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Trainer Texted Player To Lose Mid-Game, Pleads Guilty In NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme Trainer Texted Player To Lose Mid-Game, Pleads Guilty In NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme
Trainer Texted Player To Lose Mid-Game, Pleads Guilty In NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme A basketball trainer admitted to helping orchestrate a sweeping point-shaving scheme that bribed dozens of NCAA players to manipulate games across the country. Jalen Smith of Charlotte, North Carolina, pleaded guilty in federal court to bribery in sporting contests, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and illegal possession of a firearm. The US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced the plea in a news release on Monday, March 9. Prosecutors said Smith, 30, acted as a "fixer" in a nationwide operation that targeted NCAA Division I men's b…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
'I Did Point Shave': Banned NCAA Player Explains Why He Threw Basketball Games 'I Did Point Shave': Banned NCAA Player Explains Why He Threw Basketball Games
'I Did Point Shave': Banned NCAA Player Explains Why He Threw Basketball Games A banned college basketball player emotionally shared why he took part in a point-shaving scheme that cost him his NCAA career. Former University of New Orleans guard Cedquavious "Dae Dae" Hunter spoke about his ban on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday, Nov. 17. Hunter and two of his teammates were among six basketball players permanently banned by the NCAA for their roles in three separate gambling schemes. Sitting down with ABC News correspondent Will Reeve, Hunter explained how he got involved in the plan to throw games during the Privateers' 2024-25 season. "I did point …

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by Chris Spiker
News
Sheriff Who Inspired Walking Tall Movies Implicated In Wife’s 1967 Murder Sheriff Who Inspired Walking Tall Movies Implicated In Wife’s 1967 Murder
Sheriff Who Inspired Walking Tall Movies Implicated In Wife’s 1967 Murder Once hailed as a crime-fighting folk hero, and before that, a hulking pro wrestler, Buford Pusser is now at the center of a stunning allegation: investigators say he likely killed his wife in 1967 and staged the scene. Authorities in Tennessee announced on Friday, Aug. 29 at a news conference that fresh evidence points to Pusser, a former county sheriff whose life inspired the iconic movie Walking Tall and its sequels, as the likely culprit in the death of his 35-year-old wife, Pauline Mullins Pusser. Officials said that, were he alive, there would be probable cause to charge him. Investig…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Powerball Jackpot Soars To $750M; 10th Largest In History Powerball Jackpot Soars To $750M; 10th Largest In History
Powerball Jackpot Soars To $750M; 10th Largest In History The Powerball jackpot is approaching $1 billion after no Lottery players hit all five numbers and the Powerball.  A $750 million jackpot will be up for grabs on Monday, Aug. 25, marking the 10th-largest grand prize in the game's history — with an estimated cash value of $338.6 million.  The winning numbers for the Saturday, Aug. 23 Powerball drawing were 11-14-34-47-51 with a Powerball of 18. While no player matched all six numbers drawn, two tickets sold in Maine and New York matched all five white balls and won $1 million prizes. A third ticket sold in South Dakota also matched…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?' Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?'
Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?' Uno is playing "reverse" on rumors that you'll be able to gamble on the popular card game. The Mattel-owned brand said the game known for its "skip" and "draw two" cards isn't heading to casino floors anytime soon. Uno denied the rumors in an Instagram post on Monday, July 14. The viral posts claimed that Uno would be available for gamblers in Las Vegas. The rumor was even picked up by DraftKings, one of the country's largest betting companies. Uno said that the only "green" being passed around will be one of the game's four colors, not cash. "A rumor has come to our attention that there …

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Malik Beasley Under Federal Investigation For Alleged NBA Betting; Pistons Deal In Jeopardy Malik Beasley Under Federal Investigation For Alleged NBA Betting; Pistons Deal In Jeopardy
Malik Beasley Under Federal Investigation For Alleged NBA Betting; Pistons Deal In Jeopardy Federal agents are investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley for alleged gambling on NBA games, putting a multimillion-dollar contract and the team’s rebuilding plans in doubt, according to multiple reports. Authorities began looking into wagers tied to Beasley’s stats during his 2023-24 season with the Milwaukee Bucks after a major sportsbook flagged unusual betting patterns. One spotlight game came on Jan. 31, 2024, when odds on Beasley grabbing fewer than 2.5 rebounds swung sharply before tip-off. He finished with six boards, and the curious bets lost, ESPN reported.  Detroi…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson In a groundbreaking and unanticipated decision, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred has removed all-time greats Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, among others, from the permanently ineligible list. This potentially paves the way for their induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.  Rose, a switch-hitting infielder/outfielder, is MLB's all-time leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053) and singles (3,215). He was one of the stars of the Cincinnati Reds' Big Red Machine which won back-to-back World Series in 1975 and '76.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Batman And Robin Bust Gambling Suspects On Westminster Bridge In Real-Life Superhero Sting Batman And Robin Bust Gambling Suspects On Westminster Bridge In Real-Life Superhero Sting
Batman And Robin Bust Gambling Suspects On Westminster Bridge In Real-Life Superhero Sting Not-so-vigilante justice?  Batman and Robin aren’t just fighting crime in Gotham—they’re taking down street scammers on London’s Westminster Bridge, too. Tourists on Westminster Bridge were treated to more than just a view when a real-life Batman and Robin swooped in to take down two suspected street scammers in London. Inspector Darren Watson and Police Constable Abdi Osman Metropolitan Police Department Metropolitan Police officers Inspector Darren Watson and Police Constable Abdi Osman went full caped crusader, donning Batman and Robin suits to bust illegal gambling sus…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
NY Man Blows House Down With $164K Slot Machine Jackpot At Atlantic City Casino NY Man Blows House Down With $164K Slot Machine Jackpot At Atlantic City Casino
NY Man Blows House Down With $164K Slot Machine Jackpot At Atlantic City Casino A Long Island man just huffed, puffed—and hit it big in Atlantic City. The lucky gambler scored a massive $164,441 jackpot while playing the Huff N’ Even More Puff slot machine at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, the casino announced. Even more impressive? He was only in for $10 on a 10-cent denomination machine when the massive payday landed. The Huff N’ Even More Puff machine, made by Light & Wonder, is the latest in the popular Huff N’ Puff slot series and features five reels and a flashy new Super Wheel. It’s designed to keep players on the edge of their seat—and in …

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, April 1 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, April 1 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, April 1 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, April 1 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $29 million, with an estimated cash option of $13.5 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 11-12-21-29-49 with a Mega Ball of 03 and a Megaplier of 2X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, April 4.  Lottery players have a…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Friday, March 21 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $324M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, March 21 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $324M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, March 21 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $324M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, March 21 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $324 million with a $152.1 million cash option. The winning numbers were 15-22-31-52-57 with a Mega Ball of 01 and a Megaplier of 3X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll to $181 million until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. MegaMillions Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to official…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, March 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $301M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, March 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $301M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, March 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $301M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a rapidly rising jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, March 18 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $301 million, with an estimated cash option of $139.5 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 27-28-31-32-33 with a Mega Ball of 24 and a Megaplier of 3X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, March 21.  Lottery players ha…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Monday, March 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $398M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, March 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $398M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, March 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $398M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, March 17 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $398 million with a $185.7 million cash option after no jackpot was claimed in the previous drawing. The jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 with a $416 million jackpot. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 11-18-23-38-60 with a Powerball of 09 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, accord…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $295M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $295M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $295M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, March 5 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $295 million with a $139 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 24-28-40-63-65 with a Powerball of 20 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mill…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 1 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $272M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 1 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $272M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 1 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $272M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, March 1 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $272 million with a $128.2 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, March 3. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 02-23-36-44-49 with a Powerball of 25 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to offic…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Feb. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $145M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Feb. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $145M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Feb. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $145M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Feb. 18 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $145 million, with an estimated cash option of $65.9 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 01-20-25-58-61 with a Mega Ball of 22 and a Megaplier of 2X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.  Lottery players have …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $183 million with a $84.5 million cash option with no winner coming forward. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 04-44-47-52-57 with a Powerball of 09 and the Power Play was 4X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. P…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Feb. 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $131M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Feb. 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $131M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Feb. 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $131M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Feb. 8 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $131 million with a $60.6 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll to around $142 million for the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 23-44-57-60-62 with a Powerball of 09 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball,…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Jan. 29 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $69M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Jan. 29 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $69M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Jan. 29 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $69M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Jan. 29 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $69 million with a $30.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 1. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 08-12-21-31-33-38 with a Powerball of 18 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mil…

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by Zak Failla
News
MD Supreme Court Attorney Failed To Report Millions In Poker Winnings: Feds MD Supreme Court Attorney Failed To Report Millions In Poker Winnings: Feds
MD Supreme Court Attorney Failed To Report Millions In Poker Winnings: Feds A supreme court attorney attorney from Maryland who made his name arguing before the Supreme Court is now facing serious legal trouble of his own. Thomas Goldstein, 53, a prominent appellate lawyer and high-stakes poker player known to play in games involving millions, was indicted on Thursday, Jan. 16 on multiple charges for failing to report his winnings, authorities announced It is alleged that Goldstein failed to report millions of dollars in poker winnings and omitting over $14 million in debt to secure a multimillion-dollar home loan in DC. Specifically, a federal grand jur…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 14 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $95M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 14 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $95M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 14 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $95M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Jan. 14 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $95 million, with an estimated cash option of $41.3 million, a far cry from the $1.22 billion prize that was won by a California resident late last month. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 04-14-35-49-62 with a Mega Ball of 06 and a Megaplier of 3X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
$944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America $944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America
$944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America Some Lottery players are hopeful that Santa leaves a $944 million present under the Christmas tree this year. The Mega Millions jackpot is wrapping up the holiday season with a jaw-dropping prize estimated at $944 million - with a $429.4 million cash option - for the drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 24, making it the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history, just in time to pay off some holiday bills. No ticket hit the jackpot in Friday night’s drawing, and now, the odds-defying prize could make someone’s holiday dreams come true.  Two of the top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever hi…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 17 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $760M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 17 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $760M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 17 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $760M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Dec. 17 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $760 million with a $352.1 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 56-66-67-68-69 with a Mega Ball of 18 and a Megaplier of 4X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20.  MegaMillions Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 3 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $541M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 3 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $541M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 3 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $541M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Dec. 3 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $541 million with a $258.4 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 52-60-61-66-67 with a Mega Ball of 23 and a Megaplier of 4X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6.  MegaMillions Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to o…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $514M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $514M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $514M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Nov. 29 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $514 million with a $244.7 million cash option. The winning numbers were 03-29-34-37-38 with a Mega Ball of 17 and a Megaplier of 2X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $2.&n…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 26 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $489M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 26 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $489M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 26 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $489M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Nov. 26 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $489 million with a $229.3 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 05-22-24-39-42 with a Mega Ball of 03 and a Megaplier of 3X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There ar…

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by Zak Failla
News
5, Including Ex-NYPD Cop, Nabbed For Illegal Online Sports Betting Operation: DA 5, Including Ex-NYPD Cop, Nabbed For Illegal Online Sports Betting Operation: DA
5, Including Ex-nypd Cop, Nabbed For Illegal Online Sports Betting Operation: DA Five individuals, including a former New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer, were indicted following an investigation into an alleged illegal online sports betting ring. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced on Thursday, Nov. 7 that the news comes after a 14-month investigation involving wiretaps and surveillance.  The investigation, which began in July 2023, allegedly uncovered an illegal sportsbook operation running from September 2023 to April 2024. According to the indictment, Anthony Pellegrino, age 59, of Merrick, set up online accounts for his asso…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 1 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $281 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 1 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $281 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 1 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $281 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Nov. 1 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $205 million with an $97.5 million cash option. The winning numbers were 11-22-42-46-51 with a Mega Ball of 04 and a Megaplier of 2X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, where there will be an estimated $303 million prize with a $141.8 million cash option. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $250M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $250M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $250M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Oct. 29 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $250 million with a $115.5 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 16-22-26-36-56 with a Mega Ball of 01 and a Megaplier of 4X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There are nine…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 04-30-39-44-60 with a Powerball of 11 and the Power Play was 2X. The estimated jackpot is $408 million with a $196.3 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be mul…

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by Zak Failla
News
$3.4M Scheme: Ex-Controller Admits To Embezzling Family-Owned Hudson Valley Business $3.4M Scheme: Ex-Controller Admits To Embezzling Family-Owned Hudson Valley Business
$3.4M Scheme: Ex-Controller Admits To Embezzling Family-Owned Hudson Valley Business A senior member of a family-owned company has admitted to embezzling more than $3.4 million from the business over five years. According to court filings released on Thursday, Oct. 10, John Hickey, age 34, created false invoices that appeared to be from entities with which the Northern Westchester-based corporations did business from February 2018 to November 2023. The company, located in Armonk, manufactured flame retardant fabrics. Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said Hickey then forged signatures that supposedly approved payment of those invo…

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by Joe Lombardi