Gambling News - 'North america'
Lottery
October 23, 2025
Jersey Cash 5 Player Wins $370K Jackpot
The New Jersey Lottery has announced that another Jersey Cash 5 jackpot has been claimed. This win was the 54th top prize win for the year, officials added. Another Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Has Been Won Just a few days after a lucky player in new Jersey scooped up Jersey Cash 5’s 53rd jackpot, another […]
Lottery
October 23, 2025
Illinois Ticket Wins $3M from Mega Millions, Jackpot Goes Unclaimed
A player in Illinois has struck gold after matching all Mega Millions numbers with the exception of the Mega Ball. While the lucky individual narrowly missed the big prize, they will still take home some $3 million. The Store Is Looking Forward to Learning Who the Winner Is According to Mega Millions’ official website, the […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
NCAA Allows College Athletes to Bet on Pro Sports in Big Change
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has given the green light for its college-level student-athletes to place wagers on professional sports. This was finally voted in on Wednesday, October 22, with the NCAA allowing its athletes and members of the athletics departments to place those wagers. NCAA Gives Final Go-Ahead for Student-Athletes to Bet on […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
Attorney Urges Tribes, States to Fight Against Prediction Markets
A leading gaming attorney is urging tribal nations and state attorneys general to join forces in pushing back against prediction markets, which he says pose risks to both state authority and tribal sovereignty. “Courts Are Finally Addressing the Issue” Daniel Wallach spoke on Wednesday during a webinar hosted by the Indian Gaming Association, one day […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
NHL Partners with Polymarket and Kalshi on New Deals
It’s official: the National Hockey League (NHL) has branded Polymarket and Kalshi as its official prediction market partners. The move signals the league’s first official partnerships with these types of platforms in the United States. Branding and On-Screen Exposure The newly inked multiyear deals will enable the two companies to gain access to the NHL’s […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Climbs Again as Online Play Drives Growth
Pennsylvania’s gambling industry retained its considerable momentum in September 2025. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported total revenue of $535.8 million across all verticals, including casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and video gaming terminals. With a 5.9% increase from September 2024’s $505.9 million, Pennsylvania remains one of the US’s most robust gambling jurisdictions. […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
Chicago Mayor Seemingly Supports the Idea of Gambling Machines in O’Hare Airport
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office is reportedly considering installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. This is an unexpected proposal coming as part of a broader effort to address a $1.15 billion budget deficit, with gambling reforms among the potential revenue-generating measures. Chicago Mayor’s Office Goes Out With New Stance Firstly, we should […]
Legal
October 22, 2025
Suspended NFL Player Tracy Walker Arrested in Las Vegas for Alleged DUI
The former Detroit Lions player Tracy Walker III, 30, was arrested early Monday, October 20, in Las Vegas, and is now facing a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence (DUI). The player is currently serving a league suspension for 12 games. Walker Was Arrested for an Alleged DUI in Vegas According to the records, […]
Casino
October 22, 2025
Ohio’s Online Casino Push Loses Momentum Yet Again
Ohio is not going to see iGaming regulated any time soon, with the state having to settle for land-based casinos and online sports betting instead. Online casinos have proven to be too divisive a point. Ohio’s Gambling Efforts for Online Casinos Still Falter According to House Speaker Matt Huffman, the legislative session will wrap up […]
Sports
October 22, 2025
Wisconsin Readies Online Sports Betting with Tribal Operators
Wisconsin residents may soon have sports betting in their palms, courtesy of a new bipartisan legislation that is seeking to yank the state out of the pariah camp and into the welcoming family of sports betting-friendly jurisdictions across the United States. Wisconsin Trying to Join Family of Sports Gambling States To do away with any […]