Gambling News - 'North america'
Sports
April 3, 2026
Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Bill Awaits Governor
Last November, amid Assembly Bill 601 awaiting approval from the House of Representatives and a nod from the Senate before it could eventually reach Gov. Tony Evers, Rep. Tyler August issued a serious warning. “If we leave a gray area in state law, national prediction platforms will fill it without our compact framework, Wisconsin oversight, […]
Sports
April 3, 2026
Louisiana Drops Prop Bet Ban Over Revenue Concerns
A proposal to eliminate certain types of sports wagers in Louisiana has been shelved after lawmakers determined it could reduce state income. The measure, which targeted proposition bets and in-game micro wagers, was withdrawn during a legislative hearing after new financial projections highlighted the scale of potential losses. Lawmaker Drops Betting Ban Amid $20M Revenue […]
Legal
April 3, 2026
Sportradar Faces Dual Legal Challenges Over Data Access Claims
Sports data heavyweight Sportradar confronts significant legal pressure after two major lawsuits launched in both the United Kingdom and the United States, raising fresh questions about competition within the fast-growing sports betting technology sector. Sportradar Hit with US and UK Lawsuits Over Data Control The cases filed in London’s High Court and the US District […]
Legal
April 2, 2026
Legal Battle Between Kalshi and Nevada State Regulators Heats Up
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is pursuing an injunction against the prediction markets platform Kalshi, alleging that the company is illegally offering sports betting through its prediction market platform. NGCB Seeks Injunction Against Kalshi State regulators determined that Kalshi’s activities amount to sports wagering and moved to shut them down. However, Kalshi has resisted, […]
Lottery
April 2, 2026
Powerball Jackpot Surpasses the $200M Mark, Reaches $217M
Yesterday’s Powerball drawing did not award the grand prize. Thanks to this, however, the jackpot continued to grow and has now surpassed the $200 million mark. No April Fool’s Windfall, Unfortunately The Wednesday Powerball drawing was somewhat uneventful as it failed to produce a jackpot winner. In addition to that, the drawing had no Match […]
Lottery
April 2, 2026
Lucky Massachusetts Player Wins $4M as Final $4,000,000 Gold50X Top Prize Drops
An incredibly lucky ticket holder in Massachusetts has become the recipient of a life-changing $4 million prize from the Massachusetts Lottery’s $4,000,000 Gold 50X scratch-off game. This came shortly after a separate player won $2 million from a different game. $4,000,000 Gold 50X Makes a Player $4M Richer On Tuesday, a lottery player in Massachusetts […]
Casino
April 2, 2026
Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling as Police Ramps Up Efforts
Illegal gambling remains a thorny issue. Florida has threatened stiffer penalties, lengthier sentences, and poured resources into raiding illegal gambling venues, yet such operations continue to proliferate. The latest news about such a venture has been shared by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, with investigators arresting several individuals and identifying them publicly. Florida’s Police Are […]
Legal
April 2, 2026
California’s New Cardroom Laws Come into Effect as Industry Seeks Injunction
California’s cardroom industry is facing an existential threat due to the new regulations that came into effect on April 1. The new rules, which the industry is seeking to overturn, effectively ban cardrooms from offering blackjack-type games, which are the lifeblood of such venues and their surrounding economies. California’s New Cardroom Rules Came into Effect […]
Lottery
April 2, 2026
New Jersey Lottery Player Scoops $6.5M in March
New Jersey remains one of the hottest places to enjoy the lottery, with the state minting another huge winner last week. A single ticket won a $6.5-million payout from the Pick 6 game, with the draw taking place on Monday, March 23. The lottery has only released news about the win recently, and offered more […]
Prediction Markets
April 2, 2026
CFTC Targets Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has decided to focus more on insider trading in prediction markets, with its new enforcement chief making it clear that the issue is a top priority. “We Will Aggressively Detect, and Investigate” During his speech at the New York University School of Law, David Miller, recently appointed as the […]