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Several Wisconsin retailers sell winning lottery tickets over Christmas holiday

MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - Four Wisconsin Lottery players had a holly jolly holiday weekend with big ticket wins on Saturday and Monday. On Saturday, Dec. 23, one player won $129323, half of the Fast Play Progressive Jackpot, on a 20X Fast Play ticket sold by Hawley Food Mart in Milwaukee. A $50000 winning Powerball ticket was sold by Krist Food Mart…
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Weekend Wisconsin Lottery winners; 4 in southeast Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE - The Powerball lottery jackpot is growing - estimated at $543 million for Monday night's drawing. But some Wisconsin Lottery players are cashing in from two different lotto games over the weekend. Saturday's drawing was a BIG day for Powerball players. A winning $1 million ticket was sold at Speedway at 68th and North Avenue…
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Weekend Wisconsin Lottery winners; 4 in southeast Wisconsin
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Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in Milwaukee area

One lottery ticket sold in southeast Wisconsin won $1 million over the weekend, while three others claimed at least $50000. The million-dollar winning ticket was purchased for Saturday's drawing at a Speedway in Wauwatosa, at 6804 W. North Ave. That same day, two tickets sold in the area won $50000. One was purchased at CVS at 9220 W. Greenfield…
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The Best Christmas Gambling Games To Enjoy For The Holidays

Christmas gambling games are a great way to spice up your holiday parties or family gatherings. Whether it's you, or that crazy uncle who knows every word to Dean Martin's Baby It's Cold Outside, every family has someone that loves to gamble. Additionally, most families love healthy competition especially if money can be earned. We're not saying to…
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Illinois Legislature OKs Allowing Extension For Temporary Casino

The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation that will help the state's gaming board address potential delays in Full House Resorts' construction of the American Place casino in Waukegan. There was some back-and-forth between the House and Senate over Senate Bill 0584 on Thursday before its passage at the close of the veto session. The…
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Illinois Legislature OKs Allowing Extension For Temporary Casino
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Woman wins $1,000 from slot machine on her 106th birthday and casino doubles the prize

Despite her unexpected windfall, she remained humble and undecided about how to use her winnings, stating her intention to make a thoughtful choice. Cover Image Source: Facebook | Potawatomi Hotel & Casino A woman who marks her birthday every year at a Milwaukee casino had quite the stroke of luck this time around. On her whopping 106th birthday,…
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Woman wins $1,000 from slot machine on her 106th birthday and casino doubles the prize
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Wisconsin's Potawatomi Casino Hotel reveals extensive renovation project, completion scheduled for 2024

Milwaukee's Potawatomi Casino Hotel has unveiled its latest series of renovations, offering the public a glimpse of what's to come. These updates encompass the addition of two new gaming areas, a fresh bar and restaurant, and the installation of 300 new slot machines situated on the second level. The expansion project, spanning 114000 square feet,…
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Wisconsin's Potawatomi Casino Hotel reveals extensive renovation project, completion scheduled for 2024
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Potawatomi Casino Hotel grand renovation opening in Milwaukee

WHY THE TRIBE SAYS IT'S BETTER THAN VEGAS. CHEERS. AMID THE SOUNDS OF SLOT MACHINES AT POTAWATOMI CASINO THURSDAY, THE TRIBE UNVEILING ITS LATEST RENOVATIONS OF A $190 MILLION PROJECT. WHEN THEY WALK THROUGH THOSE DOORS, THEY ARE GOING TO BE AMAZED. THEY'RE GOING TO BE WOWED BETTER THAN ANY CASINO IN THE MIDWEST. AND I'D SAY NOW EVEN VEGAS. THE NEW…
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Potawatomi Hotel and Casino opens new areas, starts next phase in $190M renovation

Potawatomi Hotel and Casino on Thursday opened two gaming areas, a bar and a restaurant, after an extensive remodeling project with Gilbane Building Co. and Greenfire Management Services. The $190 million project started in May of 2022 and is expected to wrap up next year according to hotel and casino officials. The casino wants to add five gaming…
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Potawatomi Hotel and Casino opens new areas, starts next phase in $190M renovation
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PHOTOS: First look at Potawatomi Casino's next stage of $190 million renovation

MILWAUKEE - Potawatomi Hotel & Casino released new photos Thursday showing their ongoing renovations. The photos show the two new gaming areas and a new bar and restaurant, on the second floor of the complex at 1721 W. Canal St. in Milwaukee. The casino's 114000-square-foot renovation project started in May of 2022 and is expected to be completed…
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PHOTOS: First look at Potawatomi Casino's next stage of $190 million renovation
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I bought my ticket from a 'lucky store', it was their second jackpot of the month

A LOTTERY player has cashed in on a six-figure jackpot after they bought the second winning slip of the month. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Hawley Food Mart sold a winning Powerball ticket worth $100000 on Wednesday. The store has since been dubbed "lucky" by residents, as it also sold a winning ticket just weeks earlier on August 4, per…
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106-year-old-woman wins jackpot on birthday and casino doubles it

After winning a jackpot at a casino while celebrating her 106th birthday, a Wisconsin resident received an even bigger surprise when the casino doubled her winnings. Serafina Papia Peterson, who goes by Sarah, celebrates her birthday with family at Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee every year. But this year, she won more than $1000 that the…
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$100K winning Powerball ticket sold in Milwaukee

SEASON PREMIERE SEPTEMBER RIGHT NOW YOU MAY BE A POWERBALL WINNER AND NOT EVEN KNOW IT. THE LOTTERY SAYS SOMEONE IN MILWAUKEE BOUGHT A TICKET AT LAST NIGHT'S DRAWING WORTH $100000. THE WINNING TICKET WAS SOLD AT THE HOLLY FOOD MART ON HOLLY AND DICKINSON. THAT'S NEAR THE HANK AARON STATE TRAIL. THE TICKET MASTER. FOUR OF THE FIVE NUMBERS PLUS THE…
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$100K Powerball ticket bought at Hawley Food Mart; 2nd winning ticket this month

MILWAUKEE - Hawley Food Mart in Milwaukee sold a winning $100000 Powerball Ticket on Wednesday for the Aug. 30 drawing. It is the second time this month they sold a large winning ticket. On Aug. 4, the store sold a winning $30384 First Play Progressive Jackpot ticket. According to Wisconsin Lottery, "Hawley Food Mart is no stranger to big Lottery…
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$100K Powerball ticket bought at Hawley Food Mart; 2nd winning ticket this month
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$100K Powerball ticket bought; Hawley Food Mart in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE - The Hawley Food Mart in Milwaukee sold a winning $100000 Powerball ticket on Wednesday for the Aug. 30 drawing. The winning ticket matched four of five numbers (4-13-35-61-69) plus the Powerball (4). The ticket included the $1 Power Play option turning a $50000 win into a $100000 win because of the 2X Power…
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$100K Powerball ticket bought; Hawley Food Mart in Milwaukee
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106-year-old woman hits the $1,000 JACKPOT while celebrating her birthday in her favorite local casino

A centenarian hit the jackpot while celebrating her 106th birthday at her favorite local casino - with the business in turn doubling her $1000 winnings in honor of the occasion. Serafina'Sarah' Papia Petersonk, a lifelong Milwaukee resident who currently lives in a retirement community in the surrounding suburbs, made her annual visit to the city's…
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106-year-old woman hits the $1,000 JACKPOT while celebrating her birthday in her favorite local casino
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Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Sees Small Revenue Increase

The Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, operated by the Forest County Potawatomi tribe, saw income grow just 1.7% in the past 12 months through June 30, 2023. That's because the tribe is in the process of preparing to compete against its latest rivals on the Illinois-Wisconsin border. In that regard, the tribe's attorney general, Jeff Crawford,…
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Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Sees Small Revenue Increase
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Gamblers lose more than $400 million to Potawatomi in past year

See what Potawatomi Casino Hotel's renovated space will look likePotawatomi Hotel & Casino announces a $100 million renovation project for the casino's third floor impacting 120000 square feet of space. Revenue at the Forest County Potawatomi Milwaukee casino increased by just 1.7% during the past 12 months as the tribe prepares to fight new…
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Gamblers lose more than $400 million to Potawatomi in past year
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Woman wins $1K from slot machine on 106th birthday

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - Reaching one's 106th birthday is certainly a life victory, but a Wisconsin woman took it a step further, winning $1000 in a slot machine at a Milwaukee casino. Serafina Papia Peterson, known as Sarah to family and friends, celebrated her birthday on Wednesday at the Arboretum Retirement Community in Menomonee…
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Woman wins $1K from slot machine on 106th birthday
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Indy Gaming: Where will Oakland A’s play before Las Vegas ballpark is built?

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events 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 The Oakland Athletics will still be the…
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Indy Gaming: Where will Oakland A’s play before Las Vegas ballpark is built?
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Shania Twain Is Returning to Las Vegas for 2024 Residency

Shania Twain is in a "celebratory mood," and when the Queen of Country Pop is gearing up to celebrate, you better believe that good things are on the way. She proved this on Tuesday, August 15th, by announcing that she'll be returning to Las Vegas in 2024 for another residency, this time at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort &…
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Potawatomi Casino Offering Roulette Progressive

MILWAUKEE, WI - Potawatomi Casino Hotel is the first casino in Wisconsin to offer a roulette progressive - a new spin on one of the most popular casino games offered. The new roulette progressive by AGS is played much like the traditional version of the game, except this version allows players to make an additional wager to potentially win a huge…
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Casino clash coming down to who gets a piece of the action

It seems the easy way missed Waukegan when it comes to projects enhancing Lake County's largest municipality. Call it the Waukegan Hypothesis. From seeping coal ash pits along the Lake Michigan shoreline to a moribund downtown to the latest twist in the continuing casino drama, the Waukegan Hypothesis takes hold: It's difficult being the county's…
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Lawsuit over ‘rigged’ Waukegan casino selection should proceed, court rules

The cards have already been dealt in the Waukegan casino game, but a state appellate court has issued a ruling that could bring back to the table a spurned bidder that has long complained of a "rigged" contest for the coveted gambling license. That means the north suburban casino selection process could end up being reshuffled, even though Las…
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Lawsuit over ‘rigged’ Waukegan casino selection should proceed, court rules
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Money and Risks: Unraveling the World of Gambling Livestreams

Losing it all at the casino isn't something to brag about … unless you do it for a living! Gambling guru Brian Christopher lost a staggering $300000 on slot machines last year but somehow came out on top. How did he do it? Through building an empire out of livestreaming his gambling adventures. Thousands of fans tune in to YouTube daily to see how…
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Money and Risks: Unraveling the World of Gambling Livestreams
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Casino Landscape Changing Fast With Temporary Operations In Waukegan, Soon In Chicago

The earliest form of recorded gambling took place about 5000 years ago. Its chances of fading away is about the same as drawing a royal flush in every card game one plays or picking the right Roulette color 100 times in a row. With last week's opening of a temporary casino in Waukegan and in the near future a temporary operation in downtown…
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Casino Landscape Changing Fast With Temporary Operations In Waukegan, Soon In Chicago
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Full House Resorts To Open Its 'Temporary' Casino In Illinois

Full House Resorts has announced Friday night as the opening of its temporary casino in Illinois, aptly named The Temporary by American Place. The Temporary is located in Waukegan, approximately 40 miles north of Chicago and less than 20 miles from the Wisconsin state line. Waukegan was one of six locations awarded a casino license in the 2019…
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Full House Resorts To Open Its 'Temporary' Casino In Illinois
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Dream Dance Steakhouse to reopen at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee announced plans Wednesday to reopen its high-end Dream Dance Steakhouse on Jan. 18. Dream Dance, which has been closed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume operations with the same upscale food and beverage program it's long been known for, including prime cuts sourced from the Allen Brothers…
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Dream Dance Steakhouse to reopen at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
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Odds can be in favor of craps players who bet the 'Don't'

The vast majority of gamblers who play craps bet that the dice will pass. In other words, they hope that the shooter will make the point before rolling a seven. There is another dimension to the game known as betting the "Don't," sometimes referred to as the "dark side" of this fascinating table game. When you wager on the Don't, you're betting…
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Wisconsin's Potawatomi casino to offer bingo once again after over two years

Wisconsin's Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee announced Monday that after more than two and a half years, bingo will be returning to the property on New Year's Eve with a special session starting at noon in the property's Legacy Ballroom. Pre-sales for the event will begin at noon on Tuesday, December 13. Tickets can be purchased in person at…
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Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin renews efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has relaunched efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha - roughly seven years after its last attempt was blocked by former Gov. Scott Walker. In July, the tribe announced that it had once again partnered with Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, to construct a scaled-down…
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Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin renews efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha
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Chicago casino: Bally's closes Freedom Center deal for $200M

Bally's completed its $200 million purchase of the Freedom Center printing plant Friday, paving the way to build Chicago's long-sought and much-debated casino. The Rhode Island-based company bought the 30-acre River West site from Nexstar Media Group, with plans to transform it into a $1.74 billion casino complex. What becomes of the Chicago…
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Chicago casino: Bally's closes Freedom Center deal for $200M
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Potawatomi Casino adding 1,800 slots, Starbucks and a rock restaurant

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is adding more than 1800 slot machines, a Starbucks Coffee outlet - and a restaurant affiliated with two members of the rock band KISS. Those features will be built on the third floor of the casino, 1721 W. Canal St., in a $100 million renovation project that's to be completed by spring 2023. The additional slot machine…
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Potawatomi Casino adding 1,800 slots, Starbucks and a rock restaurant
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IGT's Wheel of Fortune awards two $1M+ jackpots in November

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Friday its Wheel of Fortune slots awarded two million-dollar-plus jackpots in November. Last month, a player won $1.3 million playing Wheel of Fortune Triple Red Hot 7s at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, on November 11. And on November 27, another player won $1.17 million playing the same…
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Influencers cash in on Las Vegas, creating buzz

Francine Maric was inside The Venetian standing near a slot machine in the high-limit slot room, waiting for a handpay, when someone walking by recognized her. The man whispered to his friends, and one of them tapped the shoulder of Francine's husband, Miran, who was standing several feet away from Francine, and asked: "Is that the girl from…
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Hit the jackpot of holiday fun with a trip to Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

This content is in parnership with Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino does everything big, and the holidays are no exception. The decor, the drinks, the food, the shows and - hopefully - the winnings are particularly abundant this time of year. Here are some of the festive offerings and ways to win big this season. Walking through…
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Chamonix Casino Hotel “Topping Off” on September 21

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Full House Resorts (Nasdaq: FLL) will celebrate the "topping off" of its Chamonix Casino Hotel project on September 21, 2022, in Cripple Creek, Colorado. This long-standing tradition will commemorate the placement of a construction beam at the highest point of the construction project. The…
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Potawatomi casino's gambling wins return to near pre-pandemic levels

See what Potawatomi Hotel & Casino's renovated space will look likePotawatomi Hotel & Casino announces a $100 million renovation project for the casino's third floor impacting 120000 square feet of space. The Potawatomi tribe's Milwaukee casino is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The casino at 1721 W. Canal St. won at least $388 million - and…
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Bally’s files application with state for first Chicago casino

Bally's filed its application with the Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday, taking a major step in the process to build Chicago's first casino and the flagship property for its fast-growing company. The application was posted on the gaming board website Thursday morning. The clock is now running for the publicly traded Rhode Island-based company to…
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Hard Rock Eyeing Potential Casino In Southeastern Wisconsin

Hard Rock International is teaming up with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin to potentially bring a casino to southeastern Wisconsin near the Illinois state line. The two groups announced their partnership last week, with the goal of opening a casino in Kenosha. The Menominee Tribe previously attempted to open an off-reservation casino at the…
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Shapack Proposes Apartments, Hotel Near Casino Site

A big Fulton Market developer plans to build more than 2000 apartments and a hotel next to Chicago's forthcoming $1.7 billion Bally's casino. Shapack Partners is filing a zoning application to develop a 1110-unit apartment building along Grand Avenue, between Desplaines Street and Union Avenue that a Shapack venture bought for $25 million last…
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Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Announce New Multi-Year Sponsorship

Includes Naming Rights to VIP Club and Fan Appreciation Day Chance to Win $1 Million Dollars On Tuesday, June 14 Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials were excited to announce a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. The sponsorship includes naming rights of the Potawatomi Founder's Club, a premium VIP hospitality…
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Wisconsin's Potawatomi casino reopens table games after 20-month closure

As of Monday, Blackjack and Roulette tables have reopened, with Baccarat, Craps and Ultimate Hold'em expected to return to the casino floor by Thanksgiving. As of Monday, live table games have reopened at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Blackjack and Roulette tables…
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Wisconsin's Potawatomi casino reopens table games after 20-month closure
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American Place temporary casino construction underway

While the progress involving a large Bally's resort casino in River West moves forward, so does the casino planned for Waukegan. American Place is currently under construction and seemingly not concerned about the second Chicago area casinos. Full House Resorts is behind the Waukegan project with senior VP and chief development officer of the…
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City Council approves Bally's plan for River West casino

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Aldermen on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved Mayor Lori Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build the city's first casino in the River West neighborhood, despite complaints from some critics that the project was rushed through City Council, and that the projected $200 million in annual tax revenue the project is estimated to bring to…
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Bally's proposal for River West casino wins first key vote, with final City Council approval on tap for Wednesday

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Lori Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build the city's first casino in the River West neighborhood cleared its first major hurdle on Monday, as a key city panel approved the plan, setting up a final City Council vote on Wednesday. The City Council's Special Committee on the Chicago Casino voted 27-3 to approve an ordinance…
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Bally's proposal for River West casino wins first key vote, with final City Council approval on tap for Wednesday
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First vote on Bally's plan for River West casino delayed, amid ongoing questions, complaints from aldermen

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The first expected vote on Mayor Lori Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build a $1.74 billion casino in River West was called off on Friday, as aldermen continued to raise questions about the project, but the mayor is still hoping to get it approved by next week. The City Council's Special Casino Committee had been expected to vote…
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First vote on Bally's plan for River West casino delayed, amid ongoing questions, complaints from aldermen
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Bodies Pulled From Parched Lake Mead Stir Wise-Guy Ghosts of Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - It's the mob guy who went missing after skimming from the Stardust casino. No, it's the lake resort manager hunted down by the Chicago Outfit. Could it be the work of a biker gang muscling in on Mafia turf? Or maybe someone just fell off a boat after one too many. Ever since the bodies started turning up this month in Lake Mead - the…
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Bodies Pulled From Parched Lake Mead Stir Wise-Guy Ghosts of Las Vegas
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Forest County Potawatomi Community renovating flagship casino

In Wisconsin, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is keeping things competitive as it embarks on a $100 million renovation project at its property in Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley, just as neighboring Chicago prepares to welcome a $1.74 billion dollar casino and entertainment venue of its own. Set to "elevate the brand," the major overhaul will reportedly all…
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Sweeping Changes on the Way for Three Midwest Casinos

Midwest America has become a hub for betting in recent years, spurring local and nationwide interest in the market. As a result of the increased visibility, states across the Midwest are constantly developing the latest and greatest attractions and opportunities for gamblers. Although not all Midwest states have legalized sports betting, most have…
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Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Plans $100 Million Renovation

The campus of Potawatomi Hotel and Casino is about to offer even more amenities, as they announced a $100 million renovation on Monday. More than 120000 square feet of the casino will be overhauled to offer a top-tier gaming, dining and entertainment experience. Two new tenant chains will expand into the casino, with the addition of a Starbucks…
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino announces $100M renovation project

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Potawatomi Hotel & Casino announced Monday, May 9, a $100 million renovation project that will revolutionize the casino's third floor and usher in the next era of entertainment to Milwaukee. The project impacts more than 120000 square feet of space and provides guests with new gaming, food and entertainment…
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino announces $100M renovation project
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Phoenix Suns’ Jae Crowder Signs Gila River Casinos Deal

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder has become an official brand ambassador of Gila River Resorts & Casinos. It marks the casino operator's first deal with a professional athlete. The 31-year-old will start off the new deal by hosting the Summer Oasis Pool Party at the company's Wild Horse Pass property. The Gila River Indian Community owns Gila River…
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Phoenix Suns’ Jae Crowder Signs Gila River Casinos Deal
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Casino City’s Friday Five: NBA Playoffs and Ontario iGaming edition

With the first round of the National Basketball Association Playoffs set to tip off on Saturday, it's the perfect time for us to break down some of the favorites and why they all have a shot at winning the title this season. But before we get into our title contenders, let's take a look at some other news. There was a six-figure jackpot win on the…
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Off The Record: Casino Choice In Chicago Could Have Big Effect On Des Plaines

Every once in a while, Des Plaines Ald. Malcolm Chester (6th) hoists the warning flag about the future of the city's financial intake from the Rivers Casino operation. For the most part it seems, his city government colleagues file his concerns in the back of their brains, leaving the matter for serious discussion for some time in the future. Now…
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Bet Slippin’ Podcast: 2022 NBA playoff gambling preview

Hosts Geoff Clark and Nathan Beighle give a betting breakdown of the first round in the 2022 NBA playoffs along with predictions for who will make the NBA Finals, win the championship and NBA Finals MVP. Listen as they offer up their picks, predictions and best bets. Visit SportsbookWire.com Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY…
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Newly promoted Gun Lake Casino CEO outlines vision for continued expansion

WAYLAND - In his four and a half years running Gun Lake Casino, Sal Semola has been an architect of growth in helping the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians strategically expand and solidify its gaming enterprise. As president and COO, Semola helped the Gun Lake Tribe execute a $100 million expansion that included three new…
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Newly promoted Gun Lake Casino CEO outlines vision for continued expansion
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Bally's Makes Its Pitch For Chicago Casino At Tribune Site

Bally's Chairman Soo Kim promised to find ways to alleviate traffic concerns, integrate into the River West community, and showcase the "best of Chicago" on Wednesday evening in leading the pitch to local residents for why Bally's should be the operator Mayor Lori Lightfoot chooses for the highly sought downtown casino license. Bally's was one…
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Chicago casino bids are mediocre-Lightfoot should start over

In 1992, Chicago had the three largest, publicly traded gaming companies and the Pritzker family (Hyatt Hotels) together promising to invest a total of $2 billion (about $4 billion today) of private funds in downtown to create a spectacular entertainment economic engine that would have spun off huge collateral benefits for the region, far eclipsing…
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Chicago casino bids are mediocre-Lightfoot should start over
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Thriving Island Resort & Casino adds new steakhouse, hotel and water park

Island Resort Casino General Manager Tony Mancilla Not even a global pandemic can slow down the perpetual momentum at Island Resort & Casino in the scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Owned and operated by the Hannahville Indian Community, the casino resort, located about 100 miles north of Green Bay, Wisconsin, rang in the New Year by completing a…
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Courts split on legality of gas station slot machines

WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- Slot machines are illegal in Wisconsin, except at tribal casinos. Yet some gas stations are offering people the chance to play what look like slot machines, next to the chips and beer. The state says the machines are illegal, but the courts have split on whether these gas station casinos are actually breaking the law. Take a…
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Courts split on legality of gas station slot machines
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Vegas-based Full House Resorts approved for casino resort near Chicago

Moments after Full House Resorts won preliminary approval from the Illinois Gaming Control Board Wednesday to build a casino and hotel complex 40 miles north of downtown Chicago, investors expressed their delight for the small Las Vegas-based gaming operator. Shares of Full House, which operates five casinos in four states, jumped more than 20…
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Vegas-based Full House Resorts approved for casino resort near Chicago
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Column: Heavy lifting now begins with Waukegan casino licensee named

Illinois gaming officials last week agreed with Elvis Presley in issuing the long-awaited casino license for Waukegan: "Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas." Much to the relief of city officials. The unanimous vote by the state Gaming Board handed Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts the license for its American Place casino on 28 acres of city-owned…
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Column: Heavy lifting now begins with Waukegan casino licensee named
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MLS: Las Vegas favourite for 30th franchise slot, says Don Garber

Las Vegas is the favourite to secure Major League Soccer's (MLS) 30 franchise slot, the North American league's commissioner Don Garber has revealed. Speaking at his annual state of the league address, Garber said MLS was "making progress" in the city and was in discussions with a group led by businessman Wes Edens, the co-founder of Fortress…
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MLS: Las Vegas favourite for 30th franchise slot, says Don Garber
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COVID-19: Potawatomi casino reopens tables games for first time

A>>LL RIGHT. THERE IT IS. >> TABLE GAMES REOPENED AT POTTAWATOMIE IAN LKYUC MONDAY AFTER A 20 MONTH PANDEMIC SHUTDOWN. >> IT HAS BNEE A HARD ROAD TO GET THE BUSINESS BACK UPND A RUNNING AND CREATE JOBSN I THE CITY BUT WE ARE EXCITED. WE ARE READY. TABLE GAMESAS H ALWAYS BEEN THE HEART OF ENTERTAINMENTOR F POTTAWATOMIE HOTEL AND CASINO. >> A…
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The Circa Resort & Casino Lets You Party in Style on Las Vegas's Fremont Street

There's more than one Las Vegas. Beyond the differences between the Strip, Fremont Street, the rest of Downtown Vegas, and the city's residential and outlying areas, Vegas is a city that tries to be all things to all people. You have the large family-friendly resorts that include activities for all ages. You have classy, upscale hotels that focus…
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The Circa Resort & Casino Lets You Party in Style on Las Vegas's Fremont Street
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360: Sports gambling expected to become commonplace in Wisconsin casinos

MILWAUKEE - Legal sports gambling has officially entered the state of Wisconsin. On Tuesday, Oneida Nation's main casino started to allow sports bets after becoming the first native tribe in the state to successfully renegotiate its gaming agreement with Governor Tony Evers. Currently, people ages 21 and older will have to travel to Green Bay…
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360: Sports gambling expected to become commonplace in Wisconsin casinos
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to lift (most) COVID-19 rules on June 1

Starting Tuesday, June 1, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino will lift many of its COVID-19 protocols. The changes coincide with the city of Milwaukee lifting its health order and mask ordinance. "As vaccinations continue being administered and infection rates fall in the area, we are following the lead of health experts and local leadership in lifting some…
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to lift (most) COVID-19 rules on June 1
Chicago Tribune

Column: Casino license delay another turkey for Waukegan

There's been a long line of turkeys in Waukegan's lengthy history, from the leftover pollution at the city's lakefront to its underused downtown. The latest is the soap opera currently playing out in courtrooms surrounding the city's long-awaited casino. Following federal and state lawsuits, a gambling mecca planned for 28 acres at Fountain Square…
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Column: Casino license delay another turkey for Waukegan
Chicago Sun Times

Waukegan casino license delayed while Potawatomi lawsuit plays out

The lengthy process to select the developer of a new casino in Waukegan just got longer. State regulators were expected to name a winner in the two-years-and-counting race for the coveted north suburban gambling license Thursday, but the Illinois Gaming Board deferred action due to an ongoing legal battle waged by a spurned operator that claims…
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Waukegan casino license delayed while Potawatomi lawsuit plays out
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Potawatomi brings back blackjack, roulette tables

MILWAUKEE - Potawatomi Hotel & Casino has brought back live blackjack and roulette tables with other live tables expected in the month of November, the organization announced Monday. It's the first time live games have been played in the casino since March 2020. Baccarat, craps, and ultimate Hold'em will return to the casino floor this month. The…
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Potawatomi brings back blackjack, roulette tables
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino resumes 24/7 operations Monday

MILWAUKEE - Potawatomi Hotel & Casino will resume 24/7 operations Monday, the casino announced in a news release. The move to around-the-clock operations is the first time the property will be open 24/7 since March of 2020. "Twenty-four-hour-a-day entertainment has been a part of this property's identity for many years," said Potawatomi Hotel &…
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino resumes 24/7 operations Monday
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North Point And Full House Make Pitches For Waukegan Casino License

Two vastly different visions for what a casino would look like in the Fountain Square section of Waukegan were presented to the Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday, when North Point Casino and Full House Resorts made their respective pitches to be awarded the state's gaming license for that location. Waukegan was one of six locations granted a…
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North Point And Full House Make Pitches For Waukegan Casino License
Chicago Tribune

Column: Potawatomi lawsuit casts shadow over Waukegan casino choice

And then there were two casino proposals for the long-awaited Waukegan gaming mecca. It's been a complicated process to put a casino in the city and it will get even more muddled before the first shovel is turned at Fountain Square. Late last month, the Churchill Downs-Rush Street Gaming group, which operates the highly successful Rivers Casino in…
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Column: Potawatomi lawsuit casts shadow over Waukegan casino choice
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to hold career fair Oct. 6, $1K hiring bonus offered

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Potawatomi Hotel & Casino will be holding a career fair Wednesday, Oct. 6 for new team members. The fair will take place from 3 -7 p.m. at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Event Center. Potawatomi says they're looking for table games dealers, with additional openings in food and beverage, slots, housekeeping, security and cage…
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to hold career fair Oct. 6, $1K hiring bonus offered
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Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas was run by the mob in 1970s

When the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts opened in July 1976 with a music legend, Neil Diamond, it was a $10 million, state-of-the-art entertainment center meant to lure new sophisticated tourists to the city during the beginnings of a tourism boom. Though the new venue was designed to be part of the city's future, it was built on its…
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Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas was run by the mob in 1970s
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Island Resort & Casino Wins Awards In 23 Categories

The Island Resort & Casino has once again garnered a multitude of rankings among the best in the Native Midwest by Casino Player magazine, this time in a remarkable 23 categories that encompass the areas of gaming, hotel and resort amenities. The 2021 rankings have just been released and added to the win list this year was the Island's TwinSpires…
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Island Resort & Casino Wins Awards In 23 Categories
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Las Vegas as an MLS expansion target

By Clemente Lisi - NEW YORK, NY (Sep 13, 2021) US Soccer Players - The growth of Major League Soccer over the past few years in speaks to the league's commitment to bring the game to untapped markets and investors finding that fans in major US metropolitan areas crave pro soccer. Another city that has been front and center in American soccer in…
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Las Vegas as an MLS expansion target
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Potawatomi Casino Reinstates Mask Mandate

MILWAUKEE - The Potawatomi Hotel & Casino announced Wednesday that it will require masks inside its public facilities starting Thursday. Guests will have to wear masks in public spaces within the casino, including the gaming floor, hotel lobby and the Northern Lights Theater, hotel and casino spokesperson Ryan Amundson said. The hotel and casino…
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Potawatomi Casino Reinstates Mask Mandate
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Kelsea Ballerini Sings "Close" With Jonas Brothers In Las Vegas On 'Remember This' Tour

Kelsea Ballerini was all smiles as she performed a duet alongside her tour-mates! Just one day after the Remember This Tour kick off with the Jonas Brothers, the pop country superstar joined the trio of brothers on stage for a performance of "Close" during night two of the tour on Saturday (Aug. 21) in Las Vegas, NV at Park Theater. In a clip…
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Kelsea Ballerini Sings "Close" With Jonas Brothers In Las Vegas On 'Remember This' Tour
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino offering $1,000 bonus to all new hires

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Potawatomi Hotel & Casino announced Monday, Aug. 16, they will offer a $1000 hiring bonus to all new hires. The Potawatomi Hotel & Casino says they are continuing to reopen amenities and expand operations, and that also includes ramping up recruitment and hiring. The $1000 hiring bonus program has been in place for several…
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino offering $1,000 bonus to all new hires
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The Top Attractions Near Scarlet Pearl Casino

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is arguably one of the top attractions in D'Iberville, Mississippi. And yes, if you venture to the casino, odds are, you're in for quite a luxurious vacation getaway. But it's not the only venue to get excited over in the region. So, if you're looking to take at least a day off from the casino floor to explore…
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The Top Attractions Near Scarlet Pearl Casino
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Check Your Tickets: $100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Unclaimed In Wisconsin

One lucky Wisconsin resident is the winner of a $100000 lottery ticket. A winning All or Nothing Wisconsin Lottery ticket will expire Friday, July 30, if it is not claimed. According to CBS 58, officials say it was purchased for the January 31 Midday drawing at the Station Prospect LLC in North Fond Du Lac. The matching numbers on the winning…
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Check Your Tickets: $100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Unclaimed In Wisconsin
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2021 Bowlers Journal Championships concludes in Las Vegas

By Sam Neves USBC Communications LAS VEGAS - After more than two months of competition, the 2021 Bowlers Journal Championships presented by the United States Bowling Congress wrapped up this week at The Orleans Bowling Center inside The Orleans Hotel & Casino. Bowlers from across the country competed in this year's event, which featured the 39-foot…
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2021 Bowlers Journal Championships concludes in Las Vegas
BizTimes

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to lift several COVID-19 protocols on June 1

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino announced today that it will lift many of its COVID-19 protocols starting Tuesday, June 1. The changes coincide with the city of Milwaukee lifting its health order and mask ordinance on the same day. "As vaccinations continue being administered and infection rates fall in the area, we are following the lead of health…
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to lift several COVID-19 protocols on June 1
Beloit Daily News

Gov. Evers bets more gambling will bring more jobs

For a governor whose favorite card game is euchre, Democrat Tony Evers has taken two major steps to expand high-stakes gambling in Wisconsin. On July 1, Evers announced that his administration had negotiated changes to its gaming compact with the Oneida Nation that will allow online betting at its casino and on reservation lands. Betting would not…
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Walters: Gov. Evers bets more gambling will bring more jobs

For a governor whose favorite card game is euchre, Democrat Tony Evers has taken two major steps to expand high-stakes gambling in Wisconsin. On July 1, Evers announced that his administration had negotiated changes to its gaming compact with the Oneida Nation that will allow online betting at its casino and on reservation lands. Betting would not…
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iHeart

How To Ball With The BIG3 In Ultimate Weekend In Las Vegas

The BIG3 season is kicking off soon in Las Vegas, and iHeartRadio is teaming up with the 3-on-3 league to send one lucky winner and a friend for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see the BIG3 in action. The winner and their guest will receive first cllass roundtrip airfare to Vegas and hotel accommodations for four nights at The Virgin resort Las…
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How To Ball With The BIG3 In Ultimate Weekend In Las Vegas
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Check Your Megabucks Tickets: $1 Million Prize Still Unclaimed In Wisconsin

The clock is ticking for one lucky lottery winner in Wisconsin. According to FOX 6, a $1 million lottery prize is just a week away from going unclaimed. The Wisconsin Lottery says the Megabucks ticket was purchased at Lisbon Express in Milwaukee on January 6. In order for the ticket holder to claim their prize, they must make an appointment to cash…
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Check Your Megabucks Tickets: $1 Million Prize Still Unclaimed In Wisconsin
Chicago Tribune

With Waukegan casino on the way, health group warns about problem gamblers; ‘We want it to be part of the conversation’

Waukegan's long-anticipated casino remains at least two years away as some members of the community, including mental health professionals, want to be sure help is available for people with gambling addictions. Nicasa, a Grayslake-based behavioral health organization for the last 55 years, held a panel discussion Thursday at the Genesee Theatre in…
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With Waukegan casino on the way, health group warns about problem gamblers; ‘We want it to be part of the conversation’
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Wisconsin casino shooting: Gunman was fired employee, police confirm

ASHWAUBENON, Wis. - Two people were fatally shot in what police are calling a targeted attack at a Wisconsin casino on Saturday night. The gunman was also killed, police said. According to the Green Bay Police Department, reports of an active shooter were received from the Oneida Casino and Radisson Hotel in Ashwaubenon, a suburb of Green…
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Wisconsin casino shooting: Gunman was fired employee, police confirm
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Sheriff: Wisconsin casino shooter was fired employee

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A man who shot and killed two people and wounded a third at a northeastern Wisconsin tribal casino restaurant had been fired from the eatery and ordered by a court to leave his former supervisor alone, according to court records. Bruce Pofahl, 62, walked into the Duck Creek Kitchen and Bar in Green Bay on Saturday and shot Ian…
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Sheriff: Wisconsin casino shooter was fired employee