Jeff Edelstein

Trenton

Columnist at The Trentonian

On Air Personality at WKXW-FM (Ewing, NJ)

Contributor at US Bets

Husband, father, writer, talker.

Articles

Is The Jackpot Actually Growing Faster Under New Mega Millions Rules?

1 week ago | lotterygeeks.com | Eric Raskin |Jeff Edelstein

Lottery Results Price jumped from $2 to $5, and the resulting early returns are murky There’s been a remarkable consistency to the ticket sales numbers through the first three drawings since Mega Millions increased its per-ticket price point from $2 (with an optional $1 add-on) to $5.
Mega Millions Gearing Up For Third Drawing Under New Odds

1 week ago | lotterygeeks.com | Jeff Edelstein |Eric Raskin

Lottery Results At the new $5 price per ticket, it has gotten easier to win the Mega Millions jackpot — but still not easy Will the third time be the charm for Mega Millions lottery players? Probably not, as the odds Tuesday night to win the big jackpot — which is estimated at $96 million, with a $42.2 million cash value — are still a pretty whopping 1 in 290,472,336 after the switch to the $5 price point for tickets two drawings ago.
Arizona To Become Third State To Regulate Lottery Couriers

1 week ago | lotterygeeks.com | Eric Raskin |Jeff Edelstein

Lottery Results While Texas moves to prohibit courier services, Arizona takes opposite approach In an interview with Lottery Geeks two weeks ago, Thomas Metzger, the CEO of lottery courier service Lotto.com, revealed that two states would soon be taking the formal step of regulating couriers, but he couldn’t name those states on the record. Now we know what one of the two was.
SEPTA riders face massive hikes and less service, including possible cut of Trenton line

1 week ago | trentonian.com | Jeff Edelstein

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA released a budget proposal Wednesday that would implement 45% service cuts, significant fare increases, workforce reductions, and a 9 p.m. curfew for all rail services to address a massive structural deficit for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The proposal comes as state lawmakers negotiate a transit funding plan introduced by Governor Josh Shapiro in February that could prevent these measures.
Spin Cycle: Prediction Market Madness, Predictable Massachusetts Molasses Highlight Week In Gambling

1 week ago | casinoreports.com | Eric Raskin |Chris Altruda |Jeff Edelstein |Jill R. Dorson

Industry Plus: A little early WSOP controversy, another smoking loophole, worthless casino chips, and more Welcome to “Spin Cycle,” Casino Reports’ weekly Friday roundup of all things impactful, intriguing, impressive, or idiotic in the gambling industry.
Mega Millions Gears Up For Its Second Drawing At $5 Price Point

1 week ago | lotterygeeks.com | Jeff Edelstein

Lottery Results Meanwhile, Powerball is rising as well, as ticket sales were up more than 10% for Wednesday’s drawing over Monday’s If the past is prologue, Friday is going to be another big night for the bean counters over at Mega Millions HQ. The jackpot sits at a relatively modest estimated $72 million (with a $34.3 million cash option) for the drawing, but of course the big news is this will be the second drawing at the new $5 price point.
Artworks Trenton launches mural project, seeking artist submissions

1 week ago | trentonian.com | Jeff Edelstein

TRENTON – Artworks Trenton announced plans for a mural at the Route 1/129 underpass as the first phase of the Trenton Artwalk project. The initiative aims to transform the pedestrian route connecting the Trenton Transit Center with downtown. The non-profit visual art center will commission a permanent mural for the underpass’s north wall along Market Street. The project represents the beginning of efforts to create a more inviting passage for residents, commuters, and visitors.
Easter Bunny coming to Trenton

1 week ago | trentonian.com | Jeff Edelstein

Mother and daughter to be honored with Ten for Trenton award (L.A. PARKER COLUMN)
My FOMO is reaching dangerous levels on social media (JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN)

1 week ago | trentonian.com | Jeff Edelstein

So I was (very, very) wrong about the power of the presidency (JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN)
PropSwap CEO Details What Happened In Eagles Super Bowl Bet Controversy

2 weeks ago | casinoreports.com | Jeff Edelstein |Jill R. Dorson

Analysis A series of unforced errors left one bettor feeling he’d been shorted $12,000 PropSwap CEO Luke Pergande spoke with Casino Reports Thursday morning to break down exactly what broke down when it came to the recent controversy surrounding a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl bet that left a user claiming he was short-changed nearly $13,000.