Gambling News - 'North america'
Casino
April 24, 2026
Yet Another Pechanga Resort Casino Guest Wins $1M Jackpot
A lucky Californian woman has been turned into the state’s newest millionaire after visiting one of the local tribal casinos and walking out a million dollars richer. The prize came from a slot she played at Pechanga Resort Casino. “Big Winner” Chose to Remain Anonymous Pechanga Resort Casino, a gaming property in Temecula, California, just […]
Prediction Markets
April 24, 2026
US Soldier Charged Over $400K Maduro Betting Case
A US Army special operations soldier involved in the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power has been charged with using classified information to place bets on the mission through Polymarket, federal authorities said on Thursday, April 23. Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is accused of turning roughly $33,000 in wagers into about $409,000 in […]
Casino
April 24, 2026
Rare Decision: Nevada Bans Illegal Bookmaker in Black Book Vote
Earlier this week, we announced that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) was considering a series of important changes to the Black Book, formally known as the state’s List of Excluded Persons. While new additions are rarely made, the commission decided to take firm action on Thursday, April 23, 2026, voting unanimously to add Mathew […]
Sports
April 24, 2026
Ohio Lawmaker Targets Streaming Costs and Betting Reforms
Frustration grows among sports fans in Ohio as access to live games becomes tied to multiple paid platforms. At the center of the debate is State Senator Bill DeMora, who pushes for legislative changes aimed at both broadcast accessibility and the future of sports betting in the state. Ohio Lawmaker Targets High Prices for NBA […]
Industry
April 23, 2026
Delaware North to Move Gate City Casino Hotel at the Sheraton in Nashua
One of New Hampshire’s largest and most prominent hotels, the Sheraton in Nashua, a landmark in the city for its castle-like appearance, is set to be transformed into the Gate City Casino Hotel under a new plan by its owner, Delaware North. The Sheraton to Be Transformed Into a Casino New York–based gaming and hospitality […]
Legal
April 23, 2026
Man Who Climbed the Las Vegas Sphere Sentenced to Serve Prison Time
Maison DesChamps, who became the first person to climb the exterior of the Las Vegas Sphere in February 2024, causing over $100,000 in damages, was sentenced Monday to 45 days in the Clark County Detention Center. DesChamps Sentenced for Climbing the Sphere Judge Danielle Pieper, who oversaw the case, also sentenced DesChamps to one year […]
Lottery
April 23, 2026
Michigan Man Played Lottery After Watching TikTok & Won $500K
The Michigan Lottery announced two winners of $500K prizes from its instant games. These included a man from Detroit, as well as a resident of Saginaw County. TikTok Inspiration Turned Into a $500,000 Payday The first win was announced on April 22, with the Michigan Lottery confirming Grosjieon Moore as the recipient of a $500,000 […]
Business
April 23, 2026
Churchill Downs Q1 Report Outlines Record Revenue, EBITDA
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has published its Q1 financials, reporting slight increases across the board. The company’s net revenue hit a new record, attesting to the company’s strong position. A Strong Start to the Year for CDI In the three months ended March 31, 2026, Churchill Downs reported net revenue of $663 million, marking an […]
Lottery
April 23, 2026
Michigan Player Wins $1M Match 5 Prize from Powerball, Jackpot Reaches $118M
The Powerball jackpot has remained elusive, but that couldn’t be said about the game’s second-tier prizes, since yet another player scooped up a million-dollar payout from the game. In the meantime, the Saturday drawing will provide players with another shot at the nine-figure jackpot. Michigan Player Takes a Seven-Figure Prize Home The drawing that took […]
Lottery
April 23, 2026
Washington Lottery Is Looking for Winners of Unclaimed Prizes
The Washington Lottery has announced that it is currently looking for the winners of more than $9 million in unclaimed prizes. Among those is a single ticket worth over $8 million. Washington Lottery Missing a $8M+ Ticket – 180 Days to Claim It At the same time, there are at least 15 large prizes that […]