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OpenBet Sets Out to Acquire OmniLogic for an Undisclosed Sum
Gaming technology, content, and services leader OpenBet announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire OmniLogic, a sports betting tech provider. This move will enhance the latter company’s tech stack, cementing its position as the go-to provider for many lottery operators. OpenBet to Integrate OmniLogic Into I…
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OpenBet to Acquire OmniLogic to Boost Lottery Tech
OpenBet Expands Its Lottery Technology Footprint OpenBet has reached an agreement to acquire sportsbook technology provider OmniLogic, extending its offering… The post OpenBet to Acquire OmniLogic to Boost Lottery Tech appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Dutch regulator grants Lotto BV five-year exclusivity
Lotto BV, the Dutch state provider of lottery games, scratch cards and sports betting, has been granted an exclusive licence extension by Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The current licences expire this December, with the extensions granting Lotto BV exclusive rights for five more years. The company is one of the component …
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OpenBet strengthens global lottery leadership with agreement to acquire OmniLogic
Strategic acquisition adds specialist sportsbook expertise, strengthening OpenBet’s offering to global Tier 1 operators OpenBet, a leading global provider of betting and gaming technology, content and services, has reached an agreement to acquire sportsbook technology provider, OmniLogic, further strengthening its pos…
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OpenBet buys lottery sportsbook specialist OmniLogic
OmniLogic's Hungary-based team will join OpenBet to work on its lottery partnerships The post OpenBet buys lottery sportsbook specialist OmniLogic appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Saturday Lucky Day Lotto Produces Two Winners for $200K Prize
The Illinois Lottery has teased that two players have won big time from the lottery, matching five numbers for the grand prize in the Lucky Day Lotto draw on Saturday, September 12. Illinois Lottery Sees Two Players Win the Same $200,000 Prize The prize of $200,000 has now officially been won by a ticket, with […]
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Vinci Italia Lottery to Fund Italian Olympic Team
Lottery Ties Retail Gaming Network To Olympic Funding Sisal and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) have launched Vinci Italia,… The post Vinci Italia Lottery to Fund Italian Olympic Team appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Buenos Aires lawmakers revive online gambling commission
Buenos Aires Province lawmakers will return to work on online-gambling safeguards on 16 September, when the Chamber of Deputies’ Committee on Gambling, Lottery and Prevention of Gambling Addiction considers 27 active measures on youth protection, advertising, access controls and online casino regulation. The session w…
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KSA renews Lotto BV’s monopolies despite pending court ruling
A domestic court ruling may yet determine that the lottery and sports betting markets must open up to competition, which could lead to a revocation of licences The post KSA renews Lotto BV’s monopolies despite pending court ruling appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Swedish Ombudsman Seeks Lottery Ad Ban
Moderation Rules Put Ads Under Review Sweden’s Consumer Ombudsman, Konsumentverket (KO), has challenged Swedish Postcode Lottery advertising on Instagram. The… The post Swedish Ombudsman Seeks Lottery Ad Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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They Came Back to Give Back: Lotto-Winning Couple’s Big Gesture
A Devon, Paignton, UK, couple who won GBP3.9 million ($5.2 million) in the National Lottery have returned to a hospital that holds a special place in their heart. The two particularly lucky spouses helped create a more welcoming dementia ward and even donated a piano for patients and staff to use. Moving Deed with Dee…
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Massachusetts Lottery Crowns Rutland Resident with $50K Payout
A Rutland resident has a lot to be happy about, after he managed to turn his $10 lottery ticket purchase into a $50,000 payout, the Massachusetts Lottery reported. A Quick Travel to Mass Lotto’s HQ Results in $50K Payout The man, identified as Edward Brackett, had played online and won at an e-instant game, “The […]
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South Carolina Lottery Player Wins $250K from Scratcher
A lucky player from South Carolina has won an unforgettable six-figure prize from one of the South Carolina Education Lottery’s scratch-off games. The man said that the win will finally allow him to check off some of the items on his to-do list. SC Lottery Player Scoops Up $250K The SC Lottery confirmed that the […]
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Massachusetts Lottery Sells Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $25M
A player in Massachusetts is about to get the prize of a lifetime, as the Massachusetts Lottery announced that it has sold a ticket worth $25 million. The game on which the prize was won features one more such prize, meaning that the fun is not over yet. Someone Is About to Experience an Unforgettable […]
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Texas Lottery Winner Finally Claims $26.75M Jackpot
A Texas lottery winner has finally claimed their prize, which they won on August 10, 2026. In the Lotto Texas drawing, a lucky resident from Lake Jackson scooped a $26.75-million payout and has stepped out to secure the prize and share their excitment about the event. Lottery Winner Finally Claims Millions-Dollar Priz…
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Sales gains drive Scientific Games’ SCiQ Tech expansion at North Carolina Education Lottery Retailers
Retail Ecosystem boosts scratch-off sales at 7-Eleven, Circle K and Kroger’s Harris Teeter locations statewide Scientific Games and the North Carolina Education Lottery are focused on data-driven retail optimisation across the state, expanding the rollout of SCiQ technology ecosystems to a total of 2,000 NCEL retailer…
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Man Wins $1M from the Mississippi Lottery, Plans New Vehicle Purchase
A lucky Mississippi Lottery player has won a life-changing seven-figure sum from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. The man, who visited the lottery HQ and claimed his prize, said that he plans to use his newfound fortune to purchase a new vehicle. Gulfport Man Takes Home $1M According to the announcement, the lu…
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Sisal launches first Win Italia lotto draw
CONI, the National Olympic Committee of Italy has partnered with Sisal to launch “Win for Team Italia”. The project launches Italy’s first dedicated lottery draw to raise direct funds for the Olympic team and its support network of sports associations. Announced by CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio and Sisal CEO Rober…
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Maryland Casino Revenue Takes a Dip in August
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has published a report concerning the performance of the state’s casino operators in August 2026. As it turns out, the total gaming revenue in the state took a dip that month. Maryland Casino Gaming Is Experiencing Some Setbacks According to the agency’s report, the state…
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Delaware casino revenue drops 2.6% to $43.8 million in August
Delaware’s three casinos generated $43.8 million in revenue for August, down 2.6% year over year. The Delaware Lottery figures show that video lottery terminals accounted for most of the combined figure, generating $39.7 million, down 0.5%, while table games generated $4.1 million, down 19%. Delaware Park recorded the…
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Illinois Lottery Posts Three Big Winners During Labor Day Weekend
The Illinois Lottery is happy to share several high-profile winners on the occasion of the Labor Day weekend, with one of the winners based in Chicago. The combined total of the winning ticket was $850,000, constituting a fantastic way to celebrate. Labor Day Produces a Bunch of Illinois Lottery Winners in Illinois Th…
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Texas: San Antonio weighs ban on eight-liner machines amid statewide trend
Proposal follows appellate lottery ruling
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Man Interviews for a Job, Steals Lottery Tickets, Gets in Trouble
A 36-year-old South Carolina man thought he had figured it all out – show up at an interview, but snag a bunch of lottery tickets in a bid to defraud the state’s lottery instead. Man Interviewing for a Job Thought He Could Get Away With Stolen Tickets This plan would have almost worked had it […]
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PMU Mali Celebrates 32nd Anniversary of Technology Independence and Teamwork
Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU Mali) has officially marked 32 years of active service in Mali’s betting market, highlighting the successful operationalization of the ALR platform, widely known as PMUBA. The nation’s premier betting and lottery operator was originally established in 1994. The company celebrated this milestone…
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North Carolina sports betting handle increases in July
The handle increased by 52.9 per cent year-on-year. US.- The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has released its sports wagering revenue report for July. The state’s seven licensed interactive sports wagering operators posted a handle of $566.3m, up 52.9 per cent year-on-year but down 3.9 per cent sequentially. G…
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Scientific Games’ Scratch Connect engages 570K players at Ohio Lottery’s Bonus Cash Wheel launch
Scientific Games has reported strong early engagement for the Ohio Lottery’s first Scratch Connect game, Bonus Cash Wheel, which links a traditional retail Scratch-Off ticket to a mobile digital bonus game. The post Scientific Games’ Scratch Connect engages 570K players at Ohio Lottery’s Bonus Cash Wheel launch first …
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Massachusetts Woman Turns $30 Lottery Ticket into $15M Payday
A very lucky Massachusetts woman has won the first top prize in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s highest-paying games. The winner visited the lottery HQ to claim her winnings and said that she plans to use the newfound fortune to buy a new home. Springfield Woman Takes Home $15M The winner was revealed to […]
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South Africa’s Lottery Calls on Players to Check Messages as Unclaimed Winnings Hit R120 Million
South Africa’s lottery operator, Sizekhaya, has called on players to pay closer attention to their tickets and banking notifications after more than R120 million ($7.5 million) in Lotto and PowerBall prizes remained unclaimed. The company says many of these tickets were purchased through banking apps, meaning winners …
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Scientific Games’ new Scratch Connect sees 40 per cent of Ohio players click to engage after online play
Scratch Connect delivers digitally as 90 per cent of players complete connected retail-to-online experience Scientific Games has announced that the Ohio Lottery’s first Scratch Connect game, which moves players seamlessly from the retail Scratch-Off game to a mobile digital game, has generated strong early player adop…
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H1 2026: Veikkaus to pay €1bn to continue lottery monopoly
The Finnish operator has released its H1 results, demonstrating a return to growth, a restructuring of the organisation and the price of its ongoing lottery licence The post H1 2026: Veikkaus to pay €1bn to continue lottery monopoly appeared first on NEXT.io.
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NLGRB Shut Down Illicit Gaming Shops and Manufacturing Network in Kibuku
The National Lottery and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), through an intelligence-led enforcement operation in Kibuku Town, successfully shut down four illegal gaming shops belonging to Chinese national Liang Zhang Chen. What began as a targeted enforcement action in Kibuku quickly expanded into a much larger operatio…
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Man Was Struck By Lightning – He Just Walked It Off and Bought a Lottery Ticket
The odds of being struck by lightning are actually pretty slim – just less than one in a million. In other words, winning a jackpot such as the Powerball or Mega Millions is a far harder feat than being hit by an actual lightning, which for one man in New York was completely mind-blowing to […]
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Hong Kong Jockey Club Hits Record HK$331.7 Billion Turnover as Illegal Betting and Delayed Projects Cloud Outlook
The Hong Kong Jockey Club handled a record HK$331.7 billion in bets and lottery sales in the year to June 30, but the figures came with a warning: rising competition from illegal gambling, heavy taxation and delayed returns from major investments are putting more strain on the model that funds billions of dollars in p…
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Canadian Lottery Operators Say Prediction Markets Need More Clarity
Prediction markets continue to encroach on sports betting territory, and this has led to a serious legal debate in the United States. Now, Canada is increasingly scrutinizing these platforms, with provincial lottery corporations calling for more clarity on the sector Canadian Lottery Operators Say Event Contracts Need…
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Fennica Gaming and Future Anthem announce real-time AI partnership
Future Anthem’s full product range is now available to customers of Fennica – a subsidiary of Finland’s national lottery, Veikkaus Future Anthem, the real-time AI platform powering personalisation for the global gaming industry, has announced a partnership with Fennica Gaming, a leading B2B partner of lotteries and li…
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Dutch lottery announces legal action against another unlicensed gambling site
Encouraged by an earlier court ruling, Nederlandse Loterij is going after another offshore igaming brand. The Netherlands.- The state-controlled Dutch lottery operator Nederlandse Loterij has announced more legal action as it takes matters into its own hands in a bid to curb unlicensed gambling in the Netherlands. Aft…
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Kenya’s NLB and Gambling Regulatory Authority: Distinct but Complementary Gaming Roles
As Kenya prepares to establish its first National Lottery, clarity surrounding the institutional roles governing the country’s gaming sector is paramount. On 20 August 2026, during her address at the announcement, of a consortium led by RSM Eastern Africa and QLOT Consulting as the official Transaction Advisor. Dr. Fa…
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NLGRB Promotes Responsible Gaming in Western Uganda Communities
In another enforcement initiative, the National Lottery and Gaming Regulatory Board is currently conducting an outreach programme in Western Uganda to address the social impacts of gambling. Its Responsible Gaming team has been on the ground in Western Uganda, actively engaging local community members in Mbarara. This…
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Dutch Lottery takes action against illegal operator Skyhills
The Dutch Lottery, Nederlandse Loterij, has launched legal action against unlicensed gambling operator Skyhills, accusing the company of offering illegal gambling products to local users. As stated in the case, the Dutch Lottery has argued that Skyhills doesn’t hold a Dutch license and is operated by a Curaçao-based c…
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Michigan Woman Charged with Lottery Fraud in 2 South Carolina Counties
A woman from Michigan has been charged with three counts of lottery fraud after attempting to scan stolen scratch-off tickets. The woman, who has since been arrested and identified as Keaysha Warren, 23, has been charged with lottery fraud. Michigan Woman Held in South Carolina – Charged with Lottery Fraud The tickets…
Read summary →Mississippi Match 5 Player Wins $250K from the Lottery Game
Another spot of great news is coming straight out of Mississippi, where a local player has been able to secure a quarter-of-a-million payout from a popular lottery game. Match 5 Continues to Produce Lottery Winners in Mississippi The title, Match 5, is known for its generous six-figure (and more) prizes, and it has be…
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PA Lottery Player Wins $1M from $30 Win Win Win Ticket
The Pennsylvania Lottery has created another millionaire after a local retailer sold a ticket worth a million dollars. As of the time of this announcement, the lucky ticket holder has yet to come forward to claim their winnings. True to Its Name, the Win Win Win Game Delivered Another Winner According to the Pennsylva…
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Rhode Island casino revenue grows 2.7% to $54.6 million in July
Rhode Island’s two casinos, Bally’s Twin River and Bally’s Tiverton, generated $54.6 million in revenue for July, up 2.7% year over year. The Rhode Island Lottery figures show that slots accounted for most of the combined revenue figure, generating $45.4 million, up 4.6%, while table games produced $9.2 million, down …
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Dutch Lottery Sues Skyhills, Forcing It to Leave the Netherlands
The Dutch Lottery (Nederlandse Loterij) has initiated a lawsuit against an illegal gambling operator. The legal action targets Skyhills, a Curaçao-based company that does not possess a Dutch gaming license. The Dutch Lottery Remains Bullish on Weeding Out Illegal Operators The Dutch Lottery’s lawsuit slams Skyhills fo…
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Dutch Lottery Targets Skyhills With Lawsuit in Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Sites
Nederlandse Loterij has taken legal action against Skyhills, an unlicensed gambling platform accused of targeting Dutch players. The organization announced today that it has summoned the operators and directors behind the site, demanding that they stop offering services in the Netherlands and provide details about the…
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TikTok’s Policies Questioned as Safer Gambling Talk Leads to Bans
Jim Curry promotes ethical gambling through his podcast, Better Gaming Show, which frequently results in his social media accounts being shut down. In the latest incident, TikTok banned him for discussing lottery compliance. “I get blacklisted all the time,” Curry told CasinoBeats over a video call last week. “For wha…
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Dominican Republic gambling bill faces alleged payment claims
Dominican civic organisation Fundación Primero Justicia has called for an investigation into alleged payments intended to secure approval of the country’s proposed gambling law, while warning that the legislation could lead to the regularisation of thousands of lottery betting shops. Fundación Primero Justicia went to…
Read summary →Dutch Lottery Sues Skyhills Over Gambling
Nederlandse Loterij Targets Skyhills Nederlandse Loterij has launched legal action against Skyhills and parties behind the operator over alleged illegal… The post Dutch Lottery Sues Skyhills Over Gambling appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Honoré Gaming Launches Sports Pool to Bridge Lottery and Sports Betting markets
Sports Pool Targets New Betting Audiences The product asks players to predict the results of a curated selection of matches. Participants… The post Honoré Gaming Launches Sports Pool to Bridge Lottery and Sports Betting markets appeared first on iGaming Express.
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LONASE’s Abdourahmane Baldé to Head Save Finance Digital Board
The National Lottery of Senegal (LONASE) has officially installed its Director General, Mr. Abdourahmane Baldé, as the new President of the Board of Directors (PCA) of its mobile financial services subsidiary, SAVE FINANCE DIGITAL. The formal installation ceremony took place on Monday, August 31, 2026. Mr. Baldé, a ta…
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Dutch Lottery takes unlicensed operator Skyhills to court
The lottery said Skyhills does not hold a Dutch licence but allowed consumers in the country to create accounts and gamble on its platform The post Dutch Lottery takes unlicensed operator Skyhills to court appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Honoré Gaming bridges sports betting and lotteries with new Sports Pool product
Honoré Gaming has launched a new Sports Pool product designed to combine elements of sports betting with the accessibility of traditional lottery-style play. The online sportsbook platform and technology provider said the product is aimed at reaching audiences that have traditionally been underserved by sportsbooks, p…
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UK Lawmakers Raise Alarm over New National Lottery CEO
While the appointment of Phil Walker as interim CEO of lottery giant Allwyn was initially viewed as just another leadership shift, several UK PMs are growing increasingly concerned about his involvement. Walker’s track record with some of the gambling industry’s biggest names and his previous clashes with UK regulator…
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EIH Calls on Ethiopian Lottery to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Strengthen Operations
Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) has urged the Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS) to accelerate its digital transformation and strengthen its core lottery operations to capture the full potential of the country’s rapidly evolving gaming market. The directive was issued during EIH’s Annual Performance Dialogue. EIH emp…
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$20 Ticket Turns into a $2M Payout in Illinois
Lady Luck has visited the Illinois Lottery to collect her check. You read this correctly. An anonymous winner picked the moniker Lady Luck to pose for the customary photo at the Illinois Lottery headquarters, collecting her $2,000,000 payout from a $20 instant draw game. Lady Luck Comes to Illinois to Pick Her Million…
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Hot Copy: New National Lottery boss attracts attention
But is he suitable? The Guardian this week brought us the latest on the National Lottery’s new interim boss. Unfortunately for Allwyn, some MPs have been doing a little more digging into his CV than the usual LinkedIn skim. Phil Walker, the former UK and Ireland boss of William Hill, is due to take over as interim CEO…
Read summary →Orange County Player Takes Home $1M New York Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
The New York Lottery has minted yet another winner as an incredibly lucky woman from Middletown took a seven-figure sum home. This cements the lottery’s ability to create millionaires, especially in light of a recent $10 million win that happened in the state. Lucky Middletown Resident Scoops Up $1M According to the N…
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Romanian city Timișoara bans new gambling halls, existing venues to close by 2027
National Lottery outlets exempt from ban
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Allwyn backs new National Lottery CEO as ‘right leader’ despite MP’s criticism
Allwyn has backed Phil Walker as its UK business faces scrutiny over his appointment and a challenging market outlook.
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Woman Believed to Be Behind Graves County Lottery Scam Faces Prosecution
The Graves County Sheriff’s Office reported that a woman believed to be one of the masterminds behind a local lottery scam is facing extradition proceedings for her return to Kentucky, where she will face prosecution. The Scheme Cost Kentucky Residents $80,000 The Sheriff’s Office clarified that the case dates back to…
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