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Single winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida

By Nick Sortal — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

One ticket sold in Florida has matched all six numbers for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million, according to the Powerball website.

Powerball goes to a record $600M

By Nick Sortal — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:22:00 EDT

It's now the largest amount of money any Floridian has had a chance to win: the Powerball jackpot rose to at least $600 million, lottery officials said this afternoon. The drawing is Saturday night.

Isle continues '1001 giveaways'

By Nick Sortal — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:01:00 EDT

Isle Casino and Racing continues its 1,001 Winners campaign from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Rush of ticket sales pushes Powerball to $550M

By Nick Sortal — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT

OK, we're at that time when the jackpot grows exponentially: The jackpot for Powerball has soared more than $200 million since Wednesday night's drawing -- and it's approaching the all-time record.

Aaron Carter at Magic City

By Nick Sortal — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:16:00 EDT

Teen heartthrob and pop sensation Aaron Carter will perform live at Secada’s Lounge at 9 p.m. Saturday at Magic City Casino, 450 NW 37th Ave. in Miami.

World Series of Poker annual press conference

By Nick Sortal — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:34:00 EDT

World Series of Poker officials conducted their annual pre-series news conference on Wednesday, for the 62 events that will run from May 29 to July 15 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Delray man hits Fantasy 5 for $277K

By Nick Sortal — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Errol Aris, 55, of Delray Beach, claimed the $277,613.68 Fantasy 5 top prize from the May 11 drawing at Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee.

New Isle poker director comes from Borgata

By Nick Sortal — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:37:00 EDT

The poker room at the Isle Casino and Racing in Pompano Beach already has the reputation as one of the state’s best, but Stan Strickland wants to make it even better.

Powerball at $360M; Mega Millions comes to town

By Nick Sortal — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:51:00 EDT

It's a great time to be a lottery player in Florida: Powerball is at $360 million and rising, the highest it has been since last year’s record $587 million. Meanwhile, at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Mega Millions tickets will go on sale in Florida for the first time. The multistate jackpot is approaching $200 million.

Lovin' Spoonful at Mardi Gras Tuesday

By Nick Sortal — Tue, 7 May 2013 10:35:00 EDT

Mardi Gras Casino hosts a 1960s costume contest Tuesday, followed by a concert by the Lovin’ Spoonful. The prize for best costume is $1,000 cash, with the runner-up receiving $500 in bonus play.