Gambling News - 'North america'
Casino
March 12, 2026
Monmouth Park Casino Resort Expansion Plan Gains Support
Plans to transform Monmouth Park Racetrack into a large entertainment and sports destination are moving forward, although concerns remain about a proposed residential component. New Casino and Sports Complex Planned for Monmouth Park Operators of the historic racetrack presented a redevelopment concept that would expand the site in Oceanport. The proposal includes a casino resort, […]
Sports
March 12, 2026
Ravens Cancel Maxx Crosby Trade After Medical Concerns
A high-profile NFL trade involving star pass rusher Maxx Crosby has collapsed after the Baltimore Ravens withdrew from an agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders due to medical concerns discovered during a routine examination. Baltimore Backs Out of Maxx Crosby Deal Over Knee Concerns The teams had reached a deal that would have sent Crosby […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
California Cardrooms Strike Back as Government Seeks to Stop TPPP Blackjack
California’s cardrooms have initiated the “legal remedies” they promised they would pursue as the state seeks to ban them from offering their flagship blackjack games. The challenge to Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Bureau of Gambling Control’s sweeping regulatory changes comes in the form of two separate lawsuits. California’s New Rules Will Jeopardize Entire […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
Washington Moves to Restrict College Athlete Prop Bets
Lawmakers in Washington are considering a decisive step to reshape how sports wagering is conducted within the state. Senate Bill 6137 (SB 6137) would adjust how sportsbooks offer wagers on collegiate athletics while maintaining the state’s strict regulations, which currently permit sports betting exclusively at tribal casinos. The bill also tackles the increasingly contentious sports […]
Casino
March 11, 2026
Las Vegas Visitor Eyes Lawsuit After Scorpion Sting in Hotel Room
Casino visits are something we usually associate with leisure, good memories, and the thrill of firing up the reels of a slot machine. One unfortunate Las Vegas visitor, however, ended up returning home with memories of intense pain after being stung by a scorpion in his hotel room. Stings Are Rarely Dangerous, But Usually Hurt […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
Officials Assure Higher Gas Prices from the Iran War Won’t Affect Las Vegas Tourism
Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), said it is still too soon for Las Vegas to respond to the recent surge in gasoline prices that have followed the start of the Iran war. Las Vegas Tourism Won’t Be Affected, LVCVA President Says Hill noted after Tuesday’s LVCVA […]
Lottery
March 11, 2026
Illinois Player Becomes $533M Richer as First Mega Millions Jackpot of 2026 Lands
The Mega Millions jackpot has finally been won after a player in Illinois matched all numbers for the Tuesday drawing, winning a staggering $533 million. This is notably the first Mega Millions jackpot for 2026. The First Mega Millions Jackpot for 2026 Is Here After eluding players for more than three months, the Mega Millions […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
Dad Visiting Daughter in North Carolina Wins $400K Lottery Jackpot
A routine visit to see his daughter in North Carolina turned extraordinary for one father after a casual lottery ticket delivered a $400,000 jackpot. The Pennsylvania man was visiting his daughter in the state when he decided to try his luck at Cash 5, a popular lottery game. Just like that, he ended up winning […]
Casino
March 11, 2026
Mohegan Sun Player Wins Two Slot Jackpots on Same Day, Tops $200K
The prominent Connecticut casino has recently become the spot for a back-to-back jackpot won by the same person on the gaming floor’s slot machines. While the winner’s name was withheld, the person had won more than $200,000 on the same day, with the Mohegan Sun’s X account joking about “not seeing double.” One lucky guest […]
Poker
March 11, 2026
Poker Room Raid at The Lodge in Round Rock Sparks Questions
The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, known for its lively poker scene, experienced an unexpected interruption Tuesday morning (March 10) when law enforcement conducted a raid. Reports from people at the scene indicate that the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC), along with state police, were involved. Confusion at the Scene At this […]