The Mystic Gambler 
Last Wednesday, dozens of Americans became richer after winning seven-figure prizes from Powerball. An unlikely winning combination matched common player patterns, resulting in multiple winners of Match 5 prizes, as well as two jackpot winners. As a result, the game’s top prize was reset to $20 million. However, the new jackpot did not survive long […]
Judge allows cities to join legal fight over blackjack ban New rules could slash cardroom revenue and city funding Industry warns regulations may dismantle California cardroom model A California Superior Court judge will allow a coalition of cardroom host cities to…
A man accused of manipulating slot machines at Northern Quest Resort & Casino has been sentenced after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors, bringing an unusual gambling-related case to a close. Court Accepts Plea Deal in Casino Machine Manipulation Case The defendant, 33-year-old Jeremiah Villegas, admitted guilt to reduced charges that included a misdemeanor count […]
Scott Kirby’s past as a blackjack card counter has been an open secret in aviation for some time, including a mention during a January 2026 Stratechery interview. However, the United Airlines CEO took the story public last week in the Wall…
The legal troubles facing rapper Nelly have cleared, at least for now. A Missouri court recently dismissed a misdemeanor assault charge tied to a confrontation at Ameristar Casino last summer. Instead, Nelly secured an agreement requiring him to accept a lesser charge. Instead of facing the original allegation, the Grammy-winning artist accepted responsibility for a […]
The Mega Millions jackpot has went unclaimed for yet another drawing and so have the game’s Match 5 prizes. The game has been experiencing a temporary lull, although this isn’t all that surprising considering that not one but two jackpots were won in March. Mega Millions Jackpot Remains Unconquered The Tuesday Mega Millions drawing went […]
Casino lets gambler play and lose, then blocks jackpot payout Court initially sides with casino over regulatory jurisdiction issue New ruling reopens path for players to sue over winnings When Monique Jewell walked into the MGM Grand Detroit in 2017, she…