Lottery
August 9, 2024
Man Misses Jackpot by a Number, Wins $795K Very Next Day
The anonymous player was participating in a popular lottery game, Fantasy 5, the jackpot for which he had missed by a single number a day before. Yet, surprise came knocking as the incredulous Macomb County resident won the very next day playing the same game, and claiming the coveted jackpot – sitting at $795,905 at […]
Sports
August 9, 2024
Nevada Proposes Rule Empowering Sportsbooks to Nullify Past-Posted Wagers
The rise in popularity of mobile wagering and its expansion across the United States brought significant changes to the industry. While previously, retail wagering was popular, mobile betting created a whole new audience and demand for fast-paced wagering and a range of markets. Yet, in the digital age, mistakes still can happen and sports betting […]
Sports
August 9, 2024
ESPN to Air “ESPN Bet Live” on Main Network Amid Growing Challenges
In a significant move for sports broadcasting, ESPN is set to air its live sports betting show, “ESPN Bet Live,” on its primary network for the first time. The program will debut with hour-long episodes on August 12 and 13, marking a major step in ESPN’s ongoing expansion into the sports betting sector. ESPN Bet […]
Casino
August 8, 2024
From Bomb Threats to Indecent Exposure, This Was the Casino Week in Crime
The casino industry has been under increased scrutiny in recent weeks due to a series of high-profile crimes occurring in and around popular gaming venues across the United States. From theft to bomb threats and even indecent exposure, the scandals have revealed a rather unsavory side to the excitement and glamour casinos offer millions of […]
Lottery
August 8, 2024
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $398 Million for Friday
Earlier this week, there was a $374 million jackpot up for grabs from the popular lottery game, Mega Millions. While many tried their luck, nobody guessed correctly all winning numbers 23, 29, 36, 61, 70 and the Gold Mega ball 22, from the latest draw. The Megaplier from Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing was 4x which […]
Industry
August 8, 2024
Binion’s Casino Building Hit by Bullets During Downtown Vegas Fight
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel’s building was subject to a gunfire exchange during an unrelated fight over the weekend. The venue found on Fremont Street along the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall in Downtown Vegas was struck by at least one bullet on Saturday. The Suspect Shooter, Under Arrest According to Las Vegas TV station […]
Industry
August 8, 2024
Rapper Nelly Arrested for Illegal Drug Possession When Collecting Casino Wins
Rapper Nelly (real name Cornell Iral Haynes Jr) was arrested early Wednesday and accused of possessing illegal drugs when trying to collect his jackpot wins at Missouri’s Hollywood Casino and Hotel. According to the Highway Patrol’s arrest report, the 49-year-old artist was taken into custody by Maryland Heights police at 4:45 a.m. after he was […]
Industry
August 8, 2024
MGCB Executive Director Williams Named 2024 Black Executive on the Rise
Henry Williams, the executive director of the gambling regulator in Michigan, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), recently secured an important recognition. The MGCB acknowledged earlier this week that he was recognized by CDC Gaming and African Americans in Gaming as a 2024 Black Executive on The Rise within the gambling sector. Williams has nearly […]
Legal
August 8, 2024
NY Illegal Gambling Ring Leaders Sentenced to Home Detention
Two men described as leaders of an illegal gambling ring that operated in New York were recently sentenced. The criminal case involved several individuals who previously pleaded guilty after a multi-agency effort resulted in the bust of the illegal gambling and betting ring. The extensive investigation uncovered that Louis P. Ferrari II co-conspired with Dominic […]
Sports
August 8, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Atalanta UEFA Super Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
You can think of the 2024 UEFA Super Cup as the start of the new campaign for both Real Madrid and Atalanta. Just four days after the game for the European crown, Los Blancos start their La Liga campaign. The Italian team will start its Serie A campaign a day later. That said, it’s very […]
