Poker
February 25, 2026
FanDuel Eyes US Online Poker Expansion
Flutter Entertainment may be gearing up for a high-profile poker launch in the United States. New evidence suggests that FanDuel and its sister platform, PokerStars, are considering deeper integration and exploring potential synergies to deliver a comprehensive experience to users. Favorable market conditions in the USA could significantly accelerate this rumoured launch. Conditions in the […]
Prediction Markets
February 25, 2026
Senators Urge CFTC to Rein In Prediction Markets Tied to Problematic Topics
A growing group of US lawmakers who support more rigorous controls on prediction market platforms believes that certain contracts create significant dangers to public safety and public health. On February 23, a group of Senate Democrats sent a formal letter to Michael Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), demanding clearer boundaries on […]
Casino
February 25, 2026
Wynn Resorts Confirms the Breach, Faces First Customer Lawsuit
Wynn Resorts is dealing with more than a bad week on the stock market. The luxury casino company confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed employee data last week, though the company says the stolen information has reportedly been deleted. The Breach Affected 800,000 Employees “We have learned that an unauthorized third party acquired certain […]
Casino
February 25, 2026
Lawsuit Claims Casino Failed to Call Ambulance for Ill Guest
The estate of a US tourist who died weeks after falling ill in a Las Vegas resort has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging staff failed to summon emergency medical assistance and instead arranged private transport. Caesars Palace Faces Wrongful-Death Claim Over Delayed Care Court filings submitted in the Nevada district court accuse operators of Caesars […]
Sports
February 25, 2026
Kalshi Finds Itself in Hot Water with NCAA over March Madness Trademark
A request by the NCAA has made Kalshi remove any mentions of “March Madness” as well as other similar terms such as “Sweet Sixteen” and “Final Four”. Now, Kalshi will instead begin using the generic and simple version of a title for an NCAA Division I basketball tournament. The NCAA has continuously addressed Kalshi’s supposed […]
Lottery
February 24, 2026
Texas Lottery Awards $2M to Scratch-off Player Shortly After Another Won $1M
The Texas Lottery announced the winner of a $2 million prize, but allowed him to remain anonymous. The lottery, however, revealed a few details about the winning ticket. Frisco Player Wins $2M from Golden Riches In its announcement, the Texas Lottery described the winner as a resident of Frisco, who won his mouth-watering $2 million […]
Lottery
February 24, 2026
Powerball Jackpot Survives Monday Drawing, NY Player Wins $1M
Powerball has yet again delivered a seven-figure win even if no one won the game’s top prize. The winner this time was a player in New York who matched all five numbers to secure a $1 million prize. NY Player Matched All White Numbers to Win $1M Yesterday’s Powerball drawing saw players miss the game’s […]
Prediction Markets
February 24, 2026
AGA President Claims CFTC Should Not Be in Charge of Gambling, Prediction Markets
Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), has recently criticized Michael Selig and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for the latter’s push for federal agencies to regulate sports betting, gambling, or prediction markets. Bill Miller Says States Should Be the Ones Regulating Gambling Miller was a guest on analyst Steve […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Illinois Governor’s Budget Proposes Gambling Tax Hike
With the introduction of his $57 billion state budget for FY2027, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is aiming to generate additional tax revenue, including $120 million from a tax hike on table games and electronic gambling device operations. Governor Pritzker’s Proposal Could Help Fund Education in the State Pritzker plans to increase revenue by adjusting the tax […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
New York Bill Aims to Boost Transparency and Responsible Gambling
A new bill in New York could change how sports bettors keep tabs on their own habits by giving them access to their complete betting history. Assembly Bill A10329, introduced by Rebecca Kassay, would require all licensed mobile sportsbooks in New York to provide detailed monthly reports. Operators would have to send push notifications directly […]
