A Chicago man says DraftKings’ VIP perks and algorithms turned casual bets into a $2M addiction that cost him his wedding fund and nearly his life.

Cleveland has designated the Tamir Rice Butterfly Memorial at Cudell Commons a city landmark, adding legal protections to the butterfly‑shaped garden created by the Tamir Rice Foundation. The move locks in review protections ahead of planned park work and nearby school construction.

A Dudley resident scratched a $200,000 Mega Bucks ticket and walked away with $144,021 after taxes; she says she’ll use the money toward buying a home.