The casino industry has been under increased scrutiny in recent weeks due to a series of high-profile crimes occurring in and around popular gaming venues across the United States.
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Austin Man Wins $29M Lotto Texas Jackpot
A man from Austin has hit a huge jackpot, making them the Lone Star State’s newest millionaire. The player won $29 million from a lottery ticket and announced that they planned to retire and enjoy the rest of their life.
Bally’s Joins IBIA, Allows Firefighters to Train at Chicago Casino Site
Bally’s Corporation has become the latest member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA),
New Zealand Government Opens Online Casino Licensing Process
In a significant shift, the New Zealand government has announced plans to auction off licenses for online casinos. The country is introducing measures to regulate gambling activity, minimize gambling harm, and bolster tax revenues. While such a dynamic shift will be challenging, New Zealand remains confident that liberalizing its gambling market will bring significant positives. […]
Two Fortunate Lottery Players Share $150K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot
Winning a jackpot or a large prize from playing the lottery is undoubtedly exciting. However, in some cases, more than one player can be lucky enough and depending on the lottery game, the prize may be split.
Mega Millions Jackpot Surpasses $300M for Upcoming Drawing
The grand prize from the popular American lottery game, Mega Millions, survived the latest drawing on Tuesday. Regretfully, nobody was able to guess correctly the winning numbers, 3, 9, 14, 26, 51 and the gold Mega ball 21 for an estimated jackpot of $279 million.
Banned Player Wins Casino Jackpot, Gets Arrested
A banned Iowa player won a jackpot in a casino, despite being self-excluded. The man, who used a fake identity, was arrested, prompting an investigation into the matter.