News Archives - Play USA

Lottery Ticket Reads: "Jackpot Fever: Powerball Rolls to $950M and Counting"

Odds Be Ever in Your Favor as the Powerball Jackpot Soars to $950 Million

With $950M up for grabs, the Powerball jackpot could break $1B. Check out the odds, top jackpots in history and how to buy tickets now.

Posted on: August 29, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

Tribal Casino Sits On Bank of Beautiful Lake Surrounded By Trees and Sun Setting Background

Big Lagoon Rancheria Joins Fight Against California Sweepstakes Casino Ban

California’s anti-sweepstakes bill sparks tribal rift. With a key vote ahead, critics say AB 831 threatens sovereignty and igaming growth.

Posted on: August 28, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

Golden Lotey Powerball Ticket Soars In the City Skyline

Powerball Jackpot Nears Record Territory at $815 Million Ahead of Midweek Draw

$815M is on the line in the next Powerball draw. Here’s how Monday unfolded, where the prize ranks in history, and what’s at stake on Wednesday.

Posted on: August 27, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

Protestors outside Capital buildings surround a broken Sweeps Casino machine.

NJ Sweeps Ban Tests the Industry’s Future: Ban, Shift or License?

Will sweepstakes casinos vanish, adapt, or go legit? A look at what New Jersey’s ban means for the future of U.S. sweeps gambling.

Posted on: August 26, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

Missouri City Scape with Football Field Background to Electronic Stats

Missouri Sports Betting Landscape Takes Shape With New Partnerships, Licensing Decisions

Missouri sports betting apps launch in December as DraftKings, Circa, FanDuel and Fanatics race to capture the market.

Posted on: August 25, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

Casino with Slot Machines and Game Table with NFL Helmet & "NFL Rolls the Dice on Social Slots"

NFL Rolls the Dice on Social Slots With Aristocrat Deal

The NFL enters social casinos with NFL Super Bowl Slots, a free-to-play online slot that lets fans spin, win, and rep their favorite teams.

Posted on: August 25, 2025 | | Richard Janvrin

California Lawmakers vs. Sweepstakes Casinos: VGW Joins Tribal Fight

The fight over sweepstakes casinos in California pits small tribes against big casino operators. Lawmakers face a billion-dollar decision.

Posted on: August 22, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

MA Capitol Building Backdrop to Digital Scale & Desktop computer with online casino game displayed

Massachusetts Bill Seeks Online Casino Legalization, Crackdown on Sweepstakes Sites

Massachusetts’ online casino bill aims to regulate iGaming, protect players and shut down sweepstakes sites. Will it pass in 2025?

Posted on: August 22, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

Electronics Display Online Gaming in the Foreground While Dreary Las Vegas Cityscape in Background

Las Vegas and Atlantic City Hit by Economic Cooldown, Online Casinos Show Resilience

Visitor numbers drop in Vegas and Atlantic City as recession fears grow — while online casinos and sports betting drive fresh momentum.

Posted on: August 21, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

Legal Paper with Gambling Chip Foreground and Dark Cityscape with VA Casino Background

Virginia Online Casinos Stuck in Limbo: Could 2026 Be the Breakthrough?

The future of online casinos in Virginia is uncertain. Here’s how the 2026 legislative session could shape the state’s gaming landscape.

Posted on: August 21, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

News

Odds Be Ever in Your Favor as the Powerball Jackpot Soars to $950 Million

Big Lagoon Rancheria Joins Fight Against California Sweepstakes Casino Ban

Powerball Jackpot Nears Record Territory at $815 Million Ahead of Midweek Draw

NJ Sweeps Ban Tests the Industry’s Future: Ban, Shift or License?

Missouri Sports Betting Landscape Takes Shape With New Partnerships, Licensing Decisions

NFL Rolls the Dice on Social Slots With Aristocrat Deal

California Lawmakers vs. Sweepstakes Casinos: VGW Joins Tribal Fight

Massachusetts Bill Seeks Online Casino Legalization, Crackdown on Sweepstakes Sites

Las Vegas and Atlantic City Hit by Economic Cooldown, Online Casinos Show Resilience

Virginia Online Casinos Stuck in Limbo: Could 2026 Be the Breakthrough?

Odds Be Ever in Your Favor as the Powerball Jackpot Soars to $950 Million

Big Lagoon Rancheria Joins Fight Against California Sweepstakes Casino Ban

Powerball Jackpot Nears Record Territory at $815 Million Ahead of Midweek Draw

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

DraftKings Online Casino Jackpot Reaches $6.46 Million In Michigan

Missouri Sports Betting Landscape Takes Shape With New Partnerships, Licensing Decisions

NFL Rolls the Dice on Social Slots With Aristocrat Deal

MONOPOLY Casino Replaces Virgin In New Jersey As Bally’s Seeks Niche For Secondary Brand