John Wines though he won more than a half-million dollars, but the state says his ticket is worthless. By John Wines’ calculation, the scratch-off ticket he bought at a Roswell, N.M., gas station is worth $500,625.
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Murray announces opposition to video lottery palace in Westbury
The long closed Fortunoff store at the Source Mall in Westbury on Dec. 30, 2014, the day Nassau announced it would become a gambling parlor. Photo Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara The long closed Fortunoff store at the Source Mall in Westbury on Dec. 30, 2014, the day Nassau announced it would become a gambling parlor.
Minimize Your Chances in the IRS Audit Lottery
Although most people would love to win “the lottery,” that’s not always the case, such as in Shirley Jackson’s like-titled story or in the more recent Hunger Games series. Likewise, the IRS Audit Lottery is one best avoided as well.
W.Va. Powerball winner steps forward Tuesday
The West Virginia winner of $2 million in the multi-state Powerball game is a 64-year-old small business owner from Parkersburg. Tefft matched five numbers from the Dec. 20 Powerball drawing, good for $1 million.
Now Available: Stantec Inc. (STN) – Oil & Gas – Deals and Alliances Profile
The company’s portfolio of services include landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management and project economics for infrastructure and facilities projects. The company offers renewable energy solutions to independent power producers, utilities, industry, financial institutions, contractors and governments throughout North America.
Packer among billionaires hit by $100 billion Macau losses
Gaming revenue in Macau fell 2.6 per cent in 2014 to 351.5 billion patacas . Photo: Bloomberg Almost $100 billion was wiped off the market value of the six Macau casino stocks in 2014 after a crackdown on corruption by the Chinese government led the gambling enclave to report its first ever fall in gaming revenue.
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Video-gaming industry rises in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — In the 20-plus years that Tim Gerritsen has been creating video games, working in the realm of imaginary battlefields and mythical kingdoms, the Wisconsin native has found himself in many of the real world’s most innovative game development centers: Boston, Seattle, Tokyo, London.
J.T. plays to cameras at MGM Grand; Marie Osmond announces D&M world…
The Kats Report Bureau has kicked off the New Year with three consecutive major performances on the Strip. Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga appeared at the Chelsea in the Cosmopolitan, Jennifer Lopez put on a largely VIP invitation-only show at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace, and Justin Timberlake once more played MGM Grand Garden Arena.
5 Charts Showing the Bullish Case for Las Vegas Sands Corp.
The Chinese government is increasing controls and regulations to fight corruption and illegal money laundering via Macau casinos, and this is hurting demand for operators in the region. However, the recent decline could present long-term investors with a buying opportunity in Las Vegas Sands.
How Caesars Entertainment Became the Worst Bet in the Gaming Industry
With three years of solid disappointing earnings and operating decisions, the company just can’t seem to stop the bleeding. While the company now scrambles to restructure its debt with a plan that includes agreeing to merge with affiliate Caesars Acquisition Company and proposing to restructure Caesars Entertainment Operating Co.
Wynn closes $34M acquisition of future casino site in Everett
A panel of Massachusetts architects had issues with Wynn Resorts’ proposed casino in Everett, and its nearly 390-foot luxury hotel tower in particular. Wynn Resorts, one of the largest casino operators in the United States, announced today that it has acquired a 33-acre parcel in Everett for $34 million as it advances plans to build a luxury gaming resort in Greater Boston.
Wynn completes land deal for Massachusetts casino
Wynn Resorts has finalized its $35 million purchase of a contaminated property along the Mystic River in Everett on which it plans to build a $1.6 billion casino. The company owned by Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn said Monday the purchase of the former Monsanto chemical plant site is a key step toward starting cleanup of the 33-acre parcel and eventual construction.
Boston Suing Gaming Board Over Everett Casino
Mayor Marty Walsh announced the city’s suit, challenging the commission’s awarding of the sole Boston-area casino license to a Wynn Resorts project in Everett, at a Monday afternoon press conference. Walsh feuded with the commission throughout 2014, as he argued Boston should be considered a host community for the Wynn proposal – and for the proposed Mohegan Sun project in Revere that lost out on the casino license to Wynn – but was rebuffed by the gaming commission in that effort.
$1 million Lottery ticket sold at Dover Giant Food Store
One of the four $1 million Millionaire Raffle tickets sold statewide was sold here in York County, according to a press release from the Pennsylvania Lottery. The winning numbers were: 00303816, 00156850, 00438607, and 00387386.
Winning Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold in Columbia County
Pennsylvania Lottery officials say someone purchased one of the winning tickets in Saturday’s Millionaire Raffle drawing at Love’s Travel Stop near Mifflinville in Columbia County. In addition, someone also bought one of the $100,000 runner-up prizes in the raffle from Square One Markets near Lehighton in Carbon County.
New Zealand bred takes Dover feature pace
Pierce and Pierce, not only guided For The Ladies N to her first win of 2015 in the female feature, he also drove Scootin For Joy to victory in the secondary-feature $13,500 Mares Winners Over pace, both owned by Harry von Knoblauch and trained by For The Ladies N got away next to last next in the six-distaff field. Pierce worked his way up on the outside to with a length of pace setting race favorite Kiss Dont Bite and Vic Kirby.
Razer is making an open source virtual reality headset and it's launching this year
For the past three years at CES, I’ve met Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan and a grip of his colleagues in a large-ish suite in the MGM Grand. The first time, it was “Project Fiona” turning into the Razer Edge .
The BBJ's Five Things: Casino brawl; Drones and planes don't mix … neither do devices and kids
Just when you thought the dust was settling a Hours after Wynn Resorts announced yesterday it had formally closed on the $34 million acquisition of a 30-plus acre site to house its controversial gaming resort in Everett, the city of Boston said it was suing the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to potentially block the massive development. As the Boston Business Journal reported, the dueling storylines have once again thrown the Wynn project in question and, once again, raised a sliver of hope that revival of a competing plan at nearby Suffolk Downs, which the city of Boston favors, may still be on the docket.
Journey embarks on nine-show escape at the Joint; Hakkasan bolsters DJ roster
The classic-rock band Journey and a series of electronic dance music artists are set to perform at major Las Vegas resorts this year. The Hard Rock Hotel is bracing for Journey.