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Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Sentenced to Prison Over Lottery Program

Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been given an additional two-year prison sentence for his handling of a state lottery program when he...

Devin O'Connor — June 8, 2019

Citing Wire Act Concerns, West Virginia Lottery Halts DraftKings Sports Betting Mobile Launch

The West Virginia Lottery announced on Wednesday afternoon it has delayed approval for DraftKings online sportsbook application, citing Wire Act concerns. And it appears...

Steve Bittenbender — June 5, 2019

Gaming Lawyers Praise New Hampshire Court Ruling on Wire Act But Identify Decision’s Limitations

Ed Silverstein — June 5, 2019

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Pennsylvania Casinos Seek Injunction to Stop ‘Slot-Style’ iLottery Games Ahead of Online Gaming Launch

Philip Conneller — June 4, 2019

Federal Judge Sides With New Hampshire in Wire Act Case, Says Law Applies Only to Sports Betting

Steve Bittenbender — June 3, 2019

Concerns Raised Over Sports Betting Platform Contract Awarded by Oregon Lottery

Todd Shriber — June 3, 2019

Loto-Quebec Sued Over Long Lottery Odds But Longshot Lawsuit Shot Down by Judge

Philip Conneller — May 10, 2019

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UK National Lottery Won’t Pay £4 Million to Petty Criminals Who May Have Bought Ticket with Stolen Bank Card

Philip Conneller — April 28, 2019

Study Reveals Nevada Most Gambling Addicted State in America

Steve Bittenbender — April 26, 2019

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Justice Department: Lotteries Not Immune From Wire Act, But DOJ Says ‘No Credible Threat of Prosecution’

Devin O'Connor — April 26, 2019

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$768M Powerball Winner Says Ticket Was Nearly Thrown Away, 24-Year-Old ‘Pretty Much Felt Lucky’

The $768 million Powerball winner almost wasn't, as a 24-year-old Wisconsin man says he almost accidentally discarded the ticket. Manuel Franco came forward Tuesday...

Devin O'Connor — April 24, 2019

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Sheldon Adelson-backed Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling Wades into Wire Act Case with Faulty Argument

Philip Conneller — April 23, 2019

Colorado Lottery Winner Who Split Winnings with Mastermind Fraudster Wants Full $4.2 Million

Philip Conneller — April 16, 2019

Ohio House Bill Calls for State Lottery to Run Sports Betting at Casinos, Racinos

Steve Bittenbender — April 12, 2019

Wire Act Application to State Lotteries in Limbo as DOJ’s Newest View Dissed by Gaming Expert

Ed Silverstein — April 11, 2019

Alabama Lawmakers File Bills to Legalize State Lottery, Sports Betting

Steve Bittenbender — April 4, 2019

Live Horse Racing Lottery Game to Debut in Kentucky This Weekend

Steve Bittenbender — March 28, 2019

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Only Winning Ticket for $768M Powerball Jackpot Sold in Wisconsin

Casino.org Staff Writer — March 28, 2019

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Powerball Jackpot Now Estimated $750M, Fourth-Largest in US History

Devin O'Connor — March 25, 2019

Australian Lottoland Player Misses Out on US Mega Millions Jackpot Due to Time Zone Blunder

Philip Conneller — March 24, 2019

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Powerball Jackpot Now $625M, But New Wire Act Opinion Threatens Interstate Lottery Future

Devin O'Connor — March 21, 2019

Wire Act Reinterpretation Could Be At Risk As State Lottery Officials Pressure DOJ

Ed Silverstein — March 16, 2019

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Phew: Winning $1.5B Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Finally Claimed in South Carolina

Devin O'Connor — March 5, 2019