Industry
March 11, 2026
Washington Moves to Restrict College Athlete Prop Bets
Lawmakers in Washington are considering a decisive step to reshape how sports wagering is conducted within the state. Senate Bill 6137 (SB 6137) would adjust how sportsbooks offer wagers on collegiate athletics while maintaining the state’s strict regulations, which currently permit sports betting exclusively at tribal casinos. The bill also tackles the increasingly contentious sports […]
Casino
March 11, 2026
Las Vegas Visitor Eyes Lawsuit After Scorpion Sting in Hotel Room
Casino visits are something we usually associate with leisure, good memories, and the thrill of firing up the reels of a slot machine. One unfortunate Las Vegas visitor, however, ended up returning home with memories of intense pain after being stung by a scorpion in his hotel room. Stings Are Rarely Dangerous, But Usually Hurt […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
Officials Assure Higher Gas Prices from the Iran War Won’t Affect Las Vegas Tourism
Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), said it is still too soon for Las Vegas to respond to the recent surge in gasoline prices that have followed the start of the Iran war. Las Vegas Tourism Won’t Be Affected, LVCVA President Says Hill noted after Tuesday’s LVCVA […]
Lottery
March 11, 2026
Illinois Player Becomes $533M Richer as First Mega Millions Jackpot of 2026 Lands
The Mega Millions jackpot has finally been won after a player in Illinois matched all numbers for the Tuesday drawing, winning a staggering $533 million. This is notably the first Mega Millions jackpot for 2026. The First Mega Millions Jackpot for 2026 Is Here After eluding players for more than three months, the Mega Millions […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
Dad Visiting Daughter in North Carolina Wins $400K Lottery Jackpot
A routine visit to see his daughter in North Carolina turned extraordinary for one father after a casual lottery ticket delivered a $400,000 jackpot. The Pennsylvania man was visiting his daughter in the state when he decided to try his luck at Cash 5, a popular lottery game. Just like that, he ended up winning […]
Casino
March 11, 2026
Mohegan Sun Player Wins Two Slot Jackpots on Same Day, Tops $200K
The prominent Connecticut casino has recently become the spot for a back-to-back jackpot won by the same person on the gaming floor’s slot machines. While the winner’s name was withheld, the person had won more than $200,000 on the same day, with the Mohegan Sun’s X account joking about “not seeing double.” One lucky guest […]
Poker
March 11, 2026
Poker Room Raid at The Lodge in Round Rock Sparks Questions
The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, known for its lively poker scene, experienced an unexpected interruption Tuesday morning (March 10) when law enforcement conducted a raid. Reports from people at the scene indicate that the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC), along with state police, were involved. Confusion at the Scene At this […]
Sports
March 11, 2026
Youngsters Use Sports Betting and Prediction Markets as Financial Shortcuts
Even as half of Americans report feeling financially secure this year, a growing number of young adults have begun seeking quicker paths to wealth through high-risk ventures such as sports betting, cryptocurrencies, and prediction markets. That’s according to Northwestern Mutual’s newly released 2026 Planning & Progress Study, which looks at financial behaviors and attitudes across […]
Industry
March 10, 2026
New Hampshire Lawmakers Push to Expand Charitable Gaming
New Hampshire lawmakers are currently evaluating a new proposal that would permit more state nonprofits to access the state’s unique charitable gaming system. The proposed legislation, SB 542, has already passed the New Hampshire Senate and is now being examined by the New Hampshire House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. With broad bipartisan support, […]
Prediction Markets
March 10, 2026
Experts Warn Prediction Market Disputes May Reach Supreme Court
The nation’s highest court may decide the future of prediction markets in the United States as disputes between states, platforms, and federal regulators leave the sector shrouded in uncertainty. Industry experts speaking at the NEXT Focus: Emerging Verticals conference in New York this week said the fast-growing sector is on a collision course with the […]
