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There was no overall winner for both the 

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The Mega Millions jackpot for this Tuesday, 27 October 2020, is set at a magnificent $109 Million (R1,7 Billion in South Africa), while this Wednesday’s (28 October 2020) Powerball jackpot is $116 Million (R1,8 Billion).

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The Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, 24 October 2020 were: 18-20-27-45-65 and 6.

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Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, 23 October 2020 were: 18-34-44-60-69 and 22.

The minimum betting amount on LottoStar’s Mega Millions is R6.

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17:49 pmThere’s much to know about the UK 49’s Teatime Lottery, not only is it one of the biggest lotteries in the UK and South Africa, but it offers an incredible payout of up to R2,5 Million! The lottery is popular amongst many frequent lottery players mostly because the UK 49’s isn’t like most lotteries out there.

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The UK 49’s draws take place once a day, which gives players a chance to win big each day! Not only does the UK 49’s Lottery give you multiple chances to win but it is quick, easy and affordable to place your bets on. All you need to do is match up to six numbers from 1 to 49. LottoStar offers a selection of Teatime games to choose from, namely: Pick 1, Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 and Pick 6 which gives you even more chances to win.

Players have the choice of placing a R3, R5 or R10 bet and payouts are dependent on the bet amount selected. UK 49’s Teatime Pick 1 pays out from R18 up to R60, if you match 1 number. Teatime Pick 2 offers a payout from R90 to R3000 if you match two numbers. If you match 3 numbers in Teatime Pick 3, you stand to win a payout of up to R5,500. Match four numbers in Teatime Pick 4 and stand to win a payout of up R50,000. Teatime Pick 5 offers a payout of up to R650,000 for matching five numbers and you could win a payout of up to R2,5 million if you match six numbers in Teatime Pick 6.

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A question posed to Maryland Governor, Larry Hogan. The Maryland state is faced with the major issue of legalizing sports betting with much debate around Question 2 – a betting referendum that would allow sports gambling for the primary purpose of funding education. The state is also faced with the issue of losing state revenue with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and growing the gambling industry might supplement its lost incomes.

According to Gov. Hogan, "This initiative builds on the very successful ‘Hogan Lockbox,’ which puts casino revenues in a lockbox dedicated to education. We are already funding our K-12 schools at record levels, and this is another way to ensure that is the case for years to come."

However, this will be determined in the upcoming election on November 3, through a broad-based ballot question. These are the questions that Maryland residents will be voting on:

"The proposed amendment authorizes the General Assembly, in enacting a balanced budget bill for the fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, to increase, diminish, or add items, provided that the General Assembly may not exceed the total proposed budget as submitted by the Governor."

(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article III Sections 14 and 52 of the Maryland Constitution)

Question 2 (Commercial Gaming Expansion Referendum):

"Do you approve the expansion of commercial gaming in the State of Maryland to authorize sports and events betting for the primary purpose of raising revenue for education?"

(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session) Expansion of Commercial Gaming – Sports and Event Wagering

According to Gaming Today, “A ‘Yes’ vote would support authorizing sports and events wagering at certain licensed facilities with state revenue intended to fund public education. A ‘No’ vote would oppose authorizing sports and events wagering at certain licensed facilities.”

Those who are advocating for the bill believe that illegal sports betting is already big business in Maryland. Furthermore, some of the residents of Maryland place their bets legally in Washington D.C. or offshore, illegally, which leads to the state losing out on much-needed revenue.

“Authorization of sports betting in Maryland will create tens of millions of dollars in new gaming tax revenue to the state, money that has been constitutionally earmarked to enhance education funding. Sports betting has been legalized in half the states in the country and has become an expected amenity to casino gaming facilities,” said Managing Partner & CEO Cordish Gaming Group, Joe Walden about the bill.

It’s also believed that about $20 – $40 Million (between R324,3 Million and R645,7 Million in South Africa) could be directed towards public schools if the bill is passed.

However, “will the money actually be put towards education?” remains the question on some of the residents’ minds. Based on the casino referendum, which was passed in 2008 with the intention to fund schools but ended up being redirected to other areas.

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The list of impressive Blackjack wins continues and it includes an infamous MIT team, a shoeless man and much more.

Don Johnson - $15.1 Million (R244 Million)

The biggest blackjack win in history stands at $15,1 Million and was won by CEO of Heritage Development LLC, Don Johnson. Famous for his clever tactics and benefiting from splitting a good hand into four hands and doubling his bets whenever he wanted which are just some strategies that helped him bag the biggest blackjack win ever. However, not everyone was pleased with his powerful tactics as his win scored him a long ban which meant he was not allowed enter the top casinos of Las Vegas or Atlantic City! That’s a small price to pay for winning $15,1 Million!

The MIT Blackjack Team - $500,000 in one night (R8 Million)

Ever watched the blockbuster movie 21, where a group of MIT students use their mathematic skills plus a little bit of luck to count cards and win big in Vegas? Well, for those who did not know, the movie is based on real-life events. They are one of the first teams to count cards in blackjack making millions throughout the ’80s and ’90s. The team had claimed to have won more than $500,000 in one night leaving casinos across the United States of America mystified by their system of winning. The team was made up of MIT students and was led by the infamous Bill Kaplan, however, news quickly travelled about the card-counting MIT team which led casinos and the authorities to start investigating the team but miraculously they were never caught. The MIT team are definitely considered some of the most historic blackjack winners, however, their chances of getting away with counting cards today would be quite slim as the advancements in casino security and technology make it nearly impossible to count cards.

Ken Uston’s who’s blackjack skills earned him a place in the Blackjack Hall of Fame did not believe in luck but attributed his future wins to the book “Beat the Dealer” by Thorn. Uston’s strategy involved examining and understanding the mathematical foundation of blackjack which helped him and his team to over $4,5 million in wins. Like the MIT team, Ken too enjoyed counting cards and was banned form betting in the state of Nevada. Ken’s winning antics are still well known in various casinos today and his techniques have been said to have led casinos to implement multi-hand blackjack and several card shoes.

Shoeless Joe – $1,5 Million (R24 Million)

The man dubbed Shoeless Joe won $1,5 Million on a blackjack table after entering the casino with no shoes on. His identity has never been revealed and hence, will forever be known as Shoeless Joe. The stories about the man without shoes who won major on a blackjack game all differ but the most common is that Joe was banished from his house by his wife so, he cashed in a $300 security check and used the money to bet on blackjack. Even though Joe disregarded all the classic strategies of the game, doubling when he shouldn’t or splitting when most professional players wouldn’t, miraculously he still managed to win big. However, Joe’s win did not last long and he ended up losing most of his accumulated $1,5 million in winnings. He may not have won all the money in the end but Shoeless Joe’s story lives on.

Famously known for playing eight hands at numerous blackjack tables at the Las Vegas MGM in 1995, Kerry Packer epitomizes ‘risking it all for the reward’. Kerry, who placed a $250,000 bet per hand wound up winning 20 times successively. Seems crazy but like most betting experts would say ‘there is no reward without the risk’. Ken Packer experienced many wins and losses in his betting career but will always be known as one of the bravest betting fanatics.

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 jackpot has rolled over to an estimated $100 Million jackpot (over R1,6 Billion in South Africa) from Tuesday’s $86 Million (R1,3 Billion).

 reported that Friday’s lotto draw (23 October) will be worth $97 Million (R1,5 Billion) with a cash option of $75,1 Million (R1,2 Million). These were the lotto results for Tuesday’s (20 October) Mega Millions draw: 46-54-57-58-66. The Gold Mega Ball: 10 and the Megaplier: 3.

According to the ML, the highest prize won in Tuesday’s draw was $1,500 (R24,406) which was sold in Michigan and making it the highest winning ticket in the city.

You could also join the long list of the Mega Millions lucky winners this Friday. Simply, place a bet on 

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This Friday’s payout is at a whopping R194 Million, you don’t want to miss it!

LottoStar’s Mega Millions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday, at 11 pm which is 5 am on Wednesday and Saturday in South Africa. Mega Millions lotto results are made available shortly after each draw.

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THE MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT HAS ROLLED OVER!

One of the world’s most famous games, 21 or blackjack is a fast-paced, thrilling and fun Card game. Commonly known as a game for high-rollers, blackjack is one of the more expensive online betting games. Many blackjack fanatics especially love the game because it involves a little bit of strategy and a whole lot of luck which keeps the game interesting and unpredictable. There are numerous people worldwide who love the game and are major winners when it comes the beloved 21.

But don’t take our word for it, here is a list of some of the most impressive blackjack wins…

Shane Smith’s infamous “Win and Meal” $100,000 Blackjack win was not one of the biggest wins in history but got people talking when he splurged on a $300,000 dinner! Smith who is the CEO of Vice Media was visiting the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas when he decided to hit the blackjack tables. He ended up winning $100,000 which he then decided to spend on a lavish dinner and added another $200,000 to the dinner bill. This win goes down as historical because the celebrations cost more than his actual payout. Talk about overcompensating!

A taxi driver who took a chance on a dream – Goksel Selay, a 53-year-old taxi driver won $132,000 on a simple game of blackjack. The taxi driver said that he had a dream the night before that he would win and decided to switch from roulette to blackjack and true as ever Selay’s dream became a reality. Goksel’s win goes down as impressive and miraculous – what are the chances of someone taking a chance on a dream and winning? Goksel was able to renovate his home and buy his wife a fancy new car with his winnings.

An actor by day, “king of the tables’ by night! Multi-award-winning actor, Ben Affleck is known to love his blackjack and is a frequent player of the popular 21. In fact, Affleck has accumulated $800,000 in blackjack winnings and if that’s not impressive, what about his $145,000 tip to casino staff. Unfortunately, the Oscar-winning actor has had to step away from the blackjack table as he was caught for allegedly counting cards by casino security at the Hard Rock Casino. Ben Affleck obviously denied the allegations but has been forbidden to bet on blackjack for the meantime. Despite the allegations against the multi-talented actor, his $145,000 tip to casino staff is certainly worth an Oscar nomination.

Michael Geismar - $470,000 (R7,9 Million)

How about some bacon and eggs with a ‘blackjack breakfast win’ to start your day off? No, this is not a real breakfast meal ordered off a menu. However, investment banker, Michael Geismar became synonymous with the term “Breakfast winner”. While enjoying his plate of eggs and steak for breakfast at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas, he decided to place a quick bet of $300 on a blackjack game and instead of doubling his bets, he raised them each time he won. He ended up racking up his stake to a whopping $470,000 in just 6 hours and surprisingly won! It is not known how much he won but it’s estimated somewhere around $710,000. This is impressive and extremely risky as this type of betting strategy is known by expert blackjack players to have many downfalls and that is why it’s difficult to believe that he won.

The well-known UFC President is also well known for being an ‘undisputed blackjack champion’. Dana’s infamous blackjack wins have even gotten him banned from the Palm Casino in Las Vegas which spurred on an ongoing dispute with Palms. The UFC President was banned from Palms in 2012 after some ambitious blackjack wins at the Las Vegas Casino. However, in 2014 Dana was able to continue his winning spree at Palms after a change of the casino’s CEO but it didn’t last long as the undisputed blackjack champion ended up winning an incredible $2 million at the blackjack tables in just 3 months. Dana White was instantly forbidden to bet on blackjack again, but this did not phase him as he walked out of Palms with a fake UFC belt which said he “dominated the Palms in blackjack”.

Stick around because our list of impressive blackjack wins continues in part 2...

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Picture yourself waking up on a private island every morning on a luxurious beach house surrounded by beautiful sunrises, crystal clear and tranquil ocean waters, white sandy beaches that stretch for miles, a cool breeze and a beach bar – absolute bliss! Now imagine owning your own private island. Well with a major lottery payout purchasing an extravagant private island is possible, so, here is a list of some of the world’s most expensive private islands you could purchase if you won a major lottery jackpot…

Breathtakingly beautiful, Caye Chapel, is situated in Belize on the eastern coast of Central America, surrounded by Caribbean Sea shorelines. The island which is one of the most expensive in the world consists of an 18-hole golf course and a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse which consists of some of the most beautiful places on the island, a luxurious pool and bar. All of this is surrounded by the most beautiful views and landscapes.

Stretching over 23km and valued at R1,5 billion, Macapule is the most expensive private island in the Sea of Cortez. This beautiful land is almost completely isolated from civilisation and is filled with the beauty of nature. Completely underdeveloped, Macapule serves as the perfect escape from the everyday hustle and bustle.

Valued at approximately R1,6 billion, Ronde Island is the most expensive private Islands in the Grenadines. This spectacular island is spread across 2000 acres and consists of the most beautiful landscapes and natural beauty. Not to mention, the island consists of miraculous caves which leads to an incredible underground cavern. Ronde island is truly a beautiful sight.

Necker Island, British Virgin Islands – R1,6 Billion

Owned by billionaire, Richard Branson, the famous Necker island is valued at approximately R1,6 billion. It doesn’t’ get more luxurious than this astounding island which can accommodate up to 28 guests and is known to be one of the ultimate party destinations. The exotic Necker Island is the epitome of opulence and a sight one could only dream of.

Lanai Island is an isolated piece of heaven, situated in Hawaii and is the most expensive private island in the world, estimated at R10 billion. Commonly known as ‘the pineapple island’, this remarkably beautiful island is the perfect escape from the busy city life and is made up of peaceful ocean, white sandy oceans and some of the most impressive views and landscapes. Apart from relaxing, Lanai is filled with beautiful sights and many wonderful activities for the whole family.

You could be waking up on one of these beautiful islands every day!

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A large family in Co Kilkenny, Ireland became Ireland’s newest multi-millionaires after winning €5.4 Million (R104 Million) in the Irish National Lottery. The family won the lotto draw which took place on 23 September and had to claim their winnings through an approved postal claims process put in place as a Covid-19 precaution. The father of the winning family found out that they had won the jackpot when he saw the winning numbers in their local newspaper. The family has been playing the same numbers for the last 25 years.

“We have been playing the exact same Lotto numbers for over 25 years, so I could spot them from a mile off. I was queuing up in the shop when I spotted them out of the corner of my eye on the top of one of the newspapers,” said the father.

The Kilkenny father checked the winning numbers and knew instantly that they had won big. He returned home and thought it would be funny to tell his family that he had just received bad news.

“Anybody who has ever played the Lotto will have fantasised about the first time that you break the news of a major win to your family and it was honestly everything like how I imagined it would be,” he explained.”

“When I got through the door at home, I told them that I had something important to tell them and by the looks on their faces, I knew they were expecting some bad news.”

“Once I blurted it out, we honestly fell around the floor laughing and we haven’t been able to stop smiling since. It really is life-changing for all of us and we are going to enjoy absolutely every penny of this win as a family,” said the elated winner.

The Kilkenny family have been quietly celebrating their win for weeks and said that they will now start making some more serious plans.

“We won’t be rushing into any silly spending sprees with new cars or any of that but the one thing we have all been looking forward to is visiting our own individual banks to pay off our mortgages. There really is no better feeling than that.”

Luck could strike at any time, even 25 years later!

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A FAMILY GETS LUCKY AFTER 25 YEARS

The online betting sphere is ever-changing, emerging and progressive. Here is some of the latest news in the betting and lottery industries from across the world.

A ticket holder from Spain won the EuroMillions Superdraw jackpot on Friday 25th September, matching all the numbers to instantly become €130 million richer (R2,5 Billion). The winner has still not come forward to claim their prize but he/ she will have the choice to remain anonymous after their prize. The winning numbers were 19, 23, 34, 37 and 45 and the Lucky Star numbers were 1 and 7. The EuroMillions Superdraw which offers a larger jackpot only takes place occasionally throughout the year.

A first ever for online betting and Serie A

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 This is the first-ever partnership between an online betting site and Serie A club and to demonstrate their partnership, the duo aims to bring one of the world’s most widely used alternative currency, Bitcoin to the mainstream.

“We are delighted to have found a partner that has the same disruptive approach as us. With their outstanding performances in Serie A, and having established themselves on the world stage, Atalanta B.C. was an obvious choice of partner for us. This is going to be an exciting year for us both. We are planning to add a number of new lotteries to our site plus the ability to play using credit cards. Whilst Atalanta B.C. will be mixing it with Europe’s elite clubs as they challenge for the Champions League again.” Said, Crypto Millions Lotto CEO Sulim Malook.

An online sports betting platform with a twist

The state of Tennessee in the United States of America is getting ready to launch their online sports betting platform and will become the 18th state in America to have legalized online sports betting. However, Tennessee’s online sports betting comes with a twist as the state is the only one without brick-and-mortar gambling. Its casino-free landscape means Tennessee does not require possession of a retail gambling license as a precondition for an operator license, a common qualifier in other states. Moreover, the state's online sports gambling regulator, (Tennessee Education Lottery Corp.) has set a 90% cap on payouts which has sparked an array of controversy. Several experts deemed this as an anomaly and an unprecedented move in the United States. Tennessee's Sports Gaming Act became law on July 1, 2019.

One lucky lady achieves her dreams of winning the lottery before the age of 30

A 22-year old Nigerian woman has achieved her dream of winning the lottery and making her first million before the age of 30. The woman whose Twitter handle is @LavishRuby celebrated her win by retweeting a post she tweeted in 2018 stating “I’m really trying to be a millionaire before I’m 30”. The new millionaire has also added that she has made her first million with four business and 11 sources of income already under her belt.

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