More than 20 state legislatures are in session this week with Georgia making another push for sports betting legalization in its 8th straight year.
The Mega Millions jackpot stands at $157 million for Friday's drawing, offering degenerates a chance to start 2026 as multi-millionaires.
Two major gambling tax changes take effect January 1: the slot jackpot reporting threshold rises to $2,000, and gambling loss deductions drop to 90%.
The 2026 WSOP Circuit season begins New Year's Day in Las Vegas, launching a new year-round format with 24 stops across five months.