprising considering that not one but two jackpots were won in March. Mega Millions Jackpot Remains Unconquered The Tuesday Mega Millions drawing went […]
Industry
April 29, 2026
Former NBA Player Damon Jones Admits to Participating in 2 Gambling Schemes
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones became the first individual in an ongoing gambling conspiracy case to plead guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud involving insider sports betting and rigged poker game schemes. Jones Admits Guilt After pleading guilty in the sports betting case, Jones read a prepared statement to […]
Business
April 29, 2026
RSI Posts Record-Breaking Q1 Results & Optimistic FY 2026 Guidance
American online gaming and betting operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has published its financial report for the first quarter of the year, highlighting double-digit increases in both revenue and EBITDA. The strong metrics saw the company set new records, demonstrating the strength and potential of its business. Q1 Was a Period of Strength for RSI […]
Business
April 29, 2026
Penn Entertainment to Reduce CEO Snowden’s Total Pay to 2023 Levels
Jay Snowden, Penn Entertainment’s chief executive officer, is about get a significant paycheck reduction after the company’s shareholders rejected the company’s 2025 compensation plan. Penn Lowers Target Value of Its CEO’s Pay For context, a Monday filing shows that Snowden is set to earn up to $17.4 million in 2026, marking a 31% decrease from […]
Casino
April 29, 2026
Wynn Resorts Guests Affected by Legionnaires’ Disease – Two Cases Confirmed
Two Legionnaires’ disease cases have been recorded and tied to visits and stays at the Wynn Las Vegas, according to the Southern Nevada Health District, which has urged anyone who may have stayed at the property on or after September 1, 2025, specifically to conduct an anonymous health survey, helping the inspectors get a better […]