Gambling News - 'North america'
Business
January 13, 2026
Saratoga Casino Holdings invests in High Roller Technologies, Expanding Into Online Gaming
Saratoga Casino Holdings is making its first foray into the online gaming industry, backing High Roller Technologies with a $1 million strategic investment. This move signals a broader shift in how Saratoga approaches digital growth, potentially unlocking significant synergies between land-based and online operations and delivering long-term value. The Two Companies Can Leverage Significant Synergies […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Mary J. Blige Announces First Las Vegas Residency
Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige is getting ready to bring her legendary talent to Las Vegas for the first time. On Monday, January 12, the “Be Without You” singer announced her debut Vegas residency, Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story, at Dolby Live at Park MGM, set for May and July. “Something […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Florida Removes 230 Illegal Slot Machines During Ex-Sheriff-Linked Raid
Authorities in Florida have shut down three illegal gambling operations in Lake County, including one casino allegedly tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. Over 200 Slot Machines Seized The raids followed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s description of June 4 as “a solemn day for Florida,” following Lopez’s arrest over his alleged role […]
Sports
January 13, 2026
Phishing Link in Polymarket Comment Section Ends up Losing User $90,000
A fake Polymarket link misled a user who ended up losing $90,000. Clicking the link led to an X account that pretended to be the real Polymarket. The link had been placed in a Polymarket comment section; it had been one of many plastered across several places. It was presented as a way for the […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
BetRivers Raises Illinois Minimum Bet as Tax Pressures Change Market
BetRivers has increased the minimum stake for online sports bets in Illinois to $5. This is their second change in under a year. It shows how new state and city taxes are changing betting habits across the area. The move happens as operators deal with rules that have made low-value bets more expensive to offer. […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Grand Island Casino Bomb Threat Turns Out to Be Fake
Police in Grand Island looked into what seemed like a big threat at the Grand Island Casino Resort on Sunday afternoon, but found out the scary call was not real. Cops say this event, which for a short time made people leave the building and led to a careful security check, was a classic example […]
Casino
January 12, 2026
Washington Casino Mints New Jackpot Winners
Tulalip Resort Casino, a gaming property in Washington, has created new jackpot winners, including a player who won a six-figure prize just in time for the holidays and a player who took home a “monster jackpot” around the turn of the year. There Were Several Big Winners Tulalip Resort Casino announced on its official Facebook […]
Business
January 12, 2026
Prediction Markets in the US to Grow to $1 Trillion, Report Says
According to a report by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a research and consulting firm based in California, prediction markets could become a $1 trillion industry in the US despite the increasing pressure from states on companies offering such products. Eilers & Krejcik Report Paints an Optimistic Picture In a report called “U.S. Prediction Markets: How Big, […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
Prediction Markets Are Missing Key Anti-Addiction Tools
DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel have all launched prediction market offerings. However, they have brought only some of the anti-addiction tools from their mobile sportsbooks, raising concerns that the companies aren’t doing enough to help prevent users from developing harmful gambling habits. Users Are Often Missing Critical Anti-Addiction Tools, Such As Hotlines Right now, users can set […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
AGCO Slams FanDuel with $252K Fine Due to Integrity Failures
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has slammed FanDuel with a six-figure fine due to certain integrity-related concerns. Officials emphasized that operators are expected to remain vigilant and proactive when it comes to detecting suspicious activity. FanDuel Accepted Bets on an Event with Integrity Issues In its official announcement, the AGCO said that […]