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Are Pokies the Most Popular Casino Game in Australia?

Most Australian online casinos today have anywhere from 2000 to 8000 or more games, and the vast majority of these games are feature-rich online pokies. The question being asked here is, are online pokies the most popular online casino games in Australia? Let's dive straight in to find out. Are online pokies the most popular games to play in 2024…

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Las Vegas casino memorabilia collectors ‘want to see the hobby thrive’

It was the early 1960s, and a young Jerry Vergatos wanted a T-shirt from Las Vegas. Instead, his dad, returning home from a Vegas trip, brought 10-year-old Jerry something else. It was a roulette chip from the Sahara hotel. "I got hooked on it," said Vergatos, who started collecting casino chips off and on until he got serious about in the early…

Land-based ・ 17 March 2024

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Huge EuroMillions jackpot up for grabs this Friday

A £110millionj jackpot is up for grabs in Friday's EuroMillions draw. If a single winner scoops Friday's whopping jackpot prize they could follow in the footsteps of £107million winner Neil Trotter, who scooped a EuroMillions jackpot in the draw exactly 10 years ago today. As money would be no object, the winner could opt for the most expensive car…

Lottery ・ 14 March 2024

New York Post

Gambling in Miami Beach? No thank you!

Vegas by the sea? No thank you! With Florida's legislature back in session, a proposed bill is on the table that would extend casino gaming to Miami Beach and beyond. The only problem? Miami Beach residents don't want slot machines along their shores. The electorate - myself included - has repeatedly (and resoundingly) voted down the possibility of…

Law ・ 14 January 2024

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Upper Peninsula Woman Wins $2 Million Playing Michigan Lottery’s $2,000,000 Cash Multiplier Instant Game

A store clerk's lucky pick led to a Delta County woman winning a $2 million prize playing the Michigan Lottery's $2000000 Cash Multiplier instant game. The 30-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket at North Bluff Grocery, located at 6287 State Highway M35 in Gladstone. "I don't buy instant tickets often, but I…

Winnings ・ 08 January 2024

Nevada Public Radio

Gambling is easier than ever. That's not the case for finding gambling addiction help

The opportunity to gamble is no farther away than your phone, but treatment for gambling addiction is much harder to find. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: It has never been easier to gamble in the U.S. Almost every state allows some sort of wagering, and sports or online betting is legal in most of the country. An estimated 2% of the population has a gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 December 2023

BBC

Cheshire soldier scoops £13.2m jackpot from 25p stake

A soldier has become an overnight multi-millionaire after winning more than £13.2m on a 25p stake. Jon Heywood, 26, from Crewe in Cheshire, placed his bet online. He has said he will buy the "best possible medical treatment" for his father, who is waiting for a heart and lung transplant. Mr Heywood, who currently drives a Fiat Punto, said he also…

Winnings ・ 18 December 2023

HipHop DX

Jadakiss Complains About Treatment At Vegas Casino

Jadakiss has taken aim at NoMad in Las Vegas after getting escorted from the hotel's casino by security. In a video filmed on Friday (December 2), the LOX rapper revealed that he had been gambling at the NoMad since Wednesday, ahead of the final show in Usher's Vegas residency on Saturday (December 2). "Don't ever gamble at The Nomad, ever again,"…

Industry ・ 04 December 2023

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National Lottery results: Friday's winning EuroMillions numbers for £64m jackpot

Nobody has won tonight's huge £64million jackpot, Camelot has confirmed. The EuroMillions draw returns on Tuesday evening with an estimated jackpot of £72million. A Euromillions winner has told how her family have stopped talking to her despite giving them £20 million and "bailing them out of every debt", it is reported. Gillian and Adrian Bayford…

Lottery ・ 25 November 2023

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You can now buy Mass lottery tickets through a 3rd-party app

If you're a lottery fanatic, you'll want to check out Jackpocket - a third-party courier app which some have described as "Uber Eats for the lottery." The app, which is now available in Massachusetts, allows you to buy lottery tickets, create pools, follow drawings, and collect prize money all from your phone - for a fee. Jackpocket isn't…

Gambling Addiction ・ 10 November 2023

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Dad wins £54,000 jackpot at casino betting on blackjack

A 35-year-old construction worker has built-up a small fortune after winning a £54000 jackpot on the house at Grosvenor Casino. Deivis Karklins, who is a dad of two to an eight-year-old son and three-year-old daughter, came out on top playing the Blackjack side bet game, Ace King Progressive. Each player has the chance to add a side bet to each…

Winnings ・ 04 November 2023

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Aberdeen construction worker wins incredible £54,000 casino jackpot after £1 side bet

A construction worker scooped an incredible £54000 casino jackpot on a blackjack side bet worth just £1. Dad-of-two Deivis Karklins was left stunned when he won the mega prize at Aberdeen's Grosvenor Casino and is now set to splash out on a brand new car. Granite City resident Deivis was playing Ace King Progressive where each player has the chance…

Winnings ・ 02 November 2023

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Dad-of-two scoops £54,000 jackpot from £1 bet at Scots casino

A lucky punter scooped a monster £54000 from a Scots casino - and had no idea he'd won. Dad-of-two Deivis Karklins from Aberdeen bagged the bumper payout playing as his local Grosvenor. The 35-year-old construction worker was playing Blackjack at the site, where he visited monthly with friends. Alongside the main Blackjack game, Deivis played the…

Winnings ・ 02 November 2023

Belfast Telegraph

I ran up £56,000 in debt and maxed out my mum’s credit card online gambling

Twelve months ago I was waiting to get off the M1, the thud of the passing lorries juddering through me, when a thought crossed my mind: what if I just let them crush me? Better to end it, I reasoned, than come home and face the £56000 debt I'd accrued from online gambling, and my mum, who had called sobbing an hour earlier saying she'd maxed out…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 October 2023

Financial Review

Reclusive online gambling mogul Martin Moshal is playing an increasingly influential role in a push to oust the South African government

President Cyril Ramaphosa's social democratic African National Congress party is set to come under pressure next year amid South Africa's dire economic troubles. A senior party official has warned the country could become a failed state. Mr Moshal is the largest individual political donor in South Africa in the last two years. He has given 46.5…

Politics ・ 21 September 2023

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Pair Of Recovering Addicts Take Responsible Gambling Seriously

Geographically speaking, there's an ocean separating Dan Spencer and Greg Weber. But the two stay in touch on a daily basis, and each has turned his pain from gambling addiction into promise through an organization that emphasizes lived experience to reach people. By all appearances, Weber was one of the most successful poker players in New Jersey.…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 September 2023

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Meet the Mid: Junior Slot Back Amin Hassan

Hometown: Richmond Heights, Fla. High School: Gulliver Preparatory Major: General Science What do you want to do after graduation and Why? I'm still weighing my options between the Marines and Navy. Why did you choose Navy? I chose Navy because it was the best opportunity for me to play FBS football and it was also a great opportunity to attend…

Strategy Guide ・ 23 July 2023

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Treat dad like a millionaire on Father’s Day at Choctaw Casino & Resort

Complete guide for Father's Day dining, entertainment and fun Durant, Oklahoma -- Give dad the millionaire treatment at Choctaw Casino & Resort this Father's Day weekend. Check out this guide for Father's Day entertainment, dining and fun! 1. Rock the night away: Tesla, known for their bluesy, soulful sound strongly embedded in authentic'70s rock,…

Land-based ・ 11 June 2023

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Seattle poet Jane Wong shares the cost of gambling in new memoir

Through one Asian-American family's experience, 'Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City' highlights the unspoken struggles of addiction. Seattle poet Jane Wong has a new memoir, Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City. (Helene Christensen) East of Los Angeles, in San Gabriel Valley, Asian Americans make up more than half of the population. The casino buses…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 June 2023

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Breaking Into The Online Casino Market, One Card At A Time

Pete Mastroianni is taking on Ragu in the pasta sauce wars and trying to get Taylor Swift to record one of his songs. At least that's what it feels like for the New York lawyer and co-inventor of a would-be iCasino game called Match 52. "The challenge is to get it onto a platform, and that's hard to do," Mastroianni said. "How do you get Light &…

Industry ・ 31 May 2023

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Are gambling ads harmful? You can bet on it

Canada severely restricts, and in some cases bans, the advertising of tobacco and alcohol. We should do the same for gambling. Promoting gambling using celebrities, delusions of success and other fantasies entices young people and triggers those with an addiction. In other words, advertising gambling (like drinking or smoking) does a lot more harm…

Sports ・ 30 May 2023

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Land-based ・ 23 May 2023

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The fun and entertaining world of ベラジョンカジノ in Japan

Vera&John is an online casino that has gained popularity worldwide for its playful and entertaining approach to gambling. In fact, the casino has become so popular that it is now known by different names in various parts of the world. For instance, in Japan, Vera&John is commonly referred to as "ベラジョンカジノ" (Berajon Kajino). This name has become so…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 May 2023

Greenboro Local News

Danville ready for 'full house' they expect casino to bring

DANVILLE, Va. - In a little over two weeks, folks from all over will be able to come to Danville and do something that may have waited years to do...walk inside a Caesars casino. Caesar's Viginia's Danville Casino is nearing completion. The temporary casino will be located adjacent to the home of the permanent resort that is already under…

Sports ・ 30 April 2023

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Conor McGregor fans fear star won't fight after gambling in Las Vegas casino

Former two weight UFC champion McGregor makes his fighting return later this year but fans are worried after he posted a clip of himself gambling in a Las Vegas casino UFC fans have shared their concern for Conor McGregor's fighting return after he was filmed playing roulette in a Las Vegas casino. McGregor, 34, is gearing up for his UFC return…

Land-based ・ 24 April 2023

Albuquerque Journal

Win on a slot machine but ‘glitch' prevented payout? Good luck!

It would be a bad bet to assume a slot machine player has much of a chance to collect on a big win at a tribal casino when management declares that the machine malfunctioned. Tommy Wilson, who claims to have hit a $542000 jackpot on a slot machine at San Felipe Pueblo's Black Mesa Casino on Feb. 25, sure isn't holding his breath. He says the casino…

Payment Methods ・ 11 March 2023

Wales Online

30 ways people would spend Friday's £114million lottery jackpot

Ahead of a mega £114M EuroMillions jackpot this Friday, research from The National Lottery has revealed a list of the top things Gen Z's would spend their money on if they won the lottery. Giving a large sum of money to parents ranked top of the list, with 33 percent. While in second place - above buying themselves expensive items like a sports…

Lottery ・ 03 March 2023

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Mark Wahlberg films at downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino

Mark Wahlberg has invited the Plaza to the "Hollywood 2.0" dynamic. The A-list actor and active Las Vegan wrapped on-location shooting at the classic hotel-casino Thursday afternoon and evening. Wahlberg and his crew worked for about three hours on site. A few vintage cars were spotted near the front of the hotel, parked on Main Street near the…

Land-based ・ 20 February 2023

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Gambling Addiction Is Now at an All-Time High

Ted Hartwell has been gambling since childhood. Growing up in Texas, his dad took him to the horse tracks often; always sliding a $20 bill his way before the races began. "By the age of 10," Hartwell says, "I knew how to read the history of the horses in the program and tell my father which horses to place a bet on." In college, Hartwell played a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 10 February 2023

Lockport Journal

Gambling addiction grows amid rise of online betting

ALBANY - More and more young adults have been gripped by compulsive gambling habits but the state has failed to provide the funding needed for a full-throttled public awareness campaign, an expert on addiction told lawmakers Tuesday. James Maney, director of the state Council on Problem Gambling, said the recent introduction of mobile sports…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 February 2023

FOX 10 News

Recovering gambling addict: ‘It is deadly serious’

From the age of 6, Jess Stewart remembers his dad placing illegal bets. That would plant the seed for a lifetime of gambling problems of his own. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Some of Jess Stewart's earliest memories of his father are of tagging along with him to place illegal sports bets. He says he was exposed to the world of gambling from a very young age,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 14 January 2023

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Dad wins Betfred's biggest-ever jackpot of £5.4m with £1.40 bet

A dad-of-three is on cloud nine after becoming Betfred's biggest ever winner. Michael Clark, from Newcastle, found himself bored of the repeats showing on TV during the post- Christmas period, so he decided to have a go on the King Kong Cashpots slots game. And within half an hour, the 32-year-old's life had been changed forever. "I was on it for…

Winnings ・ 13 January 2023

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Dad wins £5.4million jackpot from £1.40 Betfred bet

A dad-of-three has become a millionaire after winning a whopping £5.4million jackpot on a stake of just £1.40. Michael Clark has now opened up about what the huge win means for himself and his family, revealing that he can now "easily afford to get married " after meeting his fiancée while working at KFC. The 32-year-old can now buy his family a…

Winnings ・ 13 January 2023

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Shane Trahan of Port Neches hits golfing jackpot in Las Vegas

You could call it a mind-blowing early Christmas present. Or you could portray it as a dream experience for the average golfer. Or you could treat it as a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that has left Shane Trahan's friends and golf buddies green with envy. No matter how it's labeled, Trahan hit a jackpot on his recent trip to Las Vegas that you…

Industry ・ 04 January 2023

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Shane Trahan hits golfing jackpot in Las Vegas

You could call it a mind-blowing early Christmas present. Or you could portray it as a dream experience for the average golfer. Or you could treat it as a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that has left Shane Trahan's friends and golf buddies green with envy. No matter how it's labeled, Trahan hit a jackpot on his recent trip to Las Vegas that you…

Industry ・ 04 January 2023

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Ninth Island: The Las Vegas-Hawaii connection

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The most common explanations for why Las Vegas is called Hawaii's "Ninth Island" are silly, inadequate, devoid of historical perspective. Says who? Two anthropology professors who studied what they call a "cultural phenomenon," that's who. The 50th state's bond with Las Vegas did not evolve from some Hawaiian affinity for…

Land-based ・ 30 December 2022

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Three Aussies Crowned Powerball Multi-millionaires In Time For 2023 After Sharing Tonight’s $100 Million Jackpot

Powerball has ended 2022 with an almighty bang, with three Australian lottery players sharing tonight's $100 million jackpot and becoming newly minted multi-millionaires just in time for 2023. There were two division one winning entries from New South Wales and one from Queensland in Powerball draw 1389, drawn Thursday 29 December 2022. Each of…

Lottery ・ 29 December 2022

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Keith Urban readies for 2023 Las Vegas residency

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Country music star Keith Urban is ready to take on Vegas as 2022 comes to a close. The Grammy winner said the 2023 residency at Planet Hollywood is geared toward the kind of energy he thrives on. "My dad was a country fan, so the records that I heard growing up were all country records," Urban said. "When I was 5, he took us to…

Travel ・ 28 December 2022

The Street

Las Vegas Strip Welcomes an Unlikely Major New Attraction

Las Vegas wants you to leave the kids at home. After a failed effort in the 1990s to open up Sin City to all ages by adding theme-park-style attractions at a number of resort casinos, the city made a hard pivot away from that in 2003. That's when the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority launched a new adult-oriented marketing campaign based…

Land-based ・ 17 December 2022

The Gazette

Gambling is a ‘profit deal’

Steve Martin plays the intellectually challenged character Navin Johnson in the 1979 movie, "The Jerk." Navin's lack of weight-guessing ability at the fair is losing money for the owner. Informed of this, Navin responds, "I get it, this is a profit deal!" The same insight came to me 32 years earlier. Dad had been invited to teach a USC summer…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 December 2022

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New supports available for gambling addicts in the North West

As new legislation to safeguard against the devastating effects of gambling addiction are announced, a free, confidential therapy service is available for addicts and their loved ones in Sligo, Leitrim, and Roscommon. ast week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the Gambling Regulation Bill which he said would create a'modern, robust regulatory and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 November 2022

The Morning Call

Gambling in Pennsylvania: Too many kids left alone while their parents play

State gaming officials announced a plan Wednesday to protect children from degenerate parents who put their kids at risk while they get their gambling fix. The "Don't Gamble with Kids" campaign was prompted by the alarming number of children who have been abandoned in cars and hotel rooms at or near casinos, including Wind Creek Bethlehem, while…

Law ・ 17 November 2022

Daily Mail Online

Two people reveal how gambling affected their lives

Cheering for your country at an international tournament brings a familiar range of emotions, from joy when they do well to despair when they don't. While it's hard to avoid feeling down when your team loses you can avoid one thing - Bet Regret. This is the sinking feeling you get the minute you make an impulsive bet, often when drunk, bored or…

Gambling Addiction ・ 16 November 2022

The Street

Iconic Las Vegas Strip Casino Brings Back Gambling's Past

For decades they were mechanical, with the three familiar reels. Now, they've largely become digital, and some slot games don't even vaguely look like their classic predecessors. This has enabled all sorts of new games with bonus features, video inserts, and more ways to tease players. With old-school reel slots, you pulled the arm and the game…

Land-based ・ 13 November 2022

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Station Casinos new resort in North Las Vegas clears hurdle

Station Casinos cleared a hurdle in its quest to build a new resort in North Las Vegas, as the company shakes up its real estate portfolio. The North Las Vegas Planning Commission last week approved Station's plans for a 67-acre hotel-casino at the northwest corner of Losee Road and the 215 Beltway in a hearing that featured pushback against a…

Politics ・ 03 November 2022

Dublin Live

Irish EuroMillions player comes very close to scooping €142m jackpot

One Irish Euromillions player came incredibly close to winning the massive jackpot of €142million on Tuesday night. The huge prize money was not won last night, however eight punters matched five balls, including one lucky Irish player. These winners are now €21671 richer, but it could have been a lot more. If the Irish player had matched the Lucky…

Winnings ・ 02 November 2022

Urban Matter

Slots vs Table Games: Which is Best for Casino Beginners?

Online casino gaming is loved by many, with people using it to unwind after a long day - and maybe strike it lucky. But stepping into the world of online gambling can be confusing as a beginner - what type of game is best to learn the ropes with? In this article, we're going to take a good look at exactly which type of game is best for the beginner…

Baccarat ・ 01 November 2022

Daily Hive

Gambler wins $1M slot jackpot after just 20 minutes at casino

One Kelowna, BC, gambler turned a $5.25 wager on a Powerbucks™ slot machine into a $1032361.83 jackpot after being at the casino for just 20 minutes. After his dad said he wanted to go out to the casino, Joshua Alexander made his way to the Playtime Casino Kelowna on July 29 along with his cousin and girlfriend for a night of fun. And when he won…

Winnings ・ 01 November 2022

Review Journal

Las Vegas casino implosions may be coming with demolitions planned

Las Vegas is known as a place to gamble, party and cut loose. It also has a long history of blowing up buildings to clear space for new ones. And now, a pipeline of big demolitions is set to remake parts of the Strip and other pockets of Southern Nevada. It's too early to say whether the buildings will be torn down Vegas-style - setting off…

Land-based ・ 31 October 2022

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Powerball results: Winning numbers for $160m jackpot draw 1380 revealed

The record-breaking $160 million Powerball draw has taken place - and here are the winning numbers. They were: 10, 4, 12, 18, 2, 34, 7 and the Powerball was 7. Three lucky Australians matched all of the numbers and will split the jackpot, taking home $53333333.34 each. One of the winners, from Clyde, south east of Melbourne, burst into tears when…

Winnings ・ 27 October 2022

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He didn't know it at the time, but Jan.8 was Robert Taylor's lucky day. The young man from Arizona was in Las Vegas with his family for the weekend to celebrate his brother's recent graduation from the University of Arizona when he decided to drop into the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to try his luck on a slot machine or two. After about 10…

Payment Methods ・ 22 October 2022

Mirror

'Outgoing' woman, 32, took her own life after battling extreme gambling addiction

A 32-year-old woman took her own life after struggling with a gambling addiction. Kimberly Wadsworth, from Leeds, Yorkshire, started on fixed-odd betting terminals before playing online casino games, where she was made a VIP and plied with "free bets". She took her own life in 2018, sparking a protest to reform the gambling industry. Over 30 people…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 October 2022

Leeds Live

Leeds woman took own life at 32 after battling extreme gambling addiction

A 32-year-old Leeds woman, who sadly took her own life after suffering an addicted to gambling, has inspired a protest to reform gambling. Kimberly Wadsworth, from Leeds, was 32 when she took her life in 2018 after becoming addicted to gambling. Kimberly's addiction started on fixed-odd betting terminals before playing online casino games, where…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 October 2022

Review Journal

Maury Wills’ record-setting spikes wound up in a Las Vegas casino

He could steal you blind. But Maury Wills also would give you the shirt off his back. Brady Exber, who is to amateur golf in Las Vegas what Wills was to stealing bases in Los Angeles, has a faded photograph to prove it. It shows the two at Dodger Stadium. Both are wearing uniforms that say WILLS on the back above his familiar No. 30. The generosity…

Land-based ・ 25 September 2022

The Sun

I won lotto jackpot after making last-minute decision with my last £2

A LUCKY dad scooped a huge lottery jackpot after making a last-minute decision to buy a scratchcard instead of cigarettes. Dursun Kocyigit, 49, has already made plans for his windfall after bagging almost £100000 in Turkey. Dad-of-two Kocyigit popped into a shop in the city of Tokat to buy a pack of cigarettes, but with the last £1.45 he had in his…

Winnings ・ 21 September 2022

Review Journal

Station Casinos clears hurdle for new North Las Vegas resort

Station Casinos cleared a hurdle in its quest to build a new resort in North Las Vegas, as the company shakes up its real estate portfolio. The North Las Vegas Planning Commission last week approved Station's plans for a 67-acre hotel-casino at the northwest corner of Losee Road and the 215 Beltway, in a hearing that featured pushback against a…

Politics ・ 21 September 2022

Latin Times

21-Year-Old Man Kills Himself After Losing Money In Online Gambling

A 21-year-old man reportedly took his own life after losing a significant amount of money in online gambling games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India on Sunday, Sept. 11. The deceased man, identified as 21-year-old Prabhat Sharma, reportedly began playing online games and gradually shifted to online gambling last year. However, Sharma allegedly began…

Incidents ・ 14 September 2022

Review Journal

Enrique Iglesias still likes quick trips to Las Vegas

Early in his career, Enrique Iglesias visited Las Vegas. This was as he wrapped up his self-titled debut album, which was being mixed between Los Angeles and San Francisco. During his time in L.A., Iglesias took on a road trip with a buddy to a famous Strip casino. "We had $600 between us, and by the end we barely had enough gas to make it home,"…

Religion ・ 14 September 2022

The Press-Enterprise

6 concerts coming to Southern California casinos in September

As summer comes to an end and the transition to fall begins, there are still plenty of live events happening throughout Southern California before the last quarter of the year is dominated by holidays. But how many of those events are happening at venues that also house slot machines, card tables, fine dining experiences, premium bars and lavish…

Land-based ・ 30 August 2022

The Manila Times

Integrated resorts in PH seeks global recognition

IT is more than gaming, but a complete value-laden experience. This is what all world-class integrated resort operators aim for as the Philippine gaming industry seeks to attain global recognition. As a patron enters the casino resort, for every second that you invest in the experience, a patron is rewarded and recognized with resort-wide perks and…

Travel ・ 30 August 2022

The Street

Las Vegas Has Some Good News for Its Visitors

Las Vegas and Disneyland have been perennial vacation favorites for decades. It's very safe to say they each offer very different vibes, for very different demographics. Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California in 1955, and has evolved into the ideal of what an amusement park can be, regularly attracting 16 to 18 million visitors a year, while…

Top and Best ・ 30 August 2022

The Williams Lake Tribune

Man hits million-dollar jackpot at Kelowna casino

On a Friday night in July, Joshua Alexander's life changed forever at the Playtime Casino downtown. He couldn't believe his eyes when his $5.25 bet on a Powerbucks progression slot machine (Wheel of Fortune) turned into the jackpot worth more than a million dollars. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment also presented Alexander with a night's stay at…

Winnings ・ 29 August 2022

Kelowna Now

Kelowna man turns $5 slot wager into over $1M just 20 minutes after entering casino

Joshua Alexander had only been inside Playtime Casino Kelowna for 20 minutes before his life changed forever. The West Kelowna resident was playing on a Powerbucks progressive slot machine with his cousin next to him and his girlfriend looking on when he hit it big. Big would be an understatement even, as Alexander won a massive $1032361.83 jackpot…

Winnings ・ 26 August 2022

Daily Hive

BC man wins big at slot jackpot after just 20 minutes at casino

One Kelowna man turned a $5.25 wager on a Powerbucks™ slot machine into a $1032361.83 jackpot after being at the casino for just 20 minutes. After his dad said he wanted to go out to the casino, Joshua Alexander made his way to the Playtime Casino Kelowna on July 29 along with his cousin and girlfriend for a night of fun. And when he won big in a…

Winnings ・ 25 August 2022

The Lott Media Centre

Ermington Daughter Uncovers Father’s $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Windfall

An Ermington father walked away from his local newsagency completely oblivious to the revelation he won $100000 in a Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw until his daughter checked his ticket for him online. The Sydney resident won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10640, drawn Thursday 11 August…

Lottery ・ 15 August 2022

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Rise Against guitarist Zach Wilson Casino Ballroom gig in Hampton NH

Speed round with Rise Against guitarist Zach Wilson. When you've got five minutes with one of the most powerful anthemic punk/rock bands touring the land in 2022 you jump at the opportunity and preface it with, "Zach, I've got way more than five minutes' worth of questions here, so answer them as fast as you can …" Laughs abound. Challenge…

Travel ・ 10 August 2022

Mirror

EuroMillions: One lucky UK ticket wins BIGGEST ever £195million mega-jackpot

A lucky UK ticket holder is nearly £200million richer tonight after landing the EuroMillions mega-jackpot - the biggest National Lottery win of all time, according to Camelot. The win, worth a whopping £195 million, beats the previous record held by Joe and Jess Thwaite from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, who took home the prize of £184262899 in May…

Winnings ・ 09 August 2022

Daily Mail Online

His gambling addiction has torn their family apart

Q Our daughter has recently divorced her husband of 14 years because of his gambling addiction, which has left them both thousands of pounds in debt. She had known about his behaviour for some time, although not the true scale of the problem, and had been constantly forgiving him and getting loans to bail him out for the sake of their ten-year-old…

Gambling Addiction ・ 07 August 2022

Mirror

I hid my £50k+ gambling debt from my wife'

It wasn't so much about the winning for former gambling addict Ben Melvin, it was the thrill of taking part. Instead of giving his complete focus to a football game, he would be clutching his phone in his hand, secretly stalking the screen for the next notification on his latest bet. The pop-ups fuelled a habit that started at the age of 14 with…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 July 2022

Mirror

Record-breaking £195million EuroMillions jackpot claimed by UK winner

A lucky National Lottery player has come forward to claim a record-breaking £195707000 EuroMillions jackpot prize. The incredible EuroMillions jackpot prize has created the UK's biggest-ever National Lottery winner. As with all major prizes, the claim will now go through the process of validation, which includes checks to ensure the Games Rules…

Winnings ・ 21 July 2022

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The truly authentic El Koala, is coming to all main online casinos in Spain thanks to MGA Games

MGA Games, specialists in developing localized slot games for global operators, has just launched its latest Spanish Celebrities production in the Spanish market, starring the singer known as El Koala. This singer from Malaga, with his artistic name El Koala, a nickname from when he used to work as a bricklayer on construction sites, created a…

Malta ・ 18 July 2022

AppAdvice

Las Vegas Travel Guide and Tips for First-Timers

On your inaugural trip to the skanky desert jewel of the U.S.A, expect to adore it-especially if you, like us, are predisposed to recklessness with dice, staying out until daylight, "doubling down" as a concept, and generally loving anything super-deluxe. A few months ago, VICE staff descended on Vegas tasked with writing a travel guide for the…

Strategy Guide ・ 18 July 2022

Atlantic City Weekly

Blackjack has 34 starting hands, or more if composition matters

A shuffle through the Gaming mailbag: Q. I was talking with my dad, who taught me how to play blackjack, and we were wondering how many different starting blackjack hands you could get. A. That depends on how you look at it. If you consider all hard hands with the same two-card total as one possible hand, there are 34 starting hands. That counts…

Blackjack ・ 18 July 2022

Animation Xpress

Cartoon slots: Best animated slot machines

If you're a fan of slot machines, cartoon-themed games are a must-have. Branded slots from animated TV series and movies include several well-known characters in the renowned online casinos. Original participants made by major game developers are also available, each with a distinct animation style. These apps are jam-packed with new and exciting…

Bonuses ・ 14 July 2022

Wales Online

Man who was 'deep' in gambling problem when he killed himself bombarded with offers even after death

A man who killed himself when he was "deep" in a gambling problem was sent offers for free bets and bonuses for weeks after his death. Ryan Myers had just got back from a family holiday in Turkey. His dad, John, remembered that the avid Liverpool FC supporter had enjoyed the trip. But just two days later John was rushing to carpenter Ryan's home in…

Incidents ・ 10 July 2022

Dexerto

xQc blows nearly $200,000 in two minutes during gambling stream

Twitch star Felix'xQc' Lengyel went viral after blowing through nearly $200000 during a slots gambling stream in a matter of seconds. xQc returned to broadcasting gambling streams in May 2022, despite having sworn them off in the past. Since his return, he's encountered some serious losses while playing slots, even losing $2 million during a single…

Winnings ・ 08 July 2022

Forbes

Meet Jackpocket, The Mobile App Winning Big In The $83 Billion U.S. Lottery Market

P ete Sullivan was born into a family of gamblers. His grandmother was known as the "Lotto Queen" in her neighborhood of Greenpoint, Brooklyn. "She went to all the bingo halls, played scratchers and always played different numbers," says Sullivan. "And that got distilled down to my father and his brothers and sisters." Sullivan's dad, who worked…

Mobile ・ 17 June 2022

Mirror

One lucky UK EuroMillions ticket holder bags incredible £54million jackpot

A UK ticket-holder has won almost £55million in the EuroMillions jackpot. Camelot's Andy Carter, Senior Winners' Advisor at The National Lottery, said, "What a brilliant night for one UK ticket-holder who has scooped the amazing £54M EuroMillions jackpot! Players are urged to check their tickets and to give us a call if they think they are…

Winnings ・ 10 June 2022

KPC News

Successful 10th Annual Casino Night

ANGOLA - The Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County's Casino Night was just shy of hitting its goal on Saturday at Club Paradise. The casino night is one of the largest events in Steuben County and accounts for more than one third of the funds used to run the Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County. "Our shelter would not be able to function…

Land-based ・ 07 June 2022

Casino City Times

Celebrate Father's Day at Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady

Gaming News 2 June 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Guests in June can celebrate Father's Day, enjoy delicious food & drink specials, win big with exciting giveaways and promotions, and see amazing live music and entertainment.This month's highlights include a chance to win FREE Slot Play during the Beat the Heat Hot Seats giveaway, a Sip & Savor Wine…

Travel ・ 02 June 2022

PC Gamer

xQc pops off on gambling critics-'Get a grip of your own life before fixing mine'

Streamer Félix Lengyel, better-known as xQc, has been for several years the most-watched personality on Twitch and, according to last year's Twitch leak, is the highest-paid star on the service. He's raked in an estimated $8 million since 2019, and is open about the fact that he's spent a lot of it gambling-a few weeks ago he boasted of losing $2…

Incidents ・ 17 May 2022

Independent

“I lost a bit of cash in casino called the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno Nevada during a US tour”

Faye O'Rourke is the lead singer with the Dublin alternative pop band, Soda Blonde. She will be performing with her band at the music and arts festival Beyond The Pale at Glendalough Estate, Wicklow from June 10 to June 12. Tickets for the festival are on sale now from itsbeyondthepale.ie What's the most important lesson about money which your…

Lottery ・ 15 May 2022

AFRC

Jackpot: Reservist helps casino patron receive missed payout!

He didn't know it at the time, but Jan.8 was Robert Taylor's lucky day. The young man from Arizona was in Las Vegas with his family for the weekend to celebrate his brother's recent graduation from the University of Arizona when he decided to drop into the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to try his luck on a slot machine or two. After about 10…

Winnings ・ 10 May 2022

WIN

xQc's dad calls him on-stream over $1.8 million gambling losses

Streamer Felix "xQc" Lengyel once quit gambling but has recently given into temptation once again. This time, his gambling addiction lost him $1.8 million over the the span of a month. xQc used to be one of the biggest gambling streamers but started to feel concerned about not only his own mental health, but how he may be influencing his young…

Religion ・ 08 May 2022

Kotaku Australia

Twitch Superstar xQc Lost Over $1.8 Million Gambling Last Month

Popular Twitch streamer xQc recently admitted that he lost $1.8 million to gambling over the last month. After news of his losses spread online, his dad called him during a stream to ask if he was okay and to express how worried he was about the streamer's gambling problems. 26-year-old Twitch streamer xQc, real name Félix Lengyel, started his…

Poker ・ 06 May 2022

Nevada Public Radio

Ownership of popular taco shop at Resorts World Las Vegas becomes gaming issue

One of the most talked about stories roiling inside the gaming community these days isn't the NFL draft this week, it's the question of who really owns the popular taco shop at the $4 billion Resorts World Las Vegas. A pair of controversial gamblers contend the restaurant Tacos El Cabron is owned in part by a convicted illegal bookmaker who once…

Travel ・ 28 April 2022

Keloland

South Dakota’s gambling problem

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - A recent study has claimed that South Dakota is the 2nd most gambling addicted state in the union based on gambling friendliness and treatment statistics, noting that South Dakota is among the states with the highest per capita numbers of casinos and gaming machines. While such studies must be taken with a grain of salt,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 April 2022

The Scottish Sun

I walked away with £213k Vegas jackpot after only betting $15

A LUCKY Scot has walked away with a "one in two million" Vegas jackpot after only betting $15. Peter Ferguson was on a getaway to Las Vegas when he made the life-changing bet, Edinburgh Live reports. The Edinburgh local arrived in Sin City on Thursday April 7. The next day the pair decided to take in the city's notorious gambling scene and found…

Winnings ・ 15 April 2022

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh man wins more than £200k jackpot off an £11 bet on Las Vegas trip

An Edinburgh based man has quite literally hit the jackpot by winning $280007 - around £213000 - off of a $15 (£11) Texas Hold'Em bet in Las Vegas. Peter Ferguson, 46, is still pinching himself just a day after returning home from the gambling capital of the world and securing a one in two million win. He was travelling with a friend to Sin City…

Winnings ・ 14 April 2022

The Coast News Group

Gambling with my brand

Some years back my bride and I visited Las Vegas. At midnight, restless after our trip, we hit the casino floor. Out of habit, I donned my hat, though my wiser half admonished me to leave it behind. "You're many miles from home; nobody here knows Mr. Marketing," she said. However, a 28-year habit is hard to break, and I wore the hat into the…

Slot Name ・ 12 April 2022

News Tribune

Miami casino works to save beloved jai alai from extinction

Dennis Dalton, known by the moniker "El Barba," Spanish for "The Beard," competes in a doubles Jai Alai match in the fronton at Magic City Casino, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Miami. What could be Jai Alai's last stand is taking place at Magic City Casino, where a small group of committed enthusiasts are doing all they can to save the game that…

NFL ・ 03 April 2022

Second Wave

Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling

This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Shelby Township resident Nicholas Tabarias' initiation into problem gambling began in 2014, when he moved in with an aunt who made frequent trips to the…

Gambling Addiction ・ 31 March 2022

94.5 PST

$50 Grand Winning Lottery Ticket From Food Store in Hamilton, NJ

Check your tickets. A winning lottery ticket worth $50000 was sold at a grocery store in Hamilton Township (Mercer County), according to TAPinto Hamilton/Robbinsville. It was Foley's Family Market on Whitehorse Mercerville Road that sold the winning Powerball ticket. There were three tickets that matched four out of the five white balls and the…

Lottery ・ 30 March 2022

Click Orlando

Florida casino works to save beloved jai alai from extinction

MIAMI - The world's fastest ball sport has been dying a slow death for decades. Now, a group of committed enthusiasts is doing all it can to save jai alai, a game that originated in the Basque region of Spain and France but took root in Miami during the go-go days of the 1970s and'80s. What could be jai alai's curtain call is playing out at Magic…

NFL ・ 29 March 2022

Golden Casino News

BoVegas Casino Offers $50 FREE CHIPS in Lion’s Lair Slot

BoVegas is offering you a tantalizing $50 FREE Chip upon registration. Visit Las Vegas. Join BoVegas Casino and receive $50 in FREE Chips when you use the Bonus Code 50CARDSPLAYER in Lion's Lair Slot. Additionally, the benefit may be valid for explicit passionate gamers. Terms in bonus phrases and eligibility requirements apply. Valid until March…

Bonuses ・ 27 March 2022

The Sun

Dad who shared £7.9million Postcode Lottery win dies in freak accident before finding out he'd scooped huge jackpot

A DAD scooped part of a £7.9million lottery jackpot - but he tragically died before finding out he'd won the huge prize. Andrew Gillion, 59, fell down the stairs and broke his neck at a friend's house on New Years Eve. He died days later during an operation to take pressure off the break. Andrew's daughter Lisa Thomas, 32, had been grieving the…

Winnings ・ 01 March 2022

The Sun

Winning lottery numbers REVEALED with £14m jackpot up for grabs

THE EuroMillions draw returned tonight with another bank-busting jackpot that could change your life FOREVER. Tonight's top prize stands at a staggering £14m. The winning numbers are 09, 20, 31, 33 and 44, while the Lucky Stars are 02 and 12. Please gamble responsibly. And when the fun stops, stop. Read our EuroMillions live blog below for the…

Winnings ・ 15 February 2022

Mirror

EuroMillions ticket holder in UK is paid staggering £110MILLION jackpot

The lucky ticket holder of the £109.9million EuroMillions jackpot has collected their life-changing jackpot, Camelot has said. The mystery winner is now wealthier than British pop star Harry Styles - who is worth about £80million. No further information about the winner of the February 4 draw will be released unless they agree to publicity. The…

Winnings ・ 15 February 2022

CMT

Luke Bryan Talks Masks, Viagra and Gambling at the Eye-Popping Launch of his Las Vegas Residency

Before Luke Bryan opened his Las Vegas residency, he said the show was just him and his band on an enormous stage with towering screens and extravagant lights. He said there weren't dancers or other props one would expect in Las Vegas. He planned to rely on energy and hit songs to carry him through the night. Residencies are often known for their…

NFL ・ 13 February 2022

Stylist

Women and gambling: new campaign raises awareness of harm

As new research reveals the disproportionate impact gambling has on women's mental health, Stylist speaks to a woman whose casual bingo habit spiralled into a much more serious gambling problem. Up to 1 million women in the UK are at risk from gambling harms leading to financial, relationship, and physical and mental health problems, new analysis…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 February 2022