A Thunder Valley guest turned a spin on a Dragon Link slot into a $679,496 progressive jackpot in Lincoln. The resort said the player was wagering $25 when the prize hit.

Shakira will play American Airlines Center in Dallas on June 23, 2026 — the date falls between FIFA World Cup matches in Arlington. Artist presales and general ticket dates have been announced.

Daniel Caesar will headline the Moda Center on August 18, 2026 as part of his Son Of Spergy arena tour. Artist presales begin Thursday; general tickets go on sale Friday.

Wings Over North Georgia lands in Rome April 3–4 with the USAF Thunderbirds, a Friday drone‑and‑fireworks finale and a full day of aerobatics and vintage warbirds. The squadron will base at Russell Regional after a recent runway extension.

Henry County's Aquatic Center and Water Park is set to open in early June with slides, a lazy river, a wave rider and a 50-meter indoor competition pool.

Golfery of Marin will open in San Rafael this summer, pairing five indoor simulator bays with co‑working rooms and self‑pour drinks. Soft opening is targeted for late June.

BET Experience opened registration and VIP sales for a June 25–27 FanFest in Los Angeles, with a celebrity basketball game at USC and free general admission with registration.

The ACM Awards return to MGM Grand on May 17 with Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Riley Green among the first performers announced; Topgolf and a Mandalay Bay beach bash bookend the weekend.

Formula 1 will run a free, five-day Fan Fest at Lummus Park starting April 29. Expect live-track screens, Red Bull activations, simulators, DJs and giveaways on South Beach.

Bobby Bones returns to Austin to host the iHeartCountry Festival at Moody Center on May 2, with Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum and more on the bill.

Rocket Arena hosts a two-hour Open House & Garage Sale this Thursday, with limited concourse access and discounted Cavaliers and Monsters merchandise.

Skol Brewing is expanding downtown with Valhalla Gaming Lounge — a 30,000-square-foot "eatertainment" space at 200 Peachtree set to open ahead of the World Cup.

Billy Strings will play Ball Arena Sept. 18–19 and the Paramount Theatre Sept. 20; arena tickets go on sale April 3 and the ticket request closes April 6.