Sports
June 10, 2024
Father Arrested After Leaving Baby in Car at Cleveland Casino Parking Lot
In late April, a distressing incident unfolded at the JACK Casino in Cleveland, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Kyle Miller of Elyria on charges of child endangerment. The 10-Month-Old Was Discovered by a Passerby The situation began with a 911 call reporting an unattended baby in a car on the fourth floor of the […]
Lottery
June 7, 2024
Ohio Lottery Picks IGT for 10-Year Contract, Replaces Intralot
The Ohio Lottery has selected IGT as the new vendor for a 10-year contract worth $50 million that will oversee over 10,000 slot-like gambling machines in the state for the first time since the terminals went live more than a decade ago. IGT to Replace Intralot In 2011, Gov. John Kasich allowed Video Lottery Terminals […]
Lottery
June 7, 2024
Lotto.com Player Wins $629K Biggest Jackpot in New Jersey
The unnamed person won $625,000 off a scratch lottery game in New Jersey, playing on Jersey Cash 5. This is the biggest win to have been registered in the Garden State by a person who purchased their ticket on Lotto.com. This is still a far cry from one of the largest jackpots ever won on […]
Industry
June 7, 2024
Two People Suspected of Running Illegal iGaming Business Charged
Two men are facing criminal charges over allegations of running an illegal online gambling website in Indiana. The charges follow an investigation by the state gambling regulator, the Indiana Gaming Commission. The case involves a former Mooresville school assistant principal with the initials T.R.V., who in collaboration with a second person with initials R.A.V., allegedly […]
Casino
June 7, 2024
BetMGM Casino Player Wins $1M Jackpot from Bison Fury Off 40 Cent Bet
The player was playing Bison Fury, a progressive jackpot game developed in-house by Entain, which is an investor and co-owner in BetMGM as part of a co-venture with MGM Resorts International. The player had placed a 40-cent bet, turning it into a $1 million payout. From 40 Cents to Million Dollars They were playing out […]
Lottery
June 7, 2024
Mega Millions $2.9M Jackpot Won in December Unclaimed in California
The most likely explanation? The person is none the wiser they had won. The California Lottery has warned that the jackpot will be forfeited in a matter of days unless the ticket owner steps up to claim it. Final Call for $2.9M Lottery Mystery Winner in California This type of public call to action is […]
Casino
June 7, 2024
DraftKings Casino Jackpot Network Awards $11.7M in May
DraftKings’ casino jackpots soared to $11.73 million in the month of May, with several states registering the highest payouts. With the company’s operations present across different states, Pennsylvania actually led the way, producing the most jackpot winners. Moneyline Game State $1,504,527.85 Atomic Meltdown NJ $1,130,005.24 Phoenix Fa PA $1,113,257.45 10,001 Nights Megaways PA $892,013.68 Assassin […]
Sports
June 7, 2024
Illinois Governor Promulgates New Tax Betting Law
Signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, the new state budget approved for the Fiscal Year 2025 on Wednesday will now see sports betting tax rates increase as well. This measure is going to be implemented sooner than expected, with the start date set for July 1, during a relative lull in the sports betting season. New […]
Industry
June 7, 2024
Amendment Calls for a Ban on Slot Gambling within US Military Bases
A ban on slot gambling on US military bases was imposed back in the 1950s. However, a couple of decades later, the restriction was lifted, marking the return of slot machines for military personnel. Data from a Government Accountability Office report from 2017 reveals that approximately 3,000 slot machines, operated by the US military generated […]
Casino
June 7, 2024
Former MGM Blackjack Dealer Indicted for Theft Scheme with Players
A former blackjack dealer at MGM National Harbor has been indicted for allegedly working with players to steal more than $43,000 from the casino. The charges were announced on June 6 by Prince George’s County State’s Attorney, Aisha Braveboy. Surveillance Uncovers Ex-Dealer’s $43K Conspiracy with Players Jamie Smith, 31, is accused of conspiring with three […]
