Gambling
Pete Rose slammed for dismissing statutory rape question at Phillies event
"I'm not here to talk about that... It was 55 years ago babe," Rose told a reporter while celebrating the Philadelphia Phillies' 1980 World Series championship
Mom's Reaction After Realizing She Won $38K on Slot Machine Warms Hearts
A video of an ecstatic mother winning big on the slot machines in a casino in Canada has delighted TikTok users.
Can People Become Addicted to Crypto?
Cryptocurrency trading has similarities to gambling on high-risk stocks, Lia Nower, director of the Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers University, told Newsweek.
Man Accidentally Given $355K by Government, Gambles It All Away
The 24-year-old man from Japan's Yamaguchi prefecture says he's unable to return the money.
'I Just Kicked Her Out': Mother Backed for Evicting Gambling Addict Sister
"Your sister just stole your entire paycheck. She should be grateful all you did was kick her out not file charges," one commenter wrote.
Man Shot Dead at Illegal Gambling House After Dispute—Deputies
Police are hunting for a gunman after a man was shot dead in a dispute at an illegal gambling den in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon.
Woman Praised For Making Stepdaughter Pay Rent After She Was Caught Lying
The Internet rushed to support a stepmother who demanded stepdaughter pay rent while her biological daughters don't.
March Madness! What's More Powerful: Tornadoes or Hurricanes?
The Miami Hurricanes and Iowa State Cyclones will not be bound to any meteorological laws when they take the court this Friday.
'I Don't Have a Gambling Problem': Calvin Ridley Fires Back at Accusations
Ridley said that he knew he was "wrong" but had only wagered $1,500, while reacting to his one-year NFL suspension with an "lol."
D.C. Loses Staggering $4M on New Sports Betting App in Its First Full Year
GambetDC, the only sports betting app that is allowed to operate throughout D.C., had reportedly been expected to bring in $6.2 million of revenue instead.
Michigan Gambling Helpline Calls Tripled in First Year of Legalized Betting
As more than half the U.S. has live, legal sports betting and online gambling, some states are noticing immediate and drastic upticks in calls.
FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Gambling With Government Money After Operation
The FBI agent, identified as 40-year-old Scott F. Carpenter, gambled $13,500 belonging to the U.S. government.
Mask Mandate Lifted in Las Vegas as Bettors Descend Prior to Super Bowl
Betting for Sunday's game is expected to be up approximately 78 percent from 2021.
Largest Super Bowl Bet Ever Is Placed Outside Of Restroom
The largest-ever Super Bowl bet was placed Friday morning outside a men's restroom in Louisiana.
Man Has No Clue He Won $229K Vegas Jackpot, Faulty Slot Machine to Blame
When a player spins a winning combination on the slot machine, the machine should notify the player and the casino about the win.
Man Uses Fortune Cookie Numbers 'on a Whim' in Lottery, Wins $4M
"I took [the ticket] and showed it to my wife and she thought it was an April Fool's joke or maybe a scam," he said.
Man Wins Lottery for 4th Time as Winnings Top $4.6M: 'I'm Addicted to It'
He also won $500,000 last year, $3 million in 2016 and $100,000 in 1999.
Internet Drags Man For Gambling Fiancé's Wedding Dress Fund In Las Vegas
Your gambling addict fiancé went to Vegas for his bachelor party. See that wall over there? The writing is on it," one commenter wrote.
New York Gives Go Ahead for Sports Betting From Phones Starting Saturday
Approval was given to Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Fanduel and Rush Street Interactive, while another five betting sites are working to meet requirements.
New Jersey Casinos See Significant Jumps in Winnings Over Past Two Years
The data released Thursday showed $440 million won by New Jersey's nine casinos through November, a 52 percent increase over the same time frame in 2020.
Americans Break Record for Money Won in Single Year—$44 Billion: Industry
"The industry is in a strong position for a full recovery," said American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller.
Woman Torches Gaming Machine, Gets Shot by Fellow Player, Police Say
Most forms of gambling are illegal in Texas—unlike its neighboring states—but the illegal gambling industry generates over $2 billion annually within the state.
Atlantic City Reports $310M Profit Over Summer With Less COVID Restrictions
The nine casinos made twice as much in this year's third quarter as last year's, and 30 percent more than before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019.
New Jersey Reports Record $1.3 Billion in Sports Bets in October
New Jersey casinos and sportsbooks reported a record-setting $1.3 billion in sports bets placed in October.
14 Sue Maker of Capital Gains Slot Game After 'Bug' Led to Smaller Prizes
"This error caused the patron(s) to believe that their bonus round winnings were higher than the actual winnings," a New Jersey deputy attorney general said.
U.S. Casinos Bag $39 Billion in First 3 Quarters, Set for Record Year
The record winnings reflect growing comfort among consumers returning to casinos after the initial decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Internet Backs Woman Whose Husband Locks Himself in Bedroom for 'Therapy'
"It is absolutely not normal to have 3-4 hours of session a day. No therapist would allow that," a self-described therapist said in the comments.
Elon Musk Can Extend Tesla Highway Under Las Vegas
Musk's Boring Co. won approval for its plan to build a 29-mile tunnel system underneath the Vegas Strip.
The 18 Biggest Lottery Jackpot Wins of All Time
Last weekend's $685 million Powerball jackpot sits among these gargantuan prizes.
Winners, Numbers and Results for Powerball Jackpot on 9/15/2021
The Powerball lottery didn't result in a jackpot winner, meaning the next draw will be for an even larger amount if someone has the winning numbers.