Industry
April 13, 2026
US Lawmakers Push to Tighten Rules on Prediction Markets
A group of Democratic lawmakers is urging federal regulators to strengthen oversight of prediction market platforms following controversial wagers tied to US military operations. US Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Bets on Military Events In a letter sent on April 6 to the head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), seven members of Congress raised […]
Casino
April 13, 2026
Police Apprehend People Suspected of Running a Game Room
Three people have been apprehended by police in Henderson County, Kemp, Texas, after police executed a search warrant at what they suspected was a game room, and it proved correct. Police homed in on the location at 1925 N. Seven Points Blvd. in Kemp on Friday, April 10, 2026. Investigators had been staking out the […]
Casino
April 13, 2026
Virginia Blocks Skill Game Legalization Over Oversight Concerns
A proposal to authorize thousands of electronic skill gaming machines in Virginia has been halted after Governor Abigail Spanberger rejected the measure, citing regulatory and social risks. Skill Gaming Bill Rejected Amid Regulation Concerns The legislation known as Senate Bill 661 aimed to permit up to 25,000 machines across the state. These devices, often compared […]
Lottery
April 13, 2026
One EuroMillions in Ireland Set to Claim $74,000 Jackpot
A winner from the EuroMillions game in Ireland has emerged, although they did not claim the seven-figure prize. Instead, a single ticket was able to secure an EUR 63,328 ($74,000) payout. EuroMillions Winner Claims $74K Ticket as $123M Jackpot for Grabs The player won with 10, 13, 14, 38, 41, and Lucky Stars 6 and […]
Sports
April 13, 2026
US Senator Wants Major Leagues to Provide Information about Gambling Partnerships
The US Senator behind some of the most ambitious legal frameworks, aimed at prediction markets and beyond, Richard Blumenthal, has now sent an official letter to all major sports leagues in the country, requesting a detailed breakdown of their current partnerships with gambling entities. Senator Asks Major Sports League to Provide Info on Gambling Partnerships […]
Casino
April 13, 2026
Pechanga Resort Casino Mints Fourth $1M+ Winner on Same Game
Once again, the Pechanga Resort Casino has become the site of a major jackpot win, with the same game – Dragon Link Peace & Long Life, producing its fourth big winner, exceeding the $1,000,000 threshold. The latest win comes from a San Bernardino County, California, man who claimed a $1,010,344 from the same game – […]
Casino
April 13, 2026
Player Travels to California Casino to Hit $125K Jackpot on Holiday
Another big jackpot has dropped at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sacramento, with an out-of-town visitor coming on a holiday trip to win a six-figure prize. Jackpots Keep on Dropping at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino The winner decided to give the Popular Dragon Link Autumn Moon by Aristocrat Gaming a shot […]
Prediction Markets
April 10, 2026
US District Judge Allows Arizona to Press Criminal Charges Against Kalshi
In a ruling on Wednesday, US District Judge Michael Liburdi rejected a request by prediction market operator Kalshi to prevent Arizona prosecutors from proceeding with a criminal case. Judge Liburdi also declined Kalshi’s request for a determination that federal law overrides Arizona’s gambling laws. Judge Liburdi Denies Kalshi’s Request Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’s Office has […]
Casino
April 10, 2026
No, Massachusetts Won’t Ban Social Casinos
Social casinos and the millions of Massachusetts residents who enjoy them recreationally have nothing to worry about for the time being, as a draft law, House Bill 4431, failed to gain traction and will not be progressing further during this legislative session. Big Win for Social Casinos in Massachusetts, as Committee Refuses to Move Forward […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Offset Gambling Debt Stories Emerge Shortly After the Rapper Was Shot
A few days ago, GamblingNews reported that the rapper Kiari Kendrell Cephus, also known as Offset, was shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino in Florida. In the following days, people came forward with stories about his gambling debts, while others started using the tragic incident as an opportunity to highlight problem gambling […]
