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NFL Walks Line In Embracing A Las Vegas Super Bowl And Gambling W

It seems fitting that the Super Bowl is headed to Las Vegas because it's the NFL's biggest show playing in a city that thrives on stars and grand events. But in this union of one of the nation's most glitzy towns and its most popular sports league there is a bit of tension. That tension centers around gambling. Las Vegas loves it. It embraces it…
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Nix investigation, Sibella prosecution reveal another of Las Vegas’ dirty little secrets

He's getting whacked with unflattering headlines and has been bounced from the gaming industry that has made him wealthy, but I imagine ousted casino executive and diehard Vegas guy Scott Sibella is feeling a sense of relief these days. Barring some surprises, the worst of his troubles may be over. Officially, he faces up to five years in prison…
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Fanatics Casino Pennsylvania Bonus Code & Launch Updates 2024

Fanatics Casino PA is expected to launch in early 2024, giving casino players in "The Keystone State" another great option when it comes to PA online casinos. Ahead of the launch, we will take you through everything that we know about Fanatics Casino PA in our full review of this online casino. If you have questions about Fanatics Casino PA, then…
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Slot machine dispute leads to steak knife stabbing at Las Vegas casino

A Las Vegas man was arrested after a dispute over a casino slot machine led to an alleged stabbing with a steak knife. Mitchell Graham, 70, was taken into custody on the morning of New Year's Eve, 2023, and is facing charges of battery and carrying a concealed machete without a permit. According to court documents, a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police…
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Orleans Hotel Stabbing Suspect Claims Self-Defense in Bizarre Slot Machine Dispute

Las Vegas, NV - January 9, 2024 - A Las Vegas man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing another patron at the Orleans Hotel and Casino over a perceived dispute involving a slot machine, according to an arrest report. Mitchell Graham, 70, of Las Vegas, stands accused of battery with a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed machete without a…
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Man accused of stabbing man with steak knife over slot machine at Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A Las Vegas man is accused of stabbing a man with a steak knife at the Orleans Hotel and Casino over a slot machine, according to an arrest report. Mitchell Graham, 70, of Las Vegas faces charges of battery with a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed machete without a permit, records showed. On Dec. 31, around 9 a.m., officers…
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Man accused of stabbing man with steak knife over slot machine at Las Vegas casino
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Fanatics Michigan Casino Bonus Offer: Everything You Need To Know Before Launch

Fanatics Casino Michigan is expected to go live in early 2024. This means that casino players in "The Great Lakes State" will have another great option for playing casino games. Ahead of the launch, we will take you through our full review of Fanatics Casino Michigan and teach you everything you want to know about this new top online casino. If you…
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Fanatics Casino Pennsylvania Bonus Code & Launch Updates 2023

Fanatics Casino PA is expected to launch in early 2024, giving casino players in "The Keystone State" another great option when it comes to PA online casinos. Ahead of the launch, we will take you through everything that we know about Fanatics Casino PA in our full review of this online casino. If you have questions about Fanatics Casino PA, then…
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Why a Las Vegas casino holds the key to Western water

Hallway exchanges and happy hour chats at an annual conference at a Las Vegas hotel this week will determine the direction of the American West's most high-stakes water fight. | John Locher/AP LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The country's highest-stakes water fight in a century is playing out this week at a Las Vegas casino. The seven Western states that share…
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Bally’s ‘temporary’ casino will be around awhile, City Council critic says

The stumbling start for Chicago's temporary casino prompted an influential City Council member to warn Thursday that the city may be stuck with the gambling den at Medinah Temple indefinitely. Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), chairman of the City Council's Public Safety Committee, said Bally's was undercapitalized to begin with, and he fears the company…
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Bally’s ‘temporary’ casino will be around awhile, City Council critic says
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Illinois Legislature OKs Allowing Extension For Temporary Casino

The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation that will help the state's gaming board address potential delays in Full House Resorts' construction of the American Place casino in Waukegan. There was some back-and-forth between the House and Senate over Senate Bill 0584 on Thursday before its passage at the close of the veto session. The…
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Illinois Legislature OKs Allowing Extension For Temporary Casino
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Vegas police officer sentenced after robbing 3 casinos of $164,000

A police officer was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison this week after a string of thefts at different Las Vegas casinos. Following his 12-year prison sentence, 33-year-old Caleb Mitchell Rogers will be placed on three years of supervised release, according to CNN. In July, a federal jury convicted the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department…
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Vegas police officer sentenced to 12 years for casino robberies

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) - A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for committing three casino robberies. 33-year-old Caleb Mitchell Rogers will serve three years probation following his release after he stole around $164000 from the casinos he robbed. He was convicted in July of three counts of interference…
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Vegas police officer sentenced to 12 years for casino robberies
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Aurora sets TIF hearings tied to Hollywood Casino project

The Aurora City Council Tuesday night established the review board and public hearing for a new tax increment financing district. The proposed Farnsworth-Bilter TIF District is tied to the Hollywood Casino resort project at Farnsworth Avenue and Bilter Road, next the Interstate 88 interchange. Aldermen voted 10-1 this week to establish the Joint…
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Aurora eyes hearing for TIF district for Hollywood Casino

Aurora City Council members are set to vote next week on establishing the review board and public hearing for a new tax increment financing district. The proposed Farnsworth-Bilter TIF District is tied to the Hollywood Casino resort project at Farnsworth Avenue and Bilter Road, near the Interstate 88 interchange. Aldermen meeting as a Committee of…
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Aurora eyes hearing for TIF district for Hollywood Casino
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Aurora begins TIF process for Hollywood Casino resort

The city of Aurora has begun the process of establishing the tax increment financing district for the Hollywood Casino resort project. Aldermen on the City Council Finance Committee Thursday unanimously recommended two ordinances that would result in the new Farnsworth-Bilter TIF District, contemplated as part of the incentives for the Hollywood…
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Oneida Nation of the Thames Abandons Casino Plans

In an online letter published on social media, Oneida Nation of the Thames announced that it will not be pursuing the project to launch a casino and destination resort south of London, Ontario. In the statement, Chief Todd Cornelus elaborated that after thorough consideration, the First Nation decided that such a project would not be a great fit…
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Gateway Casinos Innisfil Helps with the Installation of AED

Gateway Casinos Innisfil is once again proving to be a valuable community partner to the City of Innisfil. Thanks to a generous donation from the gaming establishment, the Innisfil Recreational Complex has now installed an automated external defibrillator. The new device will potentially save people who suffer from sudden cardiac arrests. Automated…
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Gateway Casinos Innisfil Helps with the Installation of AED
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Lawsuit over ‘rigged’ Waukegan casino selection should proceed, court rules

The cards have already been dealt in the Waukegan casino game, but a state appellate court has issued a ruling that could bring back to the table a spurned bidder that has long complained of a "rigged" contest for the coveted gambling license. That means the north suburban casino selection process could end up being reshuffled, even though Las…
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Lawsuit over ‘rigged’ Waukegan casino selection should proceed, court rules
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Details on North Carolina’s Gambling Expansion

As gamblers in North Carolina patiently wait for online casinos to open, the Tar Heel State is ready to go through a gambling boon. In addition to North Carolina gambling laws changing to accommodate online gambling, up to four new land-based casinos are being planned in the state. Due to a new draft of proposed legislation in North Carolina, one…
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Feds investigating Las Vegas casinos, say sources

Federal law enforcement agents from California are investigating allegations that current and former Las Vegas hotel employees used casino assets to pay gambling debts and provided confidential customer data to an illegal gambling ring that operated for almost two decades, according to sources. A state employee, who asked not to be identified for…
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British Television Stars With Links to Gambling and Casinos

Gambling in the UK is a huge industry, estimated to be worth £14.7bn in 2022. Television and gambling are also intrinsically linked. We see a lot of television ads for gambling in the UK, and there are also plenty of celebrities known to enjoy playing at casinos. Some of the TV stars from the UK have even forged professional careers playing poker…
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Virginia’s Casino Market Grows, Attracts North Carolina Visitors

Terri Powell walked into Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, on June 30, expecting a normal day. But instead of a traditional experience, Powell was greeted with confetti and applause, as she became the casino's millionth customer. In addition to a confetti-filled celebration, Powell also received $1000 worth of free slot play, dinner for four…
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Virginia’s Casino Market Grows, Attracts North Carolina Visitors
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Craps Cheats Take Vegas Casino for $225,000

Four craps players have been named for allegedly cheating at craps in two Las Vegas casinos, winning $225000 by sliding the dice, a big no-no in the game of craps. Oscar Ovidio Rodriguez Alvarado, Max Edward Rappoport, Hau Duc Ngo, and Antcharaporn Kamonlert are alleged to have carried out the cheating scam at The Cosmopolitan. According to…
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Craps Cheats Take Vegas Casino for $225,000
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CA Grandfather and PA Resident among the Latest Jackpot Winners in the US

Image Source: Shutterstock.com With gambling continuously proving to be a favorite pastime of many Americans, it is hardly surprising that many people do manage to land a jackpot. With that in mind, here are some of the latest lucky players in the US. An elderly man managed to win a $556120 jackpot at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez,…
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Narberth man wins nearly $1 Million jackpot at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - A lucky local table games player from Narberth is nearly a million dollars richer after hitting the largest progressive jackpot ever won on either slots or tables games at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Pete Mitchell, from Narberth, Pa., won a total of $936996 after going all-in on his final wager playing Ultimate Texas Hold'Em.…
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Las Vegas gamblers are charged in dice sliding scheme

Four Las Vegas men have been accused of illicitly winning more than $200000 in a'dice sliding' scheme at a craps table on the Las Vegas strip. Antcharaporn Kamonlert, Hau Duc Ngo, Max Edward Rappoport, and Oscar Ovidio Rodriguez Alvarado are charged in the case, which stems from an alleged scam at The Cosmopolitan casino. Investigators say that…
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Las Vegas gamblers are charged in dice sliding scheme
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How Hard Is It To Win In Online Casino: Pro Answer

Earning real money at online casinos is not an easy feat. The key reason is that the odds are stacked against the player. If you are surprised to hear that, just remember that gambling websites are like other businesses - their goal is to generate profit. In such circumstances, developers make games that give casinos a mathematical edge over the…
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Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. -- When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just…
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Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify
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Tribes push beyond casinos after pandemic ‘eye-opener’

When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just fully reiterated the…
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Tribes push beyond casinos after pandemic ‘eye-opener’
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Diversifying: Foxwoods, other casinos consider new revenue sources

MASHANTUCKET - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just fully…
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Diversifying: Foxwoods, other casinos consider new revenue sources
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Tribes diversify away from casinos following pandemic

Tribal leaders and business experts say the pandemic has been a sign that tribal governments with casinos can't depend solely on slot machines to support the future. MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to…
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Casinos and Consulting? Pandemic Spurs Tribes to Diversify

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just…
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Fourth gambling venue in Chingford road sparks fears for vulnerable people

The mother of a Chingford man who died while struggling with a gambling addiction has spoken out against the business By Victoria Munro 30 November 2022 The opening of a fourth gambling venue in a tiny radius in Chingford has sparked concerns about the impact on vulnerable people. The opening of a fourth gambling venue in a tiny radius…
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How to Win at The Online Casino With $20 in 2023

They also offer promos to existing players and also have special VIP and Loyalty Programs. Promotional offers are often the best way to get a lot of value out of your money at the casino. In addition, PA online casinos 2023 do not ordinarily offer free spins or other great bonuses that you can use on an online casino game like slots, but they're…
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Gateway opens Playtime Casino in Wasaga Beach

One of the largest gaming and entertainment companies in Canada, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, opens the doors of the new Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach. According to a company's spokesman, the company invested $34.3 million in the Wasaga site to make the new facility home to the unforgettable player and fun experience. Casino welcomed the first…
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Wasaga Casino opened doors to the public today

The chips and cards are virtual at the new Playtime Casino, owned and operated by Gateway The reels are turning and the virtual roulette tables are spinning now that the new casino in Wasaga Beach has opened to the public. Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach slotted its grand opening for today (Nov. 23) at 1 p.m., and welcomed VIP guests earlier in the…
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Let the games begin: Wasaga Casino finally opens its doors

The chips and cards are virtual at the new Playtime Casino, owned and operated by Gateway The reels are turning and the virtual roulette tables are spinning now that the new casino in Wasaga Beach has opened to the public. Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach slotted its grand opening for today (Nov. 23) at 1 p.m., and welcomed VIP guests earlier in the…
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New casino in Wasaga Beach opens its doors to the public

Official with Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which also operates gambling facility in Innisfil, says company invested $34.3 million in Wasaga site The reels are turning and the virtual roulette tables are spinning now that the new casino in Wasaga Beach has opened to the public. Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach slotted its grand opening for today…
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Wrangler National Finals Rodeo hits Las Vegas

Gaming News 15 November 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS (NOVEMBER 14, 2022)A world-class lineup of country entertainment will roll through Las Vegas complementing the cowboy competition taking place at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on Thursday, 1 December to Saturday, 10 December. From Academy of Country Music Award winners and longtime…
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Anaxi introduced by Aristocrat Leisure Limited

Australian gaming machines and iGaming innovator Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced that its real-money gaming division has been completely rebranded under the Anaxi moniker. The Sydney-listed firm used an official Monday press release to detail that it established a bespoke online random number generator-based games arm in February as part…
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Safer Gambling Week 22: Using Technology to Detect and Deter Gambling Harm

Contribution piece by Dr. Edmond Mitchell, Head of Data at Future Anthem: As Safer Gambling Week gets underway, AI and data science powerhouse Future Anthem has released a white paper advising operators on how to respond to the UK Gambling Commission's regulatory changes. Dr. Edmond Mitchell, Head of Data at Future Anthem tells Gambling News about…
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Duck Duck Shed Makes The Case For Las Vegas Architecture

New York. Paris. Venice. Egypt. The world's great historic cultural capitals. In Las Vegas, thanks to the Luxor, Venetian, Paris and New York-New York casino hotels, you can visit them all in one day. Kidding aside, high culture rarely springs to mind when thinking about Las Vegas. Nightlife, dining, gaming, sports, shows, spectacle, pop music,…
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Aristocrat's RMG Unit Anaxi Will Debut in the United States by Year's End

Aristocrat Leisure Limited, a gaming content and technology provider, has announced that its online Real Money Gaming (RMG) segment would be rebranded as Anaxi and will become the third business unit of Aristocrat Group, joining Aristocrat Gaming and Pixel United. The new brand identity is viewed as crucial for attracting and retaining industry…
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Safer Gambling Week #22: What Suppliers Can Do to Protect Consumers

The UK's Safer Gambling Week, a campaign highlighting the industry's commitment to player protection and responsible gambling, is taking place this week for the fifth consecutive year. Operators from each sector tailor their approach and initiatives during the week, but what part do suppliers play in furthering the industry-wide commitment to…
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Aristocrat Announce New Online Real Money Gaming Division

Australian gaming company Aristocrat has announced the launch of its new online real money gaming (RMG) division - Anaxi. Earlier this year, the company revealed that it would create a new independent online gaming division as part of its strategy to grow its business in the online RMG industry. The strategy was described as a'build and buy' growth…
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Aristocrat Leisure rebrands online division as Anaxi

Launched in February this year, Anaxi operates as a third business unit within Aristocrat Group, sitting alongside Aristocrat Gaming and the Pixel United mobile-first publishing business. This came after Aristocrat attempted to acquire online gambling technology giant Playtech, only for shareholders to reject the deal. Following this, the business…
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Aristocrat Leisure rebrands online division as Anaxi
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Aristocrat’s online Real Money Gaming division rebrands.

The online Real Money Gaming (RMG) division of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) has today unveiled a new name and brand - Anaxi™. Aristocrat announced the creation of a dedicated online RMG business in February 2022, as part of its strategy to enter and grow in this important Gaming adjacency. Fresh branding will support the execution of…
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Aristocrat’s online Real Money Gaming division rebrands.
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Aristocrat's online Real Money Gaming division rebrands.

The online Real Money Gaming (RMG) division of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) has today unveiled a new name and brand - Anaxi™. Aristocrat announced the creation of a dedicated online RMG business in February 2022, as part of its strategy to enter and grow in this important Gaming adjacency. Fresh branding will support the execution of…
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Canada: Gateway reportedly ditching new $75M project in Ontario to invest at existing venue

According to local news, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. is reportedly not going to move forward with its planned $75 million casino on Wonderland Road, in London, Ontario. Allegedly, the group will instead make a multimillion-dollar investment at Western Fair to expand its current operations. However, Walt Spivak, owner of the property…
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New retail project on Las Vegas Strip closer to completion

With its massive LED screen flipped on and an upscale steakhouse in the works, the Strip's newest retail hub is pushing toward completion. Construction of the first phase of 63, as the four-story complex being built at CityCenter is now known, is slated to finish in October. Tenants then will start to move in and build out their space, developer…
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Gateway ditching new $75M casino, will expand Western Fair site

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. is pulling the plug on its planned $75-million casino on Wonderland Road, and will instead make a multimillion-dollar investment at Western Fair to expand its current operations, sources close to the fair say. The gambling industry is still reeling from the COVID pandemic that either closed gambling sites…
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Grand Villa Casino Edmonton Welcomes Back Patrons

Alberta's gambling enthusiasts will be glad to learn that Gateway Casinos & Entertainment will be reopening its Grand Villa Casino Edmonton this week. The exceptional gaming amenity at Rogers Place in Ice District will renew operation on Monday, July 18, 2022, at exactly 12:00 p.m. And now Patrons will have plenty of premium variety to choose from…
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Grand Villa Casino Edmonton Welcomes Back Patrons
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Babar Azam Creates New Record, Surpasses Virat Kohli As The Longest At The Top Of The ICC T20I Rankings In Terms Of Days

Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, can claim to have held the top spot among T20I batters for the longest period of time after maintaining it on the most recent MRF Tyres ICC T20 batting rankings. The No. 1 T20I batter ranking belonged to India's star Virat Kohli for a total of 1013 days during his ten-year rule, in the last decade but Babar has…
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Gateway Casino Sault Ste. Marie Brings Back Live Gaming

At the end of last week, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment revealed that table games will make their official return at its Gateway Casino Sault Ste. Marie. This marks the first time since the start of the unprecedented situation that patrons of the gaming hotspot will be able to enjoy live games. As of now, six tables will return to the casino's…
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Gaming tables return to Gateway Casino Sault Ste. Marie

Table games are being returned to Gateway Casino Sault Ste. Marie. Six tables - three black jack, one roulette and two novelty poker games - complete with dealers will be back on the casino floor, enhancing customer experience, said Rob Mitchell, Gateway Casino's director of communication and public affairs. The table games and live dealers had…
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Ka-ching! Connected consultant hits another jackpot with Arkansas lottery

Michael Wickline's detailed reporting on the extension of a fat lottery consulting contract with a politically connected firm deserves some distillation. Camelot Global Services - a consultant that has long benefitted from an association with Republican lobbyists Bill Vickery, Mitchell Lowe, John Burris and others - was approved by the legislature…
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Smiley: When you don't have slot machines

Dear Smiley: As Broadmoor High students in the early 1970s, some buddies and I were inexplicably hired by the Pak-A-Sak convenience store near the Sherwood Forest area. Even more inexplicably, we were often given the 3-11 shift, without supervision. Late one night I was behind the counter and my pal Darrell Talley was running the broom across the…
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Top 10 Celebrities Who Love Gambling

If you are looking for some inspiration to play online casino games, from the excitement of Las Vegas blackjack to the live roulette New Zealand, here is a list of celebrity gamblers. Many of them are fans of poker, while others are experts in live roulette or other casino games. From widely popular shows like Two and a Half Men to hit films like…
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Breast cancer foundation to hold 2022 Pink Palace Casino Night in Hoover

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama is holding its 2022 Pink Palace Casino Night at the Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover, Alabama, on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama is holding its 2022 Pink Palace Casino Night fundraiser this Saturday, April 23, at the Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover. The 14…
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Historical Las Vegas home tours are back

A sense of history can get lost in a city constantly reinventing itself, but luckily some of Vegas' oldest and most iconic neighborhoods are still providing a link to the past. The Nevada Preservation Foundation, which has been working to protect and highlight the city's historical places and structures since its founding in 2013, will host tours…
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Historical Las Vegas home tours are back
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Indy Gaming: Aristocrat Americas president sees convergence with online and casinos

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Tom O'Brien returned to Aristocrat…
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Vegas officer indicted on US charges in 3 casino robberies

A Las Vegas police officer has been arraigned on federal charges stemming from three casino robberies that prosecutors say netted him about $164000. Caleb Mitchell Rogers' federal public defenders did not immediately respond Monday to messages about his not-guilty pleas Friday to four charges including robbery and brandishing a firearm in a crime…
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Vegas officer indicted on US charges in 3 casino robberies
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Las Vegas Police Officer Indicted For Three Casino Robberies

LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer made his initial appearance in federal court on Friday for allegedly robbing three casinos, stealing approximately $164000 in total. Caleb Mitchell Rogers (33) was arrested on February 27, 2022. A federal grand jury returned an indictment on March 22, 2022, charging Rogers with…
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Vegas officer held on federal charges in 3 casino robberies

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A U.S. magistrate judge has ordered a Las Vegas police officer held in federal custody pending another hearing on charges stemming from armed robberies that authorities say netted about $164000 from three area casinos since November. Caleb Mitchell Rogers' appointed federal public defender did not immediately respond Friday to an…
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10 Casino Myths and Facts You Need to Know

Online gambling has grown in popularity in recent years. The ongoing global pandemic certainly played a significant role in showing people that online casinos were a great source of entertainment whereby they could potentially win big without having to leave the safety of their own homes. However, for those new to online gambling, this world can be…
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Las Vegas officer netted about $164K from 3 casino robberies, authorities say

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A U.S. magistrate judge has ordered a Las Vegas police officer held in federal custody pending another hearing on charges stemming from armed robberies that authorities say netted about $164000 from three area casinos since November. Caleb Mitchell Rogers' appointed federal public defender did not immediately respond Friday to an…
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Las Vegas officer netted about $164K from 3 casino robberies, authorities say
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Las Vegas Metro officer accused of using department’s gun in casino robbery

LAS VEGAS (KOLO /Gray News) - A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer used a department-issued gun in an attempt to rob a casino on Feb. 27, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Caleb Mitchell Rogers, 33, made his initial appearance Thursday on federal charges of interfering with interstate commerce by robbery and using a gun to commit a…
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Las Vegas Metro officer accused of using department’s gun in casino robbery
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Las Vegas Police Officer Charged In Casino Robbery

LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer made his initial appearance in federal court today for allegedly robbing a casino. Caleb Mitchell Rogers (33) was arrested on February 27, 2022. He is charged in a criminal complaint with one count of interference with commerce by robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm…
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Cascades Casino North Bay Opens in Ontario

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited announced Wednesday that they will be opening Cascades Casino North Bay at 300 Pinewood Park Drive in Ontario. The new $41 million, 39000 square-foot will feature 300 slots, six table games, 10 virtual tables, and the restaurant MATCH Eatery & Public House, a Gateway signature brand. Cascades opens after…
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Cascades Casino North Bay Opens in Ontario
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North Bay's new casino opens with long lineup

North Bay's new casino opened Wednesday afternoon to a long line outside the door as gamers waited patiently to hit the slots and card tables. Among those waiting outside was Frank McNamara. Excited gamers lined up outside Cascades Casino in North Bay opening day. Mar. 9/22 (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario) I've been waiting a long time," he…
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North Bay's new casino opens with long lineup
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Hours away from Cascades Casino North Bay opening

We're just a day away from the opening of Cascades Casino North Bay. The $41 million facility opens at 5 pm Wednesday. Rob Mitchell, Director of Communications & Public Affairs at Gateway Casinos, says they're all about entertainment. "You don't need to be a gamer to come here to have a good time," he says. "Of course, gambling is a huge…
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Hours away from Cascades Casino North Bay opening
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New northern Ontario casino set to open

The Cascades Casino is six days away from opening its doors. Slot machines are being given a final inspection, dealers are being trained at the blackjack tables, the restaurant staff is learning the menu and the security staff is getting familiar with the layout and design. Card table at new Cascades Casino in North Bay. Mar.3/22 (Eric Taschner/CTV…
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New northern Ontario casino set to open
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North Bay casino preparing for opening night

Cascades Casino is almost at the finish line. After three years of stop-and-start construction due to the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions, the opening day is less than a week away. But until March 9 at 5 p.m. the casino will remain closed while staff put on the finishing touches. The Nugget was invited to tour the casino, meet the…
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North Bay casino preparing for opening night
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Cascades Casino North Bay Launches This March

The wait for the grand opening of Cascades Casino North Bay is almost over, as Gateway Casinos & Entertainment informs it reopens this March. This week, the gaming conglomerate informed that its gaming property located on Pinewood Park Drive, North Bay will start to welcome patrons at its premises from 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The…
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Cascades Casino North Bay Launches This March
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North Bay casino sets 'soft' opening date

Gateway Cascades Casino will open its doors to the public March 9 at 5 p.m. Rob Mitchell, communications and public affairs officer with Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited, confirmed it will be a soft opening. A larger grand opening with dignitaries and media will be held at a later date. He said he expects a large turnout next week. The…
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North Bay casino sets 'soft' opening date
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Jackpot Alert! Caesars Rewards Members Hit Mega Progressive Jackpot at Caesars Palace

On Feb. 20, two lucky Caesars Rewards members hit a Mega Progressive Jackpot on Ultimate Texas Hold'Em for $779149 and $117688 at Caesars Palace. Guest Kyle Johnson of Eagle Mountain, Utah was staying at The Cromwell and walked over to Caesars Palace in the evening to gamble with some friends. After playing at the same table for 30 minutes, he hit…
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Jackpot Alert! Caesars Rewards Members Hit Mega Progressive Jackpot at Caesars Palace
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Two major jackpot wins at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas

Gaming News 22 February 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- On 20 February, two lucky Caesars Rewards members hit a Mega Progressive Jackpot on Ultimate Texas Hold'Em for $779149 and $117688 at Caesars Palace. Guest Kyle Johnson of Eagle Mountain, Utah was staying at The Cromwell and walked over to Caesars Palace in the evening to gamble with some friends.…
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3 lucky winners claim $965K in jackpots at Las Vegas casinos

Three lucky winners hit jackpots totaling $965180 at Las Vegas casinos over the weekend. Two Caesars Palace guests came away with six-figure jackpots after playing Ultimate Texas Hold'Em. It only took 30 minutes of play for Kyle Johnson of Eagle Mountain, Utah, to hit a jackpot of $779148 on Sunday. Johnson celebrated by treating his Friends to…
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3 lucky winners claim $965K in jackpots at Las Vegas casinos
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Casino Rama Suspends Operations

There is some worrying news coming right after the start of the New Year for the gambling industry in Ontario. This week, Casino Rama informed that it will be suspending operations for a while. The reason behind this is that Ontario has entered into a modified version of Step Two from its reopening plan, which imposes new restrictions on…
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Casino Rama Suspends Operations
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Casino Rama Staff Buzzing to Be Back

Spirits are on a high at Casino Rama as staff members are delighted to be back, say the owner of the property Gateway Casinos & Entertainment and Unifor local. Despite, the difficult last almost two years, employees at the Ontario gaming property remain cheerful and are smiles after the casino was able to reopen its door for guests on Monday,…
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Casino Rama Staff Buzzing to Be Back
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Casino Rama Eager to Restart Work

After the announcement from the Province of Ontario of ease of health and safety protocols, casinos from the province are bracing for reopening. This week, the management of Casino Rama informed that the venue is ready and eager to restart work next Monday, January 31, 2022. This is also the day the province lifts some of the restrictions. On…
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Casino Rama Eager to Restart Work
Newmarket Today

Casino Rama 'very optimistic' about plans for reopening

Slot machines, table games, restaurants to reopen Jan. 31 at 50 per cent capacity The slot machines, table games, and restaurants at Casino Rama are ready to entertain customers once again. After being shut down on Jan. 3 by the Ontario government amid the rise of the Omicron variant, Casino Rama is reopening Monday morning at 50 per cent capacity.…
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Casino Rama 'very optimistic' about plans for reopening
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Casino Rama Confident for January Reopening

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has recently issued a statement about its Casino Rama in Ontario. The company expressed its optimism that it will be able to renew operations at the gaming hotspot by the end of this month and again welcome back its patrons in a safe environment. However, it remains to be seen whether the two-week lockdown will be…
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Casino Rama Confident for January Reopening
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Could Iowa Be On The Radar For Online Casino Legislation This Year?

Iowa galloped across the finish line in August 2019 as one of the first states to launch legal online sportsbooks. Since then, the Hawkeye State slowed to a trot on any further gambling expansion. However, Iowa may emerge in 2022 as a dark horse candidate to legalize online gambling, or at least advance the conversation about it. One factor that…
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Could Iowa Be On The Radar For Online Casino Legislation This Year?
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Gateway Casinos Welcomes Its New CFO

One of Canada's gaming leaders Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has most recently informed that with the beginning of 2022, it has appointed a brand-new Chief Financial Officer. Starting from January 1, 2022, the position is now assumed by Queenie Wong, who is tasked with helping the company advance its growth and development strategies. The gaming…
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Gateway Casinos Welcomes Its New CFO
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Casino Rama Resort Postpones January & February 2022 Concerts

News release - from Casino Rama Due to the concerns surrounding the emerging Omicron strain of the Covid virus and the Ontario Government's newly imposed capacity restrictions on large venues of 1000 or more, Casino Rama Resort has temporarily postponed concerts scheduled for January and February 2022. All other shows for 2022 remain as scheduled…
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Casino Rama Resort Postpones January & February 2022 Concerts
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Gateway Casinos Not Worried about Ontario Restrictions

According to a spokesperson for Gateway Casinos & Entertainment, the company is not worried about Ontario's latest set of health and safety protocols. Director of Communications Rob Mitchell explained that the company's gaming properties in the province such as Starlight Casino Point Edward will not be directly impacted by the new limit on patrons'…
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Gateway Casinos Not Worried about Ontario Restrictions
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LVCVA, Vegas Chamber honor Hospitality Heroes

Alonzo Langstaff and Earl Manson, of Westgate Las Vegas Resort, are presented with the "Hospitality Hero Legacy Award" during the 2021 Hospitality Heroes end-of-year reception at UNLV's Hospitality Hall, Thursday Dec. 16, 2021. Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 | 1:07 p.m. More than 30 hospitality workers were recognized at a reception Thursday as part of the…
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LVCVA, Vegas Chamber honor Hospitality Heroes
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Casino Rama postpones concerts slated for January, February

Decision made due to concerns surrounding the Omicron strain of the COVID virus and the Ontario government's newly imposed capacity restrictions NEWS RELEASE CASINO RAMA ******************** Due to the concerns surrounding the emerging Omicron strain of the COVID virus and the Ontario government's newly imposed capacity restrictions on large venues…
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Casino Rama postpones concerts slated for January, February
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Cascades Casino North Bay Hosts a Job Fair

As the grand opening of Cascades Casino North Bay edges closer, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment is looking to add even more staff members to the team. Currently, the company is hosting a two-week-long job fair to the hiring of over 200 more workers at the new Ontario property, which should open early in 2022. Gateway Casinos & Entertainment started…
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Cascades Casino North Bay Hosts a Job Fair
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Las Vegas casinos post their biggest month in EIGHT YEARS

Las Vegas casinos are roaring back to life, posting their best month in eight years as the vaccine rollout and pandemic fatigue spur gamblers to return to the tables and slots. In March, casinos across Nevada raked in more than $1 billion for the first time since the pandemic began, a 73 percent increase from the same month last year, according to…
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Las Vegas casinos post their biggest month in EIGHT YEARS
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‘For Hire’ sign posted at Cascades Casino North Bay

Cascades Casino North Bay is hiring. Rob Mitchell, Director Communications & Public Affairs, says they're looking to hire over 200 employees. "Everything from security to accounting to the cash cage, floor staff, to dealers, roulette, blackjack, poker," he says. "There's a lot of jobs, a lot of opportunities, so we're getting ready. We recruit…
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‘For Hire’ sign posted at Cascades Casino North Bay
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8 illegal casinos busted in Seminole County, sheriff says

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Eight illegal casinos were busted as a result of a monthslong investigation in Seminole County, according to the sheriff. Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma said 16 of 18 suspects have been arrested as part of the investigation into illegal gaming in the county, which began in May after the sheriff's office received a…
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8 illegal casinos busted in Seminole County, sheriff says
Orlando Sentinel

18 people nabbed in statewide gambling scheme, Seminole County sheriff says

Eighteen people allegedly involved in an illegal countywide casino operation were arrested Wednesday following a months-long investigation into a scheme involving gamblers who were mostly people "living on a fixed income," Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma told reporters. The charges include racketeering and running an illegal lottery, both…
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18 people nabbed in statewide gambling scheme, Seminole County sheriff says
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Cascades Casino North Bay on Schedule for Grand Opening

Recently, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has provided some tremendous news for the gambling enthusiasts from North Bay, Ontario and the region. The gaming conglomerate revealed that its Cascades Casino North Bay is well on schedule and the new gaming amenity is on track to make its grand opening in the first few months of 2022. The company's…
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Cascades Casino North Bay on Schedule for Grand Opening
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Casino Rama Adds More Exciting Show to is Calendar

Recently, Casino Rama has announced that two more concerts will be added to its live entertainment schedule when they return in January. Canadian rock icons Kim Mitchell and Honeymoon Suite will be now part of the fun-packed live events schedule for the property's reopening of its Entertainment Centre in a few weeks. Live shows at the casino…
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Casino Rama Adds More Exciting Show to is Calendar