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The detrimental rise of youth online gambling

With the accessibility of digital platforms, an increasing number of youths are being drawn into online gambling. SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. - Story by Mia Santiago South Windsor High School This intriguing news story delves into the escalating concerns surrounding youth involvement in online gambling. With the accessibility of digital platforms, an…

Gambling Addiction ・ 8 days

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Bettor restricted after winning too much gambling

Winnings ・ 22 days

Grand Rapids Local News

Montcalm County woman wins nearly $800,000 with lottery ticket

She recently visited the Michigan Lottery headquarters to claim her prize. With it, she said she plans to travel, help her kids and invest. MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. - A Montcalm County woman won nearly $800000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Jackpot Slots Fast Cash game. The 55-year-old player chose to remain anonymous and bought her winning $791957…

Winnings ・ 28 days

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A Little Las Vegas in ESU: Casino Night

A little bit of Las Vegas came to ESU last Thursday when the Student Activity Association celebrated its annual Casino Night from 7-9 p.m. in the University Center. Cheese and pepperoni pizza along with an assortment of drinks and chips were the refreshments for the evening. Students were invited to play to win, and handed an assortment of chips to…

Roulette ・ 26 March 2024

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Man impersonating tribal chairperson steals $700K from casino

The man scammed a casino in Hartford out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a simple phone call, officials say. HARTFORD, Mich. - A man was charged for scamming a West Michigan casino out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a phone call, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan says. Jesus Gaytan-Garcia was charged in…

Incidents ・ 07 March 2024

Grand Rapids Local News

Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion in online gambling in 2023

Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion via online gambling in 2023, the most in the nation. DETROIT - While Michigan ranks 10th in population, the state had the most money wagered in the United States via online gambling in 2023 (excluding Nevada's poker-only market), according to a new report. The American Gambling Association (AGA) released their…

Finance ・ 26 February 2024

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Ohio Lottery experiences cybersecurity hack

Details on what may have been compromised during the cybersecurity hack were not provided. OHIO, USA - The state of Ohio is investigating after the Ohio Lottery experienced a cybersecurity incident on Christmas Eve. In a statement, state officials said the hacking impacted some of the Ohio Lottery's internal applications. Because of the statement,…

Lottery ・ 28 December 2023

Greenboro Local News

Mega millions lottery ticket unclaimed in North Carolina

One lucky winner has 180 days to claim their million-dollar lottery prize. GREENSBORO, N.C. - Someone purchased a $1 million Mega Millions ticket from a store in Greensboro. The lucky winner has 180 days to claim the prize from the drawing. They bought the $2 ticket a the Sumner Food Mart and Hardware on Old Randleman Road. The ticket matched the…

Lottery ・ 20 November 2023

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Lexington woman wins $122K from lottery ticket

Linda Canady bought her lucky Double W!N ticket from Kelly's High Rock Grocery on N.C. 8 in Lexington. LEXINGTON, N.C. - She may not have won the Powerball or the Mega Millions, but overall, North Carolinians have been on a roll with scratch-off and Fast Play tickets! A Lexington woman recently brought a $5 Fast Play ticket and won half the…

Winnings ・ 26 July 2023

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Could teens be gambling despite restrictions?

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - Story by Spencer Peterson, Hall High School When many people think about gambling they think of casinos, slot machines, and Las Vegas, But as we move further into the digital age, the way people gamble is changing. As online gambling continues to grow, we see that more people have access to gambling consistently throughout…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 May 2023

Greenboro Local News

Guilford County man wins six figures from Cash 5 jackpot

Jerry Miller spent a $1 Cash 5 ticket, winning half of $785068 in the Online Play on the NC lottery's website. A Winston-Salem native won the other half. WHITSETT, N.C. - Alex play, "For the Love of Money" by the O'Jays. Jerry Miller of Whitsett tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won half of a $785068 jackpot. Miller purchased his lucky…

Winnings ・ 30 April 2023

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Arkansas woman wins $25K from $2 online lottery ticket

An Arkansas woman is going home $25000 richer after hitting big on the Jackpocket app. Now, she has her sights set on the current $2.62 million LOTTO jackpot. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - An Arkansas woman is going home $25000 richer after she claimed her prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center in Little Rock. Dina Jeffries, who's from…

Winnings ・ 20 April 2023

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Lottery jackpots totaling more than $650K hit in Arizona

The two winning tickets were from the Mega Multiplier Progressive and Fantasy Five jackpots. PHOENIX - A couple of lottery winners have just cashed in their luck after hitting the jackpots on two separate games. Lottery officials announced Monday that two jackpots were hit in the Mega Multiplier Progressive and Fantasy 5 games. The progressive…

Lottery ・ 14 March 2023

Fox 61

Tribes diversify away from casinos following pandemic

Tribal leaders and business experts say the pandemic has been a sign that tribal governments with casinos can't depend solely on slot machines to support the future. MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to…

Industry ・ 27 February 2023

Fox 61

Foxwoods to expand casino with new project

The largest resort casino in the Northeast is growing even larger with new additions set to be open in the summer of 2023. LEDYARD, Conn. - Foxwoods Resort Casino is expanding even bigger in southeastern Connecticut, with the announcement of a brand new $85 million casino project on the property. Foxwoods, which is owned and operated by the…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

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New High Stakes Bingo Hall opens at Foxwoods Resort Casino in CT

LEDYARD, Conn. - Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrated the opening of the resort casino's new High Stakes Bingo Hall Wednesday morning. The new offering will provide higher-stakes bingo games and expanded prize pools for guests and bingo lovers. "We couldn't be more excited to open our new High Stakes Bingo Hall at Foxwoods. You're standing in a 2200…

Bingo ・ 16 December 2022

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Guest wins $500K jackpot at Desert Diamond Casino in Glendale

On July 4, the guest, who wants to remain anonymous, won a $521437 grand progressive jackpot, casino officials revealed. GLENDALE, Ariz. - A player at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley is more than $500000 richer Friday. On July 4, the guest, who wants to remain anonymous, won a $521437 grand progressive jackpot, casino officials revealed. The…

Winnings ・ 13 December 2022

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Slot machine player wins more than $1M at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel

EAGLE PASS, Texas - A lucky slot machine player won more than $1 million at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel. The casino is located in Eagle Pass 794 Lucky Eagle Drive. A press release was sent out, saying that the slot player won $1016715.91 playing the popular slot machine, Dancing Drums Explosion. The game was created by Las Vegas-based,…

Winnings ・ 24 November 2022

Phoenix Local News

Player wins $1M jackpot on slot machine at Talking Stick Resort

Someone became an instant millionaire with the winning pull of $1316234.47 on the Wheel of Fortune slot machine on Nov. 11. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - There's a new, freshly-minted millionaire in Arizona. Representatives for Talking Stick Resort announced an anonymous player recently hit a slot machine jackpot worth more than $1 million. On Nov. 11, the…

Winnings ・ 18 November 2022

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Online Gaming Experience

In this fast-paced digital age, it's no wonder that the number of people playing video games has skyrocketed. According to a study from Statista, gaming is now a $135 billion industry worldwide. And with the advent of the internet and online gaming communities like Twitch, social media apps such as Facebook and Discord, and virtual chat rooms like…

Industry ・ 11 August 2022

Fox 61

CT Lottery sales terminals currently down

ROCKY HILL, Conn. - The Connecticut Lottery gaming system is back up and running, according to officials. Lottery officials said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon that the problem had been resolved. "Players may now resume purchasing and cashing their tickets at their nearest retailer. We apologize for any inconvenience." Wednesday morning, they…

Lottery ・ 22 June 2022

Fox 61

Gambling can be an addiction as well

Within the last few years, younger and younger teens have been reported to have gambling addictions. CROMWELL, Conn. - Story by Kasey Schultz Gambling activates the brain's reward system in almost the same way drugs do. That's why it's so easy for teens to become addicted. Katie Kirch, a Clinical Supervisor for the Bettor Choice program at…

Gambling Addiction ・ 10 June 2022

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$3.8 million won in Slot Jackpot at Mohegan Sun

It's been nearly 20 years since someone won a jackpot close to this amount. MONTVILLE, Conn. - A guest at Mohegan Sun won $3.4 million at one of the casino's most popular games, IGT's Wheel of Fortune on April 4, just after midnight. It's been nearly 20 years since someone won a jackpot close to this amount. The previous high mark was on Oct. 2003,…

Winnings ・ 13 April 2022

CNET

7 Best Online Games to Play With Friends

For us, Jackbox Games is the holy grail of social distance gaming: Its multiplayer party games are simple to learn but still very entertaining to play, and it's also easy to stream or screen-share games from one device to a group for a virtual game night. Everyone plays through a web browser on their phones, so no apps or consoles are needed. You…

Top and Best ・ 21 March 2022

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Monarch Casino completes $400M expansion and 516-room hotel

After a decade of work and hundreds of millions of dollars, Monarch Casino has finished a massive expansion with a 516-room hotel. BLACK HAWK, Colo. - Tourism in the gambling town of Black Hawk is back and at higher levels than before the pandemic, according to City Manager Stephen Cole. "We didn't do very well during the pandemic, but now we're…

Movies ・ 09 March 2022

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Tech that’s Revolutionised Classic Games for Modern Players

If there's one thing that we've earned from the end of 2020 in tech, it's that people go crazy for new gaming hardware and software. From the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X to new releases like Cyberpunk 2077, the latest products in gaming have become mainstream news. While much of the attention goes to these new steps and new…

Mobile ・ 19 January 2021