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Study: Problem gambling has stayed steady in Mass.

Massachusetts' main gambling researcher delivered good and bad news to the state gaming commission on Wednesday. Ten years after the state's first study of gambling behavior, UMass researcher Rachel Volberg said the rate of problem gambling has stayed pretty constant since the casinos opened. According to a new survey of 3000 people, about 10% of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 days

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Gas station ‘gambling’ is back in Kentucky, despite a statewide ban

Prominent Technologies says its new games are not covered by the ban, but their claim has drawn early skepticism from the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear. The Pennsylvania-based game maker was one of two companies that began operating what they called "skill games" in Kentucky gas stations, convenience stores and bars across Kentucky in…

Law ・ 10 March 2024

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Study finds residents are fine with state’s gambling landscape

Two-thirds of Connecticut's residents are satisfied with the gambling options available in the state, a new bombshell-free study concludes. "Impacts of Legalized Gambling in Connecticut," posted Friday on the website of the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, also finds the state does a good job caring for problem gamblers,…

Industry ・ 13 February 2024

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Illinois Gaming Board Renews Harrah's Joliet Casino License

The Illinois Gaming Board put a bow on a busy period of administrative casino gaming work Tuesday when it unanimously approved renewing the license for Harrah's Joliet through September 2027. The 4-0 vote came after officials from the casino, led by Senior Vice President Rachel Bartolini, made a presentation highlighting its achievements from the…

Land-based ・ 15 January 2024

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Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills in 2022 offered an olive branch to the state's four tribes in the form of legal sports betting, it's a good bet that she didn't expect this: Two months after launch, the tribes are backing bills that would expand gambling to include online casino apps, historical horse racing, and brick-and-mortar casinos both on and off…

Law ・ 05 January 2024

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Las Vegas opens first casino in 2 years, a $780 million property catering more to locals than tourists

For the first time in two years, a new casino has opened in Las Vegas, but it may not be where you'd expect. The Venetian, Caesars Palace and the Bellagio are just a few of the many resorts that line the Las Vegas Strip. Durango Casino & Resort, the newest addition to Sin City, won't be joining them. Durango is located several miles away. Its…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

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Where Problem Gambling Meets Public Health

When Amy Gabrila arrives at the MGM casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, she makes the rounds on the gaming floor. She walks up and down rows of clanging slot machines as people pull levers and press buttons, hoping to win. If a player looks up, Gabrila asks how they are doing. "They may tell me, 'Oh no, I spent more than I meant to.' And I say,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 November 2023

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PwC Scholars host ‘Freshman Fundraiser Casino Night’

Part of the event's proceeds went to Rise, a local organization offering comprehensive domestic violence resources and services. The PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Scholars hosted a "Freshman Fundraiser Casino Night" Thursday to raise money for Rise, an organization offering comprehensive domestic violence resources and services. An honors program…

Finance ・ 20 November 2023

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GOING FOR THE JACKPOT: Casino operators all in on making the Big Apple the next big-time gaming center

Casino operators are all in on making the Big Apple the next big-time gaming center. News 12's Tara Rosenblum takes a look at the effects building Vegas-style casinos in the tri-state area would have locally.News 12's Tara Rosenblum, Rich Barrabi, Kurt Semder and Rachel Yonkunas contributed to this special report. Part 1: Interview with Empire City…

Winnings ・ 15 November 2023

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Research on gambling problems was central to Massachusetts' casino law, but scope has been reduced

Massachusetts' 2011 casino legislation mandated research into the health and economic effects of the industry, to the praise of many who work on gambling problems. But the research budget has been going down even as gambling has expanded, leaving the body of knowledge more limited than some had hoped. In 2013, researchers in Massachusetts launched…

Gambling Addiction ・ 14 November 2023

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Crime and the City: Las Vegas ‹ CrimeReads

Let's go to Las Vegas with one of the great kings of the American hard-boiled Charles Willeford in his novel Wicked Wives (1956): 'Once the sun comes up in the desert it rises fast. It hung on the horizon like a solid neon pumpkin, beaming through our windshield. It grew warmer all the time. The closer we got to Vegas, the more numerous the…

Incidents ・ 23 October 2023

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MGM Resorts cyberattack: casinos pay out winnings by hand

Amid carousels of large format slot machines with rolling video reels, attendants were on hand to pay out cash winnings to players at several MGM Resorts International casinos Saturday, nearly a week into a cyberattack that crippled operations at the company's properties nationwide. Most machines were running at the MGM Grand and Bellagio on a…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2023

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MGM casinos are STILL under siege with slot machines offline and huge lines at check-in

Disruptions at hotels and casinos owned by MGM Resorts International are persisting, five days after the company was breached by hackers seeking a ransom payment to restore access. On Thursday night, videos posted from MGM properties on the Las Vegas Strip, including ARIA and Bellagio, showed painfully long check-in lines, and some slot machines…

Incidents ・ 17 September 2023

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Crypto ・ 31 August 2023

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Saginaw County woman wins $2 million Mega Millions Prize from the Michigan Lottery

Seeing a $2 million pending Mega Millions prize in her online Michigan Lottery account had a Saginaw County woman thinking: "That's not right." Rachel Frye, 36, of Freeland, matched the five white balls in the Aug. 4 drawing to win $1 million: 11-30-45-52-56. Thanks to the Megaplier, her prize was multiplied to $2 million. She bought her winning…

Lottery ・ 23 August 2023

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Roblox is being sued for profiting from child gambling

Queue a new controversy about Roblox: a new class-action lawsuit made by two parents has accused the massive online game platform of facilitating online gambling to children and making proffits out of it. As was reported by Bloomberg Law, on August 15 a lawsuit was filed on behalf of parents Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass in the Northern District…

Law ・ 22 August 2023

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Michigan woman wins $2M from historic Mega Millions drawing

A Michigan woman had no idea she won $2 million after she matched five white balls in the Aug. 4 Mega Million drawing. Rachel Frye, 36, of Freeland, Michigan, recently checked her Michigan Lottery account and couldn't believe it was $2 million pending. "I play Mega Millions online pretty often," said Frye. "When I woke up the morning after the…

Lottery ・ 22 August 2023

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Roblox sued by parents who say it enables third-party gambling sites

A proposed class action lawsuit is accusing Roblox of knowingly profiting off third-party websites where kids can gamble with its digital currency Robux. Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, saying their kids have lost "thousands of Robux" on sites like RBLXWild. For…

Gambling Sites ・ 22 August 2023

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Michigan Lottery: 36-year-old woman woke up to $2M Mega Millions win on her phone

A very lucky Michigan woman woke up with a $2 million balance in her Michigan Lottery account -- and she thought it had to be a mistake. Rachel Frye, 36, of Freeland, matched the five white balls in the Aug. 4 drawing to win $1 million: 11-30-45-52-56. Thanks to the Megaplier, her prize was multiplied to $2 million. She bought her winning ticket…

Lottery ・ 21 August 2023

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Parents sue gaming platform Roblox for illegally facilitating child gambling

San Francisco: Parents in the US have sued gaming platform Roblox, hugely popular among teens in India, accusing the company of illegally facilitating child gambling. In a class-action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California, two parents claimed that their children, named as minor plaintiffs in the suit, have lost thousands of Roblox's…

Industry ・ 19 August 2023

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Roblox Gambling Suit Claims Kids Hold “Billions of Robux”

A class-action lawsuit accuses online gaming platform Roblox of not only acting as an "illegal gambling ring that preys on children," but also fleecing those underage gamblers out of thousands of dollars. Mothers Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass filed the suit against Roblox Tuesday in the US District Court for the Northern District of California.…

Law ・ 19 August 2023

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Roblox faces a new class action lawsuit alleging it facilitates child gambling

In a new class action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California this week, two parents accuse Roblox of illegally facilitating child gambling. While gambling is not allowed on the platform, which hosts millions of virtual games that cater to children and teens, the lawsuit points to third-party gambling sites that invite users to play…

Law ・ 19 August 2023

Kotaku Australia

Roblox Hit With Lawsuit Claiming It Profits Off Child Gambling

Roblox has long been accused of not doing enough to make sure its massively popular gaming platform is free of toxicity and exploitation. Now parents are joining together in a class-action lawsuit to take the $17 billion company to court over allegations that it gets children into online gambling and profits off of it. As first reported…

Law ・ 18 August 2023

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Roblox Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Online Gambling for Kids

Roblox, a popular gaming platform with over 65 million active users, is now facing a class-action lawsuit filed by parents who accuse the company of getting children involved in online gambling and profiting from it. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in the Northern District of California by Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass, claiming that…

Law ・ 18 August 2023

Kotaku Australia

Popular Online Game Accused Of Profiting Off Of Child Gambling

Roblox has long been accused of not doing enough to make sure its massively popular gaming platform is free of toxicity and exploitation. Now parents are joining together in a class-action lawsuit to take the $17 billion company to court over allegations that it gets children into online gambling and profits off of it. As first reported…

Incidents ・ 18 August 2023

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Parents file lawsuit against Roblox alleging illegal gambling targeting children

Roblox, an online gaming platform, is facing a class action lawsuit brought by parents Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass who claim that the platform operates as an illegal gambling ring that preys on children. The complaint was filed against Roblox in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Colvin and Sass have alleged that…

Law ・ 18 August 2023

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Roblox Accused of Concocting Illegal Gambling Ring for Minors

Popular online gaming platform Roblox acts as an illegal gambling ring that preys on children, according to a purported class action brought by parents. Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass filed a complaint against Roblox Corp. Tuesday in the US District Court for the Northern District of California after their children lost money in the form of the…

Incidents ・ 17 August 2023

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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Adding NFL-Themed Slot Machines

Before the Supreme Court allowed states to make their own decisions on sports betting, gambling was a taboo topic for every sports league. It was something that the National Football League (NFL) made every effort to distance itself from even though it was an open secret that billions were being wagered on the games. Aside from Las Vegas, sports…

Land-based ・ 28 July 2023

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Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Gambling Winnings? (Hint: Yes)

Apps and online platforms make it easier than ever to gamble away your money. Americans gambled with over $54.93 billion in 2022 - a record-breaking amount. That trend gained momentum during the first four months of 2023, when commercial gambling revenue was tracking 13.8% ahead of last year's pace, according to the American Gaming…

Law ・ 07 July 2023

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Crypto ・ 23 May 2023

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Relax Gaming Granted the Newly-Introduced Swedish B2B Permit

Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has been granted approval to operate in Sweden by the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA). This move marks another major milestone for Relax Gaming, who has significantly improved its global footprint recently obtaining licenses to operate in Ontario and Greece. The award-winning…

Industry ・ 28 March 2023

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Real Dealer Introduces Second Blackjack Addition to Portfolio

The new release is hosted by Olivia, a private dealer based in the Monaco casino circuit, who will bring you some of the most memorable Random Number Generator Live Casino experiences. Real Dealer Studios has developed a unique gaming technology that creates Hollywood-like experiences and establishes a slightly out-of-the-box and highly…

Blackjack ・ 14 January 2023

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DOMINIC LAWSON: The cost-of-living crisis is driving gambling addicts to risk even more

Terror comes in many forms. But in peacetime, at least, there are few things more frightening than not being able to pay your debts. A week ago, the Mail's front page highlighted'families' growing mountain of debt'. Based on figures from the accountants PwC, this showed that the total amount of unsecured debt in the UK (in other words, not…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 January 2023

Tampa Bay Times

Feds urge court to reverse invalidation of Florida’s gambling compact with Seminole Tribe

TALLAHASSEE - Lawyers for the federal government asked a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reverse a ruling that invalidated Florida's attempt to give the Seminole Tribe a monopoly on sports betting in the state. A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments from lawyers for the U.S.…

Law ・ 14 December 2022

Manchester Evening News

Woman stole £30k from her own GRANNY to spend online gambling

A woman admitted stealing £30000 from her own grandmother to spend on online gambling. Tracey Holgate, 40, began helping her elderly grandma with her finances after her grandad died of cancer in 2013. Months after setting up a mobile banking app for her, she began taking small amounts from the account without the woman's permission. Over a…

Incidents ・ 08 December 2022

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Ypsilanti Woman Wins $100,000 Powerball Prize from the Michigan Lottery

A last-minute decision to add Power Play to her ticket paid off for a Ypsilanti woman who won a $100000 Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. Rachel Bayham, 34, matched the four white balls and the Powerball - 02-11-22-35-60 PB:23 - in the Nov. 2 drawing to win a $50000 prize. Thanks to the Power Play, the prize was multiplied to $100000. She…

Winnings ・ 23 November 2022

World Casino News

Vinnie Jones Blackjack is the Second Game in Successful Series by the Real Dealer Studios

Real Dealer Studio's new series of games is here - and its main character is a well-known football and film legend, Vinnie Jones. The newest game, Vinnie Jones Blackjack, features the amazing British actor - and is finally live. This is actually the first blackjack title with a celebrity as the main star. A cinematic experience: The game is…

Blackjack ・ 11 November 2022

Film Threat

5 Best Casino Moments On TV

Casinos are embedded in our culture. Everyone can recognize a pair of red dice on the craps table or a deck of cards being fanned out by a blackjack dealer. Specific casino imagery is locked in our collective consciousness, and that's for good reason. Casinos are intertwined with the shows, movies, and stories we love. It's no surprise when you…

Top and Best ・ 08 November 2022

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Las Vegas Strip stabbing: 2 dead, multiple injured outside casino

LAS VEGAS - Two people are dead and at least six others injured following a stabbing outside a Las Vegas casino Thursday morning. Las Vegas Police responded to the 3100 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard, near Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, around 11:42 a.m. for reports of a mass stabbing. Officials say a total of eight people were stabbed, two of…

Land-based ・ 06 October 2022

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Bally’s pai gow hand pays out $113,000 on Las Vegas Strip

Bally's continues to pile up winners before its conversion to Horseshoe Las Vegas. On Wednesday, it was local player Rachel Hopper's turn to celebrate as she won a $113423 jackpot playing Face Up Pai Gow, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The winning hand was five aces. In pai gow, the joker can be used as an ace or to complete a…

Pai Gow ・ 15 July 2022

Travel and Leisure

5 Best National Park Sites Near Las Vegas

Las Vegas is located in the middle of the desert, but those who skip this part are only getting half the story. Consider: a 30-minute drive from the Strip could land you in the middle of a red rock jungle, at 2000-year-old petroglyphs, or under a waterfall in a remote canyon. "Las Vegas is a great starting point for outdoor adventures," says Rachel…

Top and Best ・ 09 July 2022

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Movies ・ 26 April 2022

Gambling News

Aussie Woman Who Stole $AU1M to Play on Social Casino Sentence Appeal Denied

Rachel Naomi Perri was accused of embezzling money from her employer for a period of three years, the proceeds of which she used to play an online gambling game on Facebook by the name of Heart of Vegas. After receiving a six-year sentence in December 2021, the woman now wants to plead a lighter sentence owing to her unhealthy relationship with…

Incidents ・ 11 March 2022

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Hard-rocking Stadium Tour has Las Vegas plans

This is a rare raking-of-the-scene post. Today we invoke a motley crew, an acclaimed actor headlining with a favorite chanteuse, Knight who is a Pip, and a prominent art collector ready to say, "See ya!" Kick start my heart Motley Crue is heading up the restarted Stadium Tour at Allegiant Stadium, which we have on good authority will close at…

Christmas ・ 16 February 2022

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Winning Lotto numbers revealed with £3.6m jackpot up for grabs

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…

Winnings ・ 07 February 2022

The Sun

National Lottery draw LIVE: £10k-per-month Set For Life Lotto jackpot up for grabs TONIGHT after EuroMillions numbers

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…

Winnings ・ 07 February 2022

The Sun

National Lottery draw LIVE: HUGE £3.6m Set For Life jackpot up for grabs TONIGHT after EuroMillions numbers revealed

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,…

Winnings ・ 31 January 2022

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NFL Slot Machines to Enter Casinos Through Aristocrat Gaming Deal

The NFL has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with Aristocrat Gaming to build the first NFL-themed slot machines. Gamblers will be able to select games that display branding of their favorite NFL teams, with the machines expected to hit casino floors during the 2023 season. Aristocrat Gaming is a licensed gambling operator in 300…

NFL ・ 21 January 2022

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Huge £5.6 million jackpot up for grabs in tonight's Lotto draw & Thunderball numbers

THE LOTTO draw is back tonight giving Brits the Chance to get their hands on the £5.6 million jackpot. The draw is set to take place at 8pm and will be followed by the Thunderball draw at 8:15pm where their is a £500k jackpot. The Euromillions returned last night with another eye watering sum of money that could change your life FOREVER. Last…

Winnings ・ 05 January 2022

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Feds' next move unclear in gambling fight

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (News Service of Florida) - As the Seminole Tribe pursues a legal battle to regain control over online sports betting in Florida, the federal government has not decided whether to launch an appeal. The Seminoles are appealing a decision by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, who last month scrapped a deal negotiated by Gov. Ron…

Sports ・ 29 December 2021

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National Lottery latest LIVE: Set For Life winning numbers ahead of HUGE EuroMillions jackpot draw on New Year's Day

THE Set For Life draw returned last night, with winners bagging £10000 every month for the next 30 years. The draw was held at 8:00pm last night and the winning numbers were 32, 33, 35, 44 and 47. The Life Ball was 03. The draw comes as there's a HUGE jackpot waiting to be won on New Year's day as the EuroMillions returns this Friday. One extremely…

New Year ・ 28 December 2021

Gambling News

Tasmanian Commission Reports Massive Gambling Losses in 2020-2021

The gambling industry in Tasmania keeps facing massive challenges as its losses have skyrocketed. The total lost amount this year increased by nearly half compared to last year, when the country was hit badly by COVID-19. During the 2019-2019 season, the total recorded losses were $137.4 million. But that was the pre-COVID19 era. This year, the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 December 2021

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Safer Gambling Week 2021: 5 highlights from a record-breaking event

Problem gambling is a serious issue around the world. Studies suggest that as many as 1 in 12 people gamble at risky levels that can easily develop into an addiction, and the increase in betting options in the digital era adds fuel to the fire. As a public health issue, it has led to important awareness campaigns in recent years, particularly in…

Law ・ 13 December 2021

iGaming Business

Aristocrat and NFL announce exclusive slots and virtuals partnership

In addition to the land-based slot machine license, Aristocrat also received a non-exclusive license for virtual sports games. This is the first virtual sports deal of its kind for the NFL. "The world of casino gaming is transforming, and the NFL is thrilled to be teaming up with industry leader, Aristocrat Gaming, with their proven track record in…

NFL ・ 08 December 2021

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Aristocrat Gaming secures slot machine licensing agreement with NFL

Aristocrat Gaming has announced a multi-year slot machine licensing agreement with the National Football League (NFL). Under the terms of the deal, Aristocrat will have an exclusive global license to build land-based NFL-themed slot machines as well as a non-exclusive license for virtual sports games, marking the first deal of its kind for the…

NFL ・ 05 December 2021

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NFL Signs Slot Machine Deal WIth Aristocrat Gaming

November 3, 2021: The NFL, which for years kept its distance from companies aliened with sports betting, today added another partner in the category, an exclusive multi-year slot machine licensing agreement with Aristocrat Gaming. Aristocrat Gaming will have an exclusive global license to build land-based NFL-themed slot machines, as well as a…

NFL ・ 30 November 2021

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Woman steals $ 680,000 to spend on a gambling game that didn't even return real money

A Tasmanian, Australian woman appeared in court on Monday and pleaded guilty to multiple counts of fraud after stealing thousands of dollars to fuel her addiction to an online gambling game. Rachel Naomi Perri pleaded guilty to performing 475 "fraudulent transactions" between 2016 and 2019, while working as a finance manager at Tasmania Veterinary…

Trust and Safety ・ 27 November 2021

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A woman stole $680,000 and spent it on a gambling game that doesn't pay out real money

WTF?! One would imagine that if someone stole almost a quarter of a million dollars to spend on a gambling game, some of that money would be recouped in winnings. Unfortunately for a woman in Australia, the slot machine simulator she was playing doesn't pay out in actual cash, just more of the virtual tokens that she continued to buy. ABC reports…

Incidents ・ 26 November 2021

The Fintech Times

Mobile Game Gambling Gone Wrong? Woman Admits Stealing $680,000 to Play

The mobile game gambling addiction of a certain woman in Australia ends up in multiple court charges after she stole $680000 from her former employer just to play. An AFP journalist looks at a Gambling online website page in Washington,DC on January 17, 2019. - US authorities have begun a move to ban all forms of internet gambling, reversing course…

Land-based ・ 26 November 2021

Kotaku Australia

Woman Steals $680,000 For Gambling Game That Never Paid Out

A woman has plead guilty to fraud charges after using her position as the accounts manager at a veterinary hospital to steal around $680000, which she spent entirely on a mobile gambling game that did not and could not ever pay out with real cash. As the ABC reports Rachel Naomi Perri, from Tasmania, Australia, appeared in court on Monday facing…

Mobile ・ 26 November 2021

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Australian Woman Steals AU$940,000 for Gambling Habit

An Australian woman has pled guilty to stealing AU$940000 (US$678591) from her employer and using the funds for gambling purposes. Officials charged Rachel Naomi Perri on Monday in the Hobart Supreme Court with a single count of fraud and 25 counts of computer-related fraud. Her sentencing will take place in December. her employer discovered…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 November 2021

Gambling News

Aussie Woman Addicted to Gambling App That Doesn't Pay Out Real Money Steals $678K

In Australia, gambling represents a significant public health issue. Although approximately 0.5-1% of the adult population is experiencing problem gambling, some 250000-350000 Australians are experiencing at-risk gambling. Considering the ongoing pandemic, the online gambling activities in the country have spiked. In fact, a report from September…

Mobile Apps ・ 23 November 2021

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Woman who stole $940k from employer left gambling app on auto while she slept

A Tasmanian woman has pleaded guilty to stealing $940000 from her employer to fund her addiction to an online gambling game that does not pay out real money. Rachel Naomi Perri was addicted to the gambling app Heart of Vegas that doesn't pay out real money She admits to stealing $940000 from her employer and accumulating $24000 in debt on a…

Mobile Apps ・ 23 November 2021

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

NFL inks deal with Aristocrat to develop team-themed slots

The once impenetrable wall that stood between professional sports and gambling vanished in the wake of the landmark May 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, a federal statute that prohibited gambling on sports. In just a little over three years, a new culture has been created which…

NFL ・ 11 November 2021

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Despite three closed properties, Red Rock expanding in Vegas

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Sports ・ 10 November 2021

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Texas woman hits slot machine jackpot at Louisiana casino

VINTON, La. - A Texan named Rachel turned her visit to Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel into a more than $664000 payday after winning a Louisiana-statewide progressive jackpot. (EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above is from a May 20th, 2021newscast.) According to a press release, the winner was playing Aristocrat Gaming's Buffalo Grand, on Friday, Nov.…

Winnings ・ 09 November 2021

The Sun

Sir Mix-a-Lot’s ‘Baby Got Back’ has inspired a new slot machine-and here’s where you can play it

Plenty of slot machines rely on nostalgic images and sounds to draw in potential players, whether it's the Oompa Loompas singing their signature song in a slot machines theme after "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" or the music of Ray Parker Jr. in a slot themed after "Ghostbusters." Now there's a slot dedicated to one of the corniest songs…

Movies ・ 09 November 2021

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Aristocrat to develop exclusive NFL-themed slots

Sydney-listed gaming supplier Aristocrat has agreed an exclusive multi-year slot licensing deal with the National Football League (NFL). The global licence will allow Aristocrat to exclusively develop NFL-themed slots for land-based play, as well as virtual sports games on a non-exclusive basis. "The world of casino gaming is transforming, and the…

NFL ・ 05 November 2021

Golden Casino News

Aristocrat Gaming to launch NFL-themed slots soon

Aristocrat Gaming has just pulled off a fist-clenching move that would take the gaming world by storm. The Australian gambling machine manufacturer announced on Wednesday, Nov. 3, that it has partnered with the National Football League on an exclusive multi-year slot machine licensing agreement, which will be the first of its kind. The landmark…

NFL ・ 05 November 2021

Gambling News

NFL Inks Slot Machine Agreement with Aristocrat Gaming

Enhancing fan engagement, the NFL inked a new agreement with Aristocrat Gaming. The deal sees Aristocrat receive an exclusive global license for building land-based slot machines themed after the NFL. The gaming technology supplier Aristocrat Gaming announced a new agreement with the National Football League (NFL). Under the multi-year slot machine…

NFL ・ 05 November 2021

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Aristocrat Gaming and NFL Strike Slot Machine Partnership

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NFL ・ 04 November 2021

Insider Sport

NFL enters ‘first deal of its kind’ with Aristocrat Gaming

The National Football League (NFL) has announced a multi-year slot machine licensing collaboration with Aristocrat Gaming. This will see the latter gain an'exclusive global licence' to build land-based NFL-themed slot machines, as well as a non-exclusive license for virtual sports games, marking the first deal of its kind for the league. Rachel…

NFL ・ 04 November 2021

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NFL-Themed Slot Machines Have Arrived

The NFL is all about gambling these days. Now that legalized gambling is sweeping the country state by state, all the professional sports leagues have gone all in on gambling. If there's any indication the NFL is all about gambling, they actuallly let a team move to Las Vegas. The NFL is always exploring new ways to make money, and this time it…

NFL ・ 04 November 2021

The Sun

UK £2m Lotto jackpot up for grabs soon with results to follow

THE Lotto is on tonight, and one lucky winner could be in with the chance of winning £2M. In order to play, players are required to to pick six numbers from 1-59 or go with a Lucky Dip for randomly selected numbers. You can play the draw every Wednesday and Saturday, or both if you wish to. The draw itself will take place at 7.45pm, and you can…

Winnings ・ 03 November 2021

US Bets

NFL Tabs Aristocrat Gaming For League-Themed Slot Machines

The NFL is taking its product to a new playing field - casino floors. The National Football League announced Wednesday it has reached agreement with Aristocrat for a multi-year slot machine licensing agreement in which the gaming company has an exclusive global license to create NFL-themed slot machines for casinos. Aristocrat also was awarded a…

NFL ・ 03 November 2021

PC Gamer

Gambling or player choice? The furious debate around FIFA’s loot box system

The pageantry when opening FIFA's Ultimate Team packs is an inviting spectacle. The bright colours, the drama and, if you are very lucky and land a special card, the walk-out, fireworks and confetti raining down. Cracking open a FUT pack creates a carnival atmosphere. FUT has become a core part of the game's experience since its debut in FIFA 09.…

Sports ・ 03 November 2021

The US Sun

£2m Lotto jackpot up for grabs tonight after EuroMillions draw

THE EuroMillions jackpot will rollover to a balance busting £67m on Friday after no one claimed Tuesday's top prize. There were no jackpot winners in yesterdays EuroMillions however, one UK player got their hands on £202406.20. And this evening, the Lotto draw returns with a cool £2m jackpot up for the taking. Tonight's National Lottery's draw…

Winnings ・ 03 November 2021

The Big Lead

Absolutely Nothing Sad About NFL-Themed Slot Machines

The NFL is exploring a new way to make money and it involves people repeatedly feeding money into slot machines while they wait for the next live games on which to also gamble. Here's the PR announcement explaining the who, what, and why, written with that specific type of corporate flourish that succeeds in making a person wonder what the heck…

NFL ・ 03 November 2021

8 News Now

Circa Casino’s impact on downtown Las Vegas as it celebrates 1 year

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- It has been one year since Circa Resort & Casino opened its doors what was a much-anticipated, historic moment in downtown Las Vegas. Gaming historian and professor at UNLV, David Schwartz says Circa opened there was a lot of uncertainty about the future for downtown and Las Vegas in general. While Circa Casino made a bold…

Travel ・ 28 October 2021

Daily Mail Online

Jackpot! National Lottery firm Camelot hires dozens of former BBC executives into top roles

Dozens of former BBC executives have hit the jackpot by landing jobs with National Lottery operator Camelot, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Our analysis has found that at least 24 employees went on to take up positions with Camelot after leaving the Corporation. And a further five Camelot employees have travelled through the revolving door in the…

Winnings ・ 23 October 2021

Mirror

'Unluckiest couple in Britain' break up after losing £3million Lottery ticket

A married couple broke up after losing their winning £3million lottery ticket. Martyn and Kay Tott realised they had won the multi-million pound prize six months after the 2001 National Lottery draw. They saw an appeal for winners to come forward and noticed their weekly numbers had secured the jackpot. But tragically the couple had lost their…

Lottery ・ 18 October 2021

NBA

Timberwolves & Lynx and Treasure Island Resort & Casino Unveil Refurbished Prairie Island Indian Community Court

Minneapolis-St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, in partnership with Treasure Island Resort & Casino, unveiled a refurbished outdoor court for the Prairie Island Indian Community in Welch, Minnesota. Unveiled on Indigenous Peoples' Day, which celebrates and honors Native American peoples and their histories and culture, the event…

Sports ・ 12 October 2021

WAMC

Researchers who studied gambling behavior make recommendations to Massachusetts casino regulators

In an effort to better understand how problem gambling develops and evolves, researchers studied the gambling behaviors of the same individuals in Massachusetts over a six-year period beginning in 2013. The final report on this groundbreaking study was presented Thursday at a meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The report made seven…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 October 2021

CFO Dive

CFOs might be at greater risk of problem gambling

CFOs are at risk of becoming problem gamblers, experts say, since CFOs have access to company and personal funds, and often feel their number-crunching ability can give them an edge. Other factors add to the danger too, Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, said, including stock trading, which can be a hazard…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 September 2021

Patch

$1 Million Raised For St. Baldrick's + Vegas Chamber Lobbying

Happy Monday, people of Las Vegas! Here's what's happening today in town. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Las Vegas? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 91 Low: 65. Here are the top stories in Las Vegas…

Covid ・ 19 September 2021

The Sun

Lotto sees no winners of £15m jackpot

BRITS missed out on the chance of scooping a HUGE £15m after Saturday's Lotto draw saw no jackpot winner. Yesterday's Lotto numbers were 19, 32, 44, 45, 52, 53 and the Bonus ball was 12. And Saturday's Thunderball draw results were 13, 7, 17, 19 and 35, with a Thunderball of 11. You can buy Lotto tickets online every day from 6am until 11pm. But…

Winnings ・ 19 September 2021

The US Sun

Winning Lotto numbers revealed with £15m jackpot up for grabs plus Thunderball latest

BRITS will have the chance to win a whopping jackpot of £15million in tonight's Lotto draw. Tonight's Lotto numbers are 19, 32, 44, 45, 52, 53. Meanwhile the Bonus ball is 12. Tonight's Thunderball draw results are 13, 7, 17, 19 and 35, with a Thunderball of 11. You can buy Lotto tickets online every day from 6am until 11pm. But remember, to play…

Winnings ・ 19 September 2021

The Sun

Lotto double rollover winning numbers revealed as £33m jackpot to be won Friday

THE UNLUCKIEST LOTTERY WINNERS OF ALL TIME WHO MISSED OUT ON MILLIONS BECAUSE OF LOST TICKETS AND PAYMENT PROBLEMS That was the case for one young couple this week who missed out on the £182million Euromillions jackpot - when they realised their winning ticket payment hadn't gone through. Rachel Kennedy, 19, and Liam McCrohan, 21, from…

Winnings ・ 16 September 2021

The US Sun

Set For Life numbers revealed as HUGE £20M EuroMillions jackpot up for grabs on Tuesday

WHAT ARE THE BEST TIPS FOR WINNING THE LOTTERY? Obviously, there is no way to predict the winning numbers in the lottery. Each draw is completely random. But there are ways to increase your odds. Firstly, select the right game. The lottery could mean one of several games - each with different odds and jackpots. Playing a game with smaller odds…

Winnings ・ 14 September 2021

The US Sun

National Lottery draw LIVE: £20m Lotto jackpot up for grabs tonight after EuroMillions results revealed

TONIGHT'S National Lottery jackpot has rolled over to an estimated £20million after no-one claimed the top prize on Wednesday. The National Lottery draw results for Lotto, will be recorded and streamed live at 7:45pm Saturday 4th September 2021. The biggest ever Lotto winner was created in April 2016, when an anonymous player banked a whopping…

Winnings ・ 04 September 2021

Mirror

Two lucky UK lottery winners yet to claim their £12million winnings

Two lucky UK lottery winners have still not claimed £12million in prize money, now Camelot is urging players to check their tickets to see if they have landed a life changing windfall. A single ticket, bought in a store, won the £11165532 Lotto jackpot on Saturday August 14, while a day earlier an online punter won a £1000000 EuroMillions UK…

Winnings ・ 20 August 2021

WFMZ News

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort Welcomes New Food & Beverage Leadership Team, 95 Years of Combined F&B Experience to Boost Award-Winning Outlets

D'IBERVILLE, Miss., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort proudly announces a new food and beverage leadership team to guide the award-winning restaurants and VIP experiences at the nationally recognized property. Industry veteran Ryan Hayes leads the team as Director of Food & Beverage along with four new managers…

Travel ・ 11 August 2021

Medical News

UMass Amherst research professor receives award from National Council on Problem Gambling

Not long after earning her Ph.D. in sociology and losing her brief first job with a software startup that shut down overnight, Rachel Volberg took a chance - on gambling studies, a nearly nonexistent field. Thirty-five years later, Volberg, research professor in the University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 22 July 2021

EurekAlert!

UMass Amherst professor honored for lifetime achievement in problem gambling research

Not long after earning her Ph.D. in sociology and losing her brief first job with a software startup that shut down overnight, Rachel Volberg took a chance - on gambling studies, a nearly nonexistent field. Thirty-five years later, Volberg, research professor in the University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 July 2021

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Top 5 Movie-Themed Online Slots

One reason online casinos have become so big in the gambling industry is due to the numerous gaming alternatives they provide. Game manufacturers have grown more creative over time. Developers invest heavily in research and development to come up with innovative solutions for the modern customer. Today's casino games have brilliant animation,…

Movies ・ 19 July 2021

Scoopbyte

Online Slots Based On Our Favorite TV Shows

There are few feelings more disappointing than watching the final credits roll on a TV show that you have grown to love over the hours, days, or weeks that you have been bingeing it. As soon as many of us watch the final episode, we frantically begin to Google when the next season is going to air, or whether there are any spin-offs to catch up…

Movies ・ 12 July 2021

PA Online Casino

Largest Lottery Jackpot Ever Claimed By Group in Bucks County

A stop at a 7-Eleven and a Quick Pick ticket brought home Pennsylvania's biggest jackpot ever. Last week, a five-member group from Levittown claimed the winning Mega Millions ticket from the May 21 drawing that had an annuity value of $516 million. It was the largest jackpot in the history of Pennsylvania's lottery prizes. The group formed…

Winnings ・ 09 July 2021

Travel Daily News

Experience Las Vegas: A unique travel destination

When mentioning Las Vegas most people imagine flashing lights, neon signs, and luxurious casino hotels. Almost everyone has come across this notorious city, not necessarily through travel but through movies and popular culture. The saying'What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas' might ring a bell. Las Vegas is Spanish for the Meadows, but it also goes…

Travel ・ 02 July 2021