Lottery
April 8, 2026
Massachusetts Lottery Winner Surprises Everyone by Picking Annuity Option for $4M Win
A few days ago, GamblingNews reported that a ticket holder in Massachusetts had won $4 million from one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s scratch-off tickets. Now, the lucky winner has come forward to claim the winnings, making an unusual decision in the process. The Winner Picked the Annuity The previous announcement revealed that a player […]
Sports
April 8, 2026
FIFA Erases Gambling Sponsors from Names of World Cup Host Stadiums
As the next FIFA World Cup approaches, the soccer governing organization has taken action to remove all sponsors, except existing FIFA sponsors, from the venues set to host the World Cup matches. With the tournament set to take place across North America, where naming sponsorships are commonplace, this means that several venues’ current names will […]
Lottery
April 8, 2026
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $110M After No One Won It Yesterday
The Mega Millions jackpot has passed the $100 million milestone after no player succeeded in matching all winning the numbers for yesterday’s drawing. However, a lucky New Yorker came close, settling on a prize of $2 million instead. The Game’s Grand Prize Continues to Grow The April 7 Mega Millions drawing saw a player in […]
Industry
April 8, 2026
Michigan Goes After 45 Illegal Gambling Websites
Gambling licenses in Michigan are issued by the Michigan Gambling Control Board (MGCB), and it is the Board that oversees the industry. Now, the regulator has issued 45 cease-and-desist letters to companies that it has found to be operating illegally in the state. MGCB Takes Aim at Dozens of “Illegal” Gambling Websites These “offshore gambling […]
Industry
April 8, 2026
Poker Ring Case Deepens Around Arenas’ Mansion
A high-profile illegal gambling case in Los Angeles is moving forward as one of the key suspects prepares to plead guilty, adding a new chapter to a sprawling investigation tied to former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. Gershman Will Plead Guilty Prosecutors say alleged “organized crime figure” from Israel, Yevgeni Gershman, has agreed to plead guilty […]
Sports
April 8, 2026
Mayweather-Pacquiao Rematch Faces Legal Turmoil
Plans for a long-awaited rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have been thrown into uncertainty as contractual disputes and conflicting statements cloud the future of the event. Multi-Million Stakes as Mayweather Questions Rematch Terms The bout was scheduled for September 19 at the high-tech Sphere venue in Las Vegas. Promoters marketed it as […]
Casino
April 7, 2026
Fire Breaks Out on the Roof of Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee
A fire broke out in an HVAC unit linked to the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee on Monday, April 6, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. Despite the incident, the casino reopened to visitors later that day after the fire department conducted a thorough inspection. Witnesses Describe the Incident Video and photos […]
Sports
April 7, 2026
Jody Demling’s Kentucky Derby Picks – Backing a Long Shot
Every year, the world of horse racing fans patiently awaits crucial pieces of information to decide who has the best chances of securing the Triple Crown and the individual legs of the race. One of the key sources of such information is Jody Demling, a renowned handicapper who has been among the most searched-for names […]
Legal
April 7, 2026
Kalshi Wins Key Legal Battle Against New Jersey Regulators
A federal appeals court has handed Kalshi a notable legal victory, escalating the tensions between state gambling authorities and prediction platforms. In a 2–1 decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that New Jersey cannot block Kalshi from offering sports-related event contracts to users in the state. The panel concluded that […]
Poker
April 7, 2026
Convicted Poker Pro Wants to Win Restitution Money by Playing
Last year, George Janssen, a poker professional from Michigan, was slammed with a conviction due to his involvement in a $4 million auto loan fraud. While Janssen pleaded guilty, he now hopes to secure a lighter sentence that would allow him to earn the restitution money via poker. Janssen Wants to Repay What He Owes […]
