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Las Vegas Monorail Breeds Baffling Brouhaha

The fact the Las Vegas conversation is so active and passionate online is both a blessing and a curse. In this case, it's just confusing. The Las Vegas Monorail derailed the conversation for roughly 24 hours as a flurry of Twitter posts and news stories grappled with a long-standing question: What's happening with the monorail? We got to the bottom…
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Las Vegas becomes a bigger player as federal illegal bookmaking probe widens

High-flying illegal bookmaker Matt Bowyer, who sources say enjoyed high-roller privileges at Resorts World Las Vegas, surfaced this week as a key figure in a multimillion-dollar betting scandal involving the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. For those following the trial and travails of ousted Resorts World Las…
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Wayne Nix’s Las Vegas trips explained in court documents

Wayne Joseph Nix, the illegal bookmaker whose casino play at MGM Grand led former resort president Scott Sibella to plead guilty to federal charges in a California courtroom this week, is well connected. The former minor league baseball pitcher who lives in Newport Coast, California, took sports bets from major league players of several sports who…
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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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Resorts World Casino Exec Axed As Las Vegas Gambling Scandal Widens

A federal law enforcement investigation into Las Vegas casino employees has reportedly led to the ouster of Resorts World COO and President Scott Sibella. The company noted that he'd been fired for "failing to disclose certain information required under company policies" after details involving his previous work as an MGM Resorts executive have…
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Resorts World Casino Exec Axed As Las Vegas Gambling Scandal Widens
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NYC casino race could be upended by Las Vegas bookie scandal: sources

The odds are getting rejiggered in the closely watched race for three lucrative casino licenses in the New York City area - partly because of an alleged bookmaking scandal that's unfolding in Las Vegas, The Post has learned. Until as recently as last week, MGM Grand and Resorts World - operators, respectively, of the Empire City Casino in Yonkers…
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Resorts World Las Vegas president Scott Sibella sacked

The Genting Group-owned casino added senior vice-president and chief financial officer Peter LaVoie will take over as president following Sibella's departure. "Peter's extensive experience and expertise make him the right person to lead Resorts World Las Vegas through this transition," the spokesperson said. Sibella has acted as president of the…
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Gaming commission: Franklin man managed illegal online gambling operation

A Franklin man is facing criminal charges after gaming officials say he made over $170000 while managing illegal online poker games. Matthew Wayne Nix, 46, is charged with professional gambling over the internet, a Level 6 felony, for participating in and managing an illegal online gambling operation from Feb. 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023. He was…
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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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Hofstra president Susan Poser debunks Sands casino as bad bet, urges local lawmakers to nix it

The president of Hofstra University is urging Long Island lawmakers to nix a plan for Las Vegas Sands Corp. to put a casino at the Nassau Coliseum near its campus - claiming it'll be more trouble than it's worth. "The casino proposed by Las Vegas Sands runs directly counter to the interests of our local population and will create dangers rather…
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Hofstra president Susan Poser debunks Sands casino as bad bet, urges local lawmakers to nix it
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Pa. gaming regulators met with casino lobbyists before coming out against competitor

On a mid-January morning in 2020, the state's top gambling regulators privately gathered inside a conference room at their downtown Harrisburg offices with lobbyists for Parx Casino, the largest in the state. The lobbyists had worked for weeks to land the meeting with the two highest-ranking members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board:…
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Top Pa. gaming regulators met with industry lobbyists before allying against casino competitor

HARRISBURG - On a mid-January morning in 2020, the state's top gambling regulators privately gathered inside a conference room at their downtown Harrisburg offices with lobbyists for Parx Casino, the largest in the state. The lobbyists had worked for weeks to land the meeting with the two highest-ranking members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control…
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Parx Casino met privately with PA gaming regulators-Spotlight PA

HARRISBURG - On a mid-January morning in 2020, the state's top gambling regulators privately gathered inside a conference room at their downtown Harrisburg offices with lobbyists for Parx Casino, the largest in the state. The lobbyists had worked for weeks to land the meeting with the two highest-ranking members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control…
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Why Are Casino Stocks WYNN, LVS Up Today?

InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Casino stocks are rallying higher on Tuesday on hopes that China will continue relaxing its Covid-19 policies. Those restrictive policies kept a tight lid on local economies and drew the ire of its citizens. Now, investors are looking at potential upside in the country. Wynn…
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Indiana Eyes Online Casino in September 2023 via New Bill

This month, Indiana joined a very select group of US states by topping $10bn in lifetime sports betting handle. Now, if new legislation gets approval next year, it could soon add online casino gambling - a market that some believe could generate $1bn in annual revenue for the state. co-authors Senator Jon Ford and State Representative Ethan…
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Chicago casino won’t be a ‘glitzy Las Vegas strip joint’ but a ‘series of experiences,’ developers say

CHICAGO - Plans to build a permanent casino and entertainment district in Chicago's River West continue to evolve based on feedback from residents, Bally's officials said at a community engagement meeting for the project Monday evening. As outlined Monday, the design now includes more greenspace and an additional road connections into the…
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Chicago casino not a ‘glitzy Las Vegas strip joint': developer

Plans to build a permanent casino and entertainment district in Chicago's River West continue to evolve based on feedback from residents, Bally's officials said at a community engagement meeting for the project Monday evening. As outlined Monday, the design now includes more greenspace and an additional road connections into the riverfront district…
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Ex-MLB star Yasiel Puig to plead guilty to lying in illegal gambling case

Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge for lying to law enforcement in an illegal gambling case. USA TODAY Sports Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge for lying to law enforcement about sports bets he placed with an illegal gambling operation, the Department of…
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Ex-MLB star Yasiel Puig to plead guilty to lying in illegal gambling case
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Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig to plead guilty in gambling case

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig will plead guilty to lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday. Court documents unsealed Monday say Yasiel Puig Valdés, 31, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of making false statements and after…
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Ex-MLB Star Yasiel Puig to Plead Guilty to Lying in Illegal Gambling Case

Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge for lying to law enforcement about sports bets he placed with an illegal gambling operation, the Department of Justice announced on Monday. Puig, whose full name is Yasiel Puig Valdez, will plead guilty to one count of making false statements, which carries a maximum…
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Ex-MLB Star Yasiel Puig to Plead Guilty to Lying in Illegal Gambling Case
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New Jersey Judge Grants 90-Day Stay of Casino Tax Break

A judge has granted New Jersey a stay of his own decision to nix a property tax break for local casinos. saving them an estimated $55 million annually The case involves a rule called payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT), which determines how much money casinos pay to the government. The court will decide if it was right in overturning a change that…
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New Jersey Judge Grants 90-Day Stay of Casino Tax Break
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NJ Judge Scales Back Casino Tax Breaks

By Ryan Harroff (September 1, 2022, 6:19 PM EDT) -- A New Jersey judge has struck down a state law amendment reducing the payments in lieu of taxes casinos must make to local government entities, reasoning that industry-specific tax breaks don't carry out the public purpose intended by the statute behind the PILOT program. Superior Court Judge…
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Bally's Submits Application For Downtown Chicago Casino License

Bally's formally submitted its application for a casino license to the Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday, seeking to build a $1.7 billion venue in the River West neighborhood of the third-largest city in the United States. If the IGB approves the application, Bally's would operate a temporary casino at Medinah Temple in nearby River North while…
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Bally's Submits Application For Downtown Chicago Casino License
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William Hill to Shutter Three Online Casino Brands in 2022

William Hill will ditch three of its online casino brands - EuroGrand, 21Nova, and Casino Club - in early 2022 as part of a strategic move to concentrate on its core brands. [Image: Shutterstock.com] William Hill has decided to wind down three of its online casino brands as part of a "strategic decision" to concentrate instead on its core brand…
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