Legal
January 5, 2026
Lawmaker Wants to Curb Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
A contentious bet tied to major happenings in Venezuela has sped up work in Washington to oversee political prediction markets and stop possible misuse of inside information by government officials. Polymarket Wagers Spark New Insider Trading Proposal Representative Ritchie Torres is drafting a bill that would stop federal workers from betting on prediction sites when […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Bally’s Chicago Pays Slot Winner After Immigration ID Dispute
A disagreement about a slot machine jackpot at Bally’s temporary Chicago casino has ended. The gambler got his winnings after days of public attention and news coverage. Chicago Casino Faces Backlash After Delaying Payment of $1,200 Slot Win The player, an asylum seeker whose name remains secret to keep him safe, won a jackpot in […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Encore Boston Sets Record for Highest $1.6M Jackpot Won at Property, State
In 2024, the Encore Boston briefly became the place where a player and dealer had colluded to cheat the casino out of thousands of dollars. Yet, this did nothing to lessen the property’s appetite for high payouts to its patrons. This is precisely what happened in the case of an anonymous Quincy man who was […]
Lottery
January 5, 2026
Powerball Jackpot of $1.817B Remains Unclaimed as the Ticket Owner Hasn’t Contacted Lottery
Did they lose it? It certainly sounds plausible. Millions of dollars are lost to automatically forfeited jackpots because their winners are none the wiser about the fact. Yet, in the case of the $1.817 billion jackpot won in Arkansas, having the winner fail to materialize would serve as a costly warning to all lottery players […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Las Vegas Homeless Man Run Over and Killed by Drunk Dotty’s Casino Visitor
A patron of Dotty’s casino has been arrested for allegedly crashing their vehicle into a homeless encampment, resulting in a loss of life. Court documents show that the defendant has left the establishment intoxicated from excessive alcohol consumption. Following this, the man proceeded to take off in their vehicle while still under the influence. The […]
Lottery
January 2, 2026
Idaho Man Wins $1M in Time for 2026
A man from Idaho has turned into a millionaire just in time for 2026. The lucky man won a prize of $1 million from a one of the Idaho Lottery’s games and is planning to use the money to pay off some debts. Idaho Raffle Crowned Rigby Man as the Winner of $1M Prize The […]
Business
January 2, 2026
Kambi Expands in Mexico Via Turnkey Sportsbook Deal with Pickwin
Kambi Group announced that it has strengthened its LATAM foothold with a major Mexico-facing agreement. The sports betting solutions specialist’s latest deal will see it partner with Pickwin, one of Mexico’s fastest-growing online sports betting companies. Kambi to Power Pickwin with State-of-the-Art Sportsbook Solutions In its official announcement, Kambi said that the agreement with Pickwin […]
Lottery
January 2, 2026
Florida Man Won $5M Lottery Prize in Time for the Holidays
For many people, the New Year’s celebrations represent a time to reflect and make new resolutions. While not everyone sticks to their New Year’s resolutions, one man from Florida will certainly experience many new opportunities in 2026 thanks to a $5 million lottery prize. The Man Grabbed the Game’s Top Prize According to the Florida […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Man Who Allegedly Attacked Patron in Casino Bathroom in Montana Arrested
A patron was attacked under suspicious circumstances in the restroom of a Montana casino, sparking a swift police investigation. Authorities have since arrested a man in connection with the incident, though motives remain unclear; larceny is the version they are running with. Thankfully, the victim did not suffer fatal consequences and is alive and well. […]
Lottery
January 2, 2026
Woman Spends $20 on Illinois Lottery, Scoops $250K Payout
A woman from Illinois has accidentally purchased a $20 Magnificent Multiplier game ticket, which turned out to be the luckiest mistake of her life. Identified as Holly of Johnston City, the lucky player turned her $20 purchase into a $250,000 payout. The ticket was bought by accident, with Holly originally intending to scoop up a […]
