Sports
February 24, 2026
USA Wins Olympic Hockey Final Amid Surge in Betting Activity
The men’s Olympic hockey final between the United States and Canada delivered a dramatic finish on the ice and triggered exceptional engagement across betting markets and prediction platforms worldwide. Thrilling Olympics Men’s Hockey Final Delivers Gold for USA Sportsbooks reported that the matchup ranked among the most wagered hockey events in recent memory. At DraftKings, […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Circle K Manager Sued in Arizona over $12.8M Lottery Ticket
Circle K is suing an employee, one Robert Gawlitza, who bought a ticket left on the counter of his shop, only to find out that he had won a $12.8-million prize pool. Working at a convenience store in Scottsdale, the employee was servicing a client who had asked to replay his numbers for The Pick […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
Connecticut Police Officer in Hot Water Over Stolen Money to Fund Gambling
The story of Karl Jacobson, an ex-cop, bears a striking resemblance to that of a Virginian colleague who also fell foul of the law over gambling issues. Jacobson held an upstanding position in the New Haven Police Department, serving as its chief, before an investigation into his use of informant money suggested that he had […]
Lottery
February 24, 2026
Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Worth $1.15M Drops Again
The small town of Harvard in Illinois has produced its latest lottery winner, with someone scooping $1.15 million from the Lucky Day Lotto game just recently. The evening drawing for the game on Saturday, February 21, produced the latest seven-figure winner, having people guessing who that may be. Small Town of Harvard, Illinois, Produces One […]
Casino
February 24, 2026
Virginia Cop Busted Over $831K Stolen to Fund Gambling Habit
The news cycle continues to be littered with news about cops ending up on the wrong side of the law, and gambling being the primary cause. This also happened in the case of Jerry Keith Brady Jr. of Belle Haven, who has now been sentenced to 36 months in prison. Ex-Virginia Police Officer Gets Sentenced […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
$600M Hampton Beach Casino Redevelopment Set to Transform Historic Venue
Plans to replace the aging beachfront complex at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom are finally in motion, as developers prepare to break ground on a sweeping redevelopment that could transform one of New Hampshire’s most recognizable coastal landmarks. The new development would mark the most ambitious private investment in Hampton Beach in recent years, breathing new […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Terrorism Investigation Ongoing After Man Crashes Rental into Las Vegas Substation
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a possible terrorist attack after a New York resident rammed through the gates of a power substation in Boulder City, Nevada, using a rental car, and shot himself. Now identified as 23-year-old Dawson Maloney, he was reported missing by his family in Albany, New York. Maloney had […]
Lottery
February 23, 2026
CA Player Takes Home $1M After Narrowly Missing Powerball Jackpot
The Saturday Powerball drawing awarded a prize of a million dollars to a lucky player from California, but the game’s top prize remained elusive. This comes after a day earlier Mega Millions players also failed to get the jackpot. The Drawing Had Not Big Winner The Saturday, February 21, results show that no one succeeded […]
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
Kalshi Ordered to Stop Contracts in Nevada Dispute
The legal battle between Nevada gaming regulators and New York-based prediction market KalshiEx LLC may soon reach the US Supreme Court. Kalshi, a financial services company that operates a derivatives exchange and sells what it calls “event contracts,” was ordered to stop issuing contracts following a recent ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Texas Mayor Busted Over Illegal Gambling Den in Back of Laundromat
Texas is a place that is surprisingly deprived of almost all forms of gambling. Online casinos and sports betting are a no-go, and the only available tribal casinos are far – on the the state’s border. This has forced some people to get creative and also identify what they would consider a “business opportunity.” One […]
