- February 1, 2026
The Heartbeat of the Desert: Gambling in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, often hailed as the world’s gambling mecca, pulsates with the energy of high-stakes games, the clinking of slot machines, and the buzz of
China Fines 13 Teams, Deducts Points for Match-Fixing
Multiple teams in China’s elite soccer league were hit with points deductions and financial penalties for match fixing. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The Chinese Football Association’s (CFA)
Man Loses Lottery Ticket Lawsuit, $197.5m Jackpot Share
A man who claimed to have two identical Mega Millions jackpot tickets, but misplaced one, has lost his lawsuit against the California Lottery. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
Woman Wins Lottery, Chooses $1,000 Per Week for Life
A Québec woman chose $1,000 per week for life as her lottery prize over a $1m lump sum. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A woman from Laval, Québec,
South Korea Busts $1.4bn Corporate-Style Gambling Ring
South Korean police have busted a gambling ring that handled bets worth $1.4bn. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Major bust South Korea’s Busan Metropolitan Police Agency (BMPA) has
88-Year-Old Poker Newcomer Finishes 14th Out of 2,628
An 88-year-old woman finished 14th out of over 2,000 entrants in her first-ever live poker tournament. [Image: Shutterstock.com] An 88-year-old woman, playing in her first-ever
Prank Caller Demands $50k in Bomb Threat at LA Casino
A Los Angeles casino was the victim of a fake bomb threat, which led to a mass evacuation. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A Los Angeles casino and
Starscream Fined €4.2m in Netherlands for Illegal iCasinos
The KSA has hit Starscream with a €4.2m fine for offering illegal iCasino games to Dutch residents. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The Netherlands’ Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA),
$1.13m Wheel of Fortune Slots Jackpot Hit at Beau Rivage
A player from Baton Rouge won over $1m playing penny slots in Mississippi. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A player from Baton Rouge has won $1,132,124.08 playing a
Thailand’s Punnat Punsri Wins 2025 GPI Player of the Year
Punnat Punsri has been named the 2025 GPI Player of the Year. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Punsri, Foxen, Lakhdari win big The Global Poker Index (GPI) has
Macau Enjoys Best GGR Marks Since the 2020 Pandemic
Macau’s 2025 GGR was its best since the pandemic. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Macau casinos had their best year since the pandemic, as gross gaming revenue (GGR)