Industry
August 8, 2024
Former Mayor’s Son Suspect in $13K Theft from Encore Boston Harbor
A casino patron at Encore Boston Harbor and son of a former mayor was recently arrested after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 in casino chips. The case involves Gary Hunt, who is reportedly facing charges after the alleged theft at the popular gaming and entertainment venue, as announced by WCVB. Earlier this week, Encore Boston […]
Lottery
August 8, 2024
Virginia Lottery Winner Surprised after $100 Win Turns Out as $100K
One lottery player in Virginia was pleasantly surprised by a $100 win from a scratch-off ticket game from the Virginia Lottery. But what the lucky man thought was a $100 win turned out to be one of the second-largest prizes from the game, a whopping $100,000. The Lottery revealed details earlier this week regarding the […]
Sports
August 8, 2024
Ohio Sports Betting Boosts Viewership along with Calls for Help
The statewide expansion of sports betting granted millions of Americans access to legal wagering. With the majority of the states offering some form of betting, including retail and mobile options, only a dozen states are yet to legalize it. Ohio, a state with nearly 12 million residents, legalized sports betting at the start of 2023. […]
Lottery
August 8, 2024
Woman Wins $540K from Multi-Match Jackpot
The Frederick County resident was immediately surprised by the discovery, realizing that she had won $540,000 from the Multi-Match game, turning her $2 ticket into a potentially life-altering amount. Lottery Routine Turns into Six-Figure Win for One Maryland Resident Barnwell has been a consistent lottery player over the years, scooping up multiple of these Multi-Match […]
Casino
August 8, 2024
Soboba Casino Resort Launches Social Sports Wagering Offer
The Soboba Sports solution has been launched as a part of a joint effort with Sparket, a company that describes itself as a “social network,” which will seek to help the operator reach audiences across the state and offer them for-fun and free-to-play sports betting experiences. Mostly, however, the new parimutuel betting platform is designed […]
Casino
August 8, 2024
Venetian Owners Set for $550M Dividend Distribution
The owners of the Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip are poised to take a substantial $550 million distribution, following a green light from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. This move, set to benefit private owner Apollo Global Management and its investors, now awaits final approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission, which will meet later […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Harry Reid International Airport Visitor Wins $1.45M from Slot
A lucky traveler has won a huge $1.45 million jackpot at Harry Reid International Airport after deciding to fire up the reels of a Wheel of Fortune slot game while waiting for his flight. The Player Became Rich While Waiting for His Plane As one of the only two US airports to offer slots, Harry […]
Business
August 7, 2024
IGT Selects Nick Khin for President, Global Gaming Role
Amid the sale of IGT’s Gaming and Digital business, the company recently disclosed its second quarter results. The Q2 2024 report pointed to $1.05 billion in revenue for the latest trading period, a figure that marked a decrease of 1% year-over-year. Now, the company announced a senior-level appointment as well. On Wednesday, IGT confirmed the […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Virginia Experts Assess Gambling Addiction Programs’ Success
Virginia is one of the states that have been striving to curb high gambling addiction rates in the context of the ongoing expansion of gambling and has been successful at it. As reported earlier, according to Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health’s director, Carolyn Hawley, her team reached a massive 973% jump in the number […]
Lottery
August 7, 2024
Austin Man Wins $29M Lotto Texas Jackpot
A man from Austin has hit a huge jackpot, making them the Lone Star State’s newest millionaire. The player won $29 million from a lottery ticket and announced that they planned to retire and enjoy the rest of their life. The Player Won $29M from the Lottery The lucky player was playing Lotto Texas, winning […]
