Gambling News - 'North america'
Poker
March 26, 2026
After Raid: The Lodge in Texas Lays Off Staff, Closes Indefinitely
In a moving letter emailed to employees, The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, has announced it would “shut its doors for the foreseeable future”. Accordingly, the card room was forced to lay off all of its staff, on the grounds of ongoing legal pressure from the authorities. The club was initially closed on […]
Poker
March 26, 2026
Ebony Kenney Becomes Most Accomplished Female Player in Triton Poker History
Americas Cardroom Pro Ebony Kenney has become the most accomplished female player in Triton Poker history, continuing her strong run at the highest levels of the game. Kenney’s rise on the Triton stage has been marked by consistent results. She broke through at the 2022 Triton Super High Roller Series with a 5th-place finish in the $200,000 Coin […]
Legal
March 25, 2026
Pennsylvania Lawsuit Targets Leading Gambling Operators
A pair of Pennsylvania bettors has filed a sweeping lawsuit aimed at some of the country’s most recognizable sportsbook operators. The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at Northeastern University’s law school has filed a complaint in Philadelphia alleging that platforms operated by DraftKings and FanDuel are not merely venues for wagering, but carefully engineered systems […]
Industry
March 25, 2026
New Jersey Governor Urges Lawmakers to Settle Atlantic City Smoking Debate
In a recent interview with the Press of Atlantic City, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill did not take a stance on the Atlantic City casino smoking dispute, but she urged lawmakers to come to a conclusion soon and end this years-long debate. Governor Sherrill Wants Lawmakers to Reach a Conclusion Sherrill noted that while litigation […]
Legal
March 25, 2026
Woman Pistol-Whips a Man in Bally’s Casino, Turns Herself In
Delaware’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has reported the arrest of a woman accused of assaulting a man with a handgun during a dispute at Bally’s Dover Casino earlier this month. Suspect Turns Herself In Following the Incident The incident happened on March 14 when an argument broke out at a craps table when a male […]
Industry
March 25, 2026
Mississippi Steps Up Fight Against Gambling Addiction
The state of Mississippi is ramping up efforts to address gambling-related harm through newly introduced academic research and legislative initiatives, which aim to transform the state’s existing betting practices and their associated societal consequences. Such advancements are especially valuable, as traditional measures to prevent harm may no longer be enough. Young People Are Especially Vulnerable […]
Industry
March 25, 2026
Colorado Lawmakers Are Mulling over New Gambling Restrictions
Colorado has, since 2019, had online sports betting, allowing players to wager from the comfort of their homes or while on the road. In addition to that, the Colorado Lottery recently went digital in response to the growing popularity of the controversial lottery couriers. Now, however, lawmakers are seeking to restrain the fast-growing gaming industry […]
Casino
March 25, 2026
North Carolina Mom Wins $707K, Going to Disney World Next
Jennifer Orbock was a casual lottery player, but then good fortune struck, making her a very lucky player indeed. She bought a $1 digital instant ticket almost by chance, and never thought of it, but then the news hit her – she had just won $707,600 – the jackpot! The Alakazam level progressive jackpot for […]
Sports
March 25, 2026
NFL Named Alongside Gambling Companies in New Lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed against FanDuel, DraftKings, and the National Football League (NFL), as well as the league’s official data provider, accuses all parties of sharing data in a way that incentivized harmful gambling behavior and harmed consumers. A specific type of product was cited in the complaint. The complaint filed in Pennsylvania stated that […]
Casino
March 25, 2026
Kansas Edging Closer to Ending Smoking on Casino Floors
Fears that barring smokers from gambling when taking a puff have long kept a bizarre exemption to the US’s prohibition on smoking in public indoor spaces in place. Casinos have got away with allowing players to keep on lighting up cigarettes while playing to the detriment of personnel and fellow patrons’ health. Kansas Bill Gives […]