Casino News
Steve Wynn, former CEO of Wynn Resorts, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the landmark 1964 New York Times v. Sullivan decision, which set a high bar for defamation claims by public figures. Wynn’s appeal follows a Nevada court’s dismissal of his defamation suit against the Associated Press, which published allegations of sexual assault against him. The court cited Wynn’s failure to demonstrate “actual malice” under the Sullivan standard. Wynn argues this standard facilitates the spread of false information. Conservative justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, along with former President Donald Trump, have previously questioned the Sullivan decision, citing changes in the media landscape. Wynn’s case could lead the Supreme Court to re-evaluate the existing libel protections for journalists established by Sullivan. At least four justices must agree to hear the appeal, and no decision date has been set.
Daily Lottery News
Lottery officials are in a desperate search for the winner of a $1 million Mega Millions prize bought at the Lucky Corner shop on 96th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in New York City. The winning ticket, bought on February 4, matched five numbers (14, 24, 31, 53, 54) but missed the Mega ball (01) and the $77 million jackpot. Additionally, had the winner spent an extra dollar for the Megaplier, their prize would be tripled to $3 million. The prize must be claimed within a year. The next drawing for Mega Millions, with a jackpot of $110 million, is set for February 11, 2025.
Sports Betting News
As Super Bowl LIX approaches, Americans are expected to place a record $1.39 billion in bets, highlighting the booming gambling industry since the 2018 legalization of sports betting in many states. With gambling revenue reaching $99.4 billion in 2022, more Americans are engaging in betting, raising concerns over gambling addiction. The American Gaming Association (AGA) reports this as the first year estimates are based solely on legal bets. Previous estimates included illegal and casual bets. Addiction experts warn of increased problem gambling, with 2.5 million Americans facing severe gambling issues and another 5 to 8 million experiencing moderate problems. The visibility and normalization of gambling, further amplified by aggressive advertising during major events like the Super Bowl, exacerbate the risks of gambling addiction in American culture, according to addiction specialists.
Lucky Numbers for Each Zodiac Sign
Here are today’s lucky 3-digit and 4-digit numbers based on your zodiac sign:
- Aries: 3-digit: 127; 4-digit: 9127
- Taurus: 3-digit: 349; 4-digit: 7349
- Gemini: 3-digit: 568; 4-digit: 2568
- Cancer: 3-digit: 290; 4-digit: 8290
- Leo: 3-digit: 415; 4-digit: 6415
- Virgo: 3-digit: 732; 4-digit: 5732
- Libra: 3-digit: 186; 4-digit: 9186
- Scorpio: 3-digit: 524; 4-digit: 3524
- Sagittarius: 3-digit: 673; 4-digit: 4673
- Capricorn: 3-digit: 958; 4-digit: 1958
- Aquarius: 3-digit: 241; 4-digit: 7241
- Pisces: 3-digit: 389; 4-digit: 6389
Teams Best Against the Spread
As of the latest data, the Memphis Grizzlies have the best record against the spread (ATS) this season, with a spread record of 34-17, covering the spread 66.7% of the time.
Today’s Sports Betting Spreads
Here are some notable betting lines for today’s games:
- NBA:
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Bucks favored by 3 points.
- NCAA Basketball:
- Memphis vs. Temple: Memphis favored by 13.5 points.
- South Florida vs. Wichita State: South Florida favored by 1.5 points.
- Oklahoma State vs. Arizona State: Oklahoma State favored by 1.5 points.
- Nebraska vs. Ohio: Nebraska favored by 2.5 points.
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