Business
February 24, 2026
DraftKings Slashes Workforce Due to Changes in Priorities
DraftKings is undergoing another round of internal changes, resulting in layoffs. Speaking to gaming news outlet NEXT.io, a DraftKings spokesperson explained that this reorganization comes amid changes in priorities. DraftKings’ Priorities Continue to Evolve As numerous DraftKings workers suddenly found themselves without a job, a DraftKings spokesperson contacted NEXT.io to make some clarifications. The layoffs […]
Casino
February 24, 2026
JCM Global Deploys Bill Validator Solution Across 1.9K Games at Gun Lake Casino Resort
JCM Global, a world leader in transaction and payment technologies, announced that it has upgraded some 1,900 electronic gaming machines at Gun Lake Casino Resort with its iVIZION bill validator. This comes shortly after the company upgraded 1,400 slot machines at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. JCM Upgraded 1.9K Games at Michigan Casino Yesterday, JCM […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
Mexico Proposes Evening Curfew for Gambling Ads
Federal deputy Jerico Abramo Masso from Mexico is determined to limit late-night gambling ads on TV, in a new attempt to enhance protection for children and families. His new bill is aimed at stopping casinos and sports betting companies from promoting their services during what lawmakers call “family viewing hours.” Misleading and Risky Masso pointed […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
Return of the Giants: Mayweather and Pacquiao Confirm Vegas Sphere Fight
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will step into the ring again to compare strength and skill on September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The fight is set to stream globally on Netflix. The announcement comes shortly after Mayweather confirmed plans to come out of retirement following his 2026 exhibition match against Mike […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
New York Bill Pushes Monthly Betting Reports for Users
A recently introduced measure in the New York State Assembly could reshape how online sports wagering platforms interact with their customers by obliging operators to give detailed monthly activity summaries. Lawmakers Push for Mandatory Account Statements in Betting Apps The proposal filed by Assemblymember Anna Kassay, seeks to amend existing gambling legislation to require licensed […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
USA Wins Olympic Hockey Final Amid Surge in Betting Activity
The men’s Olympic hockey final between the United States and Canada delivered a dramatic finish on the ice and triggered exceptional engagement across betting markets and prediction platforms worldwide. Thrilling Olympics Men’s Hockey Final Delivers Gold for USA Sportsbooks reported that the matchup ranked among the most wagered hockey events in recent memory. At DraftKings, […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Circle K Manager Sued in Arizona over $12.8M Lottery Ticket
Circle K is suing an employee, one Robert Gawlitza, who bought a ticket left on the counter of his shop, only to find out that he had won a $12.8-million prize pool. Working at a convenience store in Scottsdale, the employee was servicing a client who had asked to replay his numbers for The Pick […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
Connecticut Police Officer in Hot Water Over Stolen Money to Fund Gambling
The story of Karl Jacobson, an ex-cop, bears a striking resemblance to that of a Virginian colleague who also fell foul of the law over gambling issues. Jacobson held an upstanding position in the New Haven Police Department, serving as its chief, before an investigation into his use of informant money suggested that he had […]
Lottery
February 24, 2026
Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Worth $1.15M Drops Again
The small town of Harvard in Illinois has produced its latest lottery winner, with someone scooping $1.15 million from the Lucky Day Lotto game just recently. The evening drawing for the game on Saturday, February 21, produced the latest seven-figure winner, having people guessing who that may be. Small Town of Harvard, Illinois, Produces One […]
Casino
February 24, 2026
Virginia Cop Busted Over $831K Stolen to Fund Gambling Habit
The news cycle continues to be littered with news about cops ending up on the wrong side of the law, and gambling being the primary cause. This also happened in the case of Jerry Keith Brady Jr. of Belle Haven, who has now been sentenced to 36 months in prison. Ex-Virginia Police Officer Gets Sentenced […]
