Lottery
February 16, 2026
Florida Lottery Ticket Wins $2M in Time for Valentine’s Day
The Powerball did not drop last week, but this makes little difference to one lucky winner who scooped a $2-million payout in time for Valentine’s Day The player, who bought their ticket in Florida, missed the $142.3 million prize pool, clawing a bite of it instead, with a seven figure consolatory win instead. Not much […]
Industry
February 16, 2026
California Cardrooms Say New Regulations Could Devastate Entire Cities
California’s new cardroom regulations could have serious adverse effects, businesses warn. Representatives emphasized that profits aren’t the only thing at stake here, since many locals could also lose their jobs. Controversial Cardroom Changes to Come into Effect Soon California’s law provides tribal operators with exclusivity when it comes to casino games. However, cardrooms have for […]
Casino
February 15, 2026
Files Reveal Special Treatment for Epstein During 2013 Vegas Trip
Released US Justice Department documents shed new light on how Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier, received treatment during a brief stay in Las Vegas in 2013. These records suggest he enjoyed extensive hospitality, despite his earlier conviction for sex offenses. Internal Messages Show Caesars Entertainment Hosted Epstein Group as VIP Guests Reporters who examined internal […]
Industry
February 15, 2026
SEC Hints at Wider Examination of Growing Prediction Markets
US federal watchdogs are paying more attention to the expanding prediction markets industry, as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) head Paul Atkins suggests that his agency might have authority over some parts of the sector. Atkins Says Some Prediction Contracts May Fall Under SEC Rules While speaking to the Senate Banking Committee, Atkins hinted that […]
Sports
February 13, 2026
Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Online Sports Betting Bill
Lawmakers in Hawaii advanced a proposal to legalize statewide online sports betting despite significant public opposition and a split committee decision. The House Committee on Economic Development & Technology passed HB 2570 in a 5-2 vote, clearing the way for the measure to move ahead in the legislative process. Hawaii Advances Online Sports Betting Bill […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
Ex-Supreme Court Lawyer Denies Wrongdoing in Gambling-Related Trial
Thomas Goldstein, a former US Supreme Court attorney with a stellar professional track record, now faces federal charges of deliberately underreporting millions of dollars in poker winnings. The government claims that his personal activities at high-stakes gambling tables affected his professional conduct in ways that crossed legal lines. Goldstein Insists His Mistakes Were Not Intentional […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
Wynn Resorts Reports Strong Operational Results for Q4 2025
Wynn Resorts, Limited has reported its Q4 2025 results, which ended on December 31, 2025. The company confirmed that revenue had increased ever-so-slightly to $1.87 billion in the quarter compared to $1.84 billion in Q4 2024. Wynn Resorts on Track for Middle-East Casino Resort Launch The net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited was $100 […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
Massachusetts Casino Player Turns $20 into $30K Payout
The Encore Boston Harbor was the site of an exciting event with one visitor managing to turn their $20 bet on the Ultimate Fire Link game into the rather respectable $30,670 payout. The payout may not be the coveted seven-figure jackpot, but it demonstrates the Encore Boston Harbor’s variety of games that are designed to […]
Lottery
February 13, 2026
North Carolina Player Wins $1M from Powerball This Monday
The Powerball has been generous to local players in North Carolina, with a player now scooping a $1 million payout off a single $2 ticket. Purchased from Fast Phil’s on Charlotte Highway in Mooresville, the ticket fetched a $1 million prize on the spot at odds of 1 in 11.6 million. No further details have […]
Lottery
February 13, 2026
North Carolina Woman Wins $768K, Will Buy Home Next
A woman from Winston-Salem has won the grand prize playing the North Carolina Education Lottery, scooping up $768,201 off a single $3 ticket. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous but was happy to share her feelings about the win, said that she was completely dumbfounded when the lottery win occurred. Small Accidental Play Turns […]
