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Senate passes amended gambling plan with lottery, no new casinos

MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Senate passed a gambling constitutional amendment after more than seven hours of debate on Thursday. The constitutional amendment, HB 151, passed with one vote to spare over the necessary 21-vote threshold by a margin of 22-11. Accompanying enabling legislation, HB 152 passed by the same margin. State Sen. Greg Albritton…

Law ・ 08 March 2024

Greensboro News And Record

North Carolina Online Casinos

If you make a purchase after clicking on links within this article, Lee Enterprises may earn affiliate commissions. The news and editorial departments had no role in the creation or display of this content. North Carolina is home to three retail casinos, but there are no North Carolina online casinos. While other forms of online gambling are…

Sports ・ 15 February 2024

Greensboro News And Record

North Carolina Online Casino Bonuses

If you make a purchase after clicking on links within this article, Lee Enterprises may earn affiliate commissions. The news and editorial departments had no role in the creation or display of this content. Online casinos aren't legal in North Carolina just yet, but they are in West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan,…

Bonuses ・ 15 February 2024

WNCT

Greensboro friends have fun winning a $158,535 jackpot together

RALEIGH, N.C. - Greensboro residents Mark Cockman, Jeffrey Jaeger, and Gary Selders enjoy playing the lottery together, but none of them could believe their luck when they hit a $158535 jackpot. "We all looked at one another thinking, 'You've got to be kidding me,'" Cockman recalled. Jaeger said he enjoys the group dynamic of playing the…

Winnings ・ 26 January 2024

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Greensboro friends win $158,535 jackpot after buying $5 ticket together

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - Greensboro residents Mark Cockman, Jeffrey Jaeger and Gary Selders play the lottery together and won a $158535 jackpot Wednesday, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "We all looked at one another thinking, 'You've got to be kidding me,'" Cockman said. Jaeger said he enjoys the group dynamic of playing the…

Winnings ・ 24 January 2024

alabamareflector.com

Alabama legislators are discussing gambling legislation. Will it go anywhere?

Once again, Alabama legislators are talking about gambling. And once again, the House and Senate appear to be talking past each other. Legislators are discussing the possibility of addressing the topic, which has defied resolution attempts for decades. No legislation had been filed as of Wednesday afternoon, but a senator said he will file a bill…

Law ・ 09 January 2024

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North Carolina: Greensboro man wins $1 million Mega Million lottery prize, plans to buy house

WE'LL HAVE MUCH MORE ON THAT PART OF THE FORECAST COMING UP. THANK YOU, BRIAN. RIGHT NOW, THE INTERACTIVE RESOURCE CENTERS, WHITE FLAG EMERGENCY WARMING CENTER IS OPEN FOR ANYONE NEEDING TO GET OUT OF THE COLD. THE SHELTER IS ON EAST WASHINGTON STREET IN GREENSBORO. WE'RE TOLD IT WILL ALSO BE OPEN TONIGHT AND STAFF WILL MAKE ROOM FOR ANYONE WHO…

Lottery ・ 29 November 2023

WNCT

Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots both top $300 million for Thanksgiving week

RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolinians can play this Thanksgiving week for jackpots in the Powerball and Mega Millions games that both offer prizes worth over $300 million. Wednesday's Powerball jackpot stands at a $313 million annuity that is worth $144 million in cash. Black Friday's Mega Millions jackpot stands at a $308 million annuity that is worth…

Lottery ・ 23 November 2023

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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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Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive

RESTON, VA - Questions raised about whether state and local laws would allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County, where it would fit best, what gaming is allowed and what government bodies must OK a plan were answered fully, or in part, Wednesday. Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill responded Wednesday to questions posed by Hunter Mill District…

Law ・ 17 November 2023

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Powerball jackpot reaches top 10 in Powerball history

HERE ARE SOME OF TODAY'S TOP NEWS STORIES THAT WE ARE FOLLOWING HERE. AT 924, CREWS IN DAVIDSON COUNTY ARE WORKING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF AN EXPLOSION. THIS HAPPENED AT THE JT RUSSELL AD SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. DENTON POLICE SAY NO ONE WAS INSIDE THE BUILDING AT THE TIME. NO INJURIES REPORTED. NEIGHBORS DESCRIBE, THOUGH,…

Lottery ・ 19 September 2023

CBS 17

9 charged in illegal gambling, gaming investigation in Chatham County, sheriff says

PITTSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) - An investigation into illegal gambling and gaming activities in Chatham County led to 17 businesses being found in violation of state law, according to the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office launched an investigation into illegal gambling and gaming activities that happened at various locations across the county.…

Incidents ・ 18 September 2023

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North Carolina considers new casinos as money flows across Virginia border

North Carolina lawmakers are considering a plan to allow up to four new casinos in rural areas of the state. They see a recently opened casino in Danville, Virginia - a few miles north of the state line - as an example of how gambling could help economically challenged communities. Caesars opened a temporary casino in Danville in May in a giant…

Politics ・ 17 August 2023

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Mega Millions winners: North Carolina player will get $2 million

It finally happened - someone drew the winning numbers for the record-breaking Mega Millions prize, with a jackpot of $1.58 billion. While the big winner purchased their ticket at a Publix in Florida, a North Carolina player will take home $2 million after matching the five numbers plus the megaplier. The ticket was sold at a gas station in…

Lottery ・ 09 August 2023

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Triad woman wins $1 million in Mega Millions jackpot

Triad woman wins $1 million in Mega Millions jackpot A Statesville woman took her chances at the Mega Millions jackpot as she saw it growing and ended up winning a $1 million prize, according to N.C. Lottery ALL RIGHT, MICHELLE, THANK YOU. AND THIS MONTH IS THE PLANET'S HOTTEST ON RECORD. AND RIGHT NOW, 150 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE US ARE UNDER HEAT…

Winnings ・ 28 July 2023

The Fayetteville Observer

Mega Millions: Last North Carolina winner, when are numbers drawn

A jackpot winner has not been announced since April and the lottery's grand prize has ballooned to an estimated $910 million with a $464.2 million cash option. It is the fifth-largest prize in the lottery's history. The most recent North Carolina natives to take home the Mega Millions grand prize was the Jones Family from Greenville, North…

Lottery ・ 27 July 2023

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Davidson County woman wins $122,136 in Fast Play Jackpot

Davidson County woman wins $122136 in Fast Play Jackpot A Lexington woman tried her luck on a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $122136 jackpot Friday afternoon. THIS IS BREAKING NEWS. THAT BREAKING NEWS IS OUT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY THIS AFTERNOON. A FIVE YEAR OLD IS DEAD AND HER PARENTS ARE ACCUSED OF ABUSING HER DEPUTY SAY THEY WERE CALLED TO A HOME…

Incidents ・ 26 July 2023

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Four casinos could come to rural NC under legislative proposal

State House and Senate leaders are considering legalizing up to four new casinos across the state. Senate leader Phil Berger told reporters Thursday that Republicans are working on legislation that would allow for casinos in Nash, Rockingham and Anson counties, as well as one run by the Lumbee Tribe in southeastern North Carolina. Berger and House…

Law ・ 22 July 2023

Greensboro News And Record

Casino bad idea for Rockingham County, residents say

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…

Law ・ 19 July 2023

Greensboro News And Record

Rockingham County residents upset by specter of casino development along US 220, launch petition; Berger: casinos could get greenlight by summer's end

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…

Law ・ 19 July 2023

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Ceasars opens new casino on the N.C. border

DANVILLE, VA - Workers are putting the finishing touches on the lighting. Technicians are fine-tuning and activating hundreds of slot machines, making sure everything is working the way it should. A 40000-square-foot tent serves as Caesar's new temporary casino in Danville, Virginia. It officially opens to the public on Monday at 10 a.m. The casino…

Industry ・ 06 June 2023

Greensboro News And Record

Two Things: Confusion near a casino restroom; parking problems and tax hikes

Happy Friday. Took long enough to get here DANVILLE, Va. - A tall young man wearing a scraggly beard and a perplexed expression approached seconds after I walked out of a men's room. It seemed odd, but I was standing in a casino at 10:30 a.m. on a weekday morning, rolling with the flow seemed the way to go. "Um, excuse me, sir," the youngster said.…

Finance ・ 27 May 2023

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North Carolina man wins half of $785,068 Cash 5 jackpot

Guilford County man wins half of $785068 Cash 5 jackpot WITH THE CHALLENGES IT STILL FACES. WELCOME TO YOUR FRIDAY EVE. IT'S THURSDAY, APRIL 27TH. AND LOOK WHO'S BACK IN ACTION. THANK YOU, EVERYONE. GREAT TO BE BACK. I'M HAPPY TO BE HERE, AS ALWAYS. I MISSED YOU. I DID. BUT YOU'RE AWAY FOR A GOOD REASON. A VERY GOOD REASON. I'M BACK AS A MRS. SO…

Incidents ・ 27 April 2023

Greenboro Local News

Danville Casino announces opening date for temporary casino

The Danville Casino will be located near the permanent Caesars Virginia resort, currently under construction. The permanent resort is set to open in late 2024. DANVILLE, Va. - Caesars Entertainment has officially announced an opening date for a temporary casino in Danville, Virginia. The Danville Casino will be located adjacent to the construction…

Jobs ・ 27 April 2023

Greenboro Local News

You bet you'll pay taxes: Bingo & sport betting wins are income

Certain amounts require a W2G to be sent to you, but all winnings count as additional income. GREENSBORO, N.C. - Bingo, slots, sports betting. Whatever you played and won in 2022, the IRS wants to know about it when you file taxes in 2023. "Their winnings are income. It's pure and simple. You need to report that income on your 1040 or you will get…

Law ・ 27 February 2023

Yes Weekly

Greensboro woman wins $131,379 jackpot in new Fast Play game

RALEIGH - Keshia Borland of Greensboro tried her luck on a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $131379 jackpot. Borland became the first jackpot winner in the new DOUBLE W!N Fast Play game, which debuted on Sunday. Borland bought the lucky ticket on Wednesday at the Food Lion on Lawndale Drive in Greensboro. She claimed her prize Wednesday at lottery…

Winnings ・ 22 October 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

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Cabarrus County woman wins $110,000 jackpot

Bonnie Summers of Concord tried her luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $110000 jackpot in last Thursday's drawing. Summers bought her lucky Quick Pick ticket from Sedgefield Family Fare on High Point Road in Greensboro. She arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took…

Winnings ・ 08 June 2022

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Greensboro man wins $218,857 Fast Play jackpot

RALEIGH - Jordan McCoy of Greensboro took a chance on a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $218857 jackpot. McCoy bought the lucky Blizzard Bingo ticket on Saturday at the Kwik Buy on Randleman Road in Greensboro. He claimed his prize Wednesday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $155412. Fast Play's rolling, progressive…

Winnings ・ 31 March 2022

Greenboro Local News

Powerball drawings for jackpot

Ready to try your luck at millions? The Powerball offers nine ways to win, with prizes ranging from $4 to the jackpot. GREENSBORO, N.C. - Feeling lucky? You must pay to play if you want to win that is when it comes to Powerball! The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $253 million as an annuity, or $178.9 million cash. Someone will have a chance at…

Winnings ・ 29 November 2021

Casino News Daily

Caesars Kicks Demolition Work at Site of Future Virginia Casino

Demolition work at the site of the former Dan River Inc. industrial complex in Danville, Virginia kicked off this week to make room for Caesars Entertainment's planned $500 million Caesars Virginia casino resort. D.H. Griffin Companies of Greensboro, North Carolina has been tasked with demolition, abatement, and removal of hazardous material, it…

Sports ・ 24 September 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

Greenboro Local News

Danville's new casino could mean jackpot for several Triad towns

The casino is set to hire hundreds of people and bring in $38 million in new tax revenue. Construction should begin later this year. GREENSBORO, N.C. - Triad cities are hoping for a jackpot as a huge resort casino is expected to bring thousands of jobs to the region. Caesars Entertainment released new concept art for the casino coming to Danville,…

Winnings ・ 17 September 2021

Greensboro News And Record

Headed to the new N.C. casino? Here's what to know before gambling becomes a problem

The arrival of a new gambling facility could add to existing concerns over gambling addiction among adults in the state. The Rock Hill-based Catawba Indian Nation opened the first phase of its planned $273 million Two Kings Casino Resort last week: a 500-slot machine facility in Kings Mountain which is about 35 miles west of Charlotte and about a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 04 July 2021

Greenboro Local News

North Carolina Education Lottery questions

Van Denton, Communications Director, joined 2 Wants to Know to discuss how the money is beneficial and what some of the biggest prizes are players can win. GREENSBORO, N.C. - For the last 15 years, the North Carolina Education Lottery has raised $8 billion for education programs. The NC Education Lottery started on March 30, 2006. The lottery…

Lottery ・ 03 July 2021

Review Journal

‘Why us?’ Black Belt counties struggle with state of Alabama casino legislation

Casino legislation is floundering again in Montgomery. Frustrations for those wanting a lottery or to bet on a football game are being felt statewide. But the economic impact over the fate of the current bill is poised to most affect the smallest and poorest counties in Alabama, where a majority of residents are Black. The Alabama House does not…

Law ・ 16 May 2021

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North Carolina Man Scores Big Lottery Win With $450,000 Jackpot

A man in North Carolina is still celebrating after scoring a big lottery win earlier this month, Fox 8 reports. While he thought his winning ticket must have been an April Fool's Day prank, it was no joke. Edward Estes, of Greensboro, purchased a Cash 5 Quick Pick ticket through the North Carolina Education Lottery website's Online Play on April…

Winnings ・ 10 April 2021

Fox 8

Triad residents trying their luck at massive Mega Millions jackpot

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Gas wasn't the only thing pumping at Jay's Grocery in Greensboro. A steady flow of people came in to buy a ticket for the Mega Millions. "Jay's is a good store right here, they keep all their winners posted so I feel lucky out of this store," said Daynien Perry, a lottery player. $1 billion is up for grabs for anyone willing to…

Winnings ・ 23 January 2021

13 News Now

Powerball and Mega Millions lottery offers huge prize to end 2020

Lottery ・ 19 January 2021

Greenboro Local News

Greensboro woman wins Cash 5 jackpot

Rashanta Cunningham played the NC education lottery game online and found out she won the Cash 5 jackpot in an email. GREENSBORO, N.C. - Most of the time, when you get an email saying you've won thousands of dollars, it's too good to be true. That was not the case for Greensboro woman Rashanta Cunningham, who woke up last week to an email that said…

Winnings ・ 19 January 2021