Lottery
June 2, 2025
Player in California Secures $207M Powerball Jackpot
A lucky player in California has secured the life-changing $207 million Powerball jackpot, lottery officials announced. At the same time, two players scooped up prizes of some $2 million. The Jackpot Was Won After a Month of Unsuccessful Drawings According to lottery officials, a player in Florida matched all five white numbers, as well as […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Mandalay Bay Opens Swingers Golf Course for All Ages
The Swingers golf club and arcade experience at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, will be open to families from June 1 to August 31, offering the previously adults-only venue to all ages. Families Are Now Welcome at Mandalay Bay Swingers Mini Golf Course As the summer rolls on, Mandalay Bay is gearing up to make a […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Resorts World to Offer Free Self-Parking Throughout Summer
In a move to be a cut above the competition, Resorts World Las Vegas will be offering free self-parking, starting today and being available all throughout the summer for all guests of the venue. Resorts World Implements Free Self-Parking Considering the popularity of Resorts World and other casinos and hotels on the Strip, parking can […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Gambler Who Used Weather Forecast to Win Bets Sues DraftKings
A player who used the weather forecast to one-up bookmakers is now suing DraftKings over the latter’s alleged refusal to pay out and honor a $14.2-million win. The winner of a series of wagers for the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am has locked horns with the sportsbook, accusing it of breach of contract, trampling of […]
Lottery
June 2, 2025
The Texas Lottery on Borrowed Time with 4-Year Reprieve
The Texas Lottery Commission has been in hot water with legislators since mid-February when a local woman won an $80-million lottery jackpot. This should not normally galvanize such a strong opposition against the lottery, but in this case, the winning ticket was bought through a courier service, which has been outlawed in the latest bill, […]
Sports
June 2, 2025
Illinois Passes New Tax on Sports Betting
Gov. JB Pritzker must be happy as he has long been pushing for a tougher stance on gambling in Illinois, with the latest budget pass that has passed through the state legislature achieving just that. New Sports Betting Tax to Make It Harder for Legal Market Looking to plug the public spending deficit, lawmakers have […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Judge Backs Dismissal of Defamation Case Related to NC Casino Argument
A North Carolina judge on May 30 upheld his choice to throw out a defamation lawsuit connected to the heated discussion about suggested casinos in Rockingham County. He denied claims of judicial bias and sent the plaintiff’s legal team to the state bar to face potential disciplinary measures. Judge Tessener Says No Bias in Rockingham […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Local Leaders Join Legal Fight to Stop Koi Nation Casino Near Windsor
The fight against the planned Shiloh Resort & Casino in Sonoma County heated up this week when two local government officials jumped into the court battle to block the project. Sonoma County and Windsor Officials Oppose Tribal Casino on Fire-Prone Farmland Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins and Windsor Town Manager Jon Davis both filed declarations […]
Industry
May 30, 2025
DC Eyes Legal Table Games Like Poker and Blackjack
Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is considering a fresh source of revenue for the District. Tucked inside her 2026 budget proposal is a plan to expand the scope of legalized gaming beyond sports betting. The proposed updates would open the door to poker, blackjack, and commercial bingo, bringing DC’s gambling sector closer to other regulated […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
ROGA Sets Standards for VIP Programs with RG in Focus
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has issued new guidelines for operators and VIP programs. The association, which represents companies that hold 90% of the market share in terms of sports betting handle in the United States, seeks to leverage evidence-based approaches that help make the industry a safer place, with the latest focus on […]
