Kentucky Lottery officials say the man showed up at their headquarters with the Million Dollar Powerball ticket from last Saturday’s drawing. The winner, who did not want to be identified, told them he has been playing the same numbers for a couple of years.
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Pennsylvania Lottery changes names of games
NEWS 8 AT 5:30 STARTS NOW. GOOD EVENING. STARTING TONIGHT ON WGAL YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR SOME OF THE LONGEST RUNNING PENNSYLVANIA LOTTERY GAMES CALLED NEW NAMES DURING THE DRAWINGS.
Macau Gaming Stocks Pop After Analysts Suggest It's Time To 'Get Back In'
Macau gaming stocks surged Monday after analysts at Union Gaming Research Macau suggested that now is the time for investors to start buying the stocks of battered Macau casino operators. With the stocks down an average of 50 percent in the last year, analysts believe that they have finally reached a bottom.
FT Owner Turns Page As Chairman Nears Exit
The chairman of Pearson, the FTSE-100 education and media group which owns the Financial Times, is to step down after a decade at the helm. Sky News can reveal that Glen Moreno, one of the most widely respected figures in British business, is preparing to leave the company later this year.
JCPS holds first meeting outside headquarters in 20 years
The victim’s name has not been released, but the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office says the victim is 25-year-old Aaron Miles of Louisville. The victim’s name has not been released, but the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office says the victim is 25-year-old Aaron Miles of Louisville.
New names, game on tap for Pennsylvania Lottery
The new game is Pick 2, a twice-daily draw game that will allow players to choose any two-digit number. Other daily drawings will also bear the “Pick” game name followed by the number of digits being chosen — three, four or five.
Nevada casino, tavern owner to merge with Minnesota company
The owner of three Pahrump, Nevada casinos west of Las Vegas and 48 taverns across the state says it plans to merge with a Minnesota-based casino company. Lakes Entertainment owns the Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Cumberland, Maryland.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Sees Unusually High Options Volume
Las Vegas Sands Corp. saw some unusual options trading activity on Monday. Traders bought 7,163 call options on the company, StockRatingsNetwork.com reports.
Gaming lobby entering debate on Obama's pick for attorney general
President Barack Obama listens at right as U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, where the president announced he would nominate Lynch to replace Attorney General Eric Holder. Seeking a federal crackdown on illegal gambling, the gaming industry’s leading Capitol Hill lobby is wading into the debate over President Obama’s pick to be America’s top law enforcement officer.
American Realty Capital Properties Inc (ARCP), Pinnacle…
Parag Vora is a name that has been heard on many occasions on Wall Street in the last couple of years. His fund, HG Vora Capital Management , with an equity portfolio of around $880, has been betting on real estate investment trusts.
Friends remember Oldham County Marine killed in helicopter crash
Louisville’s win at Pitt Sunday helped the Cards vault over Iowa State in the AP college basketball poll, but Kansas jumped over U of L. Kentucky remains number one, while Indiana is ranked 22nd. Louisville’s win at Pitt Sunday helped the Cards vault over Iowa State in the AP college basketball poll, but Kansas jumped over U of L. Kentucky remains number one, while Indiana is ranked 22nd.
Johnston couple claim $1 million Powerball prize
Friedel and Michele Djordjevic went to Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive on Friday to turn in the ticket that Friedel Djordjevic bought at a Johnston convenience store. Once he and his wife were certain that five of the six numbers on the ticket matched the numbers pulled Dec. 31, they put the ticket in a fireproof box and began planning what to do with their winnings.
Adelson to Take CEO Job at Sands China
Sheldon Adelson, the 81-year-old billionaire behind the world’s largest gambling company, has a new job.
Wynn's salary, plane privileges shrink; stock bonus boosted
In this Sept. 30, 2014 file photo, Casino mogul Steve Wynn speaks at the Global Gaming Expo, in Las Vegas.
Toronto leads way in digital gaming industry
Recently hailed a “Videogame Sanctuary” by Forbes magazine, Toronto has become a hub of talent and creativity with some of the best creators and games in the world. Within that mix is DrinkBox Studios, a small and successful game company founded six years ago that is rising through the ranks of the gaming world with four top-rated games and a highly anticipated fifth on its way.
Photos: Deontay Wilder Victory Parade in Tuscaloosa
WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder is honored in a parade in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Last Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Wilder won a twelve round unanimous decision over reigning champion Bermane Stiverne in a Showtime televised main event.
Easy 5 ticket bought in Lafayette wins prize
Louisiana Lottery officials say one ticket won the $60,000 jackpot in Saturday’s Easy 5 drawing. It was purchased in Lafayette.
Nominations sought for Virginia's Super Teacher Awards
The Super Teacher program honors eight outstanding K-12 public school teachers in Virginia each year. Each winner will receive $2,000 from the Virginia Lottery and $2,000 worth of classroom supplies from The Supply Room Companies.
Following LA's Lead, Nevada Considers Condom Requirement For Porn Films
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Prepare for Kristian Nairn aka HODOR's upcoming Detroit DJ set
This week, I’m going to mail off questions to actor, musician and DJ Kristian Nairn, who you may recognize from a show called Game of Thrones in anticipation of his upcoming appearance at the MGM Grand on February 28. His most recent mixes are posted right here , so you can see how serious he is about house music. If you have any suggestions for what to ask this not very diminutive, certainly talented gentleman, feel free to leave them in the comments and they’ll be seriously considered.