A Hawaii man tackled his sports gambling addiction by offering free surf lessons
For Buddy Wiggins of Honolulu, Hawaii, the end result of a yearslong sports gambling addiction has come to this: soliciting strangers on the beach.
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For Buddy Wiggins of Honolulu, Hawaii, the end result of a yearslong sports gambling addiction has come to this: soliciting strangers on the beach.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
Here are the top 20 largest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, and the odds of winning them.
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
Under previous legislation that failed, Texas would have allowed a limited number of resorts to be built that featured casino gambling.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
An Irving woman wants a state court judge to let her attorney depose the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce about its business relationship with the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.
Nathan Johnson said his work to keep revenue flowing in the state is not rooted in political contributions for legalized gambling.
The city council meeting wrapped up just before 2 a.m. Friday.
Even if city leaders sign off, the project faces a larger hurdle.
As the Irving City Council was set to talk about a contentious issue Thursday night – whether or not to allow the construction of a destination resort, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation announced it is pulling the casino-style gaming component until they gain traction on the state level.
Thursday night, the Irving City Council will take up a contentious issue – whether or not to allow the construction of a destination resort.
Gambling is currently illegal in Texas, meaning lawmakers would need to change state law before voters could weigh in on a constitutional amendment to legalize it.
City officials and residents discussed with the local planning and zoning commission what could happen to the city if the billion-dollar project moves forward. CBS News Texas reporter Marvin Hurst has the story.
The study analyzed search queries mentioning gambling, addiction, addict, anonymous or hotline — such as gambling addiction hotline — from January 2016 through June 2024.
This isn't the first time the casino company has attempted to get Texas to change its laws on gambling.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban plans to sell a majority stake of the NBA team to billionaire Miriam Adelson and the Las Vegas Sands Casino family.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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You may want to check your lottery ticket if you bought one at One World Grocery for the May 17 drawing.
In dramatic fashion, the Texas House on Thursday gave final approval to legislation that would let voters decide whether to legalize online sports betting across the state.
Texas could ultimately be home to seven casino destination resorts, including two in the Dallas-Fort Worth area under new legislation filed by State Representative Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth.
Lawmakers are pushing to legalize gambling in Texas.
New York Jets wide receivers coach Miles Austin has been suspended by the NFL for a minimum of one year for violating the league's gambling policy.
Showers and some rumbles of thunder return and likely will impact the morning commute on Tuesday.
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Showers and some rumbles of thunder return and likely will impact the morning commute on Tuesday.
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales and California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell both submitted resignation letters on Tuesday to the House clerk.
Allen West has resigned as Dallas County GOP Chairman following internal backlash over his decision to use joint vote centers for the May primary runoff. The resignation comes just over a month after he was re-elected, with the party set to appoint an interim leader on Monday.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker discusses a controversial data center project and speaks with Jack Fink regarding an $845 million city bond election.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
The Rangers scored two runs in the seventh with Josh Jung driving in Corey Seager with a sacrifice fly and Evan Carter doubling home Wyatt Langford.
The UConn star is now joining what many are calling one of the best revamped rosters of the upcoming 2026 season.
The agenda for next week's city council meeting includes a proposal to contribute what will be $273 million in upgrades to the stadium.
Jake Oettinger stopped 21 shots and two of Buffalo's four shootout opportunities.
Mavrik Bourque had his first NHL hat trick and added an assist as the Dallas Stars rallied from a pair of deficits and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
