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by Sean Chaffin | Published: Mar 20, '26

The lawsuit filed by a gambler who claims he was drugged while playing at the MGM will move forward, with a trial date expected soon.

by Michael Kaplan | Published: Apr 13, '25

This column is not about politics, but it is about gambling. And on occasion, it’s slugged as ‘Winners and Losers.’ All of that makes Donald Trump, at this moment, a worthy subject. As noted in the New York Times, he “bet the farm” on the American economy and has shown "an appetite for risk” during […]

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Oct 12, '24

Most gamblers would be happy with a score of a couple thousands bucks at a casino, but one California man recently went on quite a three-day run, winning $10 million in the lottery a day after winning at a casino. Sacramento-area resident Bradley Bullock secured a nice win at the casino earlier this month of […]

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Oct 02, '24

Poker player and gambler Archie “The Greek” Karas has died at age 73. He is known for one of the biggest runs in gambling history after driving to Las Vegas from his home in Los Angeles with just $50 and eventually turning that into $40 million by 1995 with the help of a $10,000 loan. […]

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Jun 30, '24

A man gambling at a Singapore casino on June 22 scored a $4 million jackpot and then suffered a heart attack after celebrating the win with some fist pumps. The man was playing at Marina Bay Sands Casino and a video of the incident shows the man on the floor after his win. The jackpot […]

by Card Player News Team | Published: Apr 01, '24

Spin the reels and see that big jackpot show up. That’s the dream for dedicated slot machine players, hoping to see at least one major payout in their lives. Occasionally players not only win one jackpot but are lucky enough to land a second – or even more. That was the case at Caesars Palace […]

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Dec 21, '23

Those with claustrophobia probably wouldn’t want to be stuck on an elevator for any extended amount of time. A Pennsylvania man recently experienced that scenario firsthand in a casino after accidentally trapping himself inside. Firefighters rescued a 45-year-old Harrisburg man from an elevator on Dec. 9 at the Hollywood Casino in Grantville. Police allege he […]

by Card Player News Team | Published: Oct 16, '23

It’s no secret casino gambling often includes some cocktails. But one California high roller has filed a lawsuit alleging his gambling went too far after his drink was spiked, leaving him barely able to function at the table. Orange County real estate developer and former sports agent Dwight Manley has sued MGM Resorts after alleging […]

by Julio Rodriguez | Published: Apr 10, '19

A Las Vegas professional sports gambler has shattered the single-game earnings record on Jeopardy!, bringing in a haul worth $110,914. James Holzhauer, a sports bettor originally from Naperville, Illinois, won his fourth consecutive appearance on the popular game show Tuesday night, and did so in dominating fashion. The 34-year-old had no problem crushing a nearly […]

by Card Player News Team | Published: Jan 22, '19

A California man was arrested last week for trespassing on Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Pennsylvania. Before he was taken into custody by the police, he made sure to leave his mark on one of Sheldon Adelson’s properties. Casino staff spotted Los Angeles-native Jin Longzhu, 49, defecating on casino property behind shrubbery near a public […]