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The Sydney Morning HeraldWoman Wins Over $60 Million in Powerball After Changing Numbers
A woman altered her Powerball ticket numbers at the last minute and won a prize exceeding $60 million. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the outcome but provided no additional details on the drawing date, location, or ticket purchase.
citizen.co.zaRichard Desmond’s Group Faces Over £40 Million Bill After Lottery Lawsuit Loss
Richard Desmond’s group must pay more than £40 million in costs after losing a lawsuit against the Gambling Commission. A judge ruled the case brought by Northern & Shell was unreasonable.
api.foxsports.comAmericans Expected to Wager $3.1 Billion on 2026 World Cup
Bookies.com forecasts Americans will place $3.1 billion in online sports bets on the 2026 World Cup. Prediction markets are projected to handle an additional $2.4 billion in wagers.
Ars TechnicaTrump Administration Sues Minnesota to Block Prediction Market Ban
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed suit against Minnesota on Tuesday, seeking to halt enforcement of a new state law that bans prediction markets and imposes felony penalties. The law, signed by Gov. Tim Walz earlier this week, is scheduled to take effect August…
thestreet.comNew Federal Tax Rule Limits Gambling Loss Deductions to 90 Percent
A federal tax change enacted under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act now allows gamblers to deduct only 90 percent of losses against winnings. The rule took effect this year and has already prompted some professional poker players to reduce their tournament sche…
news.ycombinator.comPrediction Markets See Nearly $9M in Wagers on 2025 US Measles Case Totals
Prediction markets have seen heavy wagering on the spread of measles in the United States, with some evidence the forecasts are accurate enough to aid disease modelling. The markets trace their origins to 1988 University of Iowa research on election forecasting before expanding t…
Usa TodayFanDuel Investigating Technical Difficulties Preventing App Access
The FanDuel app became inaccessible for users on Thursday evening. The company's customer support account stated it is investigating the issue in coordination with its service provider. FanDuel is one of the most popular gambling apps in the United States.
Substrate placeholder — needs review$9 Million Bet on US Measles Forecasts in Prediction Markets Since January 2026
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have seen nearly $9 million in bets on US measles cases since January 2026. These markets, which originated from academic research, have shown some accuracy in forecasting disease outbreaks. Experts suggest they could provide useful data f…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDavid Sklansky, Poker Author and Player, Dies at 78
David Sklansky, a professional poker player and author, died on March 23, 2026, in Las Vegas from congestive heart failure. He was 78. Sklansky wrote books that applied mathematical concepts to poker strategy.