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Petersburg chooses company to operate proposed casino

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) - An operator has been chosen for the casino Petersburg is hoping to build - if legislation allowing the city to hold a referendum in November is signed into law. Petersburg City Council member Howard Wayne Myers confirmed to 8News on Wednesday that the Cordish Companies has been selected to operate the proposed casino after…
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TNA Wrestling Returns To Las Vegas: Rebellion Pay-Per-View Will Originate From The Palms Casino Resort On Saturday, April 20

Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling is set for a return to Las Vegas for its annual spring showcase event: the Rebellion pay-per-view on Saturday night, April 20, originating from the Palms Casino Resort near the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. TNA action also will be held on Sunday night, April 21, at The Palms as the television trucks of TNA…
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New casino games launch this week, tribe resumes gambling payments to Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Amid a celebrity-fueled launch of new casino games this week, the Seminole Tribe intends to resume making payments to the state as part of a 30-year deal that included giving the tribe control over sports betting. Jim Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming and chairman of Hard Rock International, told The News Service on Friday that the…
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Road to ICE 2024: Casino and gaming

It's been a big year for the casino and gaming sector, with plenty of talking points for ICE 2024. Here we delve into some of the biggest US news of the year. Arguably, tribal nations in the US have dodged a bullet so far when it comes to attacks on their sovereignty. As a result, they should feel buoyed by recent court rulings. However, with state…
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Seminole tribe expands Florida casino betting

Seminole Tribe leaders last week announced a plan to roll out sports betting at their casinos in December - a first step in what could be a major expansion of gambling in Florida triggered by a go-ahead from the U.S. Supreme Court. The announcement came after more than two years of legal wrangling about a 2021 deal with the state that allowed the…
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Seminole tribe expands Florida casino betting
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NeoPollard Interactive Awarded New Contract for West Virginia Lottery's iLottery Solution -October 16, 2023 at 09:01 am EDT

LANSING, Mich. , Oct. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NeoPollard Interactive" or "NPi"), jointly owned by Pollard Banknote Limited ("Pollard Banknote") (TSX: PBL) and NeoGames S.A. ("NeoGames") (Nasdaq: NGMS), is proud to announce that, following a competitive procurement process, it has been awarded a new contract to provide the West…
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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…
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Mega Millions lottery jackpot to top $1.1 billion nationally

The progressively growing Mega Millions jackpot is nearing monumental scale with Tuesday night's drawing having the potential for the third-largest ever. According to a Michigan Lottery release, if a Michigander wins the jackpot it will be the largest ever won in the state and the third-largest Mega Millions jackpot nationally in the game's 20-year…
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$1.1B Mega Millions Jackpot: When To Buy Tickets In MI

MICHIGAN - The odds of winning an estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot are long, but so is the hope among ticket buyers in Michigan for Tuesday night's drawing. No jackpot winning tickets were sold for Friday night's drawing. The winning numbers for the Jan. 6 drawing were 3, 20, 46, 59, 63 and the Mega Ball was 13. Drawings are held at 11…
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Winning numbers: Mega Millions lottery jackpot for Tuesday, Jan. 3

New Year's celebrations are now behind us, but starting the year off with a huge cash win could be in play for someone lucky enough to have the ticket with the winning lottery numbers. If someone wins, Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing would be the largest jackpot won this early in a calendar year. The estimated jackpot for the Jan. 3 drawing…
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Winning numbers: Mega Millions lottery jackpot for Tuesday, Dec. 27

Lottery jackpots: Why you should keep quiet if you winHere's why you shouldn't tell anyone if you win a huge lottery jackpot. There wasn't a Mega Millions jackpot Christmas gift last week, but Tuesday night's drawing offers another chance to someone who buys a ticket with the winning numbers for an even bigger prize. The estimated jackpot for the…
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $465 million. Here's how to play

No one won the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, so the pot has grown again. The Mega Millions jackpot is now $465 million, or $250.4 million in cash. The next drawing is Tuesday at 11 p.m. You can purchase a ticket until 10:45 p.m. to have a chance at winning. One winner in California claimed a $1 million prize on Friday. In October, a $502 million…
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Florida: Gaming commissioners vote to delay Miami's Magic City Casino sale

The Florida Gaming Commission has delayed a ruling on the pending sale of Miami's Magic City Casino to an Alabama-based Native American tribe. The decision follows local media reports last week that the Havenick family, which owns the casino, is looking to sell the property to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an undisclosed sum. The move to…
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Florida: Gaming commissioners vote to delay Miami's Magic City Casino sale
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Miami's Magic City Casino to be sold to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians

The owners of Florida's Magic City Casino in Miami are selling the gambling operation to Alabama-based Native American tribe Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an undisclosed price, reports the Miami Herald. The Havenick family, which owns the casino, is set to ask the state on Thursday to transfer its lucrative gambling permit to the tribe. Magic…
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Miami's Magic City Casino to be sold to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians
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Best Blackjack Movies in History

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"…
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Enter The Deep, Dark, Seedy World of Book of Spies: Mission X

Popular culture is packed with famous spy characters. We have James Bond, Jason Bourne, George Smiley, Ethan Hunt, Archer - the list just goes on and on. There is no shortage of classic movies and novels with espionage as the central theme. Movies and other pop culture references are frequently used by video slot developers for inspiration.…
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Man who was 'deep' in gambling problem when he killed himself bombarded with offers even after death

A man who killed himself when he was "deep" in a gambling problem was sent offers for free bets and bonuses for weeks after his death. Ryan Myers had just got back from a family holiday in Turkey. His dad, John, remembered that the avid Liverpool FC supporter had enjoyed the trip. But just two days later John was rushing to carpenter Ryan's home in…
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Lottery revenues expected to hit $1.25 billion as fiscal year ends

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - State Lottery Director John Myers predicts the Lottery will finish the fiscal year Thursday with total revenue of approximately $1.25 billion. Myers said the Lottery has had two strong years after 2020 revenues were impacted by forced shutdowns associated with the pandemic. The only time the $1 billion mark wasn't hit in more…
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Lottery revenues expected to hit $1.25 billion as fiscal year ends
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News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. FORT MYERS, Fla., June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the advancement of contemporary technology and the evolution of the internet, people have more online entertainment options than ever. Among the most popular options are…
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Lottery numbers show players heading back to casinos

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - State Lottery Director John Myers says recent lottery revenues show patrons are beginning to return to the five casinos in West Virginia in larger numbers. Myers told members of the state Lottery Commission Wednesday, Racetrack Video Lottery brought in $42.5 million in March while table games grossed $3.2 million in…
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Cripple Creek Gaming News Wildwood Expected to Become Part of Golden Nugget Casino Family

Creek Gaming Acquisition Nears the $45 Million Mark Rick Langenberg In a move expected to further increase the profile of the Cripple Creek gaming community, a major restaurant operator and entertainment figure, who also owns a professional basketball team, plans to buy the Wildwood Casino and Hotel for close to $45 million. The proposed deal,…
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Video Lottery Sign Restrictions Eased, iLottery Coming To W.Va.

West Virginia's video lottery locations can now advertise what's inside. The state has relaxed legal advertising restrictions so now, as of July 1, the state's more than 1200 limited video lottery locations can each put up a six foot square sign that identify that it is a limited video lottery location. State Lottery Director John Myers said there…
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Video Lottery Sign Restrictions Eased, iLottery Coming To W.Va.
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Cripple Creek Casino Hotel Boom Hits Another Jackpot

Triple Crown Project Could Revitalize Myers Avenue Rick Langenberg Cripple Creek's growing lodging expansion surge has taken another giant leap, with local preservation officials last week informally signaling the green light for the six-story, 80000-square-foot Midnight Rose Hotel. A more formal vote was scheduled for early this week by the town's…
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Jackpot in Tipperary club lotto is won

Congratulations to Dan O'Brien, Bella Road, Clogheen who won the Fr. Sheehy's GAA lotto jackpot of €9450. FR SHEEHY'S GAA CLUB Congratulations to Dan O'Brien, Bella Road, Clogheen who won the Fr. Sheehy's GAA lotto jackpot of €9450. The winning numbers were 5,9,19,20. We also had seven'Match 3's' each winning €22. The lucky seven were as follows:…
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October casino revenue rebounds in W.Va.

CHARLESTON - West Virginia casinos saw a bump in business in October, something Lottery Director John Myers attributes to a drop in COVID-19 cases after a record spike in September. "That's the only thing I can figure," he said after Thursday's Lottery Commission meeting. "People are feeling more comfortable going back into casinos." Video lottery…
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Blackjack on the big screen

Blackjack originates back to 1700 France, where it was known as "Vingt-et-Un", which translates to Twenty-One. As the casino game with the lowest house edge, Blackjack is one of the most popular games to date. The game is so popular that it has made many appearances on the big screen, so not only can you get the lavish Hollywood experience when you…
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Expansion of LVL machines fuels strong revenue for WV Lottery in November

Preliminary revenue figures show November was another strong month for the West Virginia Lottery, director John Myers said Wednesday. Myers said another month of near-record Limited Video Lottery play at bars and clubs, improving revenue and attendance figures at casinos, and continued strong sales of traditional Lottery scratch-off and draw…
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Expansion of LVL machines fuels strong revenue for WV Lottery in November
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Catherine Myers Resigns as CEO of Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation

The chief executive of Victoria's gaming watchdog has resigned amid a major overhaul of the embattled regulator, which has been widely criticised over its lax oversight of Crown casino. Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation chief executive Catherine Myers abruptly ended her role with the Commission on November 19, after more than…
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Catherine Myers Resigns as CEO of Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
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Lottery: October casino revenue rebounds, as record September COVID-19 surge fades

West Virginia casinos saw a bump in business in October, something Lottery Director John Myers attributes to a drop in COVID-19 cases after a record spike in September. "That's the only thing I can figure," he said after Thursday's Lottery Commission meeting. "People are feeling more comfortable going back into casinos." Video lottery machines in…
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Lottery: October casino revenue rebounds, as record September COVID-19 surge fades
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West Virginia’s iCasino total handle nears $180M mark in Sept., monthly record

n the month of September, West Virginia online casinos generated nearly $4.7 million in revenue, which was an increase of more than $200000 from the previous month. September's total handle almost hit $180 million, a climb of about $32 million from August, becoming the most wagers accepted in a month, surpassing the mark of $153 million in June,…
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Lottery Commission: Record COVID-19 surge in September didn't curb Lottery play, revenue figures

A record peak in state COVID-19 cases in September did not significantly affect video lottery play at casinos, or in bars and clubs around the state, September revenue figures for the Lottery Commission show. For the month, Limited Video Lottery at 1215 bars, clubs and fraternal organizations statewide took in $39.64 million, while video slots at…
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Lottery Commission: Record COVID-19 surge in September didn't curb Lottery play, revenue figures
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Boies Schiller Flexner Litigator Behind Lawsuit Accusing Seminole Tribe of Florida of Online Gambling Monopoly

A Boies Schiller Flexner attorney has filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., against the U.S. Department of the Interior and its secretary over the legality of online gambling in Florida that does not occur on a Native American reservation. Hamish P. M. Hume, a shareholder of Boies Schiller in Washington, D.C., represents West Flagler…
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Boies Schiller Flexner Litigator Behind Lawsuit Accusing Seminole Tribe of Florida of Online Gambling Monopoly
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Seminole Tribe’s gambling compact with Florida approved by U.S. regulators

TALLAHASSEE - Federal regulators on Friday quietly and passively allowed the gambling agreement between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe to take effect, opening the door for sports betting to begin on Oct. 15, and setting off potential battles in court and on the ballot over what direction sports betting will take in Florida. In a…
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Seminole Tribe’s gambling compact with Florida approved by U.S. regulators
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Lottery makes a comeback, as officials hope COVID-19 doesn't

CHARLESTON - With casino gaming revenue rebounding and Limited Video Lottery play at bars and clubs around the state remaining strong, state Lottery Director John Myers said Lottery financial numbers are returning to normal. A potential surge in COVID-19 cases linked to the delta variant could threaten to stall that momentum, he said. "Hopefully it…
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Lottery makes a comeback, as officials hope COVID-19 doesn't
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Miami Poker Room, Casino Sue Florida Over Seminole Online Gambling Compact

Miami's Bonita Springs Poker Room and Magic City Casino have filed suit against the state of Florida, seeking to block the state from implementing a wide-reaching online-gambling compact it reached with the Seminole Tribe and approved earlier this year. The complaint, filed on Friday, asserts that the compact violates federal law by "deeming" that…
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Miami Poker Room, Casino Sue Florida Over Seminole Online Gambling Compact
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Florida lawsuit challenges new Seminole gambling compact

TALLAHASSEE - One of Florida's oldest parimutuel companies, owner of Miami's Magic City Casino and the Bonita Springs Poker Room, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Florida gaming compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, alleging that the sports betting component is a based on "legal fiction" that violates federal…
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Florida lawsuit challenges new Seminole gambling compact
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Strong video lottery, scratch-off ticket play push Lottery back over $1B mark for 2020-21

Record Limited Video Lottery play and strong sales of traditional scratch-off games helped offset a difficult year for West Virginia casinos, pushing state Lottery gross revenue back over the $1 billion mark for the 2020-21 budget year, after the pandemic during most of last year ended an 18-year streak of $1 billion revenue years. "For the year,…
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Strong video lottery, scratch-off ticket play push Lottery back over $1B mark for 2020-21
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Five Most Popular Online Slot Themes

Slot themes are almost as important as the features of the game and in order to pull in the crowds, software developers have to come up with new and exciting variations of themes that may have been around for years. Take ancient Egyptian-themed slots, for example, once you have seen one, you have seen them all, so it is important to make your game…
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Seven of the Best Slots Games Inspired by Movies and Television

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Florida reaches new gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reached an agreement with the Seminole Tribe on Friday that would greatly expand gambling in the state, including the introduction of legalized sports wagering. Sports betting, craps and roulette haven't been a part of Florida casinos until now. This means online and in-person sports betting. Governor DeSantis met with the…
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Florida reaches new gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe
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Joel Silver Paid Ron Meyer's Gambling Debt at Las Vegas Casino

Producer Joel Silver paid $1.7 million to the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas to cover Ron Meyer's gambling debt in July 2014, multiple sources confirmed to Variety. At the time, Meyer was the vice chairman of NBCUniversal and Silver - his close friend - had a distribution deal with the studio. A few months earlier, Silver had received a $4 million…
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