Business
October 3, 2025
Polymarket Set for US Relaunch After Regulatory Clearance
Prediction platform Polymarket is preparing to reopen in the USA nearly four years after regulators forced it to suspend its operations in the country. Documents filed in September and statements from company officials suggest that the relaunch could be imminent. This move will likely serve as a test for the broader prediction sector as it […]
Lottery
October 3, 2025
Father Wins $550K, Decides to Help His Five Kids Thrive
Imagine the joy on the man’s face when he found out that he would be able to provide for his family. Matthew of Crystal Lake, who withheld his full name but was happy to post for a photo-op with the Illinois Lottery, had more to add. Father of Five Happy to Ensure His Kids’ Future […]
Lottery
October 3, 2025
Lottery Ticket Worth $3M in Colorado Waiting to Be Claimed
The Colorado Lottery is now waiting on a lucky player to claim their seven-figure win. One anonymous player was able to secure a $3,071,569 payout, but their name remains unknown, as no one has stepped forward to take the money home. Winner Still Hasn’t Stepped Forward There are some details about the win, though, such […]
Casino
October 3, 2025
Atlantic City Casinos, Together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, in full support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, casinos in Atlantic City will be busy hosting fundraising events, offering mobile on-site mammography screenings for employees, and taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Walk. Supporting a “Near and Dear” Cause The combined efforts will be aimed at promoting early detection and […]
Casino
October 3, 2025
Las Vegas Job Market Struggles as Tourism Declines
Las Vegas faces one of the highest unemployment rates among major metropolitan areas in the country, highlighting continued problems in the city’s tourism-based economy. Nevada Expert Says Job Scene Unchanged Despite Lower Numbers The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the region’s unemployment rate reached 5.6% in August, making it the fourth highest among […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
Former Casino Executive Tony Alamo Sr. Dies at 84
Antonio “Tony” Alamo Sr., who came to America from Cuba and worked his way up from a basic casino position to run some of the best-known properties in Las Vegas, has died at 84. His family said he passed away on October 2 with his loved ones by his side, after dealing with health issues […]
Casino
October 2, 2025
Wheel of Fortune Participant Makes History by Scooping $1M Prize
While the Wheel of Fortune is not comparable to the Powerball or Mega Millions lottery game, the show has remained a fixture in television and popular culture. Now, a woman from Connecticut, one Christina Derevjanik, won the fourth-ever seven-figure prize from the competition. Wheel of Fortune Mints Its Fourth Millionaire Ever Derevjanik scooped up $1,035,155, […]
Industry
October 2, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Finds No Sustained Growth in Illegal Gambling Market
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released the second report in its series on the illegal gambling market in Great Britain, indicating that there is no evidence of an overall upward trend, despite increased activity observed in the latter half of 2024. UKGC’s Newest Report States No Growth in Illegal Gambling In the UK […]
Business
October 2, 2025
Kalshi’s CEO Shares His Thoughts on the Bloomberg Odd Lots Podcast
Kalshi’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, made an appearance on Bloomberg’s Odd Lots podcast and talked about his company’s business operations, and expectedly, the status quo with prediction markets. A Superior Model Is Putting Sportsbooks on the Back Foot Mansour said that prediction markets are not only going anywhere, but they have near-limitless potential when it comes […]
Casino
October 2, 2025
Funeral Director Accused of Funding Gambling Habit with Clients’ Payments
Philip Pietras, 51, from Connecticut, is charged with 60 criminal counts for embezzling funds from his funeral home business to support his gambling habit and lavish lifestyle. According to prosecutors, Pietras misused funds that clients had prepaid for funeral and burial services, using the money to support his lifestyle, including frequent trips to casinos nationwide. […]
