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.
WSOP CONTROVERSY: Winner May Have Consulted Poker Program During Play
The poker world has been gripped by controversy following Jonathan Tamayo’s $10 million win at the World Series of Poker’s (WSOP) Main Event on Wednesday.
Casino Crime Roundup: Blackjack Dealer, Players Arrested in $16K Scheme
A blackjack dealer and two players at Pennsylvania’s Hollywood Casino each were charged after they allegedly participated in a fraudulent plot on the gaming floor over the weekend
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Hands $1.5M Jackpot to Riverside Player
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, a tribal gambling property in San Manuel, announced that it has handed a $1.5 million jackpot to a lucky visitor. The historic jackpot was hit on July 4, presenting the player with an amazing Independence Day gift. The guest, according to the casino, won $1,517,211 playing the Fortune Pai Gow game. […]
Couple in Australia Stunned after AU$40M Oz Lotto Jackpot Win
A couple from Galston, New South Wales, Australia, recently scored a life-changing prize after participating in Oz Lotto. The couple purchased their ticket from Kenthurst Cellars, Shop 1 in Kenthurst Village Shopping Centre on 2 Nelson Street in Kenthurst.
Jackpot: Paris Las Vegas Player Wins $436K With Royal Flush
A New York State visitor to Las Vegas won $436K during a stop at the Paris Las Vegas on July 2.
The mystery guest from Middle Village, New York, hit the jackpot with a royal flush. He was playing three-card poker.
Mega Millions $1.13B Jackpot Still Unclaimed by Mystery New Jerseyan
Someone in New Jersey won a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot in March but has yet to claim the prize, according to state lottery officials.
This gives rise to the horrible thought that they might be sitting on a billion-dollar fortune without even knowing about it.
Of course, the unknown winner could just be getting their ducks in order. They might be busy hiring a team of lawyers and financial advisers to protect them from the shock of sudden ultra-wealth.
Or maybe they’ve heard of the “lottery curse” and think a billion dollars is more trouble than it’s worth.