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Woman wins $723,755 lottery jackpot in North Carolina

A lucky lady from North Carolina managed to change her life entirely by spending only $10 on a "Jackpot 7's" Fast Play card, which rewarded her with an impressive $723755 win on July 11. When Cynthia Neely discovered she had won the full North Carolina Lottery Fast Play jackpot, she was filled with happiness and excitement. "I think I cried all the…

Winnings ・ 26 July 2023

The Stanly News And Press

Casino Knight rakes in $20K for Gray Stone Day School

By Chandler Inions, The Salisbury Post Cowboys and cowgirls tried their luck at a Gray Stone Day School fundraiser last Saturday. According to the Gray Stone Chief Administrative Officer Helen Nance, the event was a huge success. It raised more than $20000 for the school to use on beautification projects and outdoor enhancement around the…

Covid ・ 23 March 2023

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Sports ・ 09 February 2023

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NC County Sheriff Busts Illegal Gambling Arcade, Seizes $280K

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office has carried out a raid against a suspected illegal gambling venue which resulted in the seizure of close to $280000 in money generated through the unlawful activities. An investigation into the Duck Arcade Sweepstakes on Mooresville Road in Salisbury that commenced back in March 2021 has yielded results with the…

Law ・ 07 June 2022

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Salisbury Post

Deputies seize more than $200K in gambling arrest at Duck Arcade

By Elisabeth Strillacci elisabeth.strillacci@salisburypost.com SALISBURY - A Chinese National living in Salisbury has been arrested by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office on charges of running an illegal gambling operation and police seized more than $200000 in cash and two guns, along with additional evidence, from Duck Arcade Sweepstakes and a…

Incidents ・ 07 June 2022

WBTV

Over $200k seized in Salisbury arcade gambling operation investigation

SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - The Rowan County Sheriff's Office seized almost a quarter-million dollars following an illegal gambling operation investigation. The investigation at Duck Arcade Sweepstakes located on Mooresville Road in Salisbury began in March 2021 and 41-year-old Jindeng Dong was arrested on May 31, 2022. Dong ran Duck Arcade…

Incidents ・ 06 June 2022

Salisbury Post

Arrest made after deputies search Duck Arcade, more expected

elisabeth.strillacci@salisburypost.com SALISBURY - A Chinese National living in Salisbury has been arrested by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office on charges of running an illegal gambling operation. Jindeng Dong, 41, of Castlewood Drive, was arrested May 31 and charged with five violations: slot machine or device defined (misdemeanor), gambling…

Incidents ・ 06 June 2022

The Sun

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LOTTERY players are being urged to check their tickets as an impressive £5.3 million jackpot is yet to be claimed. The National Lottery revealed that the £5355727 prize from the draw on April 13, 2022, was from a ticket bought online. As well as the one lucky winner scooping the massive jackpot prize, there was also one lucky ticket-holder who…

Lottery ・ 20 April 2022

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The Denver Gazette

Connecticut’s launch of expanded gambling yields billions for gamblers, millions for state and casinos, but deeper debt for some

HARTFORD, Conn. - Bettors dropped more than $2 billion late last year as Connecticut launched its long-awaited legalized sports betting and online gambling, generating tens of millions of dollars for the state, the two tribal-owned casinos and Connecticut Lottery Corp. But for some gamblers who too easily take on debt with gambling now available on…

Trust and Safety ・ 01 February 2022

The Hartford Courant

'Betting and betting,’ CT's expanded gambling yields billions

Bettors dropped more than $2 billion late last year as Connecticut launched its long-awaited legalized sports betting and online gambling, generating tens of millions of dollars for the state, the two tribal-owned casinos and Connecticut Lottery Corp. But for some gamblers who too easily take on debt with gambling now available on laptops, tablets…

Trust and Safety ・ 31 January 2022

The CT Mirror

'Informational' hearing yields little information about CT's digital gamblers

Gentle questioning by legislators at a hearing Monday elicited no information on the numbers or habits of the Connecticut gamblers who have wagered more than $2 billion on sports and casino games since online gambling went live in October. Representatives of Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mohegan Sun and the CT Lottery acknowledged that data collected…

Trust and Safety ・ 25 January 2022

The Hartford Courant

CT tracks online gambling closely

Connecticut's problem-gambling hotline is busiest on Mondays, the day after America's holy day of televised NFL football, when ubiquitous ads offer "free play" and "risk-free" bets. Compared to November 2020, hotline calls were up 87% in November 2021, the first full month after Connecticut flipped the switch on online gambling and made every…

Trust and Safety ・ 23 January 2022

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Interact Club holds bingo fundraiser

PRESS PHOTOS BY KATHY HASSICK The Salisbury Middle School Interact Club held a bingo night recently to benefit Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital. ABOVE: Salisbury Middle School Interact Club members Madison Reis, Madison Peifer, Gabriella Bryant and Madelynn Dilliard lend a helping hand by taking charge of the bingo card table. Bingo night…

Bingo ・ 21 January 2022

Salisbury Post

Salisbury man wins $332,830 from lottery ticket bought at Faith Road store

SALISBURY - A local man plans on using his North Carolina Education Lottery winnings to purchase a new home. Michael Miller, a Department of Transportation worker who lives in Salisbury, won a $332830 Fast Play prize. Miller struck gold when he stopped at Charlie's Mart on Faith Road on Friday and tried the $20 Jackpot 7s game, a new Fast Play…

Winnings ・ 15 January 2022

The Stanly News And Press

REGIONAL: Rowan County DOT worker wins $332,830 Fast Play prize

Michael Miller of Salisbury said winning a $332830 Fast Play prize will help him pay for a new home. "It came at a great time," said Miller, who works on bridges for the N.C. Department of Transportation. "We're getting a new home. I've got to make sure my mom and dad are good and then I'm going to invest the rest." Miller's good luck happened…

Winnings ・ 23 November 2021

Latin Times

Man Takes Home $2-Million Maryland Jackpot For Second Time; Bettor Nets $100,000 After Buying 20 Identical Lottery Tickets

A Maryland man who won the lottery jackpot several years ago again scored a huge windfall after claiming a $2-million lottery prize. The winner, a 65-year-old retired utility worker from Salisbury, won the US$2-million jackpot after buying two scratch-off tickets from a local Exxon gas station while he was running errands. When he scratched his…

Winnings ・ 01 November 2021

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Maryland Man Wins $2 Million Lottery for the Second Time

An unnamed Salisbury, Maryland, man has proven to have some incredible luck. He's just won the $2 million lottery after winning the exact same prize a few years ago, according to Maryland Lottery Officials. The now-retired utility worker bought two "$2000000 Richer" scratch-off tickets from a neighborhood gas station during the pandemic while…

Winnings ・ 30 October 2021

Gambling

Responsible Online Gambling in CT

With the launch of online sports betting in Connecticut being just round the corner, there have been natural concerns that the citizens of this state are protected to ensure that wagering remains fun and recreational at all times. In this article, we look at some of the measures that have been put in place. While Governor Lamont is proud of the…

Law ・ 08 October 2021

PR Newswire

Multi-Billion Dollar Global Online Gambling Market Exploding in Popularity with No Signs of Slowing

FinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Online Gambling Market just continues to grow significantly, and the projections keep increasing. Key factors such as an increase in the number of internet users followed by increasing access to data and online gambling platforms are driving the online…

Industry ・ 05 October 2021

CT Insider

CT addresses problem gambling ahead of sports betting, online casino expansion

The debut of legal sports betting and online casino gambling in Connecticut is days or perhaps weeks away, but a precautionary tool went live Thursday: A chance for people to ban themselves from virtual gambling even before it starts. A voluntary self-exclusion program operated by the Department of Consumer Protection will enable anyone to bar…

Sports ・ 24 September 2021

NC Policy Watch

Video gambling legislation advances as GOP softens its stance

Sheriffs and advocates remain opposed, but the party of Donald Trump is no longer a roadblock Video gambling is a long-time target of laws and law enforcement in North Carolina. State legislators are now considering a bill that would make video lottery games legal and use some of the gamblers' money for community college student loans. House Bill…

Law ・ 23 September 2021

WFMZ News

Global Online Gambling Market Size Expected To Reach $127 Billion By 2027

PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary - The Global Online Gambling Market is projected to continue to grow over the next several years. Increasing adoption of smartphones and easy access to casino gaming platforms are currently driving the market. Factors such as increasing internet penetration and…

Industry ・ 22 September 2021

CBS 17

Gambling machines, $19,000 seized during NC arcade raid

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) - Multiple staff are expected to be charged and a number of gambling machines were seized during a Rowan County raid on an arcade this week, the Rowan County Sheriff's Office said on Saturday. Deputies executed a warrant at Fishzilla Arcade, located at 1812 East Innes Street in Salisbury, on…

Incidents ・ 08 August 2021

WSOC-TV Channel 9

Deputies raid Rowan County arcade over gambling violations

SALISBURY, N.C. - Deputies raided a Rowan County arcade Thursday over gambling violations. According to deputies, the FishZilla Arcade on East Innes Street in Salisbury was operating under the guise that it was a legal arcade, when in actuality it was an illegal gambling operation. Investigators said the business had 85 playing stations, including…

Incidents ・ 08 August 2021

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Oz Lotto jackpot $2m, draw details, winning numbers, results

Many dream of winning the lottery, but there are many methods that people have used in order to win. Is it coincidence or a method to the madness? Oz Lotto's $2 million first division prize will jackpot next week after no one had all the lucky numbers. Four people however had more luck in division two, each taking home $25000 each. The winning…

Winnings ・ 05 August 2021

The CT Mirror

Connecticut House votes 122-21 to legalize online gambling

Connecticut reached a tipping point in its long, complicated relationship with gambling Thursday as the House voted 122-21 for a bill that would make casino games, sports betting and lottery sales available to any adult with an internet connection. After years of false starts, the measure is the first comprehensive update of gambling laws since the…

Law ・ 21 May 2021