Gambling News - 'North america'
Legal
March 17, 2026
Sports Agent Sues MGM Resorts Over Allegedly Spiked Drink
A judge has denied MGM Resorts’ motion for a summary judgment in a case involving Dwight Manley, a real estate investor and former sports agent of Dennis Rodman. In his complaint, Manley stated that he was offered a spiked drink during a visit to an MGM property. Manley Says He Signed a Credit Deal While […]
Lottery
March 17, 2026
Mega Millions Player Won $10M, Jackpot Reaches $60M for Tonight’s Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $60 million as players prepare for tonight’s drawing. This comes shortly after a player won half a billion dollars from the game. A Lucky Player from Florida Won $10M Last Friday’s Mega Millions drawing did not award a top prize since no player managed to match all six numbers […]
Casino
March 17, 2026
SB 756 Reverts to Original Form as Casino Debate in Fairfax, Virginia, Intensifies
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) reverted to his original language in a new substitute bill permitting casino gaming in Fairfax County, meaning that Senate Bill 756 (SB 756), regarding the allowance of casinos in Northern Virginia, remained the same, despite tons of deliberation in the local senate. Senate Bill 756 Is Back in Its […]
Industry
March 17, 2026
Virginia’s iGaming Bill Fails to Pass Before the Session’s End
Virginia will not be the next state to legalize online casino gaming, at least not yet, since a bill seeking to legalize the vertical failed to secure approval before the end of the 2026 legislative session. Virginia Failed to Legalize iGaming House Bill 161 sought to legalize online casino making, securing bipartisan support for making […]
Lottery
March 17, 2026
Two Prizes of a Million Dollars Each Land in Massachusetts
Two players in Massachusetts have been turned into the state’s latest millionaires after winning prizes of $1 million from the Massachusetts Lottery. Officials reported that both prizes were won on scratch-off tickets. Greenfield Man Wins $1M from $5,000,000 100X Cashword The Massachusetts Lottery revealed one of the winners as Keith Poirier. The lucky Greenfield man […]
Industry
March 17, 2026
Massachusetts Regulator Fines Five Sportsbooks for Compliance Missteps
Massachusetts regulators imposed a new round of penalties this week, reinforcing their reputation for keeping a tight grip on the state’s sports betting market. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) imposed a total of $80,500 in combined fines on five major operators due to reported compliance failures related to prohibited wager types. This development sends a […]
Prediction Markets
March 17, 2026
JPMorganChase Could Introduce Guidelines on Prediction Markets
Prediction markets are in an upswing, and they have as much excitement as they have concerns. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has filed a bill seeking to pass stringent regulations on the segment, whereas former Rep. Mick Mulvaney, an ex-White House chief of staff under the first Donald Trump administration, has launched the Gambling Is Not Investing […]
Casino
March 17, 2026
Hollywood Casino Penn National Ex-Employee Suspected of Stealing $700K+
State police are on the trail of a 53-year-old woman who worked at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Pennsylvania, and who is accused of misappropriating at least $727,446 from the property, allegedly by abusing her position as a bookkeeper. The police were first tipped off by Hollywood Casino Penn National management, who […]
Poker
March 17, 2026
Man Hits $832K Jackpot at Caesars Atlantic City, in Time for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day usually draws tourists in droves to Atlantic City and Las Vegas, with the cities’ casinos churning and gaming floor footfall increasing exponentially. Yet, for one player at the Caesars Atlantic City, the holiday started early when they hit a six-figure jackpot on his very first visit. The winner secured a Three Card […]
Casino
March 17, 2026
DraftKings Debuts Flex Spins, New Approach to Casino Promos
DraftKings has launched a new initiative fully designed to strengthen the operator’s promotional push. This time, the company has focused on free spins and, specifically, its own brand of these promotions – the Flexi Spins. DraftKings Breaks Away with Traditional Free Spins Promotions In doing so, DraftKings seeks to address a fundamental problem with how […]