Prediction Markets
March 6, 2026
Illinois Moves to Rein In Prediction Markets with Strict New Bill
Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal that would give the state significant control over prediction markets. This move could mark one of the most ambitious efforts by a US state to regulate the fast-growing sector. If the bill moves forward, it could lead to challenges from the CFTC and platforms like Kalshi, which contend that […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Nashville Could Get Its Own Version of the Las Vegas Sphere
Representatives from Sphere Entertainment Co., which owns and operates the Sphere music venue in Las Vegas, and local Nashville business leaders have been discussing the potential of bringing a smaller version of the extravagant venue to the city. Talks About a New Sphere Are Already Underway Interestingly, this isn’t the first time that Sphere Entertainment […]
Lottery
March 6, 2026
Texan Wins the Second-Largest Two Step Jackpot Ever
An incredibly lucky Texan has won the second-biggest Two Step jackpot in the game’s history. This is also the biggest prize to land in some 20 years. An Almost Record-Setting Prize According to the Texas Lottery, a lucky player in the state has won a jaw-dropping $2.4 million jackpot from the drawing on March 5. […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Kentucky Could Become the Next State to Ban College Athlete Prop Bets
A new bill in Kentucky seeks to introduce stricter regulations on sports betting, including a ban on prop bets on college sports. The NCAA has long promoted a nationwide ban on such wagers, alleging that they lead to increased student-athlete harassment and pressure. Kentucky’s New Bill Seeks to Prohibit Prop Bets on Student Athletes Kentucky’s […]
Prediction Markets
March 6, 2026
Michigan Takes Kalshi to Court, Becoming the Latest State to Tackle Prediction Markets
Prediction markets giant Kalshi has found itself in trouble in yet another state after Michigan’s attorney general launched a lawsuit against its parent company. The complaint asserts that the company violated the state’s gaming laws by offering wagers without a license. Kalshi Finds Itself in Trouble in Another State Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has […]
Legal
March 6, 2026
What Would You Have Done? TikToker Returns Accidental $8.7M Transfer
Imagine logging into your bank account and seeing almost nine million dollars sitting there by mistake. That’s exactly what happened to TikTok user @shawnainchapterland when Fidelity Investments accidentally wired $8.7 million into her account. “I Could Be Watching This Mess From a Beach in the Seychelles” With the cost of living rising and wallets feeling […]
Lottery
March 6, 2026
Robbery Gone Wrong: Man Steals Lottery Tickets, Cash in Colorado
Police in Colorado Springs have arrested a man in connection with a February robbery that didn’t quite end like hitting the jackpot. Charges of Aggravated Robbery R.I. was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after officers obtained an arrest warrant on Tuesday, along with a search warrant for his home. The incident happened on February […]
Prediction Markets
March 6, 2026
Flutter Entertainment Says Prediction Markets Don’t Threaten Sports Betting
Flutter Entertainment’s boss, Peter Jackson, is not in the least concerned about the rumored juggernaut that is prediction markets. In fact, where others fear the undoing of the sports betting vertical, Jackson’s company sees an opportunity. Gambling Boss Says Prediction Market Fears Are Overblown To start with, Jackson took to the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media […]
Casino
March 6, 2026
Man Got Pissed Off at Slot Machine, Literally Urinated on It
People cope with emotion differently – some feel more resigned, others lash out. Rarely does a person take out their genitalia to urinate on something they do not like, no matter what colorful phrasing may suggest. Man Urinates on Slot Machine for Unclear Reasons Well, in the case of one 59-year-old patron at the Hollywood […]
Lottery
March 6, 2026
Maryland Woman Scores $50K from the Same Game a Year Apart
A woman has scooped up another significant amount from the lottery, claiming the prize on Thursday, March 5. The $50,000 prize was scored in November 2025, but the winner only showed up at the Maryland Lottery headquarters to pick up her winning ticket nearly four months later. The Jackpot Numbers Were Copied from Another Winning […]
