Gambling News - 'North america'
Prediction Markets
March 31, 2026
Kalshi Is Giving Sportsbooks a Good Run for Their Money During March Madness
An analysis by Citizens Equity Research’s Jordan Bender has suggested that Kalshi’s pricing of the “Sweet 16” and “Elite 8” games in the March Madness competition has been better than that of traditional sports betting rival DraftKings, although the bookmaker still featured the best pricing on the “First Four” games. DraftKings Holds Out at the […]
Casino
March 31, 2026
California Cities Push Tax Hike Over Cardroom Rules
Two small cities in southwest California are bracing residents for a potential vote on a sales tax boost on the June ballot in light of new state gambling rules and their impact on the local budgets. 0.25% Tax Rise Commerce and Bell Gardens have disclosed their plans to propose a quarter-cent sales tax increase in […]
Poker
March 31, 2026
Poker Player Killed in Indiana Over $50K Drug Debt
A well-known poker player in Indiana, US, was killed earlier in March in what prosecutors believe was a dispute over a marijuana debt, not gambling losses. Marijuana Business James “Matt” Lushin, a real estate investor and regular on the poker circuit, was found dead at his home in Westfield on March 12. According to the […]
Industry
March 30, 2026
Atlantic City Nears Financial Independence
Atlantic City is no longer operating in crisis mode. However, it still requires outside support, standing in at the breakpoint between recovery and independence. The city now faces difficult choices about how to sustain the progress. Speaking for The Press of Atlantic City, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signalled cautious optimism despite long-term industry challenges […]
Sports
March 30, 2026
Casino Mogul Tilman Fertitta to Buy WNBA’s Connecticut Sun for $300M – Rebrand It
Billionaire casino mogul and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to acquire the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun for $300 million, the highest in the league, and relocate the team to Houston. Tilman Fertitta Will Purchase the Connecticut Sun The sale of the Connecticut Sun carries strong ties to the casino industry, as the seller, Mohegan, […]
Casino
March 30, 2026
Las Vegas Casinos Double Down on Implementing Facial Recognition Software
As facial recognition technology grows more affordable and advanced, casinos are increasingly using it to detect potential threats, as an increasing number of venues in Las Vegas are implementing the technology. Why Are Casinos Adopting Facial Recognition? Casinos typically operate hundreds of cameras across large properties, making it impossible for human staff to monitor and […]
Lottery
March 30, 2026
SuperLotto Plus $10M Ticket Sold at Fremont 7-Eleven
Californians better be on the lookout, as someone who bought their ticket at the 7-Eleven on Central Avenue is the latest winner to have secured the grand prize from the SuperLotto Plus draw. The person won $10 million but will remain anonymous as per state laws. However, the lottery was able to share some details […]
Casino
March 30, 2026
Player Wins $230K Off $10 Slot Wager at Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Another week has crowned another big winner at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, who anecdotally turned a $10 slot wager into a significant payout. The player managed to flip the seemingly meager wager into the payout of a lifetime with a $230,069 dropping on the reels. Casino officials cheered at the win and publicized the […]
Lottery
March 30, 2026
Friday Produces Single $620K+ Cash 5 Lottery Winner
Some big news out of New Jersey, as a single Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket holder managed to scoop the top prize on Friday, March 27. The player was the only winner to have played in the draw and to have won the top prize, amounting to $621,931. The winner has won using the 12, […]
Lottery
March 30, 2026
NJ Cash 5’s Game Produces $150K Lottery Winners – Two Tickets Claim It
The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot dropped again on Saturday, with two tickets matching the same numbers and splitting the $150,000 jackpot, only a day after someone won the $621,931 jackpot on Friday, March 27. The tickets won with the numbers 9, 12, 15, 25, 26, and an XTRA multiplier of X3. The Bullseye number for […]