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New Jersey Online Casino Revenues Rise as In-Person Sinks

Online slots and table games continue year-over-year revenue increase while New Jersey's brick-and-mortar properties decline. New Jersey's digital real money casino gaming platforms continued their revenue increases to start 2024 even as the state's venerable in-person industry declined. Internet gaming win across the state's legal digital…
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New Jersey Online Casino Revenues Rise as In-Person Sinks
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Remote Online Slots emerge as hot topic during 2024 ASEAN Gaming Summit

The morning of day 2 at the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2024 was dominated by the marriage between online and land-based gaming through the fast growing concept of remote online slots. Two panels delved into the topic from different angles, investigating remote gaming opportunities and ways in which operators can deliver a land-based experience to online…
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Remote Online Slots emerge as hot topic during 2024 ASEAN Gaming Summit
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Detroit casino revenue remains down in November

Detroit's three casinos reported $79.1 million in revenue for the month of November - down nearly 24% from November of last year. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, $76 million of the $79.1 million in monthly aggregate revenue (AGR) for the month of November was generated from table games and slots, and $3.1 million from retail sports…
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Detroit casino revenue remains down in November
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Amid Legal Battle, BetMGM Sending Sam Antar Casino Offers

On Jan. 31, a federal judge in New Jersey dismissed a lawsuit against BetMGM and Borgata that was brought by Sam A. Antar, a recovering gambling addict and ex-con who belongs to one of the New York metro area's most notorious white-collar crime families. In his lawsuit, Antar accused the defendants of violating New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act by…
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Amid Legal Battle, BetMGM Sending Sam Antar Casino Offers
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New Arizona gaming compacts with tribes to bring more casinos, slots

Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday signed historic agreements with Native American tribes in Arizona that mark the most significant update to gambling in the state in decades. Ducey and a host of tribal leaders held a ceremonial document signing at the Heard Museum in Phoenix for the compacts, as well as a bill to allow sports betting that was tied to the…
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New Arizona gaming compacts with tribes to bring more casinos, slots
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Evolution Canada will pay you to host virtual casino games

Dream job alert! If you're passionate about entertainment and fluent in either Japanese or Korean, here's your chance to turn your passion into a profession. Evolution Canada is actively seeking charismatic and camera-ready Game Presenters to host virtual casino games such as blackjack at their new studio in Burnaby. Evolution is the creator of a…
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Evolution Canada will pay you to host virtual casino games
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Man arrested in death of woman found in Las Vegas Strip hotel room

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Metro police have arrested a man in the death of a woman who was found in a Las Vegas Strip hotel room. Dandre Owens, 29, faces several charges including open murder, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, and possession of a gun by a prohibited person, records showed. On Jan. 29 at around 2 a.m., police responded to a…
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Man arrested in death of woman found in Las Vegas Strip hotel room
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Devoted Lions fan, casino owner gives away charter plane tickets to Sunday's game

A former Detroit resident and current Las Vegas casino owner has given away two charter plane tickets to see the Detroit Lions play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday in Santa Clara, California. Patrons at the Las Vegas Circa Resort & Casino each got one entry to the giveaway for wearing NFL gear Saturday night, casino…
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Devoted Lions fan, casino owner gives away charter plane tickets to Sunday's game
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2 dead, multiple hospitalized after shooting near Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Two people are dead and multiple others were hospitalized after a shooting near the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. On Wednesday around 5:30 p.m., Metro police responded to a report of a shooting in the area 200 block of West Chicago Avenue near The Strat Hotel and Casino. When officers arrived, they found one person on the…
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2 dead, multiple hospitalized after shooting near Las Vegas Strip
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Canton woman wins $3 million Michigan lottery prize from online ticket

CANTON, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A Metro Detroit woman couldn't believe her eyes when she discovered she had won a $3 million Mega Millions prize. Reagan Blanton, 52, of Canton, matched the five white balls: 12-24-46-57-66 in the Oct. 6 drawing to win $1 million. The lucky player's prize was multiplied to $3 million due to the Megaplier, which can be…
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Canton woman wins $3 million Michigan lottery prize from online ticket
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Las Vegas ‘life coach’ sentenced for running Ponzi scheme to fund gambling addiction

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man who ran a Ponzi scheme where, according to prosecutors, instead of investing money in the stock market, he wagered millions of dollars at casinos, will serve a year in jail. Clark County District Court Judge Jasmin Lilly Spells sentenced Rodney Buckle, 66, on Thursday to one year in the Clark County Detention Center. As…
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Las Vegas ‘life coach’ sentenced for running Ponzi scheme to fund gambling addiction
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Bergen County lottery player wins $25K playing NJ Lottery game

A trip to the liquor store brought some post-holiday cheer for someone in North Jersey on Sunday. A Bergen County lottery player won $25302 on a $5 ticket playing a Fast Play Progressive jackpot game from the New Jersey Lottery. The winning ticket, which won 50% of the jackpot, was sold at the Metro Liquor on Broadway in Elmwood Park. The New…
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Bergen County lottery player wins $25K playing NJ Lottery game
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Las Vegas to turn blue for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Iconic Las Vegas sights and marquees will light up blue on Tuesday to show support for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. According to a release, Strip resorts, downtown properties, and businesses around the valley will illuminate messages of appreciation on their marquees and buildings will light up in blue to express support of…
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Las Vegas to turn blue for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
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Top ten biggest lotto jackpot winners in 2023

With just two days before the New Year 2024, a lone winner bagged the jackpot prize worth over P571 million in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw on December 29. The fortunate bettor won P571554916.40 with the combination 19-35-25-42-58-05. The other major lotto draw on Friday, the Megalotto 6/45, also produced a jackpot winner who bagged over P23…
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Top ten biggest lotto jackpot winners in 2023
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Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino

illy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot via AP A patron of The Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Va., plays on one of the several varieties of games during the casino's grand opening, Jan. 23, 2023. With casinos popping up on Virginia's southern border, some lawmakers now want to explore whether wealthy northern Virginia should get in on the…
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Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino
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Hollywood Casino shows off new renovations as gambling remains illegal in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The state of Missouri is one of 12 states where sports betting is still illegal. A proposed bill wants to make sports betting legal in a licensed facility or online. The future of that bill is uncertain. Meanwhile, in the neighboring state of Kansas, sports betting continues to thrive. A newly renovated sportsbook opened…
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Hollywood Casino shows off new renovations as gambling remains illegal in Missouri
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Winstar World Casino in Thackerville launching mobile gambling app

As the debate over sports betting heats up in Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation is rolling the dice on a different type of gambling. The southern Oklahoma tribe is launching a mobile gaming app that will take and pay out real money, a change from phone games where no cash changes hands. It will only work at the Winstar World Casino and Resort in…
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Winstar World Casino in Thackerville launching mobile gambling app
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Video shows driver accused of killing 2 Nevada troopers at Las Vegas casino drinking before crash, prosecutor says

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A judge set bail at $500000 for Jemarcus Williams, 46, the driver accused of killing two Nevada State Police Highway Patrol troopers in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning. Williams, who works as a bell captain and valet, made his first appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court on Friday morning. He is accused of killing Sgt.…
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Video shows driver accused of killing 2 Nevada troopers at Las Vegas casino drinking before crash, prosecutor says
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Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive

RESTON, VA - Questions raised about whether state and local laws would allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County, where it would fit best, what gaming is allowed and what government bodies must OK a plan were answered fully, or in part, Wednesday. Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill responded Wednesday to questions posed by Hunter Mill District…
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Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive
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Using Online Gambling as a Guide When Going on a Road Trip Around New Jersey

Until New York legalizes online casinos, we'll see a flow of NY residents venturing across state lines to play online casino games via licensed NJ gambling operators. It's noticeable during the weekends at places like the George Washington Bridge, which connects New Jersey via Fort Lee in Bergen County with Upper Manhattan in New York City. It's a…
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Using Online Gambling as a Guide When Going on a Road Trip Around New Jersey
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Las Vegas bachelorette partygoer pistol-whipped, robbed in violent hotel room invasion

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man is accused of entering a Las Vegas Strip hotel room, pistol-whipping a bachelorette party attendee and firing a bullet into a bed before running off, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained. Earlier this month, a Clark County grand jury indicted Quavaus Williams, 37, on charges of residential burglary…
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Las Vegas bachelorette partygoer pistol-whipped, robbed in violent hotel room invasion
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Casino Developer PAC Made $85K Donation To Democratic Party Leader

VIRGINIA - State Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) received an $85000 donation on Oct. 23 from Building a Remarkable Virginia, the political action committee created by the developer who wants to build a casino at or near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, according to the latest campaign finance filing. "The Comstock Companies are one of the…
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Casino Developer PAC Made $85K Donation To Democratic Party Leader
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The world’s most luxurious casinos and resorts to play poker in 2024

Poker is a popular card game that has long been associated with luxury, opulence and all round extravagance, having originated in the US in the 1800s before going on to become the world's most popular casino game. In recent years, the rise of online casinos has made the game more accessible than ever before, with players able to log on from…
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The world’s most luxurious casinos and resorts to play poker in 2024
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Judge sentences Las Vegas casino thief who conned employees to help steal more than $1M

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man prosecutors said worked with a larger criminal organization to trick at least two casino employees into handing over large amounts of money could serve one year in jail if he does not violate his probation. On Monday, Clark County District Judge Jasmin Lilly-Spells sentenced Erik Gutierrez Martinez, 24, to one year at the…
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Judge sentences Las Vegas casino thief who conned employees to help steal more than $1M
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Metro Detroiter buys winning Lotto 47 ticket in Livonia

LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) - A very lucky Michigan Lottery player in metro Detroit has won the Lotto 47 jackpot, the second winner in a week and the fifth in 2023. "One ticket matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers drawn Saturday - 02-05-08-10-17-29 - to win the $1 million prize. The winning ticket was bought online at the Baas Mini Mart, located at 31301…
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Metro Detroiter buys winning Lotto 47 ticket in Livonia
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BetB2B: How to open a business in the online-casino industry

This is due to the fact that they offer something that traditional stationary institutions do not have. Online casinos allow one to play favorite games, at any time and from anywhere in the world. The number of online casinos worldwide in February 2023 totaled 4792 casinos and online gambling establishments, which is 4.3% more than last year. Of…
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Great Canadian Ent. To Rebrand Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

Great Canadian Entertainment, Canada's flagship hospitality and gaming firm, is excited to reveal the official rebranding of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver to Great Canadian Casino Vancouver, coming into effect from December of this year. Additionally, this event comes after the triumphant redevelopment of the previous Casino Woodbine into the Great…
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Great Canadian Ent. To Rebrand Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
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Study Reveals $152 Million Spent Annually on Australian Gambling Ads

According to a recent study by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), gambling companies spent roughly $152m (AU$238m) on television and radio ads from May 2022 through April 2023. If you live in Australia, chances are you heard a gambling ad on your drive home from work. And if you did, it was one of the million Australian…
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Study Reveals $152 Million Spent Annually on Australian Gambling Ads
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Thousands of Detroit casino workers strike over pay, benefits

Casino workers took to picket lines on Tuesday outside each of Detroit's three casinos after going on strike following months of failed negotiations for a new union contract. This is the latest labor action to hit Southeast Michigan, with thousands of United Auto Workers (UAW) on strike for over a month at Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well as General…
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Southern Illinois casino opens

Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois Aug. 25 to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville, near Carbondale. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…
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Las Vegas police search for suspects involved in Red Rock casino shooting in Summerlin

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Las Vegas police are searching for two suspects after a man was shot in the face at the Red Rock casino in Summerlin. On Wednesday around 8 p.m., police received a report of an attempted robbery in the 1500 block of South Pavilion Center Drive. When officers arrived, they found a man who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the…
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Las Vegas police search for suspects involved in Red Rock casino shooting in Summerlin
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Las Vegas Police Investigate Shooting at Red Rock Casino in Summerlin

In the latest act of violence to hit a Las Vegas Casino, a disturbing incident hit the Red Rock Hotel & Casino in Summerlin, as Metro police say they are investigating a shooting that took place on Wednesday evening. The event unfolded just before 8 p.m., when an unidentified suspect approached the victim who was situated across from Red Rock's…
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Las Vegas Police Investigate Shooting at Red Rock Casino in Summerlin
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Las Vegas casino thief pleads guilty to posing as hotel owner, stealing more than $1M

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man who convinced a Las Vegas casino cage worker that he was a hotel co-owner and that she needed to give him more than $1 million in bogus payments could spend several years in prison. Erik Gutierrez Martinez, 24, pleaded guilty Monday to one charge of theft of more than $100000. Gutierrez Martinez initially faced two felony…
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Las Vegas casino thief pleads guilty to posing as hotel owner, stealing more than $1M
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Revealing Casino Data: Which States Gamble Online the Most

With its massive population, growing economy, and increasing internet penetration, India stands out as one of the most promising and exciting markets for casino operators in the whole world But which states are leading the charge in this burgeoning industry? A recently published extensive research by the SevenJackpots Casino Website based on…
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Revealing Casino Data: Which States Gamble Online the Most
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Casino for child care skirts the real question: Who pays?

It's hard not to get excited about easy money. The latest iteration of the previously voted down casino resort on the city's South Side is back in play, and earlier this week Mayor Levar Stoney couldn't wait to announce the goodie package: An upfront $26 million to build two new child care facilities at city community centers, money for parks and…
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Casino for child care skirts the real question: Who pays?
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Las Vegas casino employee accused of stealing $776K from resort property

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A management employee at Aria hotel on the Las Vegas Strip is facing 15 charges after allegedly stealing more than $770K by creating fraudulent hotel reservation refunds that were put on his credit card. Brandon Rashaad Johnson, 38, a hotel operations manager since 2013 for the MGM Resorts International property used the stolen…
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Las Vegas casino employee accused of stealing $776K from resort property
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DPR's YouTube Channel Hacked, Livestreams Online Gambling

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The official YouTube Channel of the House of Representatives (DPR) was allegedly hacked after a sudden livestream of an online gambling slot this morning, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. According to Tempo's search, at 08:30 a.m. today, the profile picture of DPR's YouTube channel had been changed to online gambling and was seen…
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Police to Summon Actress Wulan Guritno over Online Gambling

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Directorate of Cyber Crime at the Indonesian Police's Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) planned to question an actress Wulan Guritno next week over an online gambling case. Wulan reportedly posted a video on her social media promoting online gambling in 2020. "[The summons] is planned for next week," Police Cyber…
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Michigan man wins online lottery game twice, nets $835k

A Michigan resident won almost $836000 this year by playing the Michigan Lottery's Big Cash Second Chance Jackpot Prize, according to Lottery Post. A 62-year-old man from Macomb County, part of northern metro Detroit, won $573617 after he was selected in a random drawing that took place Aug. 9. In the Big Cash Second Chance game, players earn one…
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Michigan man wins online lottery game twice, nets $835k
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Indonesia Police: Promoting Online Gambling Punishable by 6 Years Imprisonment

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Police Director for Cyber Crime Brigadier General Adi Vivid Agustiadi Bachtiar stressed that people who promote online gambling can be prosecuted under Article 44 paragraph 2 in conjunction with Article 27 paragraph 2 of the Electronic Information and Transactions or ITE Law which carries a penalty of 6 years in…
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Southern Illinois casino opens, sends $25 million to the state

CARTERVILLE - Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois on Friday to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…
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Southern Illinois casino opens, sends $25 million to the state
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Police Vow Stern Action Against Influencers Promoting Online Gambling

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Police's Director for Cyber Crime Brigadier General Adi Vivid Agustiadi Bachtiar asserted that the police would keep monitoring influencers and celebrities who promote online gambling on their social media accounts. He said some of them had been processed by law. "The National Police, which in this case is the cyber…
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Walker's Bluff Casino Resort opens in Southern Illinois

CARTERVILLE - Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois on Friday to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…
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Walker's Bluff Casino Resort opens in Southern Illinois
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Locals’ Favorite Casino Announces Las Vegas Strip Circuit™ Partnership, Offers Incredible Race Viewing and Hotel Packages

Watch History Being Made at the Historic Ellis Island Hotel & Casino - a Prime Location for Staying and Enjoying the Upcoming Race Festivities LAS VEGAS (Aug. 17, 2023) - Ellis Island Hotel & Casino announces its partnership as an official venue of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit™ for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2023. The local…
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Colorado fugitive takes plea deal in Las Vegas Strip casino standoff

Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 | 4:48 p.m. Metro Police via AP Matthew John Ermond Mattix pleaded guilty on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, on charges stemming from an incident in which he threw furniture out of a Caesars Palace hotel room window on the Las Vegas Strip on July 12. A fugitive from Colorado who was arrested after a spectacular standoff last month…
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Colorado fugitive takes plea deal in Las Vegas Strip casino standoff
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Man Who Sold BCA Credit Card Data Worked for Online Gambling Company

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Jakarta Metro Police's Criminal Investigation Unit arrested a man who stole and sold the data of BCA credit card holders on Monday, August 14. The arrest was a follow-up on BCA's report file on July 28. BCA reported a post that MRGP uploaded to brisforum.is, which is a dark web site that trades personal data. According to a…
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When Was Motor City Casino Built

When Was Motor City Casino Built? Motor City Casino, located in Detroit, Michigan, is a popular destination for gambling enthusiasts and entertainment seekers. The casino, along with its attached hotel, was built in 1999 and officially opened its doors to the public on December 14th of that year. Since then, it has become an iconic landmark in the…
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Communication Minister Claims to Block 800 Online Gambling Accounts Every Week

The Minister of Communication and Informatics (Menkominfo), Budi Arie Setiadi, gives a press statement regarding the eradication of online gambling sites, at the Ministry of Communication and Information Building, Jakarta, Tuesday, August 8, 2023. In his statement, the Ministry of Communication and Information, from July 2018 to August 2023, has…
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Las Vegas Police Officer Convicted for Casino Robberies

Caleb Rogers, a former Las Vegas police officer, has been convicted of stealing nearly $165000 in a series of casino heists. The 35-year-old was found guilty of carrying out three robberies over four months at casinos off the Las Vegas Strip. Prosecutors have portrayed Rogers as a gambling addict who grew increasingly desperate under a huge pile of…
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Las Vegas Police Officer Convicted for Casino Robberies
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Man accused of robbery spree near Las Vegas casino told police his victims were 'easy targets,' report says

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A Las Vegas man accused of targeting older Asian women and stealing their purses in a robbery spree told police that he chose his victims because they were "easy targets," police documents said. On Tuesday, June 27, officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department were called to the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino after a…
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Man accused of robbery spree near Las Vegas casino told police his victims were 'easy targets,' report says
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Is Card Counting Illegal in Las Vegas?

There is absolutely no reason to worry about being handcuffed in the middle of a blackjack pit in Las Vegas for counting cards. Counting cards in Las Vegas is not against the law. Not only is card counting not illegal in Las Vegas, there are plenty of old-timers on the strip that will tell you that it was people like Edward Thorpe, the grandfather…
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Is Card Counting Illegal in Las Vegas?
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Man accused of filming himself doing wheelies on Las Vegas Strip, through casino floors to post on social media

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A Pahrump man who calls himself "TheWheelieGuy" on social media faces several charges after he allegedly recorded himself performing wheelies and dangerous stunts up and down the Las Vegas Strip, an arrest report said. Matthew Glynn faces the following charges: 3 felony counts of driver disobeying police officer, endangering…
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Man accused of filming himself doing wheelies on Las Vegas Strip, through casino floors to post on social media
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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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Police Officer Accused Of Robbing Las Vegas Casinos
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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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Casino floor dirt bike rider booked, police say

A man was booked on reckless driving charges after riding a dirt bike through casino floors, according to a social media post from the Metropolitan Police Department. The unidentified man was accused of riding the bike through casino floors, up stairs, down escalators and doing wheelies up and down Las Vegas Boulevard. Police did not specify which…
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Casino floor dirt bike rider booked, police say
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Powerball winner 'cursed' by £300million jackpot as he suffered family deaths, addiction & wished he’d ‘torn up ticket’

A LOTTERY winner who scooped a whopping £300 million jackpot said he wished he had torn up the ticket. Instead of getting good luck and fortune, Andrew'Jack' Whittaker's life was cursed with family deaths, divorce, and gambling addiction. His Powerball win was the largest jackpot ever won by a single winning ticket in the history of US lottery. On…
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Powerball winner 'cursed' by £300million jackpot as he suffered family deaths, addiction & wished he’d ‘torn up ticket’
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Discussion iGaming in Canada & Canadian Gaming Summit

Regulated online gambling in Canada expanded from casino to mobile and desktop after one of the provinces officially launched the iGaming market on April 4, 2022. Currently, it is the only Canadian province to adopt an open iGaming model. All other provinces use their government-owned lottery and gaming corporations, e.g., British Columbia Lottery…
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Discussion iGaming in Canada & Canadian Gaming Summit
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Local leaders riled by apparent deal with Seneca Nation for Rochester casino

Local political leaders say they are dismayed that the New York State Senate and Gov. Kathy Hochul's office apparently have agreed to a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation that includes a full casino in the city of Rochester. Seneca Nation leaders on their own announced last week that a "conceptual agreement" on a new 20-year compact had been…
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Local leaders riled by apparent deal with Seneca Nation for Rochester casino
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Key rules behind 5 online casino games

Gambling is a habit as old as time, and technology makes it as convenient as ever to play. The Game Day Casino explains the rules behind five online casino games. Every cat parent wants their pet to be happy and healthy, which means considering the safety of all of the food, toys, bedding, and litter we … Way.com has been keeping track of the…
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Key rules behind 5 online casino games
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Las Vegas Sands Casino Plan Advances as Nassau Pols OK Lease

Nassau County lawmakers approved Monday a 99-year lease with Las Vegas Sands, which proposed replacing the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum with a $4 billion casino resort in Uniondale, over the objection of neighbors concerned about crime. The Republican-majority county Legislature voted nearly unanimously in favor of the proposal, with…
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Mark Cuban’s Dream for Casino Gambling Dies in Texas House

Casino resorts could make Texas the top-ranked tourism state in the nation. That's according to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, but Texas lawmakers won't be green-lighting gambling in this session of the Texas Legislature, which ends May 29. The Texas House of Representatives killed a proposal, authored by Rep. Charlie Geren, that aimed to open…
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Mark Cuban’s Dream for Casino Gambling Dies in Texas House
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Binion’s Casino Makes a Faux Pas with New Sign

Binion's Casino, located downtown in Las Vegas, has removed a sign that warned members of motorcycle clubs about its "no colour" policy. According to a spokesperson for the property, the sign was put up recently, following a briefing from police about biker gangs active in the area. The message conveyed that the casino had a "no colour" policy in…
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Binion’s Casino Makes a Faux Pas with New Sign
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Las Vegas casino robber traced through DNA, police say

D'Shante Styles got a taxi to the Silverton, where police said he had the driver wait outside while he robbed the casino cage, went back outside and had the taxi drive him away. The taxi driver had no idea. In another robbery, police said, he pretended to be a valet at Palms Place, stole a Ford Escape SUV, used that in the robbery of Green Valley…
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Las Vegas Police Arrest Man Suspected in Six Casino Robberies

A man who police believe is responsible for a Las Vegas casino robbery spree has finally been caught after several months of evading the authorities. Las Vegas police finally arrested 33-year-old Dshante Styles on Thursday; he is accused of six casino robberies and two carjackings. Police have not made public the names of the casinos Styles…
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Las Vegas Police Arrest Man Suspected in Six Casino Robberies
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Las Vegas casino robberies: ‘Dangerous criminal’ arrested

Las Vegas police say they have arrested a man who went on a casino robbery spree that began late last year. Dshante Styles, 33, is accused of six casino armed robberies and two carjackings, Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief Nicholas Farese said in a press conference Thursday afternoon. Styles was arrested Thursday morning and faces…
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Las Vegas casino robberies: ‘Dangerous criminal’ arrested
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Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Holder At New Baden Moto Motomart Captures Jackpot Of $400,000

NEW BADEN - One lucky Illinois Lottery player's week is looking up after they purchased a Lucky Day Lotto ticket yesterday in Clinton County that hit the jackpot and won $400000. The winning ticket matched all five numbers, 6-13-37-42-45, in the Wednesday, April 12 midday drawing. The ticket was purchased at the Motomart at 409 E. Hanover St. in…
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Texans Visit Casinos In Large Numbers

In 2022, more than 2.4 million Texans gambled at a casino, indicating that many residents are going out of state to play blackjack, craps and more. Texas has three tribal properties offering limited games, such as, according to the Texas Tribune. Though Texas does not have Las Vegas-style full commercial casinos, each state that borders Texas has…
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Texans Visit Casinos In Large Numbers
Review Journal

‘No Color’ sign at Las Vegas casino sparks online reaction

Binion's casino downtown removed a sign warning members of motorcycle clubs about its "no color" policy after attracting unexpected attention on Twitter, a hotel spokesman said Friday. Tim Lager, Binion's general manager, said the hotel put up the sign last weekend, following a briefing from the Metropolitan Police Department about the potential…
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‘No Color’ sign at Las Vegas casino sparks online reaction
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Detroit casinos generated $105.5 million in revenue in February

The Michigan Gaming Control Board revealed that Detroit's three casinos reported $105.5 million in revenue for the month of February. Table games and slots made up $105 million, up 1.6% compared to January, while retail sports betting produced $458752, a whopping increase of 313% compared to the month prior. MGM Grand had nearly half the market…
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Detroit casinos generated $105.5 million in revenue in February
Times Of Malta

Swedish internet casinos are a safe bet

With a population of just over 10 million, Sweden is a relatively small country - and yet it punches above its weight. First, there are the sights and sounds of Sweden. This Scandinavian country has so much green space - and that is only natural, given that it is one of the largest countries in Europe, yet has one of the smallest populations. And…
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Swedish internet casinos are a safe bet
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New York Is Betting on Casinos to Help Its Economic Recovery. Can SF Cash In?

Jobs, tourists and billions in licensing fees and taxes after a devastating pandemic are why New York City government officials are eager to open new casinos. With a metro population of 23 million, the Big Apple is the largest untapped market in the country for casino gambling, and developers are rushing for gaming licenses. Meanwhile, in Downtown…
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New York Is Betting on Casinos to Help Its Economic Recovery. Can SF Cash In?
The Daily Star

Online gambling and money transaction: A question of legality in the context of Bangladesh

Online gambling has become a major crux spanning from metro areas to distant rural areas, with multiple syndicates comprised of local and foreign individuals leeching off crores of taka from the country. Online gambling has become a major crux spanning from metro areas to distant rural areas, with multiple syndicates comprised of local and foreign…
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Online gambling and money transaction: A question of legality in the context of Bangladesh
Review Journal

Suicide victim found with AR-15 inside Las Vegas casino bathroom

A man who died by suicide in a public restroom on the casino floor of the Rio was found with an AR-15 near him and an apparent note addressed to Metro police, according to a Metropolitan Police Department report. The man, identified as 40-year-old Michael James Robinson, was seen "conducting suspicious activities and displaying odd behaviors" in…
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Suicide victim found with AR-15 inside Las Vegas casino bathroom
Vegas Inc

Despite long odds for success, string of casino robberies continues to plague Las Vegas

Willie Sutton, one of the more notorious bank robbers in United States history, gave a simple answer when asked why he chose banks to knock off over his 40-year career: "Because that's where the money is." Now, almost a century since Sutton's criminal heyday, the same logic can be applied when trying to understand the motive behind people robbing…
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Despite long odds for success, string of casino robberies continues to plague Las Vegas
iNtergame

Black is back for Novomatic

At ICE London next week the show's largest exhibitor, with its huge range of casino and AWP machines and systems, is using "Black is Back" as its slogan for this year's display. The Black Edition II cabinet has three new slots, all with a black metro finish and contrasting LED ambient lighting. The Black Edition II 3.27 and XL 3.32 have two…
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Gambling Insider

NOVOMATIC with major product launches

Expectations are high in the final run-up to this year's edition of Europe's major gaming event from February 7-9 at ExCeL London - and rightly so. Prominently positioned in the South hall, the show's biggest exhibitor will showcase an inspiring display of cutting-edge gaming solutions for the diverse industry segments and markets on an all-new…
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NOVOMATIC with major product launches
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New York Senator Wants Casinos To Be Licensed In 2023

This year, a New York politician wants to legalize complete casinos near New York City. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, a Democrat from Queens, said that he doesn't wish the licensing procedure for three casinos in the metro region that are designed to resemble Las Vegas to "linger." Addabbo chairs the state Senate's Committee on Racing, Gaming, and…
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New York Senator Wants Casinos To Be Licensed In 2023
New York Post

Saks unveils stylish plan for casino at Fifth Avenue store

Saks Fifth Avenue finally tipped its hand, confirming plans to bid for a casino license on the top floors of its flagship store on Fifth Avenue. The luxury department store between East 49th and East 50th streets, next to St. Patrick's Cathedral, released exclusive images to The Post for a casino that will bring high rollers to the home of high…
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8 News Now

Lawsuit accuses Las Vegas Strip casino of not intervening before gunman shot customer

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A lawsuit filed Thursday accuses security staff at a Las Vegas Strip casino of failing to protect a group of customers after a man threatened them with a gun. That man later shot a member of the group, leading to substantial injuries and multiple surgeries, documents said. Attorneys for the shooting victim, Eric Aguilar, are…
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Lawsuit accuses Las Vegas Strip casino of not intervening before gunman shot customer
Niche Gamer

Top 8 Gaming Apps for Google Pixel Phones

Smartphones are not just a fantastic way to communicate with loved ones or surf the internet to learn about new things but also a great way to relax. Many people spend their free time enjoying different games, either on their PC, laptop, or phone. Gaming apps for phones have numerous advantages, especially compared to traditional gaming. First,…
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Top 8 Gaming Apps for Google Pixel Phones
Detroit Free Press

Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority must pay $60M for unbuilt casino

A judge has ruled that a tribal gaming authority must pay more than $88 million in damages to investors over failed plans to build an off-reservation casino near Detroit Metro Airport and another in downtown Lansing. The Ingham County Circuit Court judge this week found the Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority liable for not only repaying, with…
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Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority must pay $60M for unbuilt casino
Vegas Inc

2 killed by SUV near downtown Las Vegas casinos; driver held

In this photo provided by Ty O'Neil, Las Vegas city marshals and security officers investigate a pedestrian crash at the downtown Fremont Street Experience casino mall on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, after authorities say a man from Minnesota and a woman from New Mexico were struck and killed by an SUV at a busy pedestrian street crossing. Las Vegas…
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2 killed by SUV near downtown Las Vegas casinos; driver held
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Las Vegas' New Year's Eve Road Closures

Let's get ready to party! Officials expect over 400000 visitors to converge on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown's Fremont Street Experience to ring in 2023, and you can expect road closures in advance of the giant parties. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department will have extra personnel on duty to handle road closures and to make sure visitors can…
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Las Vegas' New Year's Eve Road Closures
Inquirer

Pasig bans Pogos, online gambling firms

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has approved a local ordinance banning all online and offshore gaming operations in his jurisdiction, pointing out that gambling "undermines the social, moral and economic growth" of the city. City Ordinance No. 55, authored by Councilor Simon Tantoco, prohibits the issuance of permits to companies conducting e-games,…
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Pasig bans Pogos, online gambling firms
8 News Now

Las Vegas 'life coach' accused of running Ponzi scheme to fund gambling addiction

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A Las Vegas man is accused of running a Ponzi scheme where, instead of investing money in the stock market, he wagered millions of dollars at casinos, spending tens of thousands of dollars a day, investigators allege. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Las Vegas Metro police arrested Rodney Buckle, 65, on a warrant for several fraud-related…
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Las Vegas 'life coach' accused of running Ponzi scheme to fund gambling addiction
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🌱 Mega Millions Jackpot Drawing + What To Know About Georgia Medicaid

Welcome back, Atlanta. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on: Mega Millions Jackpot surpasses $550 million Police searching for suspect who attempted to burgle same house multiple times Details of the Georgia Medicaid program But first, today's weather: Mostly…
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The Street

Las Vegas Strip Tries to Solve a Dangerous Problem

Hotel casinos and other businesses along the Las Vegas Strip are hoping to increase safety and reduce crime along the busy resort corridor to ease the minds of their guests, and Clark County believes it may have the solution for their concerns. The Strip has endured some high profile crimes in the last year including several shootings that have led…
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