Gambling News - 'North america'
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, […]
Casino
March 5, 2026
Social Media Rumors: New Cyber Attack at Caesars?
Rumors of a new cyber threat at Caesars Entertainment are spreading fast on social media. Many are drawing parallels to 2023, when the company paid $30 million after hackers breached its defense systems and threatened to reveal confidential data to the public. What Happened in 2023 The attack was initiated on August 27, 2023, by […]
Prediction Markets
March 5, 2026
Police Probe $430,000 Polymarket Bet on Iran Strike Date
Israeli authorities have opened an investigation after a trader on Polymarket made hundreds of thousands of dollars by predicting the timing of last weekend’s joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Police Probe Polymarket User Over Precise War Bet The account using the alias “Magamyman,” secured $430,000 after predicting that military action would start on 28 February. […]
Casino
March 5, 2026
Indiana Casino Plan Heads to Voters in 2026 Referendum
Indiana is one step closer to expanding gambling into its northeastern corner after Gov. Mike Braun approved legislation allowing a potential casino in the region, but if local residents give their consent at the ballot box. Indiana Governor Signs Bill Letting Voters Decide on NE Indiana Casino The newly enacted House Enrolled Act 1038 clears […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Massachusetts Lawmakers Face March Deadline on Online Casino Bills
Massachusetts lawmakers pushing to legalize online casino gaming (or iGaming, as it’s commonly referred to) are up against March deadlines to advance legislation that would permit internet-based casino gambling – a practice that is so far legal in only eight states. Online Gambling Bills Are Still Under Discussion Massachusetts is among the states considering proposals […]
Prediction Markets
March 4, 2026
CFTC Chair Selig Teases Looming Prediction Markets Guidance Release
Michael Selig, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has suggested that a new prediction markets guidance could be released very soon. This came amid continued calls for tougher regulation of the vertical. The Guidance Will Provide Extra Clarity Speaking at the Milken Institute’s Future of Finance 2026 conference, Selig suggested that a guidance […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Atlantic County Executive Proposes Statewide Tax Shift
Atlantic County executive Dennis Levinson has called for changes to how certain gaming taxes are funded statewide. Levinson presented his 2026 budget address to the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, arguing that it is unfair for Atlantic County taxpayers alone to absorb financial obligations associated with Atlantic City casinos when the industry’s benefits extend throughout […]
Business
March 4, 2026
Bragg Gaming Unveils Leadership Changes in Pursuit of AI Developments & NA Growth
Bragg Gaming Group, a leading iGaming content and technology solutions provider, announced two major leadership changes, including the addition of a new chief operating officer and the appointment of a new executive vice president of global content for the US and Canada. These changes come as the company pursues further growth in North America and […]
Legal
March 4, 2026
Guest Sues Mississippi Casino After Rude Awakening & Trespassing Charges
A Wisconsin man is suing a Mississippi casino, the workers of which awoke him to move a camper that wasn’t even his. To make matters worse, the casino involved the police, chased the man out, and raised trespassing charges against him. A Casino Visit Turned Sour A year ago, Mark Charron of Wisconsin was visiting […]