Thai Lottery Winner Loses It All After Partner Runs Away With the Money and Her Lover

Winning the lottery sounds like a great idea for most but for one winner in Thailand, it flipped his life upside down. His partner ran off with the money, her lover in tow.

Media outlet Thaiger reported that “Manit” won the first prize money of THB6 million (US$166,819) on November 1, which he then transferred to his wife’s account. Instead of celebrating the win with family and friends, though, she cashed out and headed for the hills.

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$2B Powerball Jackpot Produces $100M for New York Schools, Lottery Retailers

$2B Powerball Jackpot Produces $100M for New York Schools, Lottery Retailers

A New Yorker didn’t win the $2 billion Powerball drawing earlier this month, but according to the New York State Gaming Commission, the state’s schools and lottery retailers became big winners from the buzz surrounding the record-breaking jackpot.

A New York Lottery retailer’s sign shows values for the then-upcoming Mega Millions and Powerball drawings on Oct. 22, 2018. The New York Lottery reported selling nearly $225 million in Powerball tickets during the recent period that led up to a record $2 billion jackpot. 

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Slot Machine That’s Older Than Las Vegas Sells for $248K

Although it may not have flashy bonus features or explosive video cutaways, this slot machine is much more elegant than a modern one and recently produced a $248,000 payoff. Because that was the highest bid made for a Caille Bros. 5-cent Roulette floor model slot machine from 1904, which was auctioned off earlier this month by Morphy Auctions.

The Caille Bros. 5-cent Roulette floor-model slot machine, above, was extremely rare and in excellent condition. (Image: Morphy Auctions)

Set in a rich quartered oak cabinet with nickel-plated iron

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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Jackpot: Empire City Casino Player Wins $925K

Jackpot: Empire City Casino Player Wins $925K on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slot in Yonkers

A very fortunate Yonkers, New York, man just won just under $1 million at Empire City Casino, the gaming establishment operated by MGM Resorts said on Tuesday. At the Yonkers casino, it was on a $20 wager.

According to the casino, the $925,488 payoff represents this year’s largest jackpot. The Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine produced the fortunate spin. International Game Technology produced it (IGT).

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Stakelogic & Stakelogic Live Create Unique Plug&Play Live Progressive Jackpot System

Stakelogic & Stakelogic Live Create Unique Plug&Play Live Progressive Jackpot System
stakelogic spin-to-win mega money wheels

Developer of innovative, top-tier casino games that are changing the way gamers play online Stakelogic and its subsidiary and provider of live casino games, Stakelogic Live, have joined forces to create a highly innovative live casino product. Called Spin-to-Win, the new plug&play live progressive jackpot system reunites the world of live casino gambling with Random Number Generator slots.

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