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Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Estimated $530M, Eighth-Largest in Game History

July 18, 2022 By The Mystic Gambler Leave a Comment

The Mega Millions jackpot for tomorrow night’s draw is an estimated $530 million, the lottery game’s eighth-largest prize in its more than quarter-century history.

A gas station Mega Millions advertisement shows this week’s estimated $530 million jackpot up for grabs during the July 19, 2022, draw. The lottery jackpot hasn’t been won since April 15. (Image: NBC4)

Lottery Lawyer Accused of Bilking America’s Biggest Jackpot Winners Stands Trial

July 15, 2022 By The Mystic Gambler Leave a Comment

The trial kicked off this week of a so-called “lottery lawyer,” accused by federal prosecutors of siphoning $107 million from three jackpot winners he was paid to advise.

Turns out “Lottery lawyer” Jason Kurland, above, was not the best person to offer financial advice to jackpot winners after all. That’s according to federal prosecutors. (Image: David Handschuh/NYLJ.)

Mega Millions Almost At Record Jackpot, Friday Could Be $480M

July 14, 2022 By The Mystic Gambler Leave a Comment

Since mid-April, no Mega Millions tickets have matched all six numbers, resulting in an estimated $480 million prize for this week’s draw on [Read more…]

Yggdrasil & Bulletproof Games Launch Mega Cash Stacks With Progressive Spins

July 14, 2022 By The Mystic Gambler Leave a Comment

Leading global publisher Yggdrasil and independent gaming studio Bulletproof Games have combined their skills and released Meha Cash Stacks. The new slot game mixes eye-catching game mechanics and features that can generate huge wins. The game is packed with stacked symbols, offers free spins, and uses a Progressive Spins mechanic. [Read more…] about Yggdrasil & Bulletproof Games Launch Mega Cash Stacks With Progressive Spins

Indian Police Busted Fake Cricket League Scamming Russian Bettors

July 13, 2022 By The Mystic Gambler Leave a Comment

An elaborate scam involving a fake cricket tournament and illegal betting was busted by the police in India, BBC reported.

Modeled Alongside the IPL

According to the report, the police in the Mehsana district of Gujarat acted on a tip-off and arrested four people for allegedly staging the fake tournament and duping [Read more…] about Indian Police Busted Fake Cricket League Scamming Russian Bettors

Jackpot: Laughlin Slot Player Wins More Than $1M in Nevada Casino

July 10, 2022 By The Mystic Gambler Leave a Comment

An unidentified player has hit the jackpot for more than $1 million at Laughlin, Nev.’s Aquarius Casino Resort. The payout reportedly was won this week on a penny slot.

Laughlin, Nev.’s Aquarius Casino Resort, pictured above. A player won more than $1 million this week on a slot there. (Image: Visit Laughlin)

Australian Powerball Lottery Winner Gets $60M Jackpot

July 1, 2022 By The Mystic Gambler Leave a Comment

An unidentified man living in Canberra, Australia won Australia’s Powerball Lottery jackpot totaling more than AU$60 million (US$40.77 million).

An Australian Powerball Lottery Ticket. One person just won $60M as the sole jackpot winner, among one the largest payouts this year. (Image: The Australian)