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Suspect in Phoenix officer attack found at Las Vegas casino

PHOENIX (AZFamily) - Police in Las Vegas have released the mugshot for the suspect accused in an ambush-style attack on a Phoenix police officer, and now authorities are revealing exactly where he was tracked down. New arresting documents obtained early Tuesday revealed that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI Criminal…
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Suspect in Phoenix officer attack found at Las Vegas casino
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Tropicana Las Vegas resort's past mob ties explored as casino closes

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- The Tropicana was one of the last Strip casinos from the Las Vegas mob era. Several mobsters and a casino executive were sentenced to prison during the 80s for running a skimming operation there. "According to his own testimony in federal court, former casino executive Carl Thomas worked for more than 20 years as a casino skimmer…
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Feds charge man for role in $700K Michigan casino heist

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A man is facing federal fraud charges after allegedly scamming a Michigan casino out of $700000. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Jesus Gaytan-Garcia has been charged in a criminal complaint with theft from the Hartford location of the Four Winds Casino, which is owned and operated…
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Feds charge man for role in $700K Michigan casino heist
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Man impersonating tribal chairperson steals $700K from casino

The man scammed a casino in Hartford out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a simple phone call, officials say. HARTFORD, Mich. - A man was charged for scamming a West Michigan casino out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a phone call, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan says. Jesus Gaytan-Garcia was charged in…
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Man impersonating tribal chairperson steals $700K from casino
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From drag shows and cannabis back to gambling and divorce, Las Vegas remains the place to indulge in ‘banned’ experiences

When Coco Montrese takes the stage at the Flamingo Showroom just steps away from the Las Vegas Strip, it's typically in front of a sold-out crowd of dedicated fans who adore the many queens of TV's RuPaul's Drag Race and have traveled here to see this fabulous live version of the show. After the performance, during the meet-and-greet, she gets to…
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From drag shows and cannabis back to gambling and divorce, Las Vegas remains the place to indulge in ‘banned’ experiences
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Man says he found 900 fentanyl pills next to slot machine

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) - A federal grand jury has leveled drug and conspiracy charges against a New Mexico man claiming he found 900 fentanyl pills next to an electronic bingo machine at an Indian casino in El Paso The indictment filed Wednesday in U.S. Federal District Court for the Western District of Texas stems from the Jan. 24 arrest…
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The 5 Most Shocking Murders at Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos

Las Vegas is a playground for gambling, live entertainment, and dining. It's a place that's game for anything, but it can also be murder. The city has the 13-highest homicide rate problem in the U.S, according to a 2023 study cited by local Fox-affiliated station KVVU-TV. The new Oxygen series Sin City Murders - premiering Sunday, February 25 at 7…
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Iconic Las Vegas Casino, Tropicana, Shuts Down After 70 Years

The Tropicana Las Vegas, the emblematic casino that is connected like no other to the myth of Sin City, is shutting down its doors after almost seven decades. The legendary Nevada casino will be demolished in the Spring to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium that will be home to the relocating Oakland Athletics. Bally's Corp.…
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Iconic Las Vegas Casino, Tropicana, Shuts Down After 70 Years
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Las Vegas may have had it’s best year ever in 2023

It's hard to argue against the position that Las Vegas had its most successful year in its history in 2023. And what do you do after one successful run? Come back for more. That's what local gaming and tourism analysts figure will happen in 2024 after wrapping up a year filled with record gaming revenue and union contract signings, airport…
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Best Casino Movies to Watch in the Holidays

There are plenty of casino & gambling movies around right now, and with the addition of The Card Counter to Netflix recently, you have a huge choice this holiday season! We've previously looked at the best poker and casino movies, but with Christmas & New Year drawing closer, we know many gambling fans will be settling down to watch a movie or two…
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‘Tony The Ant’ Spilotro-Linked Las Vegas Home Up For Sale

Those looking for a new Las Vegas home with a link to one of the city's most infamous mob figures may want to contact a real estate agent. The home of John Spilotro, brother of mob boss Anthony "Tony the Ant" Spilotro, is now up for sale. Anthony served as the inspiration for Joe Pesci's character of Nicky Santoro in the 1995 film Casino. John…
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‘Tony The Ant’ Spilotro-Linked Las Vegas Home Up For Sale
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Luxurious 'Casino'-linked Las Vegas home of ex-mobster John Spilotro hits market for $550K

The luxurious home of a former Las Vegas mobster linked to the 1995 gangster film "Casino" is back on the market for $550000. The four-bed, three-bath stunner is currently owned by an unidentified dancer, but it once belonged to John Spilotro - the lesser-known brother of Tony "The Ant" Spilotro. The two brothers lived on the same block, according…
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Luxurious 'Casino'-linked Las Vegas home of ex-mobster John Spilotro hits market for $550K
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Threat actors behind Las Vegas casino attacks are social-engineering mavens

The group of threat actors claiming responsibility for major attacks against MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Clorox is composed of experts in social engineering, and federal cyber authorities are prodding more victims to come forward. Scattered Spider, which deploys AlphV ransomware in some of its attacks, uses multiple techniques and tools…
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Threat actors behind Las Vegas casino attacks are social-engineering mavens
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FBI Notification for Ransomware Attacks Against Casinos

According to a recent FBI notification, ransomware gangs' infiltration of casinos is happening via third-party vendors. This week's Private Industry Notification focuses on initial access methods prevalent as of July 2023. Besides third-party vendors and services, threat actors have been eyeing legitimate system management tools to access and…
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FBI: Ransomware gangs hack casinos via 3rd party gaming vendors

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning that ransomware threat actors are targeting casino servers and use legitimate system management tools to increase their permissions on the network. In a private industry notification, the agency says that third-party vendors and services are common attack vector. Ransomware gangs continue to rely on…
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FBI: Ransomware gangs hack casinos via 3rd party gaming vendors
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How the $41 million attack on Stake poses uncertainty to the future of crypto gambling?

Prior to its $41 million exploitation, Stake was one of the leading crypto gambling platforms, with thousands of users. The exploitation raised fears and doubts as regards the security of the platform. Don't forget that the news of the exploitation dominated the airspace on September 4, 2023, leading to at least $41 million in withdrawals.…
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Ukraine look to Las Vegas as model for ousting Russians from gambling sector

Ukrainian officials seeking to oust Russian actors from its gambling industry are going to emulate the methods of the US authorities in the 1980s when they rooted out the Italian mob from the casinos of Las Vegas. Gambling was legalised in Ukraine after a 10-year ban shortly before the full-scale invasion in February 2022 and has since continued to…
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Crime and the City: Las Vegas ‹ CrimeReads

Let's go to Las Vegas with one of the great kings of the American hard-boiled Charles Willeford in his novel Wicked Wives (1956): 'Once the sun comes up in the desert it rises fast. It hung on the horizon like a solid neon pumpkin, beaming through our windshield. It grew warmer all the time. The closer we got to Vegas, the more numerous the…
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Push Continues For Crackdown On Illegal Gambling

repeal of PASPA allowed for states to host legalized sports betting, there's still a push by those inside the industry to crack down on the illegal market. "What we're looking for is continued focus on enforcement of laws and cracking down on illegal markets that are preying on vulnerable customers," Casey Clark, the senior vice president of…
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Las Vegas police officer convicted of casino robberies gets 12 years in prison

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The former Las Vegas police officer convicted of robbing three casinos has been. , 35, received his prison term during a sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon in a Las Vegas federal courtroom on Tuesday. He will also have to serve three years of probation once his sentence is over. Prosecutors were seeking…
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Las Vegas police officer convicted of casino robberies gets 12 years in prison
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Las Vegas police officer convicted of casino robberies to be sentenced

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The former Las Vegas police officer convicted of robbing three casinos is set to receive his prison sentence. is scheduled to appear for a sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon in a Las Vegas federal courtroom on Tuesday. Prosecutors are seeking about 20 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised…
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Las Vegas police officer convicted of casino robberies to be sentenced
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Resorts World Las Vegas faces accusations of permitting illegal gamblers in new lawsuit

A federal lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in Nevada accusing the former top executive of Resorts World Las Vegas of ignoring information that felons were illegally gambling at its casino. Robert "RJ" Cipriani seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in the lawsuit filed Monday by California attorney Marshall Cole. The…
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Resorts World Las Vegas faces accusations of permitting illegal gamblers in new lawsuit
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Casino giant MGM expects $100 mln hit from hack that led to data breach

MGM Resorts International said on Thursday a cyberattack last month that disrupted its operations would cause a $100 million hit to its third-quarter results, as it works to restore its systems. One of the world's largest gambling firms, MGM shut down its systems after detecting the attack to contain damage, it said. It expects to also incur less…
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Casino giant MGM expects $100 mln hit from hack that led to data breach
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Casino giant MGM expects $100 million hit from hack that led to data breach

Oct 5 (Reuters) - MGM Resorts International (MGM.N) said on Thursday a cyberattack last month that disrupted its operations would cause a $100 million hit to its third-quarter results, as it works to restore its systems. One of the world's largest gambling firms, MGM shut down its systems after detecting the attack to contain damage, it said. It…
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Casino giant MGM expects $100 million hit from hack that led to data breach
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Hackers breach 2 Las Vegas casino systems

LAS VEGAS - A persistent error message greeted Dulce Martinez on Sept.11 as she tried to access her casino rewards account to book accommodations for an upcoming business trip. That's odd, she thought, then toggled over to Facebook to search for clues about the issue on a group for MGM Resorts International loyalty members. There, she learned that…
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MGM Resorts computers back up; analysts eye effects of casino cyberattacks

MGM Resorts brought to an end a 10-day computer shutdown prompted by efforts to shield from a cyberattack data including hotel reservations and credit card processing, the casino giant said Wednesday, as analysts and academics measured the effects of the event. "We are pleased that all of our hotels and casinos are operating normally," the Las…
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MGM Resorts computers back up; analysts eye effects of casino cyberattacks
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Las Vegas hotel casino lost millions after 10 day cyberattack

LAS VEGAS (AP) - MGM Resorts brought to an end a 10-day computer shutdown prompted by efforts to shield from a cyberattack data including hotel reservations and credit card processing, the casino giant said Wednesday, as analysts and academics measured the effects of the event. "We are pleased that all of our hotels and casinos are operating…
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MGM hackers could have tried to reprogram slots to spit out TITO money tickets

The financial damage involving slot machines on the fritz at MGM Resorts International properties could have been much worse, but the company shut down machines quickly themselves to avoid further damage, a gaming industry expert says. MGM's networked slot machines are just one of the company's computerized systems under attack by hackers since…
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MGM hackers could have tried to reprogram slots to spit out TITO money tickets
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Las Vegas casino hacks: What tourists should know about MGM cyberattack

A recent cyberattack targeting MGM Resorts has left guests with a losing hand. In addition to a potential breach of personal data, hotel and casino visitors had to contend with widespread interruptions since last week, ranging from inoperable digital keys to blank slot machines. Days after MGM first reported a "cybersecurity issue" on Sept. 11,…
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Las Vegas Casinos Experience Cyberattacks

By Dave Lubach, Executive Editor The "Ocean's Eleven" movie and its sequels were about a band of criminals who try to execute a brilliant theft of millions of dollars from a casino vault during a Saturday night boxing card. Earlier this month, a real-life cyberattack caused some significant issues for several casinos on the famed Strip. Major Las…
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2 Las Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A persistent error message greeted Dulce Martinez on Monday as she tried to access her casino rewards account to book accommodations for an upcoming business trip. That's odd, she thought, then toggled over to Facebook to search for clues about the issue on a group for MGM Resorts International loyalty members. There, she learned…
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2 Las Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security
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Casino giant Caesars Entertainment reports cyberattack

LAS VEGAS - Casino company Caesars Entertainment on Thursday joined Las Vegas gambling rival MGM Resorts International in reporting that it was hit by a cyberattack, but added in a report to federal regulators that its casino and online operations were not disrupted. The Reno-based publicly traded company told the federal Securities and Exchange…
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Las Vegas casinos face ‘social engineering’ threat amid hacks

The apparent cyberattack that hobbled MGM Resorts International this past week is the latest in a string of high-profile security breaches to befall Las Vegas casinos in recent months. As MGM deals with what it has called a "cyber issue," the gaming and hospitality giant apparently hasn't been the only one to be targeted by potentially devastating…
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Las Vegas casinos face ‘social engineering’ threat amid hacks
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MGM casinos are STILL under siege with slot machines offline and huge lines at check-in

Disruptions at hotels and casinos owned by MGM Resorts International are persisting, five days after the company was breached by hackers seeking a ransom payment to restore access. On Thursday night, videos posted from MGM properties on the Las Vegas Strip, including ARIA and Bellagio, showed painfully long check-in lines, and some slot machines…
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MGM casinos are STILL under siege with slot machines offline and huge lines at check-in
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Las Vegas casino attacks tied to hackers known for sweet-talking tactics

The hackers who are believed to be behind a major cyberattack that has disrupted several casinos and hotels in Las Vegas are part of a small but prolific cybercrime clique whose members have also hit other major U.S. companies in the past year by talking their way into access to computer networks, cybersecurity experts and a person familiar with…
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Two Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security

LAS VEGAS -- A persistent error message greeted Dulce Martinez on Monday as she tried to access her casino rewards account to book accommodations for an upcoming business trip. That's odd, she thought, then toggled over to to search for clues about the issue on a group for MGM Resorts International loyalty members. There, she learned that the…
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Two Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security
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Who are the hackers that breached MGM's Las Vegas operations?

The hackers who are believed to be behind a major cyberattack that has disrupted several casinos and hotels in Las Vegas are part of a small but prolific cybercrime clique whose members have also hit other major U.S. companies in the past year by talking their way into access to computer networks, cybersecurity experts and a person familiar with…
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Who are the hackers that breached MGM's Las Vegas operations?
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Las Vegas casinos targeted in cyberattack; Horseshoe Casino in Hammond affected

LAS VEGAS - Casino company Caesars Entertainment on Thursday joined Las Vegas gambling rival MGM Resorts International in reporting that it was hit by a cyberattack, but added in a report to federal regulators that its casino and online operations were not disrupted. The Reno-based publicly traded company told the federal Securities and Exchange…
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Groups linked to Las Vegas cyber attacks are prolific criminal hacking gangs

A pair of criminal hacking groups have been linked with attacks in recent weeks on two prominent Las Vegas hotel and casino operators that has left one struggling to resume operations and prompted another to reportedly pay a multimillion dollar ransom payment. The attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have resulted in widespread outages…
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Groups linked to Las Vegas cyber attacks are prolific criminal hacking gangs
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Useless slots and cash bars annoy casino-goers after MGM cyberattack

MGM Resorts International has been saying its hotels and casinos are operational after a cyberattack over the weekend that appeared to take down everything, including payment systems and sports books. Some of its patrons begged to differ. Scanning a largely empty casino floor at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Marina Lopez said the hack has…
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Useless slots and cash bars annoy casino-goers after MGM cyberattack
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MGM Las Vegas casinos, hotels across US hit by cybersecurity issue

A "cybersecurity issue" led to the shutdown of some casino and hotel computer systems at MGM Resorts International properties across the US, a company official reported Monday. The incident began Sunday and the extent of its effect on reservation systems and casino floors in Las Vegas and states including Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,…
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MGM Las Vegas casinos, hotels across US hit by cybersecurity issue
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MGM ‘cybersecurity issue’ shuts down slot machines and ATMs in Las Vegas casinos

A "cybersecurity issue" at MGM Resorts has forced the famous hotel and casino company to shut down many of its systems, according to a statement the company posted just before noon ET on X (formerly Twitter). MGM replaced its homepage with a message apologizing for the site's outage and providing a list of concierge phone numbers at several…
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MGM ‘cybersecurity issue’ shuts down slot machines and ATMs in Las Vegas casinos
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Cyberattack shuts down IT systems at MGM hotels in Las Vegas

The FBI is investigating the incident that impacted hotel rooms and casinos. September 11, 2023, 6:08 PM Several major hotels in Las Vegas, including the Bellagio, were left with faulty door locks, inoperable slot machines and other problems Monday after hotel officials said they were hit with a cyberattack. The FBI said it is investigating the…
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Who Pulled Off a $41M Online Casino Heist? North Korea, FBI Says

Hackers stole roughly $41 million worth of cryptocurrencies from Stake.com, an online casino and sports betting site, this week. On Wednesday, the FBI attributed the hack to North Korea and its infamous state-sponsored Lazarus Group. "The FBI has confirmed that this theft took place on or about September 4, 2023, and attributes it to the Lazarus…
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Who Pulled Off a $41M Online Casino Heist? North Korea, FBI Says
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North Korea's 'Lazarus' Hackers Stole $41 Million From Crypto Gambling Site, FBI Says

North Korea-linked hacker collective Lazarus Group was behind this month's hack of crypto casino and betting platform Stake, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In a statement released Wednesday, the FBI said Lazarus Group stole $41 million in various cryptocurrencies from Stake.com. It warned the public about the continuing threat…
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Tough Little Town: How The Mob's downfall in Las Vegas ushered in the resort era

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - After decades of the mob's influence in Las Vegas, the FBI and some local watchdogs said it was time for a change. In part two of our special report, "Tough Little Town," a look at the big names who played a big part in Las Vegas history - and what eventually led to the downfall of the mob. The Mob Museum's director of education,…
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Tough Little Town: How The Mob's downfall in Las Vegas ushered in the resort era
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NFL in gambling turmoil as Super Bowl heads for Las Vegas

The 2023 NFL season will begin with 10 players suspended for sports gambling and will end with a Super Bowl played in close proximity to more than 60 legalized Las Vegas sportsbooks. If that dichotomy, combined with the league's money-making partnerships with three sportsbook operators, sounds contradictory (or like "hypocrisy at best, a systemic…
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NFL in gambling turmoil as Super Bowl heads for Las Vegas
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Crypto casino Stake.com loses $41 million to hot wallet hackers

Online cryptocurrency casino Stake.com announced that its ETH/BSC hot wallets had been compromised to perform unauthorized transactions, with over $40 million in crypto reportedly stolen. The platform immediately reassured users that their funds were safe, and all other wallets not directly impacted by the attack, including those holding BTC, LTC,…
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Crypto casino Stake.com loses $41 million to hot wallet hackers
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Must See Movies Like Casino

What is your favorite gambling movie? There is a good chance that Casino, starring Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro, is near or at the top of your list. The 1995 mob drama is based on the real-life experience of the Stardust casino's executive and manager, Frank "Lefty' Rosenthal. Rosenthal, portrayed by De Niro as Sam "Ace" Rothstein, was an associate…
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Casino employee recalls armed heist in trial of Las Vegas police officer

This photo provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows a suspect captured by security cameras on Jan. 6, 2022, during a robbery at the Aliante hotel-casino in North Las Vegas. The police agency later identified the suspect as Caleb Rogers, who was employed as an active-duty patrol officer at the time of the robbery. Updated…
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Casino employee recalls armed heist in trial of Las Vegas police officer
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Vegas police officer set to go on trial, allegedly stole $165k in casino heists

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A trial for a Las Vegas police officer accused of stealing nearly $165000 in a series of casino heists is set to begin Monday with prosecutors painting him as a gambling addict who grew increasingly desperate under a crush of debt. Prosecutors claim Caleb Rogers, 35, carried out three robberies over a span of four months while…
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Vegas police officer set to go on trial, allegedly stole $165k in casino heists
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Las Vegas police officer set to go on trial over $165k stolen in 3 casino heists

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Las Vegas police officer accused of stealing nearly $165000 in three casino heists is scheduled to face a jury as prosecutors paint him as a gambling addict who grew increasingly desperate under a crush of debt. The federal trial for Caleb Rogers beginning Monday morning will likely last through the end of the week. Prosecutors…
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Las Vegas police officer set to go on trial over $165k stolen in 3 casino heists
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Police Officer Accused Of Robbing Las Vegas Casinos

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A trial for a Las Vegas police officer accused of stealing nearly $165000 in a series of casino heists is set to begin Monday with prosecutors painting him as a gambling addict who grew increasingly desperate under a crush of debt. Prosecutors claim Caleb Rogers, 35, carried out three robberies over a span of four months while…
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Las Vegas Cop Accused of Stealing $164,000 in 3 Casino Heists

A Las Vegas police officer is standing trial for allegedly stealing $164000 in three different casino heists. Caleb Rogers, 35, was arrested and charged in a criminal complaint on "one count of interference with commerce by robbery" and "one count of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence," stated a from the U.S.…
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Las Vegas Cop Accused of Stealing $164,000 in 3 Casino Heists
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Saipan casino saga slithers toward second attempt

Over the past decade, Imperial Pacific International's Saipan casino project has gashed a path of destruction across the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, specks of US Pacific territory at least four hours' flying time from Asian markets. Among the ruins: unfinished, shuttered Imperial Palace casino hotel despoiling Saipan's downtown…
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Saipan casino saga slithers toward second attempt
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Illegal gambling websites, American Gaming Assocation says, preys on players

For years, the American Gaming Association has encouraged the public to bet responsibly with licensed operators and to avoid illegal offshore websites. The AGA stepped up its advocacy in the past year and made it one of the organization's highest priorities. It's advice a Canadian gambler, Victor Janicki, now wishes he would have taken. Janicki, a…
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New details about 2017 Las Vegas mass shooter revealed in hundreds of FBI documents

A friend of Stephen Paddock, who carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history in Las Vegas in 2017, said in letters he was concerned about Paddock committing a shooting and asked him not to "shoot or kill innocent people," according to writings obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Ten letters, which were obtained through a…
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FBI documents give new view into Las Vegas shooter's mindset

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The high-stakes gambler who carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern America, killing 60 and injuring hundreds more in Las Vegas, was apparently angry over how the casinos were treating him despite his high-roller status, according to a fellow gambler. An FBI interview with the gunman's fellow gambler is detailed in…
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FBI documents give new view into Las Vegas shooter's mindset
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Las Vegas shooter was upset over how casinos treated him, new FBI documents say

LAS VEGAS - The high-stakes gambler who carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern America, killing 60 and injuring hundreds more in Las Vegas, was apparently angry over how the casinos were treating him despite his high-roller status, according to a fellow gambler. An FBI interview with the gunman's fellow gambler is detailed in hundreds of…
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Las Vegas shooter was upset over how casinos treated him, new FBI documents say
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Has Maryland benefited from increased gambling options?

About 30 years ago when Maryland gambling was largely confined to gaming nights to raise funds for first responders few could have predicted it would turn into a multi-billion dollar industry with six casinos and an aggressively expanding online sports betting market. In FY 2022, casino revenue, which includes slot machines and table games, brought…
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Has Maryland benefited from increased gambling options?
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Texas man imprisoned for conspiring to steal sensitive military equipment, running illegal gambling operation

March 9, 2023Corpus Christi, TX, United StatesNational Security CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A judge sentenced a Texas man to more than two years in federal prison and ordered him to pay more than $1 million in restitution following convictions for conspiring to steal sensitive military equipment and operating an illegal gambling business. Homeland…
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Illegal gambling business operator heads to prison for plotting military equipment theft

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 46-year-old Corpus Christi resident has been sent to prison following his convictions of conducting an illegal gambling business and conspiring to steal government property, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Nathan Nichols pleaded guilty March 21, 2022. Today, U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ordered…
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"Slot Whisperer" Lawyer and Accused Scammer Now Gambling In Disguise

Sara King, the self-described "slot whisperer" was last seen days ago as she slipped onto the casino floor at the Wynn Las Vegas, wearing yoga pants and a hoodie instead of her usual head-to-toe Dior; a baseball cap was pushed low over her face and the rest was covered with a face mask. She was anybody, nobody, and unrecognizable-until one of the…
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"Slot Whisperer" Lawyer and Accused Scammer Now Gambling In Disguise
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Hidden, illegal casinos are booming in L.A.

One thing was clear from the body lying in the Boyle Heights street: The woman was no victim of robbery. Whoever pumped four bullets behind her left ear didn't touch the $1000 in her purse, the bills clutched in her left hand or the diamond ring on her right index finger. Detectives eventually would learn the woman was part of an underground…
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Hidden, illegal casinos are booming in L.A.
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Tip of the iceberg: tackling illegal gambling

The industry has an evil twin. Alongside the highly regulated legal online gambling market sits another, roughly comparable in size, that has proved resistant to efforts to reduce its scale and spread. This black market effectively gave birth to the'white' online sector, but offers none of its safeguards or benefits. Illegal operators rarely offer…
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Tip of the iceberg: tackling illegal gambling
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Man held in Las Vegas solar-array attack to get competency exams

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man arrested in what authorities characterized as a terror attack last week on a solar power facility serving Las Vegas Strip casinos was removed from a courtroom Tuesday after becoming verbally disruptive, and his attorney asked a judge to schedule a competency evaluation before he faces multiple felony charges. Mohammed Reza…
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Man held in Las Vegas solar-array attack to get competency exams
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Miccosukee Tribe Sues Insurance Company for $5M Swindled in a Casino Fraud

Image Source: Shutterstock.com The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida launched a legal proceeding against its insurer Great American Insurance Company seeking to recoup $5.3 million, which was swindled in an elaborate embezzlement scheme at its Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami-Dade County. Four employees, three spouses and a girlfriend were convicted…
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Miccosukee Tribe Sues Insurance Company for $5M Swindled in a Casino Fraud
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These are the heists that cost Las Vegas casinos millions

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Earlier this week, police claim a man took a taxi to Resorts World on the Strip, robbed the casino and left in a taxi with an undisclosed amount of money. Any robbery of a casino on the Strip makes headlines, but it's not as rare as some think. Here is a look at some of the more notorious casino heists over the years. If card…
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The best gambling movies you can stream

Some of the tensest moments in cinema history have been in movies about betting-from the oldest to the most recent, it's always been a favorite subject of filmmakers. Today, the world of visual entertainment is dominated by streaming and this matches the increase in online gambling and movie-themed slots found at sites like Coincasinos. Knowing…
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Short history of Las Vegas casino robberies

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Earlier this week, police claim a man took a taxi to Resorts World on the Strip, robbed the casino and left in a taxi with an undisclosed amount of money. Any robbery of a casino on the Strip makes headlines, but it's not as rare as some think. Here is a look at some of the more notorious casino heists over the years. If card…
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Short history of Las Vegas casino robberies
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5 scandals that shook the casino industry

For decades casinos in Las Vegas have been the place where both hopeful gambling enthusiasts and deceitful players meet. Some found their way to put the money right in their pockets, while others ended up in the hands of the law. However, the most notorious casino scammers found a way to shock the casino industry and remain in the history of the…
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New Dream Las Vegas hotel-casino ready to break ground next to airport

The south edge of the Strip is set to get a new hotel. Developers of Dream Las Vegas are scheduled to hold a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday for the 531-room casino-resort on Las Vegas Boulevard just south of Russell Road. The project, estimated to cost around $550 million, is slated to feature restaurants, nightlife, a third-level pool deck and…
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New Dream Las Vegas hotel-casino ready to break ground next to airport
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Illegal gambling business operator admits to plotting military equipment theft

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 46-year-old Corpus Christi resident has entered a guilty plea to conducting an illegal gambling business and conspiring to steal government property, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Nathan Nichols admitted that from March 2018 to August 2019, he operated illegal gambling businesses in Corpus Christi. He also…
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The Ending Of Casino Finally Explained

Martin Scorsese's 1995 film "Casino" is one of the most epic gangster movies ever made. It was immediately nominated for several awards upon its release, and actress Sharon Stone won a Golden Globe for her performance. It also features legendary performances by Robert De Niro, Don Rickles, and Joe Pesci - in one of his last roles. James Woods also…
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The Ending Of Casino Finally Explained
The Movie Blog

5 Movies with the Best Casino Scenes

One topic that regularly appears in films is the alluring world of high-end casinos. Great productions are able to choose from different themes and casino games and even use the modern innovations in the casino sector as a story, like online casino games and poker tournaments. However, not every film is made equal. Even with the excitement of…
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New York mobsters cuffed for running 15-year long illegal online gambling ring

Five men face federal charges for allegedly running an illegal gambling ring for over 15 years with the protection of the Lucchese crime family, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Lucchese crime family soldier Anthony Villani, 57, of Elmsford, and associates Louis "Tooch" Tucci, Jr., 59, of Tuckahoe, Dennis Filizzola, 58, of Cortland Manor, and James…
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Wilt Chamberlain was relentlessly pursued by the FBI for 'heavy gambling' and was seen at a $9.13 billion casino in Las Vegas

FBI maintained a file on legendary center Wilt Chamberlain to keep a tab on his alleged out-of-hand gambling habit Wilt Chamberlain is almost an urban legend. His escapades and conquests are so great and mighty that it is extremely hard to believe in them. We come from a generation that saw Kobe Bryant drop 81 points in a game. The sheer rarity and…
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Wilt Chamberlain was relentlessly pursued by the FBI for 'heavy gambling' and was seen at a $9.13 billion casino in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas investigative journalist Jeff German killed

Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German, one of Nevada's most accomplished and trusted journalists, was found dead with stab wounds outside his home Saturday morning. German, whose work in Las Vegas spanned more than three decades, made a career of breaking big stories about everything from organized crime and government…
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Who Killed Bugsy Siegel, Kingpin of the Las Vegas Mob?

The business got off to a rough start. It was over budget- way over budget-and there were whispers that some money had mysteriously disappeared from the investment pot. It was so rainy on opening day that the high rollers and celebrities stayed away, and somehow the proverb that the house always wins did not initially apply. The Flamingo was forced…
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Who Killed Bugsy Siegel, Kingpin of the Las Vegas Mob?
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Ex-FBI agent sentenced for gambling away government cash in Las Vegas

A former FBI agent was sentenced to three months in federal custody this week for gambling away more than $13000 in government money during an undercover operation in Las Vegas. Scott Carpenter, a former special agent with the FBI's New York City field office, pleaded guilty in February to conversion of government money. Although both the…
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Ex-FBI agent sentenced for gambling away government cash in Las Vegas
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Ex-Indiana lawmaker sentenced in casino money scheme

A former Indiana state senator was sentenced Wednesday to 10 months in prison for his role in a scheme that illegally funneled money from a casino company to his unsuccessful 2016 congressional campaign. The federal investigation into contributions to Republican Brent Waltz's campaign tied to a former casino executive led the Indiana Gaming…
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Ex-Indiana lawmaker sentenced in casino money scheme
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Frank Cullotta, The Chicago Mobster Who Inspired 'Casino'

One of the most infamous members of the Chicago Outfit and the Hole in the Wall Gang burglary ring, mobster Frank Cullotta also ended up providing law enforcement with key information on the mob's activities in Vegas - and was one of the primary sources for the legendary book-turned-movie Casino. Although he had a reputation as a crackerjack thief…
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Frank Cullotta, The Chicago Mobster Who Inspired 'Casino'
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Ex-FBI agent sentenced in Las Vegas for gambling away government cash

Both the prosecution and defense asked for probation, but ex-FBI agent Scott F. Carpenter was given 3 months in custody on Wednesday for gambling away government cash earmarked for an undercover operation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dan Schiess said Carpenter self-reported the misuse of the money and immediately took steps to pay it back. Carpenter…
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Ex-FBI agent sentenced in Las Vegas for gambling away government cash
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Best Casino Movies of All Time: Full List of Gambling Movies

The history of gambling runs back to early human civilizations. For the longest time, many forms of gambling have existed. The earliest mention of casinos in a movie is seen in the 1910 German drama " Arsène Lupin Contra Sherlock Holmes ", where actors play cards in a casino and win larger amounts of cash. Since then, there have been many gambling…
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Best Casino Movies of All Time: Full List of Gambling Movies
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New Strip casino-resort Dream Las Vegas to break ground next to airport on Friday

The Strip is about to get a new casino-resort on Las Vegas Boulevard, next to the airport. A ceremonial groundbreaking announced by Developers of Dream Las Vegas will take place on Friday, thus marking the beginning of the531-room property's construction, which is expected to open in late 2024. The project's price tag is near the $550 millionmark…
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New Strip casino-resort Dream Las Vegas to break ground next to airport on Friday
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The Best Gambling Movies and TV Shows of All Time You Need to Watch

Gambling has been covered in numerous television and movie productions since silver and screen television began. Those underdogs breaking the bank at Monte Carlo are fascinating to us! This article looks into the best gambling TV movies and shows. Besides the well-known Hollywood action movies, our list also reveals some obscure television shows…
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The Best Gambling Movies and TV Shows of All Time You Need to Watch
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