Gambling News - 'Usa'
Sports
February 17, 2026
Campaigns for Legal Online Sports Betting Gain Ground in Nebraska
Moves to bring regulated online sports betting to Nebraska have reached a new stage after state officials gave the green light to the final text of two public petitions paving the way to start collecting signatures. WarHorse Casinos-Backed Push Targets 2026 Online Betting Referendum The push backed by operators like WarHorse Casinos, seeks to put […]
Lottery
February 16, 2026
Pennsylvania Player Wins $1M from Scratch-off Ticket, Cash 5 Player Grabs $900K Jackpot
The Pennsylvania Lottery has minted more big prize winners, including one who won a million dollars from a scratch-off ticket. Jackpot Player Wins the Game’s Top Prize In its official announcement, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced that a player in Somerset County just won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket. The player in question won the […]
Business
February 16, 2026
FanDuel Strengthens Team with Ari Avishay as SVP of Marketing
Leading betting brand FanDuel has onboarded veteran marketer Ari Avishay as its new senior vice president of marketing. The new appointee is a former Paramount+ member and boasts significant experience in promoting products to a global audience. FanDuel Onboards Marketing Veteran Avishay joins FanDuel, bringing what company executives called a “proven track record” of driving […]
Industry
February 16, 2026
Sweepstakes Casinos Seek Visibility Despite Regulatory Headwinds
This year’s Daytona 500 featured a sight impossible to overlook. The race featured two cars bearing the branding of sweepstakes casinos, marking a significant shift for an event long associated with traditional sponsors and regulated sportsbooks. For operators in the sector, the exposure represents more than a marketing win as their brands are becoming increasingly […]
Legal
February 16, 2026
Las Vegas Night Club Promoter Accused of DUI, Hitting Two Adults and a Child
Gavin Caci, 28, a nightclub promoter in Las Vegas, is accused of causing a DUI crash involving a family visiting from the United Kingdom. Two adults and a small child were hurt in the incident. Night Club Promoter Accused of Hitting Family With His Car According to court records, Caci was found to have a […]
Prediction Markets
February 16, 2026
MLB Commissioner Suggests League Should Work with Prediction Markets
During meetings with team owners in Palm Beach, Florida, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has announced that the league is considering a new partnership with prediction market platforms as part of its efforts to strengthen integrity safeguards. Commissioner Manfred Wants to Work With Prediction Markets According to the announcement, the organization hopes that partnering […]
Lottery
February 16, 2026
Mega Millions & Powerball Jackpots Survived, But a Few Players Won Big
Mega Millions and Powerball just held their latest drawings, but no player managed to match all numbers to win either game’s top prize. Despite that, two Powerball players won seven-figure sums from the drawing that took place on Saturday. Mega Millions Had a Rather Uneventful Drawing The Friday, February 13, Mega Millions drawing was business […]
Casino
February 16, 2026
Live CCTV Bet Nets Gambling Streamer Xposed $363,971
During a live streamer Xposed turned $20,000 into $363,971 by betting on how many cars would go through traffic lights. His bet consisted of guessing whether 11 or 14 cars would go through Public Square in Watertown, Massachusetts, before the light turned red. Clips from the stream show the streamer celebrating upon seeing the last […]
Blockchain
February 16, 2026
Man Pleads Not Guilty in $1M Crypto Scam Used to Fuel Gambling
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut has announced that a man has been indicted in connection with a nearly $1-million cryptocurrency fraud scheme that was allegedly used by the perpetrator to fund his gambling expenses. Man Charged with Setting Up Fake Crypto Investment Fund E. R., 24, appeared before US Magistrate Judge […]
Sports
February 16, 2026
Malik Beasley Signs with Bad Bunny Basketball Team
The NBA has been seized by one high-profile gambling scandal after another, with Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier among those facing serious consequences over their gambling behavior. Malik Beasley Without a Basketball Team – No More Now, Malik Beasley says that he has enough. The NBA free agent has been unable to find a new […]