8559 stories by Devin O'Connor
Powerball Jackpot for Christmas Eve Drawing Climbs to $1.7 Billion
The Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot is an estimated $1.7 billion The jackpot run has run a record 46 drawings without a jackpot win The Powerball jackpot stands to deliver the ultimate gift this Christmas season,...
Florida Contractor Allegedly Funded Gambling Habit By Stealing From Elderly Hurricane Victims
A Bradenton man posing as a contractor allegedly stole $222K from mobile home residents in need of repairs after Hurricane Milton A police investigation found that some of the down payment money went to area...
Fontainebleau Owner Jeffrey Soffer Sells Miami Casino Parcels for Big Profit
Land previously tied to the Big Easy Casino has been sold Florida real estate magnate Jeffrey Soffer owns the Hallandale Beach racino Fontainebleau Resorts' billionaire owner, Jeffrey Soffer, expanded his net worth recently by selling...
Person Falls to Their Death at Emerald Queen Casino Near Seattle
A person died at the Emerald Queen Casino on Saturday night The incident remains under investigation Law enforcement says the person fell to their death inside the tribal casino One person is dead and another...
Number 79432 Wins Spanish Christmas Lottery, Powerball Hits $1.6 Billion
The Spanish Christmas Lottery was drawn on Monday morning Powerball has climbed to $1.6 billion for Monday night's drawing The Spanish Christmas Lottery, the world's richest annual lottery drawing, is conducted each year on December...
Human Trafficking Victims Working in Casino Scam Centers Caught in Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
The Thailand-Cambodia conflict reportedly has innocent civilians in its crossfire Thailand is targeting suspected scam centers where trafficked persons work Thousands of people suspected to be human trafficking victims who have been forced to work...
FBI Warns Consumers About Inherent Risks of Illegal Online Gambling
The FBI is warning the public to avoid unregulated online casinos and sportsbooks Such illegal online gaming businesses can be linked to terrorists and organized crime The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the...
The Gambling Deduction Tax Change Could Benefit Prediction Markets and Trump
If the gambling deduction isn't restored to 100%, prediction markets would benefit Prediction markets are considered financial instruments, not gambling Prediction markets would become more attractive for some bettors under the new tax scheme Conspiracy...
Nebraska Casino Gamblers Who Owe Child Support, Other Debts Have Winnings Seized
Nebraska's casinos are helping the state recoup outstanding debts More than $215K in overdue child support has been secured through gambling winnings Nebraska's newly liberalized casino market is helping reduce property taxes for homeowners across...
Japan Teases Second IR Bidding Round; Will Any Casino Bigwigs Bite?
Japan is likely to conduct another bidding round for casino licenses Japan has two unissued integrated resort permits that it can grant Japan authorized as many as three casino developments in 2018. Seven years later,...