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Claim Jeffrey Epstein Won $85 Million Powerball Resurfaces
Did some of Jeffrey Epstein's unimaginable wealth come from playing the lottery? Epstein is rumored to have won an $85 million Powerball in July 2008 It's unlikely he did, though the rumor lives on A social media post that's gone viral claims...
Virginia Skill Game Lobby Has Funneled Millions to State Lawmakers in Recent Years
Virginia skill game backers in Richmond received millions in campaign contributions Virginia lawmakers have sent the governor a bill to legalize and regulate the slot-like games Aaron Rouse sued the NFL on allegations that he's been wrongly denied disability benefits Virginia lawmakers...
Driver Under Investigation After Chicago Casino Bus Crash Leaves Dozens Injured
A bus traveling from Chicago to a Michigan tribal casino has crashed The accident caused many injuries, some serious and life-threatening Police confirmed that passengers were transported to one of four local hospitals A bus traveling from Chicago to a tribal casino...
Deadwood Casinos Will Better Benefit Deadwood After Revenue Distribution Bill Becomes Law
A new law in South Dakota will keep more casino tax money in Deadwood Deadwood is the only place in South Dakota where commercial casinos are allowed Deadwood casinos will soon generate more local revenue for the historic Gold Rush mining town...
Anchorage Casino Expansion Readies Despite Federal Tribal Gaming Legality Concerns
Do Alaska Natives have the same federally protected tribal gaming rights? Interior Department officials have reached differing opinions under the Biden and Trump administrations An Alaska Native tribe is nonetheless expanding its tribal casino near Anchorage A tribal casino in Alaska hopes...
Mega Millions St. Patrick’s Day Jackpot Marks Fourth Major Lottery Win This Year
In less than three months, the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have hit four times The latest jackpot hit came on St. Patrick's Day Mega Millions hit twice in just eight days Mega Millions and Powerball keep on hitting, as 2026 shapes...
North Carolina Gambling Bust Uncovers 58 Gallons of Moonshine, Crystal Meth, Cocaine
A North Carolina man has been charged with running an illegal gambling house The raid additionally turned up illegal moonshine and a bounty of street drugs, including crystal meth and cocaine The suspect has a lengthy criminal record Law enforcement in North...
Penn Entertainment Sets Opening for $360 Million Hollywood Casino Aurora in Chicagoland
Penn Entertainment plans to open Hollywood Casino Aurora on June 24 The landside casino replaces the long-floating Hollywood Aurora riverboat on the Fox River Penn and its landlord remain bullish on their Midwest casinos Penn Entertainment is nearing completion of its $360...
Polymarket Will Open ‘The Situation Room’ Newsbook on Famed K Street
Polymarket will open The Situation Room tomorrow, March 20, in Washington DC The prediction market lounge mimics a sportsbook but focuses on current events and politics The newsbook is located along K Street near the White House Polymarket will open "The Situation...
Bill to Elevate Florida Gambling Penalties Could Be Approved During Special Session
Florida lawmakers could finalize legislation regarding illegal gambling during a special session AG Uthmeier wants first-time offenses for running an illegal gambling house to be a third-degree felony The Florida Gaming Control Commission supports the bill The Florida Gaming Control Commission and...