Gambling News - 'North america'
Legal
April 1, 2026
Court Issues Bench Warrant for Woman Who Abandoned Puppy at Harry Reid Airport
A few months ago, authorities arrested a woman who abandoned her dog at an airport in Las Vegas. Now, the woman has failed to appear in court, resulting in the issuing of a bench warrant. The Woman Abandoned the Animal Since She Was in a Hurry to Catch a Flight On February 2, a woman […]
Sports
April 1, 2026
BetMGM Begins Phasing Out Credit Cards, Blocks New Ones
BetMGM has officially pulled the plug on credit card use for its sports betting and online casino operations. The company announced that as of Tuesday, March 31, it is no longer accepting new credit cards. BetMGM Ends New Credit Card Use – Begins Phasing Existing Ones Out Customers who have funded bonuses and accounts with […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
VICI Plans to Buy Alberta Casino Assets in $144M Deal
The S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust VICI Properties has agreed to buy the real estate behind three casino venues in Alberta, Canada, in a deal worth $144.4 million (CAD 200.6 million). New Rent Underway The transaction, which includes Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Great Northern Casino, and two “limited-service hotels that are adjacent to […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
Blackpink’s Lisa to Be First K-Pop Star with Las Vegas Residency
Las Vegas will play host to Lisa, Blackpink’s and K-Pop singer and artist. This is a first residency for a K-Pop star in Sin City and comes under the fittingly picked name: “Viva La Visa.” The residency will last over two weekends at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace – November 13-14, and November 27-28. Lisa […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
Player Duo Wins $113K on Wheel of Fortune at Mohegan Sun
As IGT’s Wheel of Fortune has turned 30 years old, the game has not stopped producing big-ticket winners. The latest comes from the Mohegan Sun Casino, where a pair of players were going at the slot machine, and a $1.25 wager turned into a $113,896.93 jackpot. The Connecticut duo were happy to celebrate their win […]
Sports
April 1, 2026
New York Targets Youth Betting and AI in Gambling Reform
New York is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its sports betting regulations with a strong focus on protecting young people and addressing the risks tied to problem gambling. The initiative, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, introduces a mix of technological safeguards and stricter oversight for operators across the state. New York Eyes Biometrics and AI […]
Casino
March 31, 2026
Online Gambling Influencers Disrupt Charity Drive
Photographer Steve Williams has become a well-known community figure in Los Angeles’ Skid Row thanks to his nearly two decades of charity work. His foundation primarily organizes events to distribute food and other essentials and to reassure those in need that they are not alone. However, a recent disruption at an outreach event showed the […]
Lottery
March 31, 2026
Powerball $167M Jackpot Winner Arrested for Alleged Burglary
James Farthing, who won a $167 million Powerball jackpot, was arrested last year for kicking a police officer in the face during a hotel altercation. However, the 51-year-old has been arrested again, this time for allegedly stealing $12,000 and fleeing. Jackpot Winner Arrested Again Farthing was arrested Saturday on charges of second-degree burglary and marijuana […]
Casino
March 31, 2026
Casino Player Turns $3 into $630K Payout Off Slot Machine
A lucky gambler was able to turn their $3 wager at a casino outside downtown San Diego into the payout of a lifetime, winning $630,069 on the Kong Skull Island slot machine. The win happened last Wednesday at the Jamul Casino Resort and is one of the most significant slot jackpots won at the property, […]
Lottery
March 31, 2026
Cash 5 Ticket Worth $400K Needs to Be Redeemed by April 3
Almost a year has passed since someone won a Cash 5 with a Quick Cash ticket and has failed to step forward and claim the $400,000 prize. $400K On the Line, but No Player Can Muster the Right Ticket The win occurred back on April 3, 2025, and the ticket managed to match the numbers […]