Gambling
Betting Odds Flipped to Favor Trump, Just Like on Election Night 2016
"Donald Trump is now favourite to win the election for the first time, surging by 27% on Betfair Exchange since polls closed," a spokesperson from the gambling bookmaker said.
2020 Election Draws Billions in Bets, More Than Previous Super Bowls
Overseas bookmakers predict this election will be the biggest online gambling event ever seen in politics.
'Let The Shooting Sprees Begin': NY Bar Investigated for Gun Violence Game
The Cliffton, a bar in Patchogue, posted a Super Bowl-esque betting box on its Instagram account last week. In it, patrons could purchase four boxes, each with a number predicting the city's shooting-death totals over Labor Day weekend.
Mega Millions Results, Numbers for 8/7/20: Did Anyone Win the $22 Million?
Nobody managed to take home the top prize last night, but there were plenty of winners.
With Sports on Hold, Why Not Gamble on Divorce? MyBookie Gives You the Odds
A new Divorce Calculator from MyBookie will provide couples and friends with betting odds for their marriages to show how likely their marriage is to last.
Mega Millions Results for 06/05/20: Did Anyone Win the $378 Million?
Nobody has won the Mega Millions jackpot since February when a single ticket purchased in New Jersey won $202 million.
Las Vegas Casinos Expected to Reopen in June After Months-Long Closure
"I don't think you're going to find a safer place to come than Las Vegas by June 4," Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak said on Tuesday.
When Will Las Vegas Reopen? Strip, Casinos Set Tentative Summer Date
Gov. Steve Sisolak said the strip could potentially open as soon as June 4.
Crowds Around Casino Tables in Las Vegas May Be Banned Post-COVID-19
The gambling regulator in the state says there should be limits on people in casinos, and how many can gather around a table.
Las Vegas Casinos Could Open By Memorial Day, Wynn Resorts CEO Tells Trump
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox told President Donald Trump during a Wednesday roundtable event that he hoped casinos on the Las Vegas strip would be reopened by May 25.
Locked Down With a Stimulus Check, Gambling Addicts Face 'Perfect Storm'
Caught between being stuck at home and closed casinos, addicted gamblers may view the $1,200 stimulus check as a windfall to bet online.
Nevada Governor Orders Casinos Closed for 30 Days Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
"My ultimate goal here is to come together as Nevadans to save lives," Governor Sisolak said. "We don't have time to waste."
California Man Wins Top $10 Million Prize in Lottery Scratcher
The odds of winning the $10 million prize were one in 3 million.
Secret Casino Found in Russian Politician's Apartment During Raid
St. Petersburg politician Oleg Kalyadin said he had no knowledge of the casino equipment in his apartment.
Mississippi Launches Four New Scratch-Off Lottery Games: Where to Buy
Scratch-off lottery tickets initially went on sale in Mississippi in November 2019, with four original games.
Casino Sued By Compulsive Gambler For Letting Him Lose $260,000
A Canadian man has sued Caesars Windsor Resort and Casino after losing around $260,000, claiming the casino took advantage of his status as a compulsive gambler.
Mississippi Lottery: Scratch-Off Tickets on Sale Now, State Lottery in 2020
The four new kinds of scratch-off tickets cost between $1 and $5 and have grand prizes of up to $100,000.
Man Wins Over $500K at Melbourne Cup Races Moments After Being Dumped
The fortune of one man turned around at the Melbourne Cup when a protest re-ordered how the horses were placed and he won over $500K—mere moments after his date told him things weren't going to work out.
'Mattress Mack' Continues to Wager More Money on the Houston Astros
Houston Astros super-fan Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale has already profited, despite wagering over $10 million on the Astros to win the 2019 World Series.
Priest Gambles Away $1 Million Meant for Refugee Families in Canada
An Ontario priest was sentenced to two years in a minimal security prison for gambling the money of parishioners that was meant for Iraqi and Syrian refugees.
Purdue Will Fire Faculty, Reprimand Students For Betting On School Sports
According to the Purdue University website, the policy "bans faculty, staff and non-athlete students across the university system from gambling on sporting events involving any Purdue teams, coaches or student-athletes."
Powerball Results for 09/18/19: Did Anyone Win the $70 Million Jackpot?
The winning numbers for this week's $70 million Powerball lottery have been revealed, but did anyone win and when is your next chance to take part?
Mega Millions Results: Did Anyone Win the $103 Million Jackpot?
The Mega Millions lottery results are finally in—but can you claim the prize money? The winning numbers are revealed here.
Mega Millions Results, Numbers for 8/13/19: Did Anyone Win the $65 Million?
The Mega Millions lottery results are finally in—but can you claim the prize money? The winning numbers were: 7, 27, 31, 34, 51 and 5.
Nuns Stole $500k And Spent It On Gambling And Vacations
It was a sister act with a gambling habit.
Are Loot Boxes to Blame for Underage Gambling?
The number of children who gambled in the U.K quadrupled in the last two years.
Gambling Monkeys Shine Light on High-Risk Behavior
The results could have implications for the development of treatments for destructive and risky behaviors in humans.
Philippines' Duterte Turns Sights on Casinos
"There will be no casinos outside of what are existing. I am not granting anything," the president said.
Priest Goes to Rehab After Gambling Away $1 Million
The man was forced to resign from his religious duties under Switzerland's Diocese of Chur.