Lottery
December 3, 2024
Persistent Kentucky Lottery Player Wins $281K
A lucky lottery player from Kentucky has won a huge prize after selecting the same lottery numbers for years. After ten years of persistence, the man is finally living “the dream.” Consistency Was the Key Billy Glenn said that he has been playing the Kentucky Lottery for years, always selecting the same numbers. He admitted […]
Industry
November 28, 2024
Richmond Police Bust Illegal Gambling Operation
What appeared to be an ordinary tobacco outlet turned out to be the center of a significant illegal gambling operation, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of thousands of dollars in equipment. This newest development highlights US’ ongoing battle against illegal gambling as law enforcement urges the public to report any suspicious venues. The […]
Legal
October 10, 2024
Kentucky Lawsuit Seeks to Reimburse Gray Machine Gambling Losses
A new lawsuit filed in Kentucky seeks to recover millions of lost dollars by players engaging with “gray machines,” a type of cash payout game that proliferated in many convenience stores and gas stations across the state. The lawsuit, brought by the nonprofit organization Empathy in Action, aims to reimburse people who have lost money […]
Industry
October 4, 2024
Gambling Machines Seized in Kentucky, Two People Arrested, Charged
A large-scale operation against illegal gambling and the sale of drugs in Monticello, Kentucky, resulted in the arrest of two young men. Several addresses across the city were searched in the recent police operation. The multi-agency effort included officers with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Young Men Arrested, […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Kentucky AG Warns That Risk-Free Games Are Illegal Gambling
Despite strict regulations regarding gambling, illegal offerings, including unlicensed bookmakers, illegal gambling venues and other unlawful devices can be found across the United States. Law enforcement in each state does its best to combat illegal gambling and that often requires efforts by multiple agencies, including gambling regulators. In Kentucky, a new form of gambling has […]
Legal
August 29, 2024
Kentucky Lawsuit Claims Aristocrat’s Social Casinos Are Illegal Gambling
Social casino games are a popular form of entertainment that is not classified as gambling. Such games allow players to engage in casino-style games by using virtual currency. While that currency can be purchased with real money, it cannot be converted back into real money. At the same time, social casino games winnings can be […]
Sports
July 25, 2024
Churchill Downs Confirms $90M Grandstand and Pavilion Renovation
The provider of pari-mutuel horseracing, casino gambling and entertainment, Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), confirmed its intention for a new massive investment at Churchill Downs Racetrack. The company released details regarding the planned renovation of its Grandstand Club and Pavilion at the racetrack on Wednesday. The latest announcement comes after recently, CDI recently completed a massive […]
Industry
July 5, 2024
Kentucky Posts Nearly 90% Decrease in Gambling-Related Crimes
The Kentucky State Police, in collaboration with all law enforcement agencies in the state, released its latest offense and arrest data report. The document contained a summarized list of all criminal activities recorded in 2023 and compared it to the same list of crimes from the year before. Early in September last year, Kentucky launched […]
Lottery
July 1, 2024
Kentucky Father-Son Duo Wins $1M Jackpot
A man from Kentucky has vowed never to eat bologna again after winning a $1 million jackpot with his son through a scratch-off lottery ticket this month. The father and son decided to stay semi-anonymous, with only his first name Jody revealed and his father’s name withheld. Kentucky Man’s Scratch-Off Win Leaves Him Stunned and […]
Casino
July 1, 2024
Kentucky Judge Upholds Ban on Controversial ‘Gray Machines’
A Franklin County Circuit Judge upheld a Kentucky law that bans “gray machines,” slots-like devices that pay out money. The ruling was announced on June 28 and gave state officials a boost in their effort to rid convenience stores, gas stations and bars across Kentucky of the machines. Judge Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of […]