Lottery
June 17, 2024
Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery in Time to Comfort Dying Husband
In the final weeks of her husband’s life, Karen Coffman faced the heartbreaking reality that her beloved partner, Robert, was not only battling complications from a brain tumor but also worrying about her financial future. However, a remarkable stroke of luck brought them peace, offering an unexpected ray of hope when they needed it most. […]
Lottery
June 17, 2024
Allen Park Resident Celebrates $500K Powerball Prize Win
A lottery player scooped up half a million dollars from Powerball after matching five numbers, the Michigan Lottery announced Friday. The 49-year-old Benjamin Pauline from Allen Park, purchased tickets for Powerball at the Stop & Go, on 13785 Allen Road in Southgate. Undoubtedly, he didn’t expect to win $500,000 after matching the winning numbers 20, […]
Lottery
June 17, 2024
$600K Lottery Jackpot Goes to Montgomery County
Just after noon last Friday, a fortunate Montgomery County resident struck gold at the Troy Community Mart on Albemarle Road. The lucky individual purchased a $10 50X The Cash ticket, which instantly won them a staggering $559,795 Fast Play jackpot. The winner has yet to claim their prize, but they have plenty of time to […]
Legal
June 17, 2024
MGM Resorts Dealing with New Class Action Lawsuit
In September 2023, the S&P 500 global gaming and entertainment company featuring national and international locations that create “immersive, iconic experiences,” MGM Resorts, was hit by an unprecedented cybersecurity attack across several US states that prompted the shutdown of computer systems. Now, MGM Resorts is facing a class action lawsuit alleging a series of failures […]
Blockchain
June 17, 2024
Drake Could Lose $1M in Bitcoin Bets on Stake
In February, Canadian rapper, songwriter, and singer Drake announced he placed a massive bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the San Francisco 49ers at the Super Bowl. This raised concerns among Chiefs’ fans who were familiar with the so-called “Drake curse.” The latter is a belief that all teams backed by the artist […]
Business
June 17, 2024
PENN Entertainment Strategic Review Is Unlikely, According to Analyst
The shares of the leading American gaming and entertainment company formerly known as Penn National Gaming, PENN Entertainment, took a dip after an analyst hinted that a near term strategic review of the company’s operations is unlikely. The company’s shares on NASDAQ traded around $19 prior to the announcement. However, a notable decrease of nearly […]
Casino
June 17, 2024
Caesars Shareholders Reject Proposal to Study the Benefits of Going Smoke-Free
Caesars Entertainment’s shareholders are apparently not on board with a recent proposal to study the effects of smoke-free casinos. While activists continue to fervently promote the idea of smoke-free casinos, citing health-related concerns, gambling companies and their investors remain obstinate in maintaining the status quo. The proposal was filed by public health and labor advocates […]
Industry
June 17, 2024
Mavericks Owners with Las Vegas Sands Ties Plan New Arena in Dallas
Efforts toward casino gambling and sports betting in Texas have been ongoing for years. Despite debates and support from some lawmakers, the opposition remains strong in the state that is controlled by Republicans. Yet, earlier this year, a survey uncovered that a majority of Texans favor destination resort casino legislation. Conducted by the Texas Hispanic […]
Sports
June 17, 2024
Betsson Survey Uncovers Insights into Sports Bettor Habits
The leading online gambling company recognized across the globe, Betsson, released a new report, uncovering unique insights about the state of sports betting and daily fantasy sports across the United States. The company’s new report, released in collaboration with SportsHandle and GambleID, is titled “The State of Sports Betting, Mobile Sportsbooks, and Daily Fantasy Sports” […]
Business
June 17, 2024
US Government Loses Appeal in Steve Wynn Foreign Lobbying Case
A federal appeals court has dismissed a civil suit filed against Steve Wynn by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that sought to force him to register as a foreign agent, in a major legal win for the casino mogul. The lawsuit, which was brought in May 2022 and centered around events from 2017, alleged […]
