Gambling

The NFL has given Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby until June 22 to file for the supplemental draft while he remains under NCAA scrutiny for gambling violations. Sorsby, currently in treatment for addiction, faces potential loss of college eligibility after placing thousands of bets.

April 29, 2026 Reported by AI

A U.S. Army master sergeant pleaded not guilty in New York federal court to charges of using classified information from the operation that captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win over $400,000 in bets. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, faces accusations of insider trading on the prediction market Polymarket. Prosecutors described his alleged actions as a betrayal of trust.

The quiniela, Argentina's most popular lottery game, announced its winning numbers for Tuesday, February 24 in national and provincial draws. Organized by provincial lotteries, this banked game sets prizes based on bettors' correct guesses. Draws took place in five rounds throughout the day.

February 19, 2026 Reported by AI

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) and the National Gambling Board (Ngb) have formed a partnership to protect students from gambling harms and to preserve public education funds. This initiative follows reports of students using their allowances for online betting. The collaboration aims to provide education and awareness to promote responsible choices.