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• Lottery: $228.9M Powerball millionaire took time checking his tickets

  The $228.9 million Powerball winner didn't take much time being anonymous. But he did take some time checking his ticket.

  He's Thomas Morris, of Burnsville, Minn., who held a news conference at 5 p.m. Central Time on Friday. Here's what we know about him, courtesy of Minnesota lottery' [...]

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• Gulfstream's 'fire and ice' promotion (diamonds and cars) kicks off

  

  Gulfstream Park Casino & Racing's theme this month is "fire and ice," as in a fire-red Nissan 370Zs and Diamonds.

  And they're muscling up the presentation: At 7 p.m. on Sunday and on Aug. 28, fire dancers will hit the casino. The car drawings are at [...]

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• Mardi Gras has $10,000 drawing for suited blackjack

  Mardi Gras Casino, which tiptoed up to the line on live blackjack, has a month-long promotion that'll pay someone $10,000.

  The Hallandale Beach casino, which in late March began virtual blackjack, with the buttons being pushed by what they call live dealers, gives player a drawing entry for' [...]

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• '80s weekend at Seminole Coconut Creek

  

  If you have a fetish for dressing up like Pat Benatar (left), there's some money in it for you this weekend.

  And there's something for women, too.

  The Seminole Casino Coconut Creek has "'80s weekend" from Friday through Sunday, with live music, and a costume contest (that's where' [...]

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• New Gulfstream president Tim Ritvo in 'dream job'

  

  Calling it "a dream come true," Tim Ritvo has taken the reins at Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino.

  Ritvo, who had been vice president of racing operations, replaces Steve Calabro, who resigned on June 10. Ritvo, who was named the interim in June before being permanently [...]

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• Lottery: One $228 million Powerball winner; Florida Lotto rolls over

  Well, the Powerball jackpot is gone, but Florida Lotto is still there for the taking.

  Powerball officials said one person in Minnesota bought a ticket that's worth $228.9 million from Wednesday night's drawing. The numbers: 11-18-36-41-46, with a Powerball of 38.

  The winning ticket was sold in Dakota [...]

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• Lottery: Yearly highs for Powerball, Florida Lotto jackpots tonight

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  There’s big money out there, the biggest paydays of the [...]

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• Fort Lauderdale woman barely beats 180-deadline to claim $900,000 ticket

  She barely beat the deadline, but the $900,000 prize is still hers.

  Saint H. Pierre, 30, of Fort Lauderdale, claimed a $900,000 Mega Money jackpot from the Florida Lottery last week. That's not so unusual, but this part is: It was from the Feb. 4 Mega Money drawing, just days before [...]

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• Hard Rock has 'Hippiefest,' Fiat giveaway in August

  A FIAT 500 convertible gets given away on Mondays (8, 15, 23 & 29) and a hard top on Wednesdays (10, 17 & 24) plus $42,000 in cash. From 5 – 7:30 p.m., one winner will be selected every 30 minutes to receive $1,000 in cash. At 8 p.m., three [...]

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• Mindy Lang added to 'Face of Classic' judges

  

  South Florida radio personality Mindy Lang has joined the celebrity judging panel for the Seminole Casino Hollywood promotion: “Face of Classic $100,000 Dream Job Giveaway.” Comedian Jimmie Walker, celebrity correspondent Michael Yo and others will also help determine who’ll be chosen during the final round [...]

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