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Durham woman wins $153,919 jackpot: ‘I just had a feeling’

RALEIGH, N.C. - Durham resident Marlen Rios De Torres believed a big lottery win would happen soon and her prediction came true when a $5 Fast Play ticket turned into a $153919 jackpot. "I just had a feeling like I was going to win big soon," she said. "I could feel it." Rios De Torres bought her lucky 20X The Cash ticket on February 20 from the…

Winnings ・ 06 March 2024

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North Carolina woman wins $153,919 after buying $5 lottery ticket at Harris Teeter

Marlen Rios De Torres, of Durham, bought a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $153919 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I just had a feeling like I was going to win big soon," she said. "I could feel it." Rios De Torres bought her winning 20X The Cash ticket Tuesday night from the Harris Teeter on N.C. 54 West in Durham. At…

Winnings ・ 25 February 2024

CBS 17

NC Lottery: Durham Harris Teeter fast play ticket wins $153,919

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) - A ticket sold in Durham for one of the North Carolina Education Lottery's Fast Play Progressive games was a big winner Tuesday. The $5 20X the Cash ticket won 50% of the progressive jackpot, which equaled a prize of $153919. The lucky ticket was bought at Harris Teeter #224, located at 1125 N.C. 54 in Durham. According to the…

Lottery ・ 23 February 2024

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Durham Shopper Hits $153,919 Jackpot with NC Fast Play Lottery Ticket

Imagine stepping into your local grocery store for a loaf of bread and walking out nearly $154000 richer. For one Durham local, this became a reality, turning a routine errand at Harris Teeter into a life-changing event. The North Carolina Education Lottery confirmed that a $5 20X the Cash Fast Play ticket purchased at Harris Teeter 224 in Durham…

Winnings ・ 23 February 2024

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Durham woman wins $153,919 jackpot: “I just had a feeling”

Durham resident Marlen Rios De Torres believed a big lottery win would happen soon and her prediction came true on Tuesday when a $5 Fast Play ticket turned into a $153919 jackpot. "I just had a feeling like I was going to win big soon," she said. "I could feel it." Rios De Torres bought her lucky 20X The Cash ticket Tuesday night from the Harris…

Winnings ・ 23 February 2024

CBS 17

Durham woman claims Fast Play jackpot winnings at NC Education Lottery headquarters

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) - A Durham woman now knows the feeling of becoming more than $150000 richer in an instant. Marlen Rios De Torres turned out to be the mystery winner of the unclaimed jackpot ticket after it was purchased at the Harris Teeter on N.C. 54 West in Durham. Her $5 20X the Cash ticket won 50% of the progressive jackpot, which equaled a…

Winnings ・ 23 February 2024

State of Michigan

Former Stony Creek Internet Café employees plead guilty to charges, sentenced for roles in illegal gambling operations case

DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2023 - Four Washtenaw County residents were recently sentenced for their roles in an illegal gambling operation at a former Whittaker Road business in Ypsilanti Township, following guilty pleas entered during court appearances that took place on Oct. 23 and Nov. 14 in Washtenaw County Circuit Court. Following a joint investigation…

Law ・ 18 November 2023

People

Woman Wins $25,000 a Year for Life on First Try of Lottery Game

A Michigan woman is "lucky for life" after hitting the jackpot on a winning lottery ticket. While making her Powerball ticket purchase online, Shayla Kauflin decided to buy five Lucky For Life lottery tickets for the Oct. 9 drawing as well, according to the Michigan Lottery. "This ticket was the very first Lucky For Life ticket I have ever bought,"…

Winnings ・ 02 November 2023

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NC Lottery: Tickets sold in Cary, Durham win Cash 5 jackpot

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - There were not one, not two, but three jackpot winners after Tuesday night's Carolina Cash 5 drawing, and a couple of those tickets were sold in the Triangle. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, three tickets matched all five balls to win, sharing the $1.1 million jackpot. Each ticket won $394216 after the…

Winnings ・ 19 October 2023

iGaming Business

North Carolina casino legislation: Winners and losers

Much of the news emanating from North Carolina this last year revolved around online sports betting. But a recent draft casino bill circulating among legislators in the Tar Heel state has gained some support. The bill has the potential to disrupt fledgling casino developments in Virginia, especially Caesars Virginia in Danville. It also potentially…

Law ・ 31 August 2023

The Sports Geek

Details on North Carolina’s Gambling Expansion

As gamblers in North Carolina patiently wait for online casinos to open, the Tar Heel State is ready to go through a gambling boon. In addition to North Carolina gambling laws changing to accommodate online gambling, up to four new land-based casinos are being planned in the state. Due to a new draft of proposed legislation in North Carolina, one…

Law ・ 03 August 2023

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Virginia’s Casino Market Grows, Attracts North Carolina Visitors

Terri Powell walked into Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, on June 30, expecting a normal day. But instead of a traditional experience, Powell was greeted with confetti and applause, as she became the casino's millionth customer. In addition to a confetti-filled celebration, Powell also received $1000 worth of free slot play, dinner for four…

Industry ・ 14 July 2023

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We checked out the new casino that’s 90 minutes from the Triangle. Here’s your guide

The Caesars casino that opened in Danville, Va., this week may not have a hotel yet, but that doesn't mean you can't spend the night there. We did. Well, not the whole night; the three hours from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. were enough to catch the vibe of the place and lose all the money we had set aside for gambling ($12). After that, we took a headlight…

Land-based ・ 20 May 2023

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Pickering Casino Resort (and Arena) celebrates grand opening (finally) in style

When the Pickering Casino Resort finally opened its doors in July 2021 the principals behind'Las Vegas of the North' couldn't really celebrate properly because of the pandemic, which had already delayed the opening for more than a year and would impose several more restrictions and shutdown for another year. Fast forward to Wednesday night and the…

Travel ・ 28 April 2023

Smoky Mountain News

What are the odds of a casino in Asheville? State considers expanding legalized gambling

North Carolina can support as many as nine Las Vegas-style casinos with gambling throughout the state, including one in the Asheville area, according to a report commissioned by the General Assembly. The new casinos would be in addition to the three already operating on tribal lands, an independent consultant, Spectrum Gaming Group, told lawmakers…

Law ・ 12 February 2023

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Gambling addiction could be driving crime in the UK

The cost of addiction that society pays is high. Alcohol-related addiction costs the United Kingdom around £11bn annually, and drug-related addiction costs another £13.9bn when applied to the crime rates these problems cause. These numbers are well-known, and police have long been aware of them. Now, though, a new problem is being looked into by…

Incidents ・ 03 January 2023

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Gambling Sites ・ 12 October 2022

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share $2.8 million LOTTARIO jackpot

Published September 7, 2022 at 4:07 pm A group of 18 from the Greater Toronto Area, including a half dozen from Durham Region and eight from Scarborough, won the'Ontario Jackpot' of nearly $2.8 million in the March 12 LOTTARIO draw. The group, which includes eight people from Scarborough, three from Oshawa, two from Pickering and Toronto and…

Winnings ・ 07 September 2022

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Lucky UK ticketholder scoops tonight's £110MILLION EuroMillions jackpot

A lucky British ticket holder scooped last night's £110million EuroMillions jackpot, making them richer than musicians Harry Styles and Gary Barlow. The winning main numbers on Friday were 7, 12, 13, 20, 45 - while the winning Lucky Star numbers were 03 and 12. The huge jackpot means the winner will immediately have a bigger fortune than former boy…

Winnings ・ 03 September 2022

Smoky Mountain News

Tribe, Caesars break ground on $650 million Virginia casino project

The tribe, through EBCI Holdings LLC, will have a 49.5% stake in the project, as will Caesars. A business owner from the City of Danville will hold the remaining 1%, Sneed said. Once complete, Caesars Virginia will include a 500-room hotel and a gaming floor with more than 1300 slots, 85 live table games, 24 electronic table games, a World Series…

Sports ・ 25 August 2022

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Staff of Two South Durham Casinos Forms Picket Lines

Unifor and Great Canadian Gaming Corporation had time until Friday, July 22, 2022, to strike a new collective agreement for Casino Ajax and Pickering Casino Resort. However, the two parties did not find a middle ground in their negotiations for unionized employees of the two South Durham gaming properties before the deadline. Therefore, a strike…

Religion ・ 26 July 2022

The Peterborough Examiner

ON STRIKE: Unionized workers at Ajax, Pickering casinos off the job

Strike action has commenced at the Ajax and Pickering casinos after a new deal for unionized workers at the South Durham gambling halls was not reached by a weekend deadline. Unifor Local 1090 had set a strike deadline of Friday, July 22 at midnight to reach a new agreement with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation for unionized casino workers across…

Religion ・ 25 July 2022

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Durham Casino Employees Prepare for a Strike

Employees of three Durham casinos are not quite satisfied with their employer, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. Recently, unionized staff members of three of the company's properties, have expressed their discontent over the lack of a new collective agreement. They plan to go on strike, if an agreement is not found before Friday, July 22,…

Jobs ・ 21 July 2022

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Brit scoops record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million

A UK ticket-holder scooped the record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million last night, making them the biggest National Lottery winner of all time. The winning numbers were 06, 23, 27, 40, 41 - plus the Lucky Star numbers 02 and 12. Camelot confirmed that one ticket matched all seven numbers allowing its owner to claim £195707000.00 to become the…

Winnings ・ 20 July 2022

Casino Reports

First Nation Criticizes Ontario on Hasty Market Decision

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is still bitter over the introduction of Ontario's new and regulated market for private iGaming operators. The First Nation claims that the province did not hold consultation with Indigenous communities and thus it could have a potentially negative effect on their operations, including loss of revenue and…

Gaming Authorities ・ 18 May 2022

Toronto Star

'Great concern around the existential threat that is iGaming': Durham stakeholders weigh in on introduction of online gambling

Kelly LaRocca is of the opinion that iGaming is a bet the province can't afford. Ontario implemented its new online betting model in April, a move that the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) has panned since it was first announced in January, citing a lack of consultation with the province's Indigenous communities and potential for…

Industry ・ 17 May 2022

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PlayUp Still Plans To Offer US iGaming

PlayUp is taking its time entering the US iGaming market. However, the online gambling operator may not need to hurry. Two of the four states for which it's got market access agreements don't yet offer legal online casino marketplaces. If it feels like it's been a year since the Sydney -based online betting platform provider declared its intentions…

Sports ・ 10 May 2022

Global News

Casino operators and First Nations concerned over iGaming launch

There are only two weeks left until Ontarians will be able to gamble online in a legal market outside of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Online casinos are set to go live come April, giving people the ability to gamble from the comfort of their own home. But wagering a bet on this game is something not everyone is aces wild for. Some…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 March 2022

Durham Radio News

Durham casino operator says province’s iGaming system could cost hundreds of local jobs, millions in revenue

Ontario's planned launch of an online gaming market could cost hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in Durham. That's according to Chuck Keeling, Executive Vice-President of Great Canadian Gaming, which operates Casino Ajax, Great Blue Heron Casino and the Pickering Casino Resort. He says land-based casinos could see a loss of up to 30 per cent…

Jobs ・ 11 February 2022

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One Toronto Gaming hosting career fair for Pickering Casino and Ajax Casino

It is the operator's second career fair this year, following an earlier one in August to staff the recently-opened Pickering venue. The new career fair sees more than 300 positions available, including table game dealers, executive hosts, facilities supervisors, more. One Toronto Gaming, a partnership formed by Great Canadian Gaming…

Covid ・ 14 November 2021

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Casino operators and investors concerned about Macau plans for gaming license overhaul

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how they tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Macau casino operators finally got an answer to…

Finance ・ 22 September 2021

The Northern Echo

Consultation launched on Darlington's gambling policy

A PUBLIC consultation has been launched following a review of Darlington's Gambling Policy. It comes after council bosses admitted there is growing public concern about the prevelance of gambling and the impact it can have on young people. Darlington Borough Council has released a new Statement of Principles for the Gambling Act 2005 (Gambling…

Law ・ 31 August 2021

Nilsen Report

Great Canadian Gaming Announces New Casino Opening at Pickering Casino Resort

Great Canadian Gaming (GCC) recently announced the imminent launch of their latest property, the Pickering Casino Resort. One noteworthy aspect about the casino is that it is the first casino resort to open its doors in the Ontario area in 16 years. GCC is based out of Ontario. It currently operates 25 (including its latest casino) hospitality,…

Travel ・ 18 August 2021

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Charlotte man claims his half of $282,218 Cash 5 jackpot

RALEIGH - Robert Leland of Charlotte woke up in the middle of the night to find out he had won half of a $282218 Cash 5 jackpot. Leland said he discovered his good luck after waking up and checking his phone to see what the winning numbers were in the Cash 5 drawing. "It was a little surprising," Leland said. "First I thought I had four numbers. I…

Winnings ・ 11 August 2021

Gambling Insider

Great Canadian Gaming opens casino at Pickering Casino Resort

Great Canadian Gaming has announced the opening of the casino at its newest property, the Pickering Casino Resort. The new resort will be able to accept customers as the operator aims to recover from the pandemic. Terrance Doyle, Great Canadian Gaming's Interim CEO, said: "The opening of the casino at Pickering Casino Resort is yet another step…

Travel ・ 09 August 2021

Fox 8

NC man one of two winners of a $282,218 Cash 5 jackpot

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) - Andrew Stock, of Durham, was one of two winners of a $282218 Cash 5 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Stock bought his Quick Pick ticket for Thursday's drawing at the Sheetz on Corporate Center Drive in Raleigh. His ticket was one of two that matched all five numbers, splitting the $282218…

Winnings ・ 08 August 2021

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Durham Live casino in Pickering now open

The first phase of the Durham Live Casino & Entertainment project in Pickering opened to the public Monday. The casino boasts 2400 slot machines, nearly 100 table games and approximately 140'live dealer' stadium gaming terminals, as well as 10 restaurant and dining options. The gaming floor and food and beverage amenities (with reduced occupancy…

Live Gambling ・ 28 July 2021

Toronto Star

Long-awaited Pickering casino opens its doors

Pickering's long-awaited casino has opened its doors. The casino portion of Pickering Casino Resort opened July 26, with the remainder of the resort expected to open in 2022. When COVID-19 restrictions lift, the new casino will offer about 2400 slot machines, just under 100 live table games and about 140 "live dealer" stadium gaming terminals, In…

Covid ・ 28 July 2021

Toronto Star

Pickering gaming hall breached casino limit deal with province: Scugog Island First Nation

The Ontario government has breached an agreement that limited the number of gaming halls in Durham, leading to Monday's opening of a "mega-casino" in Pickering, says the Scugog Island First Nation. With the Pickering Casino Resort opening its doors to gambling enthusiasts on July 26, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation continued to voice…

Travel ・ 28 July 2021

Casino Reports

Tribal Nation Opposes New Pickering Casino Resort

Pickering Casino Resort is one of the hot topics over the past couple of years, but especially so within the last days, as its first phase was recently greenlighted. The casino resort welcomed its first gaming patrons over the weekend, but it also managed to stir the pot with its launch. The Mississaugas of Scugog Island has once again expressed…

Travel ・ 27 July 2021

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Great Canadian Gaming’s Pickering casino opens today in Ontario

reat Canadian Gaming Corporation announced last Friday the opening of the casino at the company's newest property, Pickering Casino Resort (PCR), on Monday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Once COVID-19 health and safety restrictions are removed, the property will feature approximately 2400 slot machines, just under 100'live' table games, approximately…

Covid ・ 27 July 2021

Markets Insider

Great Canadian Gaming Announces the Opening of the Casino Portion of Pickering Casino Resort

TORONTO, July 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX: GC) ("Great Canadian" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the opening of the casino at the Company's newest property, Pickering Casino Resort ("PCR"), on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Once COVID-19 health and safety restrictions are removed, the property will…

Travel ・ 23 July 2021

Toronto Star

Durham casinos 'will be able to open up supersafe'

Durham's two existing casinos will resume offering round-the-clock gaming opportunities on July 16, just days ahead of the grand opening of a third casino in Pickering. The Great Blue Heron Casino on Scugog Island and Casino Ajax are both slated to reopen at 10 a.m. on July 16 as Ontario progresses to Step 3 of its post-pandemic plan. Both gaming…

Covid ・ 14 July 2021

Toronto Star

Game On: Durham casinos to reopen Friday

Durham's two casinos will swing open their doors to gambling enthusiasts on Friday as the province continues to ease its pandemic restrictions. The Great Blue Heron Casino on Scugog Island and Casino Ajax will reopen for the first time since November 2020 on July 16 as Ontario progresses to Step 3 of its post-pandemic plan. Under the province's…

Covid ・ 13 July 2021

Daily Mail Online

Scarlett Moffatt's mum Betty 'took tens of thousands of pounds from account to fund gambling habit'

Scarlett Moffatt has reportedly helped her mother, Betty, get therapy after her online gambling habit'spiralled out of control' during lockdown. According to new reports, the Gogglebox star, 30, was left'betrayed and confused' after her mother allegedly took'tens of thousands of pounds' from her account. Betty, who has been working for Scarlett…

Finance ・ 19 January 2021