World Series: Arizona man's bet on the Diamondbacks pays off handsomely

Scott Powell is a lifelong fan of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and a bet he made in June that the D-backs will play against the Texas Rangers in the World Series has paid off quite nicely.

Arizona is making less from sports betting than expected

It's been two years since online sports betting began in the state and Arizonans love to gamble. Before the legislature allowed it, some claimed that the state would have hundreds of millions in revenue every year, but that has not come to fruition.

Arkansas woman nearly gifts winning lottery ticket to ex-father-in-law

An Arkansas woman, Paula Penn of Texarkana, narrowly avoided giving away a winning lottery ticket to her ex-father-in-law, almost missing out on a $75,000 prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

NFL to see massive amount of people placing bets this season

The NFL season kicks off tonight-- and this year's season could see a massive amount of Americans over 18 bet money on it, according to the American Gaming Association.

As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states

Since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for legalized sports betting five years ago, nearly three-fourths of the states have moved swiftly to allow it.

Wisconsin woman turns 106 years old, cashes in again at Potawatomi

Viewers of FOX6 News have likely heard of Look Who's 6 – when we celebrate the sixth birthdays of children. But on Wednesday, Aug. 23, we bring you Look Who's 106.

Disney enters sports betting business with $2B ESPN Bet deal

Disney-owned ESPN has licensed its brand for use in a sports betting app, striking a deal in which it will receive $1.5 billion and other considerations from Penn Entertainment.

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $910 million after months without big winner

Friday night's estimated $910 million prize has been building since someone last won the jackpot on April 18. There have been 28 straight drawings without a jackpot winner since then.

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $910 million after no one wins top prize

The new $910 million prize for Friday night's drawing is among the largest in U.S. lottery history. The largest jackpot was a $2.04 billion Powerball prize won in November 2022.

NFL suspends Broncos' Eyioma Uwazurike indefinitely for gambling on games

The NFL indefinitely suspended Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike on Monday for betting on league games during the 2022 season.

Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $820 million

Tuesday's drawing is now the fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot in the history of the game.

Powerball jackpot soars to $1 billion for Wednesday's drawing

The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and the third largest for Powerball. The last time someone won the Powerball jackpot was in April.

Powerball jackpot soars to $875 million for Saturday after no winner in latest drawing

The estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing would be the third highest in the history of the game. The largest Powerball jackpot was $2.04 billion last November.

As legal gambling surges, some states want to teach teens about the risks

Warnings about the potential dangers of gambling could soon join education about drugs and alcohol in the nation's classrooms. The classes would educate students about its risks, warning signs of a problem, and consequences.