Gaming
Is Angry Birds Patterned after Muppets and Sesame Street Characters?
While some of the world has moved on to Song Pop and Candy Crush, I'm still in the Angry Birds era. This article just came to my attention that compares the characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets to the ones in Angry Birds. Maybe that explains the attraction. Click to see more comparisons.
Kentucky Teen Sentenced For Falsely Shouting “Bingo”
There are some situations you don't want to mess with. One of those is shouting "bingo" in a bingo hall when, in reality, you are just kidding. There is no "just kidding" when it comes to bingo and those who play. A Kentucky teenager has been sentenced for doing just that-falsely shouting "bingo". Is the punishment too harsh?
A Riverboat Casino in Utica? Utica’s Mayor Thinks So
Nemo Drinking Game
If Winter Storm Nemo has got you trapped inside try this Nemo drinking game to entertain yourself. Thanks to @Tanylouhou on Twitter for sharing.
Golden Globes Drinking Game
The Golden Globes hosted by Amy Poehler & Tina Fey, will be handed out Sunday. With so many awards shows, does anyone really watch? You can make it more fun with this Golden Globes drinking game from Movie Boozer.
Monopoly: Say Goodbye to a Game Piece
Monopoly is making changes – and you have the chance to decide which tokens will stay and which will go.
Say Goodbye to “Petville”,”Mafia Wars 2,” “Vampire Wars, More
The world is an emptier place today with news that social game developer Zynga has now eliminated 11 of the 13 games it had previously announced plans to shut down. Reuters is reporting that the underperforming "Petville","Mafia Wars 2," "Vampire Wars," "ForestVille" and "FishVille" have all been permanently pulled from its game lineup. What's next?
New Hampshire Man Wins Megabucks Lottery By Mistake
Many people who play the lottery have a system. They'll play lucky numbers based on birthdays, anniversaries, or the ages of the children. Others take a chance and play random "quick pick" numbers. Scott Bennett of Hillsborough, New Hampshire won his $2.1 million Megabucks lottery jackpot by mistake. How do you win by mistake, you ask?
No Powerball Winner, Next Jackpot At Least $425 Million [VIDEO]
There was no winner in last nights Powerball drawing meaning that Wednesday's jackpot will be at least $425 million. It could actually go higher depending on ticket sales between now and then. Last nights winning numbers were 22-32-37-44-50 with the Powerball of 34. What are the odds of winning it all?
Central New York Man Cashes in Winning $5 Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Six Years After Purchase
If you scratched off a winning lottery ticket worth $5 million dollars what would you do? See a lawyer? An investment counselor? A tax adviser? Sure, but how long would you wait to cash it in? The New York State Lottery has announced that a Camillus man, Andy Ashkar, scratched off a $5 million dollar winner in 2006 and waited 6 years to cash in. Why the hold up you may ask?
Fabius Man Hits It Big With Mega Millions Lottery
It took 10 years of playing the same numbers but they finally paid off. A suburban Syracuse man, Edwin Bobbette Jr of Fabius, won $1 million dollars in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery with a ticket purchased on August 21 in Pompey. According to YNN Bobbette correctly picked 5 winning numbers but not the Mega Ball for $250,000. However, since he chose the muliplier option his winnings rose to a cool $1 million. His plans for the windfall?



