Lottery
March 9, 2026
Mega Millions Fan in Florida Wins $4M as Jackpot Exceeds Half a Billion Dollars
The Friday Mega Millions drawing interrupted the apparent lull with two simultaneous prizes of over a million dollars. However, the game’s top prize remained unclaimed and has now exceeded half a billion dollars. Two Players Became Millionaires Two lucky Mega Millions players won seven-figure sums, official game data shows. In the meantime, the drawing that […]
Prediction Markets
March 9, 2026
Better Markets Slams Prediction Markets as Gambling, Warns of Potential Insider Trading
Better Markets, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization promoting a healthy financial system, has become one of the latest critics of the growing prediction markets sector. The company echoed claims that the event contracts offered by such platforms constitute gambling and said that the industry has gone far beyond anything the CFTC intended it to do. […]
Legal
March 9, 2026
Iowa Criminal Investigator Sues DCI over Wrongful Termination Tied to Betting Probe
Mark Ludwick, a former agent at the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), previously criticized and testified against the body’s mishandled investigation into betting fraud at college campuses. He was later fired and is now suing the body over what he believes was retaliation. The DCI Misused GeoComply to Investigate Student Athletes According to Ludwick’s […]
Sports
March 9, 2026
Georgia Won’t Have Sports Betting as Lawmakers Block Residents from Voting
That the 8th most populous state in the United States does not have a regulated sports betting framework feels not only counterintuitive – it is potentially harming millions of sports fans, the economy, and fueling a black market. Sports Betting Vote Is Non-Starter in Sports-Happy Georgia House Resolution 450 was ultimately stalled in the Georgia […]
Prediction Markets
March 9, 2026
Kalshi and Polymarket Eye $20B Valuations Amid Scrutiny
Prediction market giants Kalshi and Polymarket are reportedly aiming for valuations of around $20 billion each, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. Early Talks Both companies have been involved in talks with potential investors regarding possible capital raises that would push their market value to that level. These discussions are still early, […]
Casino
March 9, 2026
Vasquez Targets Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Gaming
Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D‑New Mexico) has turned the Farm Bill into a stage for pushing back against prediction markets that resemble traditional sports wagers. His amendment would stop operators from offering “sports event contracts” under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s federal framework. “Direct Violation of Tribal Sovereignty” Sports event contracts have become common occurrences on federally regulated platforms, […]
Casino
March 9, 2026
Mount Airy Settles Dispute with Table Game Dealers for $2.3M
The Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County has ended litigation against the property, choosing to settle for $2.3 million with table games dealers. The settlement arose from a class-action complaint in which staffers alleged that they were deprived of certain working benefits, such as tips, pay, and overtime. Mount Airy Settlement Now Formalized This […]
Casino
March 9, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Move Online Casino Bills to Negotiation Stage
Virginia legislators have advanced proposals to legalize online casinos, but key differences between the House and Senate versions mean the final outcome remains uncertain. Virginia Lawmakers Seek Compromise on Online Casino Plans Earlier this week, both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly approved their own iGaming bills. The Senate supported House Bill 161 with a […]
Prediction Markets
March 6, 2026
Illinois Moves to Rein In Prediction Markets with Strict New Bill
Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal that would give the state significant control over prediction markets. This move could mark one of the most ambitious efforts by a US state to regulate the fast-growing sector. If the bill moves forward, it could lead to challenges from the CFTC and platforms like Kalshi, which contend that […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Nashville Could Get Its Own Version of the Las Vegas Sphere
Representatives from Sphere Entertainment Co., which owns and operates the Sphere music venue in Las Vegas, and local Nashville business leaders have been discussing the potential of bringing a smaller version of the extravagant venue to the city. Talks About a New Sphere Are Already Underway Interestingly, this isn’t the first time that Sphere Entertainment […]
