Gambling News - 'Usa'
Lottery
May 21, 2024
Michigan Mega Millions Player Wins $1M, Jackpot Reaches $421M
A Mega Millions player in Davison who purchased a ticket at the Kroger store at 700 N. State Road for last Friday’s drawing has won a $1 million prize. According to the Michigan Lottery, the player successfully matched all five white balls (08-17-40-60-70) but missed the Mega Ball (03). Winner Is Still Unknown The winner […]
Lottery
May 21, 2024
Maryland Lottery Paid Over $31M in Prizes Last Week
The week that ended May 19 has been a busy one for Maryland Lottery and Gaming. While the biggest prize recorded during the week was a $250,000 scratch-off ticket bought by a player in Frederick, an unusual turn of events led to 17 separate tickets each worth $50,000 being sold or redeemed during the same […]
Business
May 21, 2024
Macau Casinos Poised to Beat Las Vegas Rivals, Analyst Says
The performance of hotel-casino operators in Macau was significantly impacted due to the global pandemic a few years ago. While operators in the special administrative region (SAR) are yet to surpass 2019 figures, certainly, the removal of pandemic-related restrictions and the uptick in traveling has been beneficial for the sector. This growth of Macau casino […]
Casino
May 21, 2024
Jackpot Fever Sweeps across US Casinos with High-Profile Wins
Several lucky players recently scored significant jackpots in US casinos, earning transformative amounts. These victories occurred across various games, highlighting the diverse offerings gamblers can enjoy in casinos. The jackpots also underscore the retail sector’s enduring popularity as venues focus on offering a unique and exciting experience that is impossible to get by gambling online. […]
Casino
May 21, 2024
BetMGM Doubles Down on Omnichannel Strategy with Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey
Global gaming powerhouse BetMGM unveiled the launch of a new slot game that fans in Michigan will be able to try out. The new title is called Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey and was launched in partnership with PlayAGS. The multichannel game will be exclusively available to retail and online players in the Great Lake State. The […]
Sports
May 21, 2024
David Fletcher Reportedly Faces MLB Investigation amid Gambling Claims
Earlier this year, Shohei Ohtani, the globally recognizable Japanese baseball star who is a part of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was tangled into a gambling controversy. The case that raised eyebrows involved the star’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who was initially suspected of stealing $4.5 million from Ohtani’s bank account. Mizuhara was then charged in April […]
Casino
May 21, 2024
Bally’s Proposes Doubling Gambling Credit Limit to $100,000 in Rhode Island
Bally’s is trying to increase the gambling credit limit at its two properties in Rhode Island from $50,000 to $100,000 in order to stay competitive and attract high-stakes players. Not surprisingly, this move has sparked concerns despite the fact that Bally’s has secured the support of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Bally’s Representative Tackles Concerns Over […]
Business
May 20, 2024
Historic Sports Betting Week for New York and DraftKings
The second week of May proved to be a busy period for licensed sports betting operators in New York, data released by the gambling regulator, the New York Gaming Commission, reveals. Besides a busy period, the week that ended May 12 enabled DraftKings to set a new weekly revenue record. Previously, FanDuel held the revenue […]
Sports
May 20, 2024
Minnesota Fails to Legalize Betting Amid Distractions
Lawmakers in Minnesota have quashed the hopes of sports betting enthusiasts as a measure that would have legalized the wagering on sports went unconsidered. Instead of sports betting talks, the legislative session was marked by the arrest of a senator and heated arguments between lawmakers. The Senate’s failure to address the sports betting matter attracted […]
Casino
May 20, 2024
NJ Casino Claims Glitch to Deny $2M Jackpot to 72-Year-Old Winner
Hitting a million-dollar casino jackpot can trigger a carousel of emotions at any age. However, for a 72-year-old retired school teacher in Shamong, New Jersey, the initial burst of happiness when she realized she had won more than $2 million came to an abrupt end. Her initial shock and “dream come true” feeling was soon […]