Prediction Markets
March 17, 2026
Kalshi Seeks Court Order to Halt Arizona Prediction Market Ban
Prediction market operator Kalshi has launched a legal challenge against authorities in Arizona, asking a federal court to block state efforts that could prevent the platform from offering its event-based contracts to residents. Kalshi Seeks Injunction in Clash With Arizona Regulators The company filed its complaint in the United States District Court for the District […]
Casino
March 17, 2026
Minnesota Senators Seek Ban on Online Sweepstakes Casinos
Lawmakers in Minnesota have introduced new legislation aimed at stopping the operation of online sweepstakes-style casino platforms in the state. The proposal focuses on internet-based games that replicate traditional gambling while using virtual currencies that can lead to real-world rewards. New Proposal Could Penalize Firms Supporting Sweepstakes Casinos The measure known as Senate File 4474 […]
Legal
March 16, 2026
Arizona Bark Scorpion Stung Another Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino Visitor
Another visitor at Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino has been stung by a scorpion and is now considering legal action. The sting happened in December, several months after the other sting at the same property that GamblingNews recently reported. A Second Sting Has Occurred at the Same Property A few days earlier, GamblingNews reported that […]
Industry
March 16, 2026
Las Vegas NBA Franchise on the Table as League Officials Eye Sin City Opportunities
Las Vegas could get its own basketball team as the NBA officials prepare to vote on adding new franchises to the league. The other city that could get a team is Seattle, with the vote set to take place later this month. NBA to Add New Teams for the First Time in Decades The NBA […]
Prediction Markets
March 16, 2026
Analyst Says Betting Data Providers Will Benefit from Prediction Markets
Some people within the investment community believe that prediction markets are partly responsible for the recent weakness in shares of sports betting data providers. However, according to a report from Citizens Equity Research analyst Jordan Bender, data companies could ultimately benefit from the growth of prediction market platforms. Bender Explains How Data Providers Would Benefit […]
Industry
March 16, 2026
Skill Games Could Make a Return in Virginia as SB 611 Reaches Governor’s Desk
Skill games could make a triumphant return in Virginia as lawmakers have advanced a measure that would see up to 25,000 machines installed across the state. However, experts seem concerned that the current version of the bill doesn’t outline any return-to-player (RTP/payout) requirements. SB 611 Could See Skill Games Return to the Old Dominion As […]
Casino
March 16, 2026
The Cromwell to Shut Down Rooms During Transition to The Vanderpump Hotel
The Cromwell has kicked off a transformation process associated with its upcoming rebrand. As a result, its hotel will soon temporarily cease accommodating guests, officials announced. The Hotel Will Temporarily Turn Down Guests The Cromwell, which is a Caesars Entertainment-operated property on the famed Las Vegas Strip, will temporarily cease accepting guests due to its […]
Lottery
March 16, 2026
Lucky Massachusetts Player Wins $25M from a Scratch Game
One lucky lottery player from Massachusetts just won the largest lottery prize so far in 2026 from “$25,000,000 Mega Money,” a popular $50 scratch ticket game in the state. However, the recipient of the reward, who bought their ticket at the Cumberland Farms in Turners Falls, a village of Montague, has yet to be revealed. […]
Business
March 16, 2026
Bally’s Moves Forward with Las Vegas Expansion Plans
Work around the future home of the Oakland Athletics is beginning to take clearer shape as Bally’s Corporation marks notable progress in its plans for a large entertainment district that will surround the team’s new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. Local officials have taken the first formal step toward approving Bally’s land-use plans for […]
Industry
March 16, 2026
New Jersey Reopens Debate on Expanding Casinos Beyond Atlantic City
New Jersey gambling stakeholders are rekindling a debate that many thought had been settled. Nearly a decade after voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to expand casinos beyond Atlantic City, developers and lawmakers are again suggesting that the state could benefit from allowing gambling facilities to operate in its northern areas. Such a move would help […]
