I have friends who firmly believe that casinos “fix” their video poker machines. They feel the casinos are cheating by not giving a random game, and in support of their beliefs, they cite some of the following observations: [Read more…] about Are Casinos Rigging Your Video Poker Machine?
Wheel Of Fortune Jackpot Winner Collects $3.27M in Nevada
A Carson Valley Inn Casino visitor won $3,274,537 last Saturday while playing a Wheel of Fortune slot machine progressive game.
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When Gamblers Are Winning And Really Losing At The Same Time
Feeling 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

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
$1.35B Mega Millions Winner Comes Forward in Maine, Picks One-Time Cash Option

The Mega Millions winner of the $1.35 billion jackpot hit on Jan. 13 has come forward in Maine, but they’re utilizing a newly formed limited liability company (LLC) to limit their public exposure.Hometown Gas & Grill owner Fred Cotreau poses for a photograph after his Mobil gas station sold a $1.35 billion Mega Millions ticket in January 2023. The lucky winner claimed his or her prize this week through an LLC. (Image: Reuters)
The January 2023 drawing was only the fourth time in Mega Millions history that the game’s jackpot was upwards of [Read more…] about $1.35B Mega Millions Winner Comes Forward in Maine, Picks One-Time Cash Option
Jackpot: Las Vegas Casinos Pay Four Wins of $400K or More
Caesars Palace Las Vegas and the Flamingo Las Vegas recently paid out a total of four wins of $400K or better to lucky players at the Caesars Entertainment gaming properties.

On Saturday, an unidentified player won a $440K jackpot playing video poker at Caesars Palace. The day before, another unnamed player hit a $401K jackpot, also while playing video poker at Caesars Palace. [Read more…] about Jackpot: Las Vegas Casinos Pay Four Wins of $400K or More
Wynn Las Vegas Sued Over Lawyer’s Death at Blackjack Table

David Jagolinzer was left slumped at the table for 16 minutes while the dealer continued to deal cards to other gamblers, according to the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Wynn security saw that something was wrong with him via the eye in the sky, but did not act, the suit claims. [Read more…] about Wynn Las Vegas Sued Over Lawyer’s Death at Blackjack Table
