Casino News This Week: Big Wins and New Slots
A quick look at standout casino stories including major lottery payouts, a new Pragmatic Play release, and high-profile gambling incidents from the past week.
Jump to a section
Lottery jackpots and a new slot release captured attention across casino coverage this week. An anonymous winner of the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot decided to drop an NDA lawsuit against a former partner. A separate $1 billion Powerball winner came forward a month after the draw. In Missouri a couple celebrated a $3 million win. A Georgia player turned a $20 ticket into a $3 million payout.
Fresh Slot Game Arrives
Pragmatic Play launched Coven Rising. The game lets players perform mystical rituals across its reels and offers a theme built around spells and ceremonies.
High-Profile Incidents Reported
Comedian Carrot Top was rushed to a Las Vegas hospital after a reported suicide attempt. A collapsed UK shadow bank boss placed bets up to £60,000 per spin at London casinos amid fraud accusations. Another shadow bank figure gambled millions while facing similar charges.
Additional Items from the Week
- Macquarie predicted prediction market taker volume to reach $190 billion in 2026.
- Skillz objected to a Papaya Chapter 15 petition in federal bankruptcy court.
- Sportsbooks expected to handle 80 percent of NFL bets.
- Mid-Atlantic casinos saw revenues decline from Virginia to New York in August.
These updates reflect both large payouts and operational shifts in the sector.
Pass it on
Choosing where to play? The casino ratings score each site on 6 checks, in half stars.
See the ratings