Gambling News - 'North america'
Casino
March 6, 2026
Man Got Pissed Off at Slot Machine, Literally Urinated on It
People cope with emotion differently – some feel more resigned, others lash out. Rarely does a person take out their genitalia to urinate on something they do not like, no matter what colorful phrasing may suggest. Man Urinates on Slot Machine for Unclear Reasons Well, in the case of one 59-year-old patron at the Hollywood […]
Lottery
March 6, 2026
Maryland Woman Scores $50K from the Same Game a Year Apart
A woman has scooped up another significant amount from the lottery, claiming the prize on Thursday, March 5. The $50,000 prize was scored in November 2025, but the winner only showed up at the Maryland Lottery headquarters to pick up her winning ticket nearly four months later. The Jackpot Numbers Were Copied from Another Winning […]
Business
March 5, 2026
Visualize Group Acquires BMM Testlabs in an Unprecedented Deal
Private investment firm Visualize Group announced that it has acquired BMM Testlabs, one of the biggest names in gaming certification, for an undisclosed sum. This was notably an unprecedented move that was called the “first-ever control acquisition of a major regulated gaming testing laboratory.” The Deal is an Industry First While Visualize did not disclose […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Baltimore Sues Sweepstakes Casinos, Claims They Offer Illegal Gambling
Filed March 4 in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, a new lawsuit targets six major sweepstakes casino operators on the grounds that they have violated the city’s Consumer Protection Ordinance by offering casino-style games to residents even though online casino gambling is illegal in Maryland. Baltimore Sues Sweepstakes Operators VGW Holdings, B2Services, Yellow Social Interactive, Sweepsteaks Limited, High […]
Legal
March 5, 2026
Former Med Exec and Tax Evader Caught at Atlantic City Casino with $400K Cash
Alex Kleiman, 44, from Long Beach, pleaded guilty in December 2025 to tax evasion after failing to pay nearly $3 million in federal income taxes. As part of his plea agreement, he was required to stop gambling and participate in addiction counseling. However, just one month after entering the plea, he went to the Ocean […]
Sports
March 5, 2026
NNGE Boosts Awareness for Problem Gambling Month
March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) is stepping up to educate and support communities across the Navajo Nation. “Problem Gaming Can Develop in Anyone” “For most individuals, gaming is a social or recreational activity that is fun and entertaining. For others, gaming can cause problems that adversely impact […]
Casino
March 5, 2026
Hard Rock Casino Crowns $5 Bet with $587K Win
A Hard Rock Hotel & Casino not far from Sacramento managed to flip a $5 side bet on a game of blackjack into a substantial payout of $587,317. The win occurred on the progressive jackpot feature that enhanced the double deck blackjack experience, by turning the Yuba City local into a big-time winner in the […]
Casino
March 5, 2026
Player Flips $10 into a $597K Jackpot at Sycuan Casino Resort
A casino player at the Sycuan Casino Resort has had quite a bit of luck turning their $10 bet placed in mid-February into a six-figure payday. The happy event was only highlighted by the casino in a recent press release, with the players apparently scooping up the win while playing the Huff N’ Even More […]
Lottery
March 5, 2026
Michigan Woman Scores Close to $400K Win, Takes Lump Sum
Michigan has produced another big-time lottery winner, with a recent Lucky For Life prize draw fetching nearly $400,000 to one lucky retiree – Kathy Forquer, 67, who scooped the massive payday off a single ticket. The win originally occurred on Tuesday, February 10, with the numbers securing the prize being 13, 18, 25, 27, and […]
Casino
March 5, 2026
Eureka Casino Settles Data Breach Class-Action Lawsuit for $1M
The Eureka Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit, paying out $1 million as part of the proceedings, and turning the page on a cybersecurity incident that has rankled four years after the fact. Claimants Argue They Were Not Notified on Time With a total of 229,000 customers and employees affected, […]