Gambling News - 'Usa'
Lottery
March 23, 2026
Huffman Player Wins $1M from Texas Lottery Scratch-off Ticket
A Texas Lottery player in Huffman has won $1 million from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. This came not too long after a separate player won an even greater prize from a different game. Huffman Player Becomes Texas’ Latest Millionaire On March 23, the Texas Lottery announced that the Huffman player won his mouth-watering […]
Prediction Markets
March 23, 2026
Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Prediction Markets
Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) plan to introduce legislation aimed at companies such as Kalshi and Polymarket, which are currently regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This marks the first bipartisan Senate effort specifically targeting prediction markets. Senators Propose Bill Targeting Prediction Markets The proposal would bar CFTC-regulated entities from offering […]
Industry
March 23, 2026
South Dakota Seeks to Distribute Casino Tax Revenue for Public Works
South Dakota Republican Governor Larry Rhoden has signed Senate Bill 102, which changes how gambling tax revenue from Deadwood is distributed. The revision redirects a portion of funds from the state to the city of Deadwood – the only location in South Dakota, aside from tribal lands, where full casino-style gambling is permitted. Governor Signs […]
Casino
March 23, 2026
Tour Bus Going to a MI Casino Crashes, Hurting Dozens of People
A bus traveling to a tribal casino in Michigan has crashed, leaving many people injured. Luckily, there have been no reported fatalities, but two people might be critically injured, according to reports. The Bus Crashed on the Way to Harris A bus connecting Chicago to a casino in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has crashed, […]
Lottery
March 23, 2026
Mega Millions Jackpot Remains Unclaimed, Powerball Top Prize at $133M for Tonight’s Drawing
Both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots successfully eluded players at the drawings that took place on Friday and Saturday. As a new week of lottery gaming awaits, players hope to change that. Mega Millions Jackpot Survives & Reaches $60M The Friday Mega Millions drawing went without a winner. The game experienced a slight lull, […]
Industry
March 23, 2026
Sweepstakes Ban on the Table for Maryland as Two Bills Advance
Maryland lawmakers continue their efforts to put a stop to the controversial sweepstakes sector, advancing bills that would introduce stricter restrictions. These include HB 295, which just passed the House, and HB 1226, which made some strides. HB 295 Secured Strong Approval by House Members HB 295 just received a favorable 105-24 vote from the […]
Casino
March 23, 2026
Man Shot Dead by Authorities After Pulling Out a Gun in Casino Parking Lot
A man has been shot dead after pulling out a gun when approached by officials. This happened in the parking lot of WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The Victim Is Said to Have Threatened Officers with a Gun On March 19, the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department was tipped off about a suicidal person on the […]
Casino
March 23, 2026
Lexington County Man Faces Illegal Gambling Charges after Devices Found at Home
Lexington County police and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division have arrested one W. L. H. Sr., 51, whom they suspect has been running an illegal gambling operation. The arrest was conducted on March 9, 2026, and the man was immediately charged with possession of an illegal gambling machine, described as “unlawful possession and operation […]
Business
March 23, 2026
Analyst Forecasts a Period of Increased M&A Activity Within the Casino Sector
Analysts expect casino acquisition and merger activity to ramp up, following Caesars’ reported consideration of a takeover bid. A Period of Strong M&A Activity Might Be on the Horizon Caesars is currently mulling over selling its business to another party, with Tilman Fertitta and Carl Icahn emerging as some of the potential buyers. Speaking on […]
Casino
March 23, 2026
Jake Paul Confirms: Betr’s Online Casino Live in 30 States
Betr, the online social casino, is now fully up and running in 30 states across the United States at a time when scrutiny of the sector is growing, becoming the brand’s latest addition. However, its co-founder and main champion, Jake Paul, a YouTuber with a boxing streak, has been actively promoting the brand and recently […]