Gambling News - 'North america'
Casino
November 20, 2025
Travel Influencer Anunay Sood Dies in Las Vegas Hotel
Police in Las Vegas believe travel influencer Anunay Sood may have died from a drug overdose during a visit to the Strip earlier this month. Found Unresponsive Inside Hotel Room The 32-year-old was found unresponsive inside a room at the Wynn Las Vegas on November 4, according to the police report obtained by KLAS-TV/Las Vegas. […]
Sports
November 20, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Makes a Joke About Prediction Markets During Speech
A black suit event was recently held at the White House. One of the attending guests was the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman. A prediction had been running on prediction markets platforms, where people were betting on whether the Crown would wear a black suit. Those who put their money on yes […]
Lottery
November 19, 2025
Michigan Woman Wins $1M After Going Out for a Late-Night Snack
A lucky woman from Michigan has won a seven-figure sum after buying a ticket on a whim during a late-night food run. The lucky woman said she intended to save her winnings and hadn’t made any big plans yet. Michigan Lottery Player Wins $1M According to the Michigan Lottery, the Kent County player was out […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Arizona’s September Betting Report Outlines Mixed Results
The Arizona Department of Gaming has published its latest monthly sports wagering report, highlighting a decrease in revenue despite a double-digit increase in sports betting handle. The department added that, in September, the market continued to be dominated by FanDuel. Arizona’s Recorded Strong Handle, Weaker Revenue According to the Department of Gaming, sports betting […]
Lottery
November 19, 2025
Mega Millions Jackpot Starts Building Up Again, Georgian Wins $4M
The Mega Millions jackpot has started building up again shortly after a lucky player in Georgia won almost a billion dollars. After going unclaimed during yesterday’s drawing, the game’s top prize has started to increase. Another Georgian Wins Big with Mega Millions Several days ago, a lucky player in Newnan, Georgia, won the mouth-watering $980 […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
AGA Names Delaware North CEO Lou Jacobs as Chair
The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that its board of directors has named Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs as its new chair, replacing Michael Rumbolz. The association clarified that Jacobs’ tenure will kick off in January 2026. AGA Names Gaming & Hospitality Veteran as Chair The AGA noted that Jacobs, who is currently serving as chief […]
Sports
November 19, 2025
Wisconsin Lawmaker Wants Sports Betting to Stem Prediction Markets Tide
Rep. Tyler August believes that if Wisconsin continues to drag its feet on sports gambling, the state will create a vacuum that would be filled by companies that are not necessarily regulated, such as prediction markets apps. Prediction Markets Could Be Gunning for Wisconsin’s Online Sports Betting Vacuum AB 601 seeks to expand the existing […]
Sports
November 19, 2025
Man Who Stabbed Casino Winner 88 Times Sentenced to Life in Prison
A senior man, Reginald Lively, 68, has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of John Hall III, another 68-year-old man, whom he brutally killed over what is believed to be a $1,000 casino win. Lively has already served sentences for murder after he pleaded guilty to the murder of […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
High-Stakes Casinos Used to Launder Millions in Cash
According to a CNN investigation that covered the review of hundreds of pages of court files and interviews with several sources from law enforcement, a group of underground bankers helped wealthy Chinese gamblers move large amounts of cash through Las Vegas casinos. Their actions became part of a wider federal case that eventually led to […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
Horseshoe Indianapolis Dealers Enter Second Month of Union Strike
Table-game dealers and pit bosses at Horseshoe Indianapolis are now in their second month of striking. They keep watch outside the Shelbyville casino day and night, pushing harder to get their union recognized. Casino Workers Push for Union Recognition Amid Ongoing Picketers’ Protest Workers walked off the job in mid-October. This happened right after a […]