Gambling

Arkansas ticket scoops $1.8 billion in Christmas Powerball jackpot

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Arkansas ticket scoops .8 billion in Christmas Powerball jackpot

Powerball and Mega Millions numbers are displayed at a newsstand on December 23, 2025 in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images A ticket sold in Arkansas scored a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot after Wednesday night’s draw — one of the richest lottery prizes in U.S. history, landing just in time for Christmas. … Read more

Cleveland Guardians pitchers indicted for scheme to rig bets on pitches thrown

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Cleveland Guardians pitchers indicted for scheme to rig bets on pitches thrown

Cleveland Guardians’ Luis Ortiz pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, in Cleveland, April 30, 2025. Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo Two pitchers from the Cleveland Guardians were indicted on charges related to a sports betting and money laundering conspiracy, federal prosecutors announced Sunday, the latest scandal tied to … Read more