BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York Lottery announced that a winning TAKE 5 ticket for the November 1 evening drawing was sold in Western New York. The top-prize winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven located at 4075 Seneca Street in the city of Buffalo. The ticket is worth $17,122. The winning numbers for Saturday’s evening drawing were: 10-26-27-36-38. RELATED: Last chance to win $1 million as McDonald’s MONOPOLY comes to an end The TAKE 5 game is drawn twice a day, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Numbers are drawn from a field of 1-39. Any winning prize from a New York Lottery draw game can be claimed up to one year from the date of the original drawing. If you or a loved one struggles with gambling addiction, visit NYProblemGamblingHelp.org or call New York’s confidential tip line at 1-877-8-HopeNY (1-877-846-7369), or text HOPENY (467369). To stream WGRZ on your phone, you need the WGRZ app. Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video
For premium support please call: For premium support please call: People don't really expect a chatbot to change their bank balance, but that’s just what happened to a Michigan woman who tried her luck with artificial intelligence. It started as a playful test of technology but turned into a six-figure surprise that even she couldn’t believe. What makes her story stand out is how unbelievable yet oddly relatable it feels. Most people would laugh off the idea of asking a chatbot for lottery numbers, but her win turned that casual experiment into something everyone suddenly wants to try. Tammy Carvey wasn’t a frequent lottery player. She’s the kind of person who only buys a Powerball ticket when the jackpot hits headline territory. However, in the first week of September 2025, with the prize soaring past $1 billion, she decided to add a technological twist. Instead of relying on birthdays or favorite numbers, Tammy opened ChatGPT and asked it to generate a set of Powerball numbers. Hilariously, it sounded more like a science experiment than a winning strategy, that is, until the results rolled in. The ticket, bought through the Michigan Lottery’s online platform, matched four white balls and the Powerball. That alone won her a prize of $50K. But there was another surprise hiding in the fine print. Tammy had added the Power Play multiplier to her ticket, which doubled her winnings to an even $100K! She told lottery officials that when she logged into her account and saw the full amount, she and her husband were “in total disbelief.” Artificial intelligence can predict trends, analyze data, and write code, but luck isn't something it has ever been able to boast of. That’s what makes this story stand out. People use AI for everything now: grocery lists, emails, dating bios, and even career advice. But using it to gamble feels like walking the line between science and superstition. Tammy’s win wasn’t proof that AI can see the future; it was a reminder that randomness doesn’t play favorites, even with a machine’s help. Still, her story taps into a broader fascination. As AI becomes part of everyday life, more people are testing its boundaries. Some ask for recipes, others for stock tips. Tammy asked for numbers, and against all odds, the universe decided to play along. It’s the kind of win that leads to late-night conversations about fate, probability, and how human it feels to thank a chatbot for making you richer. Image via Pexels/Karola G $100K isn’t exactly pocket change, and Tammy already has plans for it. She told the Michigan Lottery that she’ll pay off her home and save the rest, practical moves that bring the story full circle. A small joke with AI turned into real-world financial relief. Tammy's story has taken the internet by storm. Most people would never think of outsourcing their luck to a machine. Yet, her win proves that sometimes the strangest ideas can lead to real results. While no one can claim AI has cracked the lottery code, it did manage to give one Michigan woman a story she’ll be telling for life and a bank account that can back it up. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement
The Filipino American Association of Bahrain (Fil- Am Bahrain), a non-profit organization devoted to helping those in need, has announced its much-anticipated Bingo Bonanza event, inviting everyone to register online early to secure their spots. The organization aims to make this year’s edition “even bigger and better than the first one.” The event will take place on Friday, November 14, from 5:00 to 11:00 PM at the Intercontinental Hotel, Manama. For an entry fee of 8 Bahraini Dinars per person, participants will receive 30 free bingo cards for a chance to win exciting prizes. The package also includes refreshments and food, featuring both Filipino and American dishes in celebration of the upcoming Thanksgiving season, a gesture of “Pasasalamat sa inyong lahat” (Thanksgiving to everyone) from Fil-Am Bahrain. The Bingo Bonanza serves as a fundraising activity to support several charitable causes, including assistance for individuals battling serious illnesses and children with health and mobility challenges. According to Orlando Fontanilla, President of Fil-Am Bahrain, proceeds from the event will be offered to the church and the children’s Christmas gift-giving program, particularly those organized at the Philippine Embassy during the holiday season. “We are dedicating this event to the spirit of giving and unity among the Filipino community,” he said, “Every bingo card purchased helps make a difference in someone’s life.” The Fil-Am Organization extends its heartfelt gratitude to all its supporters and encourages everyone to spread the word and join in celebrating a season of compassion, generosity, and togetherness this coming Christmas. For inquiries please contact Ms. Grace Estacio, 3399 8991 and Ms. Madz Despi, 3666 0909.
By Emily Dawson Key Takeaways: In the crowded field of Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) solutions, ZKsync has quietly built substantial infrastructure. While not always in the headlines, its technical milestones and growing ecosystem roll – up hold meaningful implications for developers, users and institutional actors in crypto. ZKsync is designed as a zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup on Ethereum, bundling transactions off-chain and submitting validity proofs to the mainnet. Its documentation highlights “chains in the network”, $4 B+ TVL and over 700 M transactions processed. The network supports Solidity/Vyper contracts, EVM-compatibility and developer tooling that closely mirrors Ethereum’s environment. According to ZKsync’s own site, its “Airbender” prover delivers sub-second block proofs, running on commodity GPUs and enabling ~1 second network hops and minutes to Ethereum finality. These improvements matter because they reduce latency and cost for dApps and token transfers – a key user and developer pain-point on Layer 1 Ethereum. ZKsync has positioned its “Elastic Network” for not just DeFi, but also tokenisation of real – world assets, private-chain interoperability and enterprise adopters. By enabling the launch of chains with full EVM compatibility, ZKsync is aiming for broader institutional adoption – a step beyond many earlier rollups focused purely on cost/throughput. Tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) are increasingly discussed as one of the next frontiers for crypto. ZKsync supports issuing and settling treasuries, private credit, and share-tokens in a network “connected to global liquidity”. For institutional players, the ability to deploy an EVM-based network with low latency, high throughput and settlement finality is compelling. Projects migrating from base-layer Ethereum may prefer a stack where traditional finance and crypto meet. Ethereum’s scalability challenge remains significant: high gas fees, slower confirmations and growing demands from DeFi, NFTs and applications. ZKsync’s architecture tackles these by offering high throughput and low fees while maintaining mainnet security. This matters for the broader Ethereum ecosystem: the more robust the L2 network becomes, the more viable Ethereum remains as the settlement layer for the decentralized web. One reason ZKsync might be described as “underrated” is that its architecture emphasizes compatibility and developer experience rather than rhetorical hype. Developers familiar with Solidity, Hardhat or Foundry can move to ZKsync with minimal adjustments. That lowers friction for migrations, dApp launches and ecosystem growth – the kind of “boring plumbing” work that supports large-scale adoption but often goes unnoticed. More News: Ethereum Foundation Converts 1,000 ETH via CoW Swap As ZKsync grows, DeFi protocols and stablecoin issuers increasingly view it as a destination alongside Ethereum and other L2s. Lower fees and rapid finality mean users may prefer protocols built on ZKsync. For example: stablecoins need infrastructure where redemption and token issuance can scale. ZKsync’s throughput and cost-profile support that scaling. Moreover, institutional capital – which requires strong settlement infrastructure and predictable cost curves – may view networks like ZKsync as bridges from TradFi into crypto. That could drive growth in ecosystem TVL and partnerships. ZKsync competes with other L2s (optimistic rollups, other zk-rollups) but its emphasis on full EVM compatibility and production – ready infrastructure gives it a unique position. According to Binance Academy, zk-rollups like ZKsync offer faster finality than optimistic rollups because they avoid long challenge periods. As competition among L2s intensifies, ZKsync’s technical head – start and ecosystem build may give it a durable edge – especially if more institutional use-cases activate. More News: Uniswap Expands to Solana: A Major Step Toward True Cross-Chain DeFi For more information on stablecoin adoption and blockchain innovation globally, keep checking Castlecrypto News. Emily Dawson Emily Dawson began her career in business and technology journalism, writing for local newspapers and online publications, where she developed expertise in making complex subjects accessible and relatable. Her growing interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency led her to join Castle Crypto as a News Writer. At Castle Crypto, Emily covers breaking news, policy updates, and emerging trends across the crypto ecosystem. She specializes in transparent, research-driven reporting that makes complex technical updates accessible to all readers. Emily’s approachable style and commitment to accuracy ensure Castle Crypto’s audience can stay informed and confident, whether they are just beginning their crypto journey or looking to deepen their knowledge. Crypto News Reviews Crypto News Crypto News Crypto News Crypto News Guides Crypto News Reviews Crypto News Crypto News Crypto News
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Select Page Nov 2, 2025 | News | There’s a little magic in the air this weekend as the Mega Millions jackpot continues to soar, now reaching an estimated $800 million (or $371.7 million cash) ahead of the next drawing on Tuesday, November 4. No ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Friday night — the white balls 2, 24, 52, 66, and 68, along with the gold Mega Ball 9 — keeping the jackpot rolling for another round. It’s been nearly a decade since Mega Millions crowned a November jackpot winner. The last occurred in 2016, and only 16 jackpots have been won during this month since the game began in 2002. The largest of those November prizes reached $326 million, claimed in New York on November 4, 2014. If the jackpot is won this Tuesday, it could mark one of the most memorable November payouts in Mega Millions history. While no one hit the top prize on Halloween night, 557,912 players across the country did take home winnings across all prize tiers, totaling nearly $10.9 million. Six tickets matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball, earning the game’s third-tier prize. Three players — in Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania — used the 2X multiplier to win $20,000 each. Three others — in California, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania — used the 3X multiplier, claiming $30,000 each. Due to California’s pari-mutuel payout system, all prizes in that state will vary from standard prize levels. The last Mega Millions jackpot was hit in Virginia on June 27, worth $348 million. Since then, in 36 consecutive drawings, players have collected nearly 11.1 million prizes nationwide — with total winnings surpassing $261.8 million. That includes 17 second-tier prizes worth $1 million or more across 10 states, with multipliers ranging from 2X to 5X, and 244 third-tier prizes between $20,000 and $100,000 across 38 different jurisdictions, including Florida, Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Before the June 27 Virginia win, other jackpots awarded in 2025 included: $112 million in Ohio (April 18) $349 million in Illinois (March 25) $112 million in Arizona (January 17) Since its launch in 2002, Mega Millions has made headlines with record-breaking payouts — including seven jackpots exceeding $1 billion, each in a different state. Florida currently holds the record, with a $1.602 billion jackpot hit on August 8, 2023. Tickets are available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, for $5 each, including a randomly assigned multiplier. Half of all ticket proceeds remain in the state where the ticket was sold, funding local programs and retailer commissions. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET in Atlanta, Georgia. The odds of winning the jackpot stand at approximately 1 in 290,472,336, while the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 23. With the jackpot now in rare territory and excitement growing across the country, all eyes will turn to Tuesday night’s drawing to see if a lucky player finally takes home the life-changing $800 million prize — or if the Mega Millions magic keeps the numbers climbing even higher. Share: Rate: May 4, 2022 August 16, 2022 July 7, 2019 December 2, 2021 Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
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