Agricultural e-commerce platform Farmers Business Network has appointed a former Bayer executive as its chief financial officer. Guillaume Luebke will take over the position effective July 1, according to the company. Luebke spent 20 years at Bayer holding various finance positions in the company's crop sciences division before being named CFO of Bayer's Environmental Science Professional business, which was sold off in 2022 and renamed Envu.

Farmers Business Network names former Bayer exec CFO

Detroit, MI

Denise Ezell, a woman from Michigan, is suing MGM Grand Detroit after they refused to pay her a $127,000 jackpot she had won playing progressive blackjack. The 65-year-old has been gambling at the casino for more than two decades and filed a complaint in the US District Court Eastern District of Michigan asking for the jackpot along with $75,000 in damages.

Blackjack Win Leads to Unexpected Jackpot Denial at MGM Grand Detroit

The Nevada District Court has dismissed some of Aristocrat Leisure’s claims against Light & Wonder, allowing only key claims to move forward. For context, the former company filed the suit earlier this year, alleging that the latter has committed an intellectual property violation. Speaking of which, Judge Gloria Navarro...

Court Dismisses Some of Aristocrat’s Claims against L&W

Michigan State

A lucky player from Michigan has made history by winning what Lottery officials called the largest Fantasy 5 jackpot in the history of the game. According to the announcement, the player won almost a million after matching all lottery numbers correctly. For reference, the winning numbers for the June 26...

Michigan Player Wins the Largest Fantasy 5 Jackpot Ever

North Carolina State

Seattle, WA

A Seattle lottery player has won a whopping $2 million jackpot prize with a Chrome Scratch ticket, according to Washington’s Lottery news release dated June 27. The man said he had a “positive gut feeling” after he bought his ticket in WA after straying away from purchasing a ticket on his regular, go-to lottery game, Powerball.

Seattle Man Has “Gut Feeling” After Buying Scratch Ticket, Wins $2M

A woman who received several tickets as a gift for Mother’s Day last month completely forgot about them only to find out that she had won AU$25,000 ($16,700). The case involves an unnamed woman from Launceston, the fifth-largest inland city in Australia, who unknowingly sat on the hefty win for nearly two months before realizing that she had won one of the top prizes from The Lott’s popular game Instant Scratch-Its.

Woman Forgets about Gifted Ticket, Finds a Surprise AU$25K Win

Lawmakers in Michigan dedicated additional funds to the state’s gambling regulator, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). On Thursday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state legislators approved the addition of $1.9 million in funding for the MGCB as a part of the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The...

Michigan Gambling Regulator Secures Additional Funding for More Staff

Las Vegas, NV

May marked an incredibly busy month for gambling operators across Nevada and Las Vegas in particular. Newly released data from the state gambling regulator, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), reveals that nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a gaming win of $1.32 billion last month. The result marked a new May...

Nevada Gambling Operators Post Revenue Record in May

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

Georgia State

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Douglas City, CA

Daily Coffee Press

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Insider

Peter Thiel, the founder of PayPal and an early investor in Facebook, strictly limits the time his kids can spend in front of a screen.

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel says he only allows his children 1.5 hours of screen time a week

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The number of relationships and marriages ending because of disloyalty are on the rise. Loyalty plays a key role in strengthening partners’ bond. Yet, some zodiac signs are more loyal than others. They remain committed and faithful to their partners throughout. Loyalty and honesty increases a person’s trust for you.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Loyal

Creative Bloq

Nobody understands what Pepsi's 'Smart Can' is for

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dismissed MGM Resorts’ challenge to an investigation into its data security protocols. While the casino and hospitality powerhouse alleged due process violations, the FTC filed a motion to dismiss these claims. For context, the FTC issued a civil investigative demand (CID) into the...

FTC Dismisses MGM’s Legal Challenge to Its Investigation

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Board of Nursing has suspended the registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licenses of Percy Lynchard III, the Washington Department of Health reported on Friday.

Nurse's Licenses Suspended for Improper Rx: Investigation Reveals Substandard Care

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn’s Slate Brands has unveiled its tenth brand, Modern Magic, designed with the Gen-Z market in mind. The introduction of Modern Magic brings a fresh twist to the beauty industry, appealing to the unique preferences of younger consumers and offering a blend of tradition and innovation. Modern Magic also...

Modern Magic: New brand targets Gen-Z with innovative fragrances

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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GiG Names Christian Uhrenholt as Gentoo Media CFO

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), the leading technology company that supplies iGaming operators with solutions, services and products, strengthened its affiliate business with the addition of Christian...

GiG Names Christian Uhrenholt as Gentoo Media CFO

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