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New York State Gaming Commission

Vengeful Gambler Admits To Mailing White Powder To NY Gaming Commission Vengeful Gambler Admits To Mailing White Powder To NY Gaming Commission
Vengeful Gambler Admits To Mailing White Powder To NY Gaming Commission A 73-year-old man has admitted to threatening employees at the New York State Gaming Commission and mailing the agency envelopes full of white powder. Brent Carter, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to conveying a hoax and false information in federal court in Albany Friday, Jan. 13. Federal prosecutors said Carter left numerous voicemails for employees at the Gaming Commission’s headquarters in Schenectady between October 2017 and November 2018, often using threatening language. Carter also admitted that between 2019 and 2021, he mailed four letters containing white powder and other substan…
Mega Millions: Here’s How Much NY Raked In Leading Up To Record-Setting $1.35B Jackpot Mega Millions: Here’s How Much NY Raked In Leading Up To Record-Setting $1.35B Jackpot
Mega Millions: Here’s How Much NY Raked In Leading Up To Record-Setting $1.35B Jackpot The lucky winner who claimed the record-setting $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot in Maine earlier this month wasn’t the only one to benefit from the ticket-buying frenzy leading up to the drawing. In New York, sales for Mega Millions tickets exploded to $172.4 million from the time the jackpot began rolling to its record amount in October 2022, according to the state gaming commission. After 26 drawings, the colossal jackpot was finally won on Friday, Jan. 13. Under the state constitution, all of New York’s profits from the sales are dedicated to K-12 public schools. In this case, that t…
Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Long Island Store Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Long Island Store
Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Long Island Store A 34-year-old woman is facing years in prison after admitting that she stole her cousin’s $1 million winning lottery ticket purchased on Long Island and tried keeping the bulk of the winnings for herself. Iris Argueta, of Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree grand larceny in Nassau County Court on Friday, Jan. 20. Prosecutors said the victim bought the winning $5 Hold ‘Em Poker scratch-off ticket at a 7-Eleven store in Glen Cove in October 2020. When he scratched the ticket, it revealed a $1 million jackpot prize. Wanting to remain anonymous, the victim contacted A…