Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Mississippi State

D'iberville, MS

They say that lightning doesn’t strike twice but it seems like it has struck three times for visitors of the Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville. As it turns out, three separate guests won jackpot prizes in a single day. According to Angela Black, the property’s director of gaming...

South Mississippi Casino Hands Three Jackpots in One Day

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Michigan State

Charter Township Of Clinton, MI

The US Sun

A 7-ELEVEN shopper recently made a life changing purchase at his local convenience store. While most people go for road trip snacks or gas, the lucky man got $6 million. A Michigan man, who chose to remain anonymous, won the prize off a scratch ticket he bought in the store.

Anonymous 7-Eleven shopper becomes multi-millionaire after a lucky purchase – the odds were slim to none

Las Vegas, NV

As the Mirage Hotel & Casino prepares to officially close its doors on July 17th, the legendary Las Vegas casino must meet a requirement that’s sure to leave casino players with big smiles on their faces. Thanks to a Nevada gaming policy, the Mirage is hosting a “Progressive Finale Cash Giveaway,” as the law requires the casino to payout over $1.6 million in cash before it leaves the Strip.

Chaos Erupts At The Mirage Hotel & Casino As Nevada Gaming Policy Requires The Company To Fulfill A $1.6 Million Payout Before Its Closure

Arkansas State

Bentonville, AR

At its annual summit in early April, retail giant Walmart convened various lottery industry vendors and suppliers and revealed, more or less: Walmart is preparing a push from lottery bystander to active participant and competitor, with plans to launch an app that it may eventually equip with iLottery capabilities. Story...

Walmart is preparing major push into lottery sector

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

North Carolina State

Darrell Ratliff describes himself as a problem solver. He is also a survivor, having endured a bout with cancer and more disappointments than a go-for-broke blackjack player on a long losing streak. Story continues below. The former U.S. Marine owns a leather goods company based in Italy and a 3D...

Inventor remains steadfast his Smart Chip Tray invention will change casino industry

Daily Mail

The winner of a $1.13 billion jackpot remains a mystery four months after they purchased the lottery ticket.

Urgent warning to check your lottery tickets after $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed as deadline looms

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

New York Post

The Las Vegas casino that needs to pay out $1.6 million in prizes before it closes next week drew long lines Wednesday as thousands mobbed the iconic Strip fixture in hopes of winning big.   

Just about every open slot machine was occupied during the second day of the six-day progressive cash giveaway at the Mirage, which is shutting its doors on July 17 after more than three decades in business.

With the casino turning off half the slot machines, demand is through the roof, but so is impatience among guests, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.



Texas resident Krissy Carter came to...

Vegas gamblers face hour-long waits at Mirage casino slots as $1.6M giveaway draws masses before closure

Muskegon County, MI

A lucky 64-year-old man from Muskegon County won a surprising $300,000 at the Fire & Ice Cashword instant game offered by the Michigan Lottery. The man, who chose to remain anonymous, this way joined the impressively long roster of fortunate lotto winners announced by the lottery this month alone. “I...

Man Wins $300K at Michigan Lottery Scratch Card Game

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Youngsville, NC

A resident of Youngsville, North Carolina, recently secured a major second-chance prize. The lucky man participated in the $10 Million Spectacular second-chance drawing earlier this month, securing the top prize of $1 million. The North Carolina Education Lottery revealed that the name of the lucky winner is Chris Franks. The...

Lottery Player in North Carolina Wins $1M from Second-Chance Drawing

Passaic County, NJ

Clifton, NJ

A very lucky player who purchased a Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket for Wednesday’s drawing in Passaic County is now $644,454 richer. The Ticket Was Purchased in a Liquor Store in Clifton. The purchase was made at Henry’s Liquors located on Van Houten Avenue in Clifton, Passaic County.

Jersey Cash 5 Winner Buys $644K Ticket at Liquor Store

Huge crowds of hopeful casino gamblers turned up at the iconic Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip as the venue kicked off a progressive finale cash giveaway before its permanent closure next week. Over $1.6 million is available to win, taken from unclaimed progressive jackpots, which are...

Long Lines And Lots Of Frustration As Mirage Casino Hosts Massive Jackpot Opportunity

Multinational retail giant Walmart revealed that it is preparing a lottery push, hoping to capitalize on the increased demand for lottery products. At its annual summit in April, the company told lottery vendors that it plans to offer lottery and iLottery products. The summit was attended by companies such as...

Walmart to Enter the Lottery Sector & Launch iLottery App

PopCrush

While Drake is a dominant force in music, his track record as a high-stakes gambler isn't as stellar. Drizzy has been taking insane risks with his money these past few years ever since joining Stake, an online casino and sports betting company, in December of 2021. Since then, he's reportedly wagered over a billion in cryptocurrency through the platform and gambled away a fortune of real money on sporting events as well.

Drake Is Estimated to Have Lost an Astronomical Amount of Money From Gambling Over the Years

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

For 17 years, the World Series of Poker Main Event attendance record of 8,773 players stood, before it was finally broken in 2023 by a field of 10,043 entrants. That record set in 2023 lasted all of one year before getting toppled. Registration for the 2024 $10,000 buy-in Main Event...

WSOP Main Event Breaks Entry Record Again, Flattens Payouts To Guarantee Nine Millionaires

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

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Betsoft Completes Alkemor Trilogy with Coins of Alkemor – Hold&Win

Leading provider of innovative online gaming solutions, Betsoft Gaming, has announced the launch of its freshest slot game, Coins of Alkemor – Hold & WinTM. The...

Betsoft Completes Alkemor Trilogy with Coins of Alkemor – Hold&Win

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