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Resorts Casino Hotel to Celebrate 45th Anniversary

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Get ready to kick off a sizzling summer with Resorts Casino Hotel as the first casino hotel in Atlantic City celebrates its 45th anniversary this Memorial Day Weekend. Festivities are set to begin on Friday, May 26, as Kelsey Grammer and Mayor Marty Small Sr. host the Annual Opening of the Sea Ceremony at 1:00 pm, followed by boardwalk entertainment and the Annual Beach Ball Drop over the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk at 5:00 pm.

“Being the first Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, it’s a huge accomplishment to celebrate 45 years of operation. This wonderful milestone is a testament to the culture at our hotel, the hard work and dedication of our team members and the loyalty of our guests. We look forward to continued growth and success as Resorts Casino Hotel embarks on its next 45 years and beyond,” Mark Giannantonio, President and CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel, said.

To kick off the holiday weekend, Resort’s Star Card members can head to the Promotions Booth between 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm to redeem a complimentary 45th-anniversary reusable tote bag. Additional entertainment will be provided throughout the day – from viewing unique sand sculptures by renowned artist John Gowdy, to promotions from Wiseguy Entertainment, The Kilted Rogues Bagpipers, Brittany Lynn from Philly Drag Mafia and more. Once the clock strikes five, guests can turn their attention to the annual release of five thousand beach balls over the boardwalk.

Friday night, the party continues with live entertainment from the New York Bee Gees in the Superstar Theater at 9:00 pm. The band will feature present and former members of world-renowned acts and offer all the classic 70’s disco hits from Stayin Alive to Night Fever while embracing the early works such as To Love Somebody.

Guests can also head over to the new retro-themed 45th-anniversary pop-up, Lounge78, which will have its grand opening on Friday, May 26, at Bar One. Lounge78 will be open all summer and feature drink specials, giveaways, tribute musical performances, and more.

On Saturday, May 27, guests are invited to head down to the Margaritaville Lobby from 2:00 pm to 10 pm and get a free pull on the very first slot machine that went live in Atlantic City in 1978 from Resorts Casino Hotel. Should they hit a top combination on two consecutive draws, players can win a prize of $10,000 but either way, all guests will be walking away with a commemorative gift. AC’s first slot machine, which is a 1975 Bally Honey Money, is proudly displayed at Resorts Casino Hotel throughout the year as well.

Once Sunday hits, Resorts Casino Hotel continues the celebration of its 45 years of winnings with $100,000 in prizes, including a grand cash prize of $45,000. There will be 45 winners of $1000 in Free Play, with four winners announced every 30 minutes from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. At 9:00 pm, five winners will receive $1000 in Free Play, and another four winners will earn $2500 at 9:30 pm. At 10:00 pm, one lucky winner will be awarded $45,000 in cold hard cash.

As part of Resorts’ 45th-anniversary celebration, Memorial Day Weekend visitors will have a chance to see and hear the sounds of Manhattan’s discotheque scene firsthand, with a special performance from the cast of Disco Inferno on the boardwalk on Friday, May 26. This is just the beginning of a yearlong anniversary celebration, as they are committed to honoring this milestone in the months to come. Beginning Sunday, June 25 through October 29, guests can keep dancing to the beat each Sunday with performances from Disco Inferno in The Superstar Theater for just $29.00 to $39.00. Featuring the music of Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Gloria Gaynor, KC and the Sunshine Band, Anita Ward, and many more, Disco Inferno will transport those who witnessed it back to the moment when they first heard these legendary songs on the dance floor.

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Surrey Resident Wins Record-Breaking $80-Million Lotto Max Jackpot

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Justin Simporios is normally a sound sleeper who “can fall asleep anywhere” – but he had a very sleepless night, after learning he won an $80-million Lotto Max jackpot from the May 9, 2025 draw. This is the largest lottery jackpot ever won in B.C. and is also the largest jackpot ever won by a single individual in Canada.  

“It was 10:30 p.m.,” recalled Simporios of the moment he realized he won. “I saw that someone won $80 million in Surrey. I was joking and told my wife ‘we’re millionaires!’ and she told me to stop making that joke. After, I manually checked each number before scanning [using the BCLC Lotto! I cried and shouted, ‘we’re millionaires!’” 

The Surrey resident woke up his wife to share the news. “She was in complete disbelief and a bit mad at me because our daughter wasn’t feeling well.” Simporios’ wife luckily agreed this was a good reason to wake her.  

While still in disbelief about his win, Simporios is ultimately most excited to share his windfall with his family. “I want to help my family and my wife’s family. I’ll pay off my sister’s medical school debt and help my mom retire early – just giving my family a head start in life.”  

Giving back to the community in Surrey and B.C. is also a key priority for Simporios. “I’ve struggled before and needed help. Even if I can give an ounce of happiness, I want to help where we can. This feels like a dream.”  

As an avid LA Lakers fan, Simporios mentioned he would like to see LeBron James play before James retires. He also plans to visit his family in the Philippines for a family reunion. “My wife and kid have never visited!”   

On how it feels to win a record-breaking jackpot?   

“The biggest change will be having more time with my wife and family. We want to live with a purpose – to help the community around us.”  

Simporios purchased the winning ticket at the Walmart Supercentre in Central City on King George Boulevard in Surrey. 

So far in 2025, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $101 million from Lotto Max. Lotto Max is a nationwide lottery game drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays after 7:30 p.m. (PST).  

Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com. Winning numbers and group release forms can be found online at www.bclc.com. Players can check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices. Learn more about the BCLC Lotto! 

BCLC offers socially responsible gambling entertainment while generating income to benefit all British Columbians. Players can visit PlayNow.com to learn how to set time and money limits. 

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AGCO calls on media platforms to step up the fight against unregulated online gambling sites

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has contacted more than a dozen traditional and digital media platforms, calling on them to stop promoting unregulated online gambling and sports betting sites like Bodog to Ontario residents.

Operated by Il Nido Inc., Bodog is an offshore operator actively targeting Ontarians by advertising on popular traditional and digital media platforms. Despite blocking players in Quebec and Nova Scotia from accessing their unregulated gambling and sports betting sites, Bodog continues to allow Ontarians to access these sites while advertising heavily on traditional and digital media platforms targeting Ontarians.

Under the Gaming Control Act, 1992, Bodog and other online gambling sites are required to register with the AGCO and sign an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario in order to operate in Ontario. Ontario’s regulated igaming framework requires operators to meet comprehensive requirements related to game integrity, player protection, anti-money laundering and information privacy. Bodog’s efforts to direct Ontarians to unregulated gambling undermine player protection and other safeguards which exist in the regulated market, as well as fair market principles.

By airing ads for Bodog and other unregulated operators, legitimate media platforms are providing a veneer of legitimacy to unregulated and high-risk sites and creating confusion for Ontarians. The AGCO is therefore calling on these platforms to take a stand against the promotion of unregulated online gambling sites and remove the ads. By doing so, broadcasters and digital media companies will help reduce the risks these sites pose to Ontarians and support the long-term sustainability of Ontario’s regulated igaming market – all key objectives of the AGCO.

The AGCO will continue to work with its partners – both in Ontario and internationally – to combat these unregulated sites and protect the public.

“The AGCO is committed to protecting Ontario players and ensuring they have the safest experience by playing on regulated igaming sites. By refusing to carry advertising from unregulated and high-risk operators like Bodog, media organizations can exemplify social responsibility and play an important role in protecting Ontarians and supporting Ontario’s regulated market.”  – Dr. Karin Schnarr, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, AGCO.

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OLG Selects Caesars Entertainment as the Service Provider for Windsor Casino

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The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has selected Caesars Entertainment as the Service Provider in the Windsor Casino procurement process. This is the final procurement process in the OLG’s land-based gaming modernization initiative.

Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to be selected as the service provider for the Windsor Casino by the OLG. Caesars has a long history of managing Windsor and looks forward to continuing to deliver exceptional guest service and experiences at the property.”

Caesars and its predecessor companies have partnered with the OLG to operate Caesars Windsor (fka. Casino Windsor) since the opening of the temporary facility in 1994. Caesars will assume responsibility for gaming and non-gaming operations of the Windsor casino on behalf of the OLG under a 20-year operating agreement, which is expected to begin in 2026.

OLG requires an 18-month restriction on any organizational changes consistent with other gaming bundle modernizations in Ontario. Unionized employees will continue to be governed by the terms of their collective agreement.

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