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This grandmother promised the convenience store worker she would share her winnings if she hit the numbers. Every day, people from all over the world go into a store and purchase a lottery ticket. The lottery is something that billions of people aspire to win. Sometimes, the jackpots get so large, that winning can truly change somebody's…

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Casino movies regularly find a spot on "best of" lists because gambling is a great metaphor for life, so you'd think there'd be plenty of movies about blackjack. You'd be wrong. Sure, blackjack is featured in movies from Hangover to Swingers, but neither of those films hinges on the game-and that's the case with most movies purportedly "about"…

In response to a recent letter from a resident who stated that Ocala/Marion County should have a casino, two more residents wrote in to voice their opinions on the topic. "A stating that Marion County should have casino-style slot games is absolutely correct. We have off track or intertrack wagering. We have a horse track being wasted. We have…

In the world of professional sports, basketball is one of the most popular and lucrative games. Many famous athletes have made a fortune playing this game, but what many people don't know is that some of these athletes are also big gamblers. This incisive blog post will take a look at some of the most famous players in the NBA who love to gamble.…

The endless push for more gambling in Florida looked on the verge of folding but casino boosters are still game for playing out one more hand in the courts. You may have run into parking lot petition-gatherers who were pushing not one but two different campaigns to get expanded gambling onto the ballot in 2024. I know I have. Every year the Florida…

TONIGHT'S National Lottery Set For Life jackpot stands at an estimated £3.6million - enough money to change your life forever. Monday's mega draw sees the chance to bag £10000 a month for the next 30 YEARS. Talk about life-changing! Monday's winning numbers are 05, 31, 34, 36 and 47, while the all-important Life Ball is 01. Meanwhile, Tuesday will…

TONIGHT'S National Lottery jackpot stands at an estimated £3.6million - as the Set For Life draw returns. Monday's mega draw sees the chance to bag £10000 a month for the next 30 YEARS. Talk about life-changing! The game will take place at 8pm sharp and we will publish the results immediately after, in real-time. Meanwhile, Tuesday will see the…

I would like to suggest that the counties of Citrus, Marion and Hernando all get together and work with state representatives to push through legislation to build a casino in the middle area of these counties. The casino would generate income and jobs and also work to enhance the area with new restaurants and businesses. It also would help with the…

SET For Life returns TONIGHT, with a staggering jackpot worth a lifetime payout of £3.6m! By playing, it'll give you a chance to win £10000 a month for the next 30 years. The draw takes places at 8pm this evening, and the results will be published right here on our live blog just minutes later Please gamble responsibly. And when the fun stops,…

The French art world was shaken Wednesday by news that the Art Basel fair has swooped in to replace France's own, long-running FIAC at the Grand Palais in Paris. The shock decision comes at a time when Paris is regaining its place as a pre-eminent centre for art in the world, helped by a slew of new museums and the impact of Brexit on its main…

PARIS, Jan 26 - The French art world was shaken today by news that the Art Basel fair has swooped in to replace France's own, long-running FIAC at the Grand Palais in Paris. The shock decision comes at a time when Paris is regaining its place as the pre-eminent centre for art in the world, helped by a slew of new museums and the impact of Brexit on…

NBA players are well-paid and earn a couple of millions each year from their endorsements and league matches. Indeed they spend a fortune on new cars, luxurious houses, and an overall healthy lifestyle. Some even invest in new businesses and start something new aside from playing basketball. But many NBA players enjoy a fair share of…

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A lawsuit challenging the selection of a company to build a new Terre Haute casino has been dropped, clearing a hurdle for the stalled project. A Marion County judge dismissed the lawsuit Wednesday at the request of a casino company that objected to the Indiana Gaming Commission's decision in November to award the Terre Haute project license to…

Forrest, who is a regular customer at Duke's Mini Mark, was convinced to buy the lottery ticket by Walter, a cashier there. (Source: Heidi Forrest/ Instagram) It is not every day that people win a lottery but what's even rarer is people sharing their lucky spoils. On Wednesday, Marion Forrest won a $300 lottery. Unlike most people, the 86-year-old…

Residents of Terre Haute in Indiana can finally start dreaming of a Churchill Downs-owned and operated casino after Full House dropped its suit against the IGC. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Full House Resorts has dropped its legal action contesting the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC)'s decision to award Churchill Downs a Vigo County casino…

The state's gaming authority has resolved one legal dispute holding up the construction of a Terre Haute casino, but a separate lawsuit filed Friday challenging the selection of the new casino's operator may lead to additional delays. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) agreed to a settlement Tuesday with Lucy Luck Gaming that ends the company's…

Full House Resorts is suing the Indiana Gaming Commission over a Vigo County casino license. The gaming company is asking the state, which awarded the available Vigo County license to Churchill Downs on November 17, to nullify the decision. The complaint was filed last Friday afternoon, in Marion County Superior Court 2, in Indianapolis,…

LOTTO results announced for yesterdays draw with a huge £11.7 million jackpot up for grabs. Brits have been urged to check tickets as the Rolldown took place yesterday giving winners bigger prizes. The Thunderball numbers were also revealed last night, but there are no draws on Tonight. Please gamble responsibly. And when the fun stops, stop. Stay…

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Two iconic Las Vegas hotel-casinos are marking milestone dates - one on the Strip and one downtown. The Flamingo Las Vegas has begun celebrating its 75th birthday ahead of the Dec. 26 anniversary of the date in 1946 when Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel opened the first resort-style property on a highway that became Las Vegas Boulevard and…

Indiana's embrace of casino gambling is bearing the predictable fruit of political corruption. Casino opponents warned that this heavily regulated industry would tarnish the state sooner or later. Now a former casino executive is pleading guilty to a violation of the state ban on political contributions from casinos. Kyle Waggoner is the former…

It's no secret sports betting can be lucrative. Turns out when gamblers win, the Internal Revenue Service is victorious too. Marion Jane, a certified public accountant at Saginaw Valley Business Services, says players could see a big tax bill. "If you're starting and you do spend a significant amount of money and/or time or win something that is of…

NBA players earn millions every year from the leagues as well as endorsements. They spend their fortune on luxurious homes, cars, and a beautiful lifestyle. Many players even invest in businesses. There are also some players who want to have fun playing real money games with their hard-earned money. Well, for NBA fans, it can be a bit hard to…

Gambling can be fun, thrilling, captivating, addictive, and at the same time adventurous. Therefore, it is of little wonder that the entertainment industry adapts its concept when creating several movies. These movies present gamblers from several angles as they try to replicate the feeling of betting in a casino. These days, the entertainment…

New Jersey casino regulators gave the Ilitch organization the green light for a planned $175 million investment and 50 percent ownership stake in the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City. The state's Casino Control Commission granted interim casino authorization Thursday to the Ilitch-owned OCR Investment during a meeting livestreamed online. The…

LAS VEGAS, NV - This November, the historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino celebrates its monumental 80th Anniversary as the longest continuously running hotel & casino in the ever-changing landscape of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. As the only casino listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Vegas institution has stood the test of time…

Southland Casino Racing is yet another racino in the Southeast United States, this one coming to you from West Memphis, Arkansas. Today's post will cover all of what makes Southland Casino Racing such an attractive vacation venue, given its resort-style amenities immersed within old-fashioned greyhound racing. Let's begin today's post with an…

A North Carolina man who tried his luck at the Carolina Keno lottery game won $100000 - his second-largest lottery prize in seven years. Dewey Croom, of Marion, told North Carolina Education Lottery officials he bought his Carolina Keno ticket from the Sugar Hill Food Mart in Marion. Croom claimed his prize at lottery headquarters in Raleigh and…

In its latest collaboration with Armenian games studio Peter & Sons (P&S), Swedish provider of online gaming solutions, Yggdrasil Gaming, has launched, Robin - Nottingham Raiders, sequel to the original game based on the legendary heroic outlaw of English folklore that was created on the YGS Masters platform and released back in April. Rather than…

GREENFIELD - A county judge has decided to throw out some evidence obtained by investigators in the gambling case against Bret A. Wells, ruling they illegally searched his cellphone as they worked to link the New Palestine man to a large bookmaking operation. According to court documents, Hancock County Circuit Court Judge Scott Sirk granted a…