Powerball Jackpot Reaches $225M, California Player Wins Match 5 Prize
The Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed as no one matched all six numbers. A California player won a Match 5 prize, while the jackpot now stands at $225 million.
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Michigan Man Wins $2M Lottery Prize with Unique Driving Routine
Call it a gambler’s fallacy if you will, but this Michigan man is now $2 million richer because of his inclination for the superstitious.
EuroMillions Winner Dies After Hit-and-Run
A British man known for heroism and a lottery win died in a hit-and-run in Essex.
Formula 1 Extends Las Vegas Grand Prix Deal Through 2037
Formula 1 will continue racing in Las Vegas until 2037 after a new 10-year extension was signed by Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., Clark County officials, and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).
Russian Far Eastern Gambling Zone Approves $273M Casino Project
Russian developers and local governments are doubling down on their gaming pivot, with the nation’s Far Eastern gambling zone green-lighting plans to build a new $273 million casino complex.
Rush Street Enters Prediction Markets
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) is making a measured move into one of the fastest-growing and most controversial corners of online wagering.
CardPlayer Reporter Delves into Seoul’s Poker Scene
Veteran journalist Michael Kaplan recently published an ambitious piece on CardPlayer that provides “An Inside Look At the (Mostly Illegal) South Korea Poker Scene” in Seoul.
Weekly Recap: Polymarket vs. Kalshi Lawsuits and More
Let’s do a quick recap of the week that was. Polymarket sued Minnesota a day before New Mexico sued Kalshi, Illinois unveiled plans for a prediction markets per-wager tax, and the Department of Justice is investigating George Santos.
South Korea Prediction Market Concerns Over $160K Mayoral Election Win
Lawyers have warned South Koreans who trade contracts on prediction markets could face prosecution under gambling laws, after a Polymarket user won $160,000 on the outcome of the Seoul mayoral election.
Louisiana Woman Claims $120,000 Jackpot
Another huge win occurred from the Louisiana Lottery after a woman turned up at the Baton Rouge headquarters to claim her Easy 5 jackpot.
BGaming Unveils Gemhalla Xtreme Featuring Thor
BGaming has once again invoked the divine powers of Thor in one of its slots.
Casino Guru Awards winners emphasize industry responsibility
Winners, sponsors and industry executives reflected on efforts to improve industry standards and responsible gaming practices following the Casino Guru Awards 2026, which recognised achievements across multiple categories in the global iGaming sector.