Casino
April 17, 2026
Guests of Arizona Charlie’s Sin City Venues Won $2.3M in Prizes in March
Arizona Charlie’s has cemented itself as a brand that continues to give to the players after visitors of its two Clark County casinos won almost $2.3 million in March. While most of the winnings came from slots, bingo continued to be highly profitable for the players, too. Several Players Won Big Official data shows that […]
Industry
April 17, 2026
Former Chicago Mayor Proposes 10% Tax on Online Gambling to Fund Education
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed a new 10% tax on online gambling and prediction markets to help finance research in areas where the United States is competing with China. Ex-Chicago Mayor Proposes Tax on Online Gambling The former Illinois representative, White House chief of staff, and US ambassador to Japan’s proposal would impose […]
Poker
April 17, 2026
Recreational Poker Old-Timer Triumphs at USPO Event
Many people would look at poker and think of it as a game that is being dominated by pros, leaving little chance for casual players to be successful. However, one businessman from California just proved this notion wrong. California Businessman Dominated Event #5 of the USPO A recreational player made poker history after defeating all […]
Casino
April 17, 2026
Maryland Won’t Ban Sweepstakes – Yet, SGLA Celebrates
Maryland legislative session is over, and this is a reason to unwind if you are in the social casino lobby. After a House Bill was introduced at the beginning of the legislative season, the end of the session without the bill making it through is certainly a reason to be relieved for organizations such as […]
Casino
April 17, 2026
Pragmatic Play Expands to Mexico through Winland Deal
Pragmatic Play has once again scaled its presence across the North American market, expanding into Mexico through a deal with Winland. The partnership allows the supplier to quickly introduce its games locally and offer players a variety of opportunities across multiple verticals. Pragmatic Play Expands and Pushes Further Afield in North and Latin America Winland […]
Casino
April 17, 2026
Hawaii Weighs Gambling Benefits Against Social Risks
A Hawaii gaming group with a focus on the legalization of gambling is trying to determine whether the benefits of the revenue generated by gambling truly outweigh the potential issues the activity is frequently criticized for. For Senator Lynn DeCoite, co-chair of the state’s Tourism and Gaming Working Group (TGWG), the matter is rather personal, […]
Sports
April 17, 2026
Ex-NBA Guard Set to Admit Guilt in Expanding Betting Probe
Former professional basketball player Damon Jones is preparing to change his plea in a major US gambling investigation. He positions himself as the first defendant among dozens to accept responsibility in the sweeping case. Damon Jones to Change His Plea in Expanding Gambling Probe A federal court in Brooklyn is scheduled to hear the plea […]
Industry
April 17, 2026
US Regulator Vows Tough Action on Prediction Market Abuse
The head of the United States’ primary derivatives watchdog has pledged a sweeping crackdown on misconduct in the fast-expanding prediction market sector as lawmakers intensify scrutiny over potential abuses and conflicts of interest. Lawmakers Clash as CFTC Cracks Down on Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Michael Selig, who leads the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), […]
Lottery
April 16, 2026
CT Lottery Player Wins $1M from Scratcher
A Connecticut Lottery player has become $1 million richer after winning the top prize from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. The Player Won One of the Three Top Prizes The CT Lottery has minted a new millionaire after a ticket-holder in the state bought a scratch-off ticket worth a million dollars. According to the […]
Legal
April 16, 2026
Second Suspect Arrested in Las Vegas Restaurant Bombing Case
Las Vegas police have made a second arrest tied to the investigation into a November 2025 explosion outside Piero’s Italian Cuisine, a well-known restaurant just off the Strip. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reportedly detained 52-year-old R.S. this week. He is currently held at the Clark County Detention Center and faces multiple charges, including […]
