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European Poker Tour Main Event Crowns First Romanian Winner

March 4, 2023February 28, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

From PokerStars Razvan Belea after winning the EPT Paris Main — Razvan Belea after winning the EPT Paris Main Event. He became the first Romanian to win an EPT Main Event. (Image: Rational Intellectual Holdings via PokerStars)

Razvan Belea, a poker player, simply needed $530 and some extra spending money to become a billionaire and make history. He took the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event for €1,170,000 (US$1.23 million), being the first Romanian to do so.

He got his place in the tournament via a PokerStars internet satellite, and the ensuing trip to Paris, France was well worth it. There were 1,606 entries for the €5,300 (US$5,593) main event, and it was the Romanian who outlasted them all.

According to The Hendon Mob, it was Belea’s greatest pay to date, as he previously earned only roughly $140K in live earnings after a decade on the circuit. The victory propelled him into

Grosvenor Casinos Expands Offering Introducing Live Casino Studio

March 4, 2023February 27, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

The leading UK casino operator that is a part of Rank Group, Grosvenor Casinos, has announced the launch of its Live Casino Studio. The strategic launch comes at a time when the company plans further growth in the online sector. At the same time,

Jackpot: Magnolia Bluffs Casino Slot Player Wins $1.1M in Mississippi

March 4, 2023February 27, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

A Mississippi woman hit over $1.1M while playing a slot machine at the state’s Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel on Sunday.

The lucky player was identified as “T. Quarles” of Brookhaven. The total hit was $1,111,759.20.

She wagered $3.75 on a Buffalo Grand game at the Natchez gaming property.

When asked about the win, Quarles said, “Give to others generously and the Lord will give back to you.”

She went to the casino with some friends.

Are Casinos Rigging Your Video Poker Machine?

March 4, 2023February 27, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

video poker machines rigged 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:

Wheel Of Fortune Jackpot Winner Collects $3.27M in Nevada

March 4, 2023February 25, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Jackpot: Carson Valley Inn Casino Slot Player Wins $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.

LeAnn W. holds a facsimile check from Carson Valley Inn Casino, pictured on left. She won $3.274M at the Nevada casino. (Image: KRNV)

When Gamblers Are Winning And Really Losing At The Same Time

March 4, 2023February 25, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

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.

Powerball Ticket Stolen from ‘Rightful’ Winner, $2.04B Lawsuit Claims

March 4, 2023February 24, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Jose Rivera, Powerball, Edwin Castro — Joe Chahayed, proprietor of Joe’s Service Station in Altadena, receiving his reward for selling the record-busting ticket, a check for $1 million. Meanwhile, little is known about the jackpot winner, Edwin Castro. (Image: AP)

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