Lottery
April 28, 2026
Man in NC Wins Biggest Fast Play Jackpot – $1.6M
A North Carolina man, one Montfort Faulkner of Cary, has become the biggest winner in the Fast Play lottery game, scooping the eye-watering $1.578,846 jackpot. Faulkner paid $20 to play the Jackpot 777 Fast Play game on February 3, 2026, at the Publix on Kildaire Farm Road in Cary, with the lottery only revealing details […]
Casino
April 28, 2026
Tennessee Shoots Down Sweepstakes in Renewed Push Against Sector
Even though state regulators have been somewhat distracted by prediction markets of late, a third state, in the face of Tennessee, has now officially gone on to prohibit sweepstakes social casinos this year alone. Tennessee Turns Lights Off for Sweepstakes Casinos The argument against the sector comes from a familiar place – by using dual […]
Casino
April 28, 2026
New Jersey Senator Worries NY Casinos May Kill Atlantic City
The time to act is now, argues Sen. Vin Gopal, who is one of two backers of Senate Concurrent Resolution 66, a draft bill that seeks to expand and push the New Jersey casino industry beyond its confines in Atlantic City. New Jersey Senators Worry about Threat from the North By expanding statewide, Sen. Gopal […]
Prediction Markets
April 28, 2026
US Gaming Groups Intensify Push Against Prediction Markets
Two of the most powerful organizations in the American gaming sector are stepping up efforts in Washington to curb the rapid expansion of sports-related prediction markets, arguing that the trend threatens established regulations and state authority. IGA, AGA Step Up Joint Campaign Targeting Prediction Platforms The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) and the American Gaming Association […]
Casino
April 28, 2026
Pragmatic Play Welcomes You to Dragon Pots Megaways
If you love dragons, sorcerers, and knights, with just a touch of Arthurian legend, you might just like Pragmatic Play’s newest slot machine addition: Dragon Pots Megaways. A game that goes all the way to offer a 10,000x maximum payout with high volatility, and a lot of animated action, Dragon Pots Megaways is a worthwhile […]
Poker
April 27, 2026
Poker Pro Maurice Hawkins Files for Bankruptcy
Prominent poker player Maurice Hawkins had filed for bankruptcy in what some called an attempt to absolve himself from an outstanding poker-related debt. Maurice Hawkins Filed for Liquidation Bankruptcy Last week, Maurice Hawkins submitted a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The poker pro, who […]
Business
April 27, 2026
Online Betting Could Be Fueling Bankruptcies, Experts Warn
Bankruptcy attorneys have warned that online betting could be causing an increase in personal bankruptcies and said that people gambling with borrowed money are at an especially high risk of harm. USA Reported an Increase in Personal Bankruptcies Online betting has taken America by storm, with a few states launching online casinos, too. As the […]
Legal
April 27, 2026
Ex-NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Risks Prison Due to Alleged Poker Scheme
Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA star, could spend up to 5 years in prison if convicted of running an illegal gambling scheme in California. Although he has pleaded not guilty, federal prosecutors believe that he ran a complex high-stakes poker operation. The NBA Star Is Believed to Have Run an Illegal Gambling Den Arenas, alongside […]
Industry
April 27, 2026
Texas Game Room Owner Arrested a Month After Illegal Gambling Police Raid
Carrie Vera Gutierrez, the owner of a gaming room located on the North Side of Bexar County, Texas, which was raided almost a month ago in connection with the “Blessed Sweepstakes” illegal gambling raid, has been arrested and is facing a state felony charge. Texas Owner of Blessed Sweepstakes Arrested The arrest follows a raid […]
Industry
April 27, 2026
Texas Casino Debate Intensifies amid New Scrutiny
A recent editorial by The Dallas Morning News has added to the tensions surrounding the long-running debate over casino gambling in Texas. The report viewed the issue less as an economic opportunity and more as a potential social risk, arguing that the financial promises tied to expansion deserve far more scrutiny than they often receive. […]
