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Jackpot Round Up: Man Celebrating 21st Birthday Wins $362K in Las Vegas
An Ohio resident visiting the Las Vegas Strip collected $362K at the Linq Hotel + Experience on his 21st birthday.
Damon Howell of Union City won $362,640 while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em on May 10 at the resort casino.
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Mohegan Sun Visitor Wins $483K Super 4 Progressive Jackpot
A lucky casino goer from Nassau Country, New York, has won a life-changing jackpot after a visit to the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut. On Monday, the guest hit a $483,622.40 prize playing blackjack at the tribal venue. [Read more…] about Mohegan Sun Visitor Wins $483K Super 4 Progressive Jackpot
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$1.35B Lotto Winner Embroiled in Family Drama
A $1.35 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner faces a legal battle with the mother of his daughter as he tries to keep his identity a secret. The winning ticket, purchased in Lebanon, Maine, was claimed by the winner through an LLC to maintain his anonymity. However, a complicated series of events led to a significant fallout with family and friends. [Read more…] about $1.35B Lotto Winner Embroiled in Family Drama
$1.3B Mega Millions Jackpot Win Causing Rift in Maine Family
The “lottery curse” appears to be working its malevolent power on the winner of Maine’s all-time biggest lottery jackpot, poisoning the relationships between the winner, his parents, and the mother of his child.
The anonymous $1.35 billion Mega Millions winner is suing his ex because he claims she blabbed to his parents about the win without his consent.
Now his former partner has hit back against her wealthy accuser, alleging misconduct on his part. Meanwhile, the winner’s father claims he is “not the son I knew.”
Doe vs. Smith
The former couple are referred to in court documents by the pseudonyms “John Doe” and “Sara Smith,” respectively. That’s because Maine allows lottery winners to remain anonymous.
Doe sued Smith in November 2023, claiming she violated a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) when she told his dad and stepmom about his newfound riches.
The NDA had been put in place to “promote the safety and security of John Doe, defendant, and their daughter and to avoid the irreparable harm of allowing the media or public, in general, to discover” their identities and physical location, according to the lawsuit.
Doe wants an injunction preventing Smith from disclosing any further information about the jackpot. He has also asked the court to order Smith to list every person she told and pay compensatory damages of “an amount to be determined at trial, but no less than $100K per unauthorized disclosure.”
Rift Deepens
In recently filed documents in the case, both Smith and the man’s father claim that Doe himself told his parents about the win. Doe also demanded his father no longer speak to Smith, which caused a rift between the two men.
“I told him… ‘You are not the son I knew,’” claimed the father in court documents. “He got angry, calling me a ‘dictator’ and an ‘a***hole.’ I have not heard from my son since, and he has not done any of [the] things he promised.”
Smith alleges in a recent court filing that Doe has hired a security team that allegedly follows her and her daughter around on a daily basis.
Meanwhile, Doe claims that Smith is attempting to expose his identity. He also alleges she falsely accused him of trying to “kidnap” their daughter because he refused to pay for her and her new boyfriend to go on vacation.
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Vancouver Council Eases Restrictions on Casino Expansions
In a recent vote, Vancouver’s ABC party has decided to change the city’s strict moratorium on gambling expansions. The amendment was passed despite opposition from health officials and calls for more public consultation.
ABC Councilors Approve Increase in Casino Slot Machines
The recent ruling allows new applications from the B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC), which can increase the number of slot machines and gaming tables at existing venues such as the Parq Casino and Hastings Racecourseb, reported CTV News Vancouver. However, the amendment does not allow the construction of new casinos.
ABC councilors Mike Klassen, Lisa Dominato, Rebecca Bligh, Peter Meiszner, and Lenny Zhou voted in favor of the staff recommendation to relax the restrictions on gambling.
Peter Meiszner noted that the proposal is very modest. He underscored that it just allows the addition of machines within the currently operating casinos and not expanding or building new facilities.
Still, the decision was not passed with a unanimous vote. ABC councilor Sarah Kirby-Yung opposed the proposal citing significant reservations. She noted that according to the staff report, which was initiated by the BCLC, an increase of $5 million is expected in Vancouver’s annual gambling revenue.
Kirby-Yung further argued that these financial projections unveil that the proposal has far more significance than it appears to, which in turn means that there will be a considerable increase in gambling activities in the city.
Health Officer Warns of Gambling Risks as Council Approves Expansion
Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Vancouver’s medical health officer, was also among the people who strongly opposed the amendment due to concerns about increased harm. He highlighted that gambling disorders can lead to severe problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, and financial difficulties.
Dr. Lysyshyn also reminded lawmakers that gambling addiction is recognized as a mental illness. He emphasized that even a small percentage of gamblers developing addictions could have far-reaching negative effects on families and communities.
OneCity Coun. Christine Boyle and Green councilors Adriane Carr and Pete Fry also voted against the proposal. Fry expressed criticism as there was no comprehensive public consultation and questioned whether the amendment of the 2011 moratorium was legal.
On the other hand, Adriane Carr called for more extensive public engagement, noting that the original moratorium followed eight days and nights of public hearings.
BCLC representative Lara Gerrits defended the proposal saying that expansion is necessary. She pointed out that the city’s population has grown by 20% since the moratorium was put in place. She noted that the current gambling facilities often reach capacity, especially after major events. Gerrits also mentioned that 67% of gambling spending by Vancouver residents currently goes to other Lower Mainland facilities.The amended moratorium allows the council to assess each application individually, with input from Vancouver Coastal Health and the Vancouver Police Department. The police reported no specific concerns about the amendment during the council meeting.
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