The gambling world can sometimes produce really off-the-wall stories. Here’s a look at some of the most colorful from the month of February. Also take a look back at what weird stuff happened in January, December and November.
$75,000 Lottery Winners Blow Up House While Celebrating
Two brothers reportedly won the lottery for $75,000 and in their drug-fueled celebration managed to accidentally blow up their house. One of the men went to the hospital with second-degree burns, while the other went to jail. Police said leaked butane was the cause.
A-Rod’s Charity Poker Event Raised Less Than $5,000 For Charity
New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez, who once endured controversy for playing in underground poker games, has just taken another huge P.R. hit.
Lunch Lady Admits To Stealing $94K To Fund Slot Machine Habit
A pair of cafeteria workers in reportedly have admitted to losing nearly $94,000 in school lunch money at the slot machines at a nearby casino.
Man Allegedly Threatens Casino With AK-47 Because Wife Lost $30K
A Delaware man was so upset that his wife was losing money at a casino that he allegedly threatened to use an AK-47 to shoot up the place.
Adelson Sues Reporter Over Being Described As ‘Foul-Mouthed’
Casino owner Sheldon Adelson, who has properties in Las Vegas and Macau, has reportedly sued a WSJ reporter over a December article.
Man Lifts $55K In Casino Chips, Four Hours Later Tries To Cash Them
A gambler reportedly stole $55,000 worth of casino chips from a blackjack dealer’s tray and then returned just four hours later trying to cash them.
A.C. Casino To File For Bankruptcy Less Than A Year After Opening
Revel, Atlantic City’s most expensive casino ever, reportedly will soon file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It opened less than a year ago.
NH Governor Wants To Use Casino To Alleviate ‘Mental Health Crisis’
As neighboring Massachusetts prepares for three brand new resort-style casinos, New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan wants one for herself.
Troubled Nevada Lawmaker Booted From Casino
A beleaguered Nevada lawmaker reportedly was 86’ed from a Reno casino after a disagreement with staff, but he disagreed on the reason.
$1 Billion In Betting At Video Poker By Former San Diego Mayor
One of the most consistent high rollers in Las Vegas over much of the past decade was a former California public official who loved video poker.
Police Catch Suspect In Violent $80 Robbery Outside Poker Room In NH
Authorities in New Hampshire reportedly caught the man alleged to have violently robbed a 64-year-old of $80 right outside a poker room.
Cops With ‘Assault Rifles’ Raid Low-Stakes Tavern Poker Game In N.C.
Police with their weapons apparently drawn told poker players in a North Carolina gaming establishment to put their hands on their heads.
Couple Hits Scratch-Off Lotto Jackpot Twice In One Day, Wins Over $1M
After winning $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket, an Arkansas couple decided to play again that same day. The result? Just another $50,000.
