Legal
March 4, 2026
Guest Sues Mississippi Casino After Rude Awakening & Trespassing Charges
A Wisconsin man is suing a Mississippi casino, the workers of which awoke him to move a camper that wasn’t even his. To make matters worse, the casino involved the police, chased the man out, and raised trespassing charges against him. A Casino Visit Turned Sour A year ago, Mark Charron of Wisconsin was visiting […]
Casino
February 27, 2026
Beau Rivage Casino Guest Wins $160K in 10 Minutes
A player who was gaming away at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi had quite the experience on Wednesday, February 25, after they spent 10 minutes playing before a $160,000 win dropped! The player, who was visiting from Houston, Texas, had just placed a $300 bet on a Double Gold slot machine when […]
Legal
February 12, 2026
Mississippi Advances Bill to Collect Child Support From Casino Winnings
Mississippi’s House and Senate passed House Bill 520/Senate Bill 2369 earlier this week, which would require unpaid child support to be collected from gambling winnings. What Is This New Bill? House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 2369 are almost identical measures that would require casinos to check significant winnings against a state database managed by […]
Casino
January 9, 2026
Beau Rivage Casino Guest Turns $3 Bet into $1.1M Payday
A lucky casino patron has won a seven-figure jackpot after firing up the reels of a slot machine at a Mississippi casino. This was one of the biggest jackpots the property has awarded in recent history. The Player Won $1.1M Off a $3 Bet On January 6, Beau Rivage Casino, a gaming property in Biloxi, […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Gold Strike Casino Resort Workers Join Teamsters Local 667
The workers at Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi, have unionized, becoming part of the broader Teamsters Local 667 family. As a result, the Memphis-based organization will now represent the Tunica casino employees, ensuring that they are being treated fairly. Teamsters Local 667 Welcomes Hundreds of New Members According to Teamsters Local 667’s report, […]
Lottery
September 26, 2025
Mississippi Match 5 Player Scoops $460K Jackpot
One player in Mississippi has everything to be happy about. The anonymous winner of a $460,000 jackpot pulled off the feat while playing the Match 5 game, resulting in the life-altering amount. While details about the person who won are underwhelming, there have been a few things shared by the lottery. For one, there is […]
Industry
July 29, 2025
VGW to End Sweepstakes Model in Mississippi and New Jersey
The Australia-based sweepstakes operator Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) announced that its brands Chumba Casino, Luckyland Slots, and Global Poker will eliminate their dual currency system in Mississippi and New Jersey. This means that the company will effectively transition the business to operate more like a traditional social casino. VGW Is Phasing Out Sweepstakes Coins in […]
Casino
July 16, 2025
Woman Who Got Hit by Parking Barrier Sues Hard Rock Casino Biloxi
A woman who was visiting the Hard Rock Casino Biloxi got hit in the head by a parking barrier, and the victim is now suing the property after she had to undergo neck surgery According to Plaintiff Lisa Paulk of Pike County, Mississippi, the property did not properly address the risk of collapsing barriers on […]
Sports
June 18, 2025
Mississippi Targets Illegal Gambling Websites Parading as Legal Entities
Mississippi Gaming Commission has sent cease-and-desist letters to ten companies in the state, as the regulator seeks to crack down on unlicensed operators that are offering games of chance and sports betting products without the necessary permits. Mississippi Quick to Act Against Illegal Gambling Companies These companies argue that the regulator’s boss, Jay McDaniel, has […]
Sports
May 12, 2025
Homeland Security Busts a Cockfighting Ring on US Soil
Gambling crime in the United States is looked down upon, whether it’s slot parlors in Texas or offshore betting and casino websites targeting people in New Jersey. Major Cockfighting Ring Busted by Joint Task Force Now, a joint investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Border Enforcement Security Task Force has resulted in […]
