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European Poker Tour Main Event Crowns First Romanian Winner

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From PokerStars Razvan Belea after winning the EPT Paris Main
Razvan Belea after winning the EPT Paris Main Event. He became the first Romanian to win an EPT Main Event. (Image: Rational Intellectual Holdings via PokerStars)

Razvan Belea, a poker player, simply needed $530 and some extra spending money to become a billionaire and make history. He took the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event for €1,170,000 (US$1.23 million), being the first Romanian to do so.

He got his place in the tournament via a PokerStars internet satellite, and the ensuing trip to Paris, France was well worth it. There were 1,606 entries for the €5,300 (US$5,593) main event, and it was the Romanian who outlasted them all.

According to The Hendon Mob, it was Belea’s greatest pay to date, as he previously earned only roughly $140K in live earnings after a decade on the circuit. The victory propelled him into [Read more…] about European Poker Tour Main Event Crowns First Romanian Winner

Jackpot: Magnolia Bluffs Casino Slot Player Wins $1.1M in Mississippi

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A Mississippi woman hit over $1.1M while playing a slot machine at the state’s Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel on Sunday.

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Magnolia Bluffs Casino, pictured above. A player at the Mississippi gaming property hit $1.1M on a slot machine. (Image: Magnolia Bluffs Casino)

The lucky player was identified as “T. Quarles” of Brookhaven. The total hit was $1,111,759.20.

She wagered $3.75 on a Buffalo Grand game at the Natchez gaming property.

When asked about the win, Quarles said, “Give to others generously and the Lord will give back to you.” 

She went to the casino with some friends. [Read more…] about Jackpot: Magnolia Bluffs Casino Slot Player Wins $1.1M in Mississippi

When Gamblers Are Winning And Really Losing At The Same Time

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Gamblers winning and losing at the same timeFeeling like a winner while you’re losing
Gamblers win only infrequently because all games of chance are designed so that the house always has an advantage. There really are no exceptions. You will witness the lights and sounds that accompany a truly large jackpot once in a great while to give the impression that that’s not the case. [Read more…] about When Gamblers Are Winning And Really Losing At The Same Time

Powerball Ticket Stolen from ‘Rightful’ Winner, $2.04B Lawsuit Claims

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Jose Rivera, Powerball, Edwin Castro
Joe Chahayed, proprietor of Joe’s Service Station in Altadena, receiving his reward for selling the record-busting ticket, a check for $1 million. Meanwhile, little is known about the jackpot winner, Edwin Castro. (Image: AP)
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The prize was claimed on February 15 by a man named Edwin Castro. The California Lottery said Castro declined the opportunity to participate in publicity and wished to remain private.

An Altadena, Calif. man claims [Read more…] about Powerball Ticket Stolen from ‘Rightful’ Winner, $2.04B Lawsuit Claims