Gambling News - 'Usa'
Casino
May 27, 2026
Former Casino Owner to Plead Guilty in Covid Aid Fraud Case
Dramatic turn in a case that has been unfolding for years: former New Hampshire state senator and casino owner Andy Sanborn has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to the improper use of relief funds in connection with the COVID pandemic. He Admitted to Wrongdoing Federal authorities announced Tuesday, May 26, 20206, that Sanborn […]
Casino
May 27, 2026
Forget Everything You Know: Higher Limit Games Are the Way to Go
A gambling expert speaking at one of the gaming industry’s largest research conferences in Las Vegas is challenging a long-standing belief among casual casino players. Namely, that smaller bets and longer playing sessions are always the safer option. Lobbying for Higher Limit Games Christopher Ingrassia, a mathematics and computer science professor at Kingsborough Community College […]
Lottery
May 27, 2026
New York Lottery Shifts Gears to Dreams with New Marketing Campaign
The New York Lottery has launched a new marketing campaign that moves away from the traditional focus on jackpot prizes and instead highlights the emotional experience of playing. The new campaign, called “Can You Imagine?,” is the lottery’s first major rebranding in nearly a decade and mirrors a larger change in how lottery products are […]
Prediction Markets
May 27, 2026
Kalshi Enters Art with Auction-Based Prediction Markets
Kalshi has launched a new category of fine art trading, an important step in the evolution of prediction markets. The New York-based platform now lets users bet on the prices of art at major auction houses, opening up a space that has historically been closed off to the average investor. Art Becomes Tradable Asset in […]
Lottery
May 26, 2026
Michigan Player Makes History, Wins First Second-Tier Millionaire For Life Prize
An extremely player in Michigan has become the first winner of the second-tier prize from the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire For Life game. While the prize would usually see the ticket-holder receive $100,000 a year every year, the game also has a one-time lump-sum payment option. The First Time This Prize Has Been Won For context, […]
Industry
May 26, 2026
Stifel Analyst Says Churchill Downs’ Gaming Segment Has Selling Potential
According to Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial, Churchill Downs’ gaming segment has potential optionality. However, he cautions that Stifel is not aware of the company engaging in any merger or acquisition discussions at the moment. Gaming Sector Could Bring In A Lot, But Churchill Downs’ Won’t Sell Stantial observes that there is a compelling sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) […]
Industry
May 26, 2026
Station Casinos Reveals Data Breach Took Place in March 2026
Station Casinos LLC has become the latest high-profile casino and hospitality company to have been targeted and successfully breached by hackers. The incident occurred in March 2026, but the company only disclosed it recently. Station Casinos Latest to Be Targeted By Skilled Hackers Specifically, Station Casinos LLC disclosed events of the incident to the Maine […]
Industry
May 26, 2026
Powerball Jackpot Remains Unclaimed as Two Players Win Match 5 Prizes
Two players have won seven-figure Match 5 prizes from the Powerball drawings that took place on Saturday and Monday. These included a player in West Virginia, as well as a player in California. The Saturday Powerball drawing crowned no jackpot winner, and neither did the Monday drawing. However, both drawings saw Match 5 prizes being […]
Prediction Markets
May 26, 2026
Rhode Island AG Goes After Prediction Markets
The attorney general of Rhode Island, Peter Neronha, does not seem to be intimidated by the pushback from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and private companies from the prediction market sector. Rhode Island Determined to Battle Prediction Markets over Sports Event Contracts In fact, he has just launched a lawsuit of his own, targeting […]
Lottery
May 26, 2026
Second Millionaire for Life Secures Jackpot In Three Months
Millionaire for Life is the lottery game that most people would want to win when they first hear what its name is. While the odds are pretty long, two people have managed to pull off the same feat in the space of only three months. Millionaire for Life Second Winner Yet to Step Forward, Claim […]