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The Nevada Independent

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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Las Vegas becomes a bigger player as federal illegal bookmaking probe widens
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The Washington Post

Las Vegas’ airport slots offer travelers last crack at a jackpot

LAS VEGAS - Late Tuesday, a woman with a large roller bag took a seat at a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. She hand-fed three dollars into the slot and pressed the button. The day before, an anonymous traveler had won the $782467.12 jackpot at the same one-arm bandit. A visitor had also pocketed…
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Las Vegas’ airport slots offer travelers last crack at a jackpot
St. Louis Today

Missouri treasurer defends ads on gambling machines

JEFFERSON CITY - The state treasurer of Missouri says he has no plans to remove decals of the official state seal with his name on them from unregulated slot machines as part of an agreement he made with a politically connected company that has flooded gas stations and bars with the gambling devices. In a letter Friday, Republican Vivek Malek, an…
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Missouri treasurer defends ads on gambling machines
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Online gambling boom fuels addiction increase in Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Michigan was the top state in the country for online gambling by the amount of revenue generated last year. The state generated $1.92 billion, topping New Jersey in total revenue by $115000, according to the Associated Press. The legalization has produced millions in state tax dollars but counselors and therapists at…
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Online gambling boom fuels addiction increase in Michigan
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Bristol's Hard Rock Casino records lowest monthly revenue since opening in January

The Hard Rock Bristol casino experienced a downturn in revenue in January, marking its lowest revenue month to date, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. The casino, which is set to relocate to a new permanent location later this year, saw adjusted revenue from slot machines drop below $10 million for the first time. The Virginia…
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Former Fontainebleau president gets new gig at Station Casinos

The former president of the newest resort on the Strip has left the company. Mark Tricano, who led the Fontainebleau on the north Strip for about seven months, has taken a leadership role at locals casino operator Station Casinos as senior vice president of operations. "Mark is a talented casino executive who not only knows our company well, but…
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Former Fontainebleau president gets new gig at Station Casinos
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Casino dice is different from other dice. This is why.

With its precision edges and even weight distribution, the dice used in a casino is not the same as board game dice, which has rounded edges, less than exact specifications, and solid surfaces you can't see through.Casino dice, or in this context, the dice used in craps, essentially has one job: to protect the house. And to do that, particulars…
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Casino dice is different from other dice. This is why.
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Minnesota Man Sentenced For TikTok Slot Play

As many savvy gamblers know, the house has a heavy edge when it comes to playing slot machines. But as it turns out, playing slots for viewers on social media can come with some tough results as well. Blake C. Fitzgerald, 40, of Farmington, Minnesota, was recently busted by authorities for accepting money from viewers on TikTok and then making slot…
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Morning Star

Should You Bet on Online Gambling Stocks Now?

Ivanna Hampton: Here's what's ahead on this week's Investing Insights. An off-the-field sports rivalry is brewing ahead of game day. What FanDuel's parent's latest play means for the online gambling industry. Plus, Meta unveils its first dividend. Find out if the tech company's stock falls into the cheap or expensive category. And, want to stop…
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Should You Bet on Online Gambling Stocks Now?
Red Lake Nation News

Twin Cities man sentenced for illegally playing casino slots for bettors who watched live on TikTok

Blake Fitzgerald was put on probation for two years. He has another case still pending Regulating casinos is one of several responsibilities for the state Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division. A Twin Cities man has been sentenced in one of two cases that alleged he roamed two Minnesota casinos and played slots for gamblers who paid to have…
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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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The Nevada Independent

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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The Washington Post

Virginia gas station owners want their slot machines back, again.

RICHMOND - The slots-like gaming machines that Virginia has twice banned from gas stations, restaurants and convenience stores would blink back to life under legislation that lobbyists and legislators are pushing through the General Assembly. The measure could pave the way for slots-style gaming in every corner of the state, which approved the…
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The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: After $600M renovation, what’s next for Las Vegas Convention Center?

LVCVA CEO Steve Hill said the facility now has more than 15.4 million square feet of meeting space -enough to attract additional events. 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…
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Indy Gaming: After $600M renovation, what’s next for Las Vegas Convention Center?
Richmond Times

Virginia: Lawmakers seek to legalize slots-like skill games

The General Assembly banned the games in 2020, but a court injunction froze enforcement until late last year. Such games have been an important source of income for convenience stores, restaurants and truck stops, especially during the pandemic. "To me, this is a small-business issue," said state Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, one of the…
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Virginia: Lawmakers seek to legalize slots-like skill games
Kenosha News

Kenosha City Council approves Hard Rock casino proposal

The Kenosha City Council voted decisively Wednesday night in favor of a multi-million dollar intergovernmental agreement with the Menominee Tribe's gaming authority, a major milestone that helps pave the way for a future Hard Rock casino on the city's west side in the coming years. Alderpersons voted 11-6 during a packed regularly scheduled City…
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Kenosha City Council approves Hard Rock casino proposal
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2024 Reasons to Play at Pulsz Casino this New Year

As if a choice of over 700 slot games wasn't enough, Puslz Casino is upping the ante even further by offering players 2024 extra reasons to play as we enter the new year. With 2024 Gold Coins+ 10 FREE Sweepstakes Coins+ a further 10 Sweepstakes Coins on the top slot game Diamonds, a guaranteed 400 lucky players will be getting their 2024 off to a…
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2024 Reasons to Play at Pulsz Casino this New Year
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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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‘Slot influencer’ wins million dollar jackpot at Las Vegas Strip resort

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Gaming and slot influencer Scott "Raja" Richter's holidays just got a little brighter. According to a media release, Richter, also known as "The Big Jackpot," was playing a Dragon Link slot machine in the brand new high-limit gaming lounge on The Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on December 17. The big…
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‘Slot influencer’ wins million dollar jackpot at Las Vegas Strip resort
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Minnesota brothers charged in TikTok livestream gambling scheme

More charges, including a felony count, were filed Monday against a Twin Cities man who is accused of roaming Twin Cities-area casinos and playing slots for gamblers who paid to have their bets placed, then watched live on TikTok in hopes of striking it rich. Blake C. Fitzgerald, 40, of Farmington, is now facing a felony charge in Goodhue County of…
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Guest wins $1M jackpot at Las Vegas Strip Casino

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A guest at a Las Vegas Strip casino won big this weekend at a new high-limit gaming lounge. According to The Venetian, Scott "Raja" Richter played Dragon Link, a game by Aristocrat Gaming, on Sunday, Dec. 17, in the new high-limit gaming lounge on The Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. During the game, he won…
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Guest wins $1M jackpot at Las Vegas Strip Casino
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Best gambling apps: Top online sportsbooks and casinos (December 2023)

Given that there is such a wide array of options, it's easy to see how new users could hesitate to select an online betting platform to get started with. If you find yourself in this situation, worry not, as this page will detail all the top betting apps from both an online casino and online sportsbook perspective. Ready to jump into the action?…
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Best gambling apps: Top online sportsbooks and casinos (December 2023)
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Best Casino Movies to Watch in the Holidays

There are plenty of casino & gambling movies around right now, and with the addition of The Card Counter to Netflix recently, you have a huge choice this holiday season! We've previously looked at the best poker and casino movies, but with Christmas & New Year drawing closer, we know many gambling fans will be settling down to watch a movie or two…
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Best Casino Movies to Watch in the Holidays
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Las Vegas officials to reveal New Year’s Eve fireworks show plans

It's not even Christmas and local event coordinators are planning for a big New Year's Eve on the Strip and in downtown Las Vegas. Beginning at midnight on New Year's Day, thousands of shimmering lights, gold accents and criss-crossing comets set to party music will make up the eight-minute fireworks show on the Strip as part of an event that…
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Las Vegas officials to reveal New Year’s Eve fireworks show plans
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Las Vegas officials announce New Year's Eve, 'America's Party 2024' plans

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The valley is getting ready to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. On Wednesday, Las Vegas officials will announce plans for "America's Party 2024". According to Las Vegas Events and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, fireworks will once again be provided by Grucci. City officials said more than 12000 electrical…
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Las Vegas officials announce New Year's Eve, 'America's Party 2024' plans
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Chickasaw Nation gets early foothold in Oklahoma online gaming with betting app debut

Southern Oklahoma's Chickasaw Nation has launched a mobile gaming app exclusively for the Winstar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, the tribe's largest gaming hub near the Oklahoma-Texas line. The app will take and pay out real money, a change from phone games where no cash changes hands. The betting app's release comes despite most forms of…
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New Durango Casino Debuts In Las Vegas

Las Vegas seemingly has gambling options around every corner. You can add one more casino property to the map as patrons were welcomed to the brand-new Durango Casino and Resort, which officially opened for business on Tuesday in the southwest Las Vegas valley. Visitors were given their first look at the $780 million, 15-story property more than…
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New Durango Casino Debuts In Las Vegas
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Durango casino’s grand opening in southwest Las Vegas

Station Casinos' Durango Resort & Casino opened its doors to the public for the first time Tuesday. The 200-room, 83000-square-foot-casino property is parent company Red Rock Resorts' first new property in more than a decade. The property has 2300 slot machines and 60 table games, a 25000-square-foot, 11-stall "Eat Your Heart Out" food hall, four…
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Durango casino’s grand opening in southwest Las Vegas
The Oklahoman

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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Durango sparkles on opening day as locals, tourists flock to newest Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A couple of hours after the doors opened at Las Vegas' newest casino - the Durango - a long line developed outside the Ai Pono Cafe inside the resort's "Eat Your Heart Out" food hall. The Hawaiian-themed eatery is Gene Villiatora's first foray into the Las Vegas restaurant scene. The eccentric chef says the opening defied his…
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Durango sparkles on opening day as locals, tourists flock to newest Vegas casino
Deseret News

NFL gambling: Is it legal for players to gamble?

The NFL is talking out both sides of its mouth about gambling, but we should be used to this by now. The league has made it an art form. Let us count the ways. For years NFL officials have talked about player safety and how committed they are to it, so what did they do? They added a 17th game, they continue to allow the Tush Push that results in a…
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NFL gambling: Is it legal for players to gamble?
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Durango Casino and Resort hosts ribbon-cutting, fireworks for grand opening

Posted at 9:12 AM, Dec 05, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Durango Casino and Resort officially opened its doors to the Las Vegas valley on Tuesday morning. Durango Casino and Resort hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony, fireworks for grand opening Casino officials said they will also have a fireworks display by Grucci, which is scheduled for 9 p.m. Full…
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Durango Casino and Resort hosts ribbon-cutting, fireworks for grand opening
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Biggest Slot Machine Wins: The Most Famous Casino Jackpot Winners All Times

All of us dream of winning big while playing slots. Spinning reels have scooped millions of dollars for some; it is a reality. Big casino slot game winners hit the jackpot in this gambling world, and some have received mammoth prizes. These situations are life-changing, and slot machines offer bonus features in tons. In this article, we will look…
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What are Station Casinos plans for development in Las Vegas after opening Durango?

Station Casinos wants to double its presence in Southern Nevada in the next 10 years, but the company says it hasn't decided what it will build after Durango. "With six future development sites all in high net worth, high-growth areas of the valley, all conveniently located around the (215 Beltway), much like Durango, we think we have the best…
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What are Station Casinos plans for development in Las Vegas after opening Durango?
The Nevada Independent

Durango casino heralds a new Red Rock Resorts growth spurt

The company has six potential casino parcels totaling 500 acres throughout the valley. Tuesday morning's opening of the $780 million Durango Casino Resort comes 15 years after the company opened its last development. Red Rock Resorts President Scott Kreeger said a dry spell like that won't be repeated. The company already has a few locations in…
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Durango casino heralds a new Red Rock Resorts growth spurt
Manchester Times

Bad Beat Jackpot at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Hits for $905,622.13

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 29, 2023-- Christmas came early for eight no-limit Texas Hold'em players at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on Tuesday night, Nov. 28. They'll divvy up a jackpot of $905622.13. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: httpsn/ Five of the Texas Hold'em poker players from Rivers Casino Pittsburgh…
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Bad Beat Jackpot at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Hits for $905,622.13
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Top 10 Biggest Wins at Canadian Online Casinos 2023

In the ever-evolving world of Canadian online casinos, tales of colossal wins reverberate, capturing the imagination of gamblers and enthusiasts alike. The year 2023 has unveiled a fresh chapter in the chronicles of casino triumphs, with players from various walks of life rewriting the narrative of luck and fortune. Join us as we unveil the top 10…
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Top 10 Biggest Wins at Canadian Online Casinos 2023
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Station Casinos’ Durango opens Tuesday

Durango General Manager David Horn knows exactly which spot he wants to be in before the resort-casino's doors open for the first time. He envisions himself standing at the center of the casino in the Oasis Bar, elevated over the pit and slot areas, as the expected thousands of visitors take in Station Casinos' newest property for the first…
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To Celebrate 5th Anniversary, Jackpot World Gift 100 Players All-Inclusive Trip to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpot World, one of the most popular global online casino slots games from SpinX, recently celebrated its 5th anniversary, inviting 100 loyal players on an all-inclusive trip to Las Vegas for 3 nights and 4 days. "This is not just Jackpot World's 5th birthday, but a celebration for all players together,"…
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Bad Beat Worth $905K Hit at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh

Five players had a very nice afternoon in Pittsburgh when they hit the bad beat jackpot at Rivers Casino while playing low-stakes hold'em this week. They divided $905000, the majority going to Scott Thompson, who lost holding the absolute nuts with quad aces to Brent Enos' royal flush. Thomson won $362000, Enos, $271000, and the three others who…
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Bad Beat Worth $905K Hit at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh
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Pennsylvania man wins over $350,000 at Rivers Casino when four aces were beat by royal flush, triggering the 'Bad Beat Jackpot'

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A poker player at the Rivers Casino suffered a bad beat on Tuesday night when his four aces lost to a royal flush -- making everyone at the table a winner when the'Bad Beat Jackpot' was triggered. The'Bad Beat Jackpot' was triggered when Scott Thompson of Washington, Pa. had four aces that were beat by Brent Enos of Jefferson…
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Pennsylvania man wins over $350,000 at Rivers Casino when four aces were beat by royal flush, triggering the 'Bad Beat Jackpot'
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Nearly $1 Million Poker Bad Beat Jackpot Hits at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania residents Scott Thompson and Brent Enos scooped the lion's share of one of the largest live poker bad beat jackpots ever Tuesday night at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The two northeastern poker players, in a low-stakes no-limit Texas hold'em game, played a pot neither will ever forget, and the same goes for the other players at the…
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Nearly $1 Million Poker Bad Beat Jackpot Hits at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
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EGSC Foundation Casino Night fundraising event was a huge success

The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Foundation hosted its first Casino Night fundraising event on Thursday, November 9. The event was held at the Swainsboro Country Club and featured casino games that guests played for a chance to win various prizes. A silent auction was also held during the event to raise funds for the EGSC Foundation. "We are…
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EGSC Foundation Casino Night fundraising event was a huge success
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Las Vegas Sands Casino proposal faces lengthy court fight, experts say

A $4 billion casino resort proposal at the site of the Nassau Coliseum could get tied up in court for years, legal experts say, over whether county officials skipped state environmental requirements and were pressured to fast-track a lease for the area's largest private investment in more than 15 years. The next steps in Las Vegas Sands' plan could…
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Las Vegas Sands Casino proposal faces lengthy court fight, experts say
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Flyers hit power-play jackpot in a 4-3 OT win vs. the Golden Knights

Entering Saturday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, some wondered if the Flyers could decline a power play. Instead, they finally hit the power-play jackpot ina 4-3 overtime win against the defending Stanley Cup champion at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers have now won four straight. "I think for us right now, we're just taking things one…
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Flyers hit power-play jackpot in a 4-3 OT win vs. the Golden Knights
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Philly favorite Federal Donuts expanding to Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas

An artist rendering of the new Federal Donuts & Chicken coming to Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas. (Image courtesy Station Casinos) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - A Philadelphia favorite is coming to Las Vegas next year. Station Casinos announced that a new location of Federal Donuts will open at Red Rock Casino in early 2024. The eatery, which officially changes…
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Philly favorite Federal Donuts expanding to Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas
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UPDATE: Durango Casino opening delayed, as company pursues 'first class' opening

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The highly-anticipated opening of Station Casinos' newest resort, Durango Casino and Resort, will be delayed, the company said Tuesday. The Durango Casino and Resort is now set to open on Dec. 5, a release from Station Casinos said Tuesday. The new resort was originally scheduled to open its doors on Nov. 20. Lorenzo Fertitta,…
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UPDATE: Durango Casino opening delayed, as company pursues 'first class' opening
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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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New York Casino Licenses Delayed til 2025 Amid Tumultuous Politics and Controversy

Further delays are anticipated in the awarding of three downstate casino licenses in New York, according to well-established predictions, pushing the already sluggish process well into the year 2025. This delay underscores New York's notorious reputation as the epicentre of tumultuous casino politics. Brendan Bussmann, of B Global Advisors,…
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Global Gaming Expo Brings New Gaming Products to Las Vegas Gathering

The 23rd Global Gaming Expo (G2E) attracted more than 25000 attendees topping 2022's attendance of nearly 25.000. The annual event, presented by The American Gaming Association, was held in The Venetian Expo. The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group for the gaming industry. The G2E fosters a business climate where the…
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Global Gaming Expo Brings New Gaming Products to Las Vegas Gathering
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Aristocrat Gaming displays full roster of NFL-themed slot machines at G2E

Aristocrat Gaming this week unveiled its full roster of NFL-themed slot machines at the Global Gaming Expo. The Australian-based company, which has an office in Summerlin, already rolled out one of six planned NFL slots last month in Las Vegas, with the other five planned to gradually hit casino floors over the next few months. "It's very early on…
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Resorts World Las Vegas faces accusations of permitting illegal gamblers in new lawsuit

A federal lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in Nevada accusing the former top executive of Resorts World Las Vegas of ignoring information that felons were illegally gambling at its casino. Robert "RJ" Cipriani seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in the lawsuit filed Monday by California attorney Marshall Cole. The…
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Resorts World Las Vegas faces accusations of permitting illegal gamblers in new lawsuit
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Cipriani Sues Scott Sibella And Resorts World Las Vegas

One player's long-running battle with Resorts World Las Vegas came to a new level on October 9, as a legal action was submitted in U.S. District Court charging the firm and its previous chairman of lack of care and imposition of emotional distress due to its failure to stop the well-known swindlers and people sentenced for gambling-related offences…
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Cipriani Sues Scott Sibella And Resorts World Las Vegas
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The 1957 Club to Host Casino Night Fundraiser

PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. - The 1957 Club is set to host their upcoming Gatsby themed Casino Night fundraiser at Club 57 in Port Jefferson on Thursday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m. Join The 1957 Club for a night of casino games with play money, live music, cocktails, and more at a unique Gatsby themed venue located in Port Jefferson Village. Try your luck…
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St. Louis Today

Missouri judge dumps gambling company's suit against state

JEFFERSON CITY - A Cole County judge moved to dismiss a lawsuit by one of the state's largest purveyors of unregulated slot machines Monday, one day before the closely watched case was set to go to trial. Cole County Judge Daniel Green said Torch Electronics cannot go forward with its case against the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Through the…
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Missouri judge dumps gambling company's suit against state
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Casino Royalty: Unearthing the History of Famous Casino Resorts and Their Impact on Pop Culture

Today, a big part of gambling goes on with a seemingly endless number of virtual table games and blockbuster Slots Online at borderless Internet casinos. Modern digital gamers, for all they care, would enjoy hours and hours of isolated gaming from the comfort of their couch, hooked on to their device screens, cozily dressed in their pajamas. This…
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Casino Royalty: Unearthing the History of Famous Casino Resorts and Their Impact on Pop Culture
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The Hottest Hands in Vegas are Playing at Terminal 1 of the Airport

You don't need to hit the Strip to win big in Vegas. You don't even need to leave the airport. A Texas woman became the second person this summer to win a six- or seven-figure jackpot playing the slot machines that populate Terminal 1 at Harry Reid International Airport. The tourist, identified only as Brittany, recently won $643435 playing a Wheel…
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The Hottest Hands in Vegas are Playing at Terminal 1 of the Airport
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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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Southwest Va.’s Bristol Casino Moving Forward

The developers of the Bristol Casino in southwestern Virginia are moving forward with the first phase of their construction plans after recently filing for a building permit for a 661713-sq.-ft. resort and six-story hotel. According to a building permit reviewed by the Kingsport Times News, the city of Bristol issued the permit Aug. 24 for the…
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Southwest Va.’s Bristol Casino Moving Forward
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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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NYC casino race could be upended by Las Vegas bookie scandal: sources
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Resorts World Las Vegas gets new CEO; Scott Sibella out

Scott Sibella, the president of Resorts World Las Vegas since before the Strip resort opened its doors in June 2021, has departed as the resort's top officer for violating company policies. Chief Financial Officer Peter LaVoie on Friday was named the new CEO for the 3500-room resort operated by Malaysia-based Genting Berhad. Sibella spent eight…
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Resorts World Las Vegas gets new CEO; Scott Sibella out
The Nevada Independent

Sibella out as CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, replaced by the property’s CFO

The CEO was cleared by gaming regulators in February after an investigation into possible wrongdoing. Now Resorts World says Sibella violated company policies. Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella, who took the helm of the unfinished Strip property in 2019 and helped steer the long-stalled $4.3 billion project to its June 2021 opening,…
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Sibella out as CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, replaced by the property’s CFO
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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix hotel room rates fall

Hotel room rates for Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend have fallen by nearly 60 percent at some resorts since prices were first posted last fall. But an industry expert says that does not necessarily mean interest in the event is falling short of expectations. When select Las Vegas resorts in November 2022 opened their booking schedules for race…
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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix hotel room rates fall
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Bristol casino August revenues best since April

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Hard Rock Casino posted its best revenue since April and second best of the year in August, according to a Friday Virginia Lottery news release. The casino had an "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) of $13889723 in August. That represents the amount the casino made after paying out winnings on its 920 slot machines at…
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Bristol casino August revenues best since April
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Google to Allow NFT Gaming Ads, Restricts Staking & Gambling

Beginning September 15, you will start to see more NFT gaming Google, as the tech giant recently updated its cryptocurrency advertising policy. The updated policy will now permit advertisements for NFT games that enable players to purchase in-game items like virtual apparel, weapons, or armor, enhancing the gaming experience.
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Google to Allow NFT Gaming Ads, Restricts Staking & Gambling
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Fun and games on deck for Chamber's casino night

It was all fun and games at the St. Paul Recreation Centre Aug. 26 as the St. Paul and District Chamber of Commerce hosted the Rodeo Week Kick Off party complete with a casino and live music. ST. PAUL - It was all fun and games at the St. Paul Recreation Centre Aug. 26 as the St. Paul and District Chamber of Commerce hosted the Rodeo Week Kick Off…
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Fun and games on deck for Chamber's casino night
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Nashua planners to consider proposed casino at Pheasant Lane Mall

At a former Sears store, consumers who once searched for bargains on toasters, vacuum cleaners and air conditioners may soon test their fortunes at slot-like machines and card tables. ECL Entertainment, together with Clairvest, a Toronto-based private equity firm, plans to open a 130000-square-foot charitable gaming facility at the southeastern…
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Nashua planners to consider proposed casino at Pheasant Lane Mall
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Viva 'Las Vegas': How a show with a million-to-one shot hit the jackpot

James Caan is dying to get to his golf game. He's just wrapped his last scene of the day for his hit series, "Las Vegas," and is speedwalking across the community college auditorium, doubling today as a nightclub, when he's stopped in his tracks by something more powerful than a barrage of bullets. "All right, I'll hold the door," he says as a…
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Viva 'Las Vegas': How a show with a million-to-one shot hit the jackpot
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Nashua planners get ready to consider proposed casino at Pheasant Lane Mall

At a former Sears store, consumers who once searched for bargains on toasters, vacuum cleaners and air conditioners may soon test their fortunes at slot-like machines and card tables. ECL Entertainment, together with Clairvest, a Toronto-based private equity firm, plans to open a 130000-square-foot charitable gaming facility at the southeastern…
Industry
Nashua planners get ready to consider proposed casino at Pheasant Lane Mall
4Flush

North Carolina’s Lawmakers Might Not Discuss Online Casino’s Legalization This Session

Senator Jim Perry from North Carolina recently stated that the state budget cannot include online casino now. WRAL, a Raleigh-based news station, indicated that online gaming's proponents want it to be considered if the legislature decided to expand gambling in its session. Even so, lawmakers allowed parimutuel and online sports betting a few…
Law
North Carolina’s Lawmakers Might Not Discuss Online Casino’s Legalization This Session
US Bets

North Carolina iCasino Legalization Debates Begin

Mobile sports betting is coming to North Carolina in 2024, and state lawmakers are in the process of discussing legal casino expansion. Could iCasino be next? "It's a natural fit and should be included in the conversation," Scott Ward, vice president of the Sports Betting Alliance, told WRAL. The alliance is a collaborative group advocating for…
Law
North Carolina iCasino Legalization Debates Begin
WNCT

Are online casinos coming to North Carolina too?

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - In a year that's already seen a significant expansion of legalized gambling in North Carolina, state lawmakers are being pitched on the idea of online casinos. It comes as Republican leaders in the legislature continue their discussion of a proposal to legalize four more physical casinos in locations across the state that…
Law
Are online casinos coming to North Carolina too?
WRAL

Next betting push in North Carolina: Play casino games on your phone

Soon you'll be able bet on sporting event s and play instant lottery games from your phone in North Carolina. Why, then, shouldn't North Carolinians be able to digitally spin a roulette wheel, hit a blackjack or toss the dice in craps for real money on an iCasino app? That's the question that advocates for iCasino or iGaming are increasingly asking…
Law
Next betting push in North Carolina: Play casino games on your phone
Bravewords

Metal Musicians That Enjoy Casino Games

The world of music has lots of genres to offer, and metal is one of them. For some, it's a bit loud, but for others, it's just right. The world of metal has produced several great musicians and bands over the ages that have charted hits that testify to their greatness. As happens with every artist, metal musicians tend to have extravagant…
Games
Red Lake Nation News

Charges: Edina man illegally played slots at Twin Cities casinos for bettors watching live on TikTok

Regulating casinos is one of several responsibilities for the state Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division. An Edina man and his brother were charged Friday with roaming Twin Cities area casinos and playing slots for gamblers who paid to have their bets placed, then watched live on TikTok in hopes of striking it rich. Blake C. Fitzgerald, 40,…
Incidents
southshieldsfc.co.uk

Two entrants share Bingo Lottery prize

The club's Bingo Lottery game was won on Saturday - with two lucky entrants sharing the £720 prize. The game had been had been running for five weeks when the numbers of Luke James and George Wood were all matched, earning them £360 each. We would like to congratulate them all and thank everyone involved in the Bingo Lottery for their support, with…
Lottery
Two entrants share Bingo Lottery prize
KTNV Las Vegas

Could the site of Casino Royale see new development?

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A long-time hotel and resort on the Las Vegas Strip may soon undergo some big changes. The Federal Aviation Administration just gave its green light on a new structure for the site of the Casino Royale. A representative of Casino Royale submitted a request to the FAA to evaluate the impact of a potential new structure for the…
Land-based
Could the site of Casino Royale see new development?
Commercial-News

Golden grand opening: Casino officially opens doors Friday

DANVILLE - There was glitz and glamour at Friday's grand opening for the Golden Nugget Danville Casino. City, state and casino officials stood under the sparkling Golden Nugget sign, and in the hot sun, for grand opening ceremony remarks and the ribbon cutting, while the public waited for the casino's opening, listened to music and waited for the…
Land-based
Golden grand opening: Casino officially opens doors Friday
World Casino News

Rochester To Potentially Get First Charitable Gaming Casino

It was recently reported that Greg Carlin, principal of New England Gaming and Consulting LLC, has submitted a proposal to the City of Rochester to open a charitable gaming casino at Lilac Mall, a shopping mall recently purchased by the aforementioned principal's company called GSG Rochester Propco LLC of Manchester. He also urged for a chance to…
Sports
Rochester To Potentially Get First Charitable Gaming Casino
fosters.com

Greg Carlin shares vision for Lilac Mall casino in Rochester NH

ROCHESTER - The man behind a proposal to open a casino at the Lilac Mall says he has the experience needed, and he believes Rochester is the perfect location. Entrepreneur Greg Carlin says Rochester Gaming, the name depicted in conceptual plans is a placeholder name, and no official name has yet been chosen. Carlin's plan will go before the…
Industry
Review Journal

Durango Casino and Resort to open in November

Durango Casino & Resort, Station Casinos' latest hotel-casino under development in the southwest valley, is expected to open Monday, Nov. 20, executives announced during an earnings call for parent company Red Rock Resorts on Thursday. Located on South Durango Drive near the Clark County 215 beltway, the resort will feature 200 hotel rooms,…
Travel
Durango Casino and Resort to open in November
Nevada Current

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…
Incidents
moberlymonitor.com

Trial postponed in Torch gambling case against Missouri highway patrol

The trial in a closely watched case that could settle whether video games offering cash prizes are legal in Missouri has been postponed. On Friday, Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green moved the trial, which had been scheduled to start Tuesday and last up to four days, to Oct. 3, after complaints from attorneys for Torch Electronics about late…
Law
Trial postponed in Torch gambling case against Missouri highway patrol
St. Louis Today

Trial delayed in high-profile Missouri gambling lawsuit

JEFFERSON CITY - A politically connected company that has flooded Missouri gas stations with unregulated slot machines convinced a judge Friday to delay the start of its trial against the state. Attorneys for Torch Electronics and Warrenton Oil won the change after complaining that the state "dumped more than 5000 pages of previously undisclosed…
Law
Trial delayed in high-profile Missouri gambling lawsuit
washingtoncounty.news

Chipley store identified as illegal gambling site

A Chipley convenience store is the subject of an illegal gambling investigation. The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), Division of Law Enforcement and the Chipley Police Department collaborated in an operation to dismantle an illegal gambling operation at the 77 Gas Mart, located at 604 Main Street. Investigators executed a search warrant…
Incidents
Gaming Intelligence

IWG launches eInstant progressive jackpot in Pennsylvania and Virginia

Lottery games provider Instant Win Gaming (IWG) has rolled out its multi-state eInstant progressive jackpot in the United States with the Pennsylvania and Virginia Lotteries. Mega Money Jackpots is powered by IWG's InstantJackpots and sees designated games from each participating lottery contribute a small percentage of their sales to fund the…
Winnings
IWG launches eInstant progressive jackpot in Pennsylvania and Virginia
Casino City Times

IWG launches multi-state eInstant progressive jackpot

Gaming News 18 July 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Instant Win Gaming (IWG) launches of the industry's first multi-state eInstant progressive jackpot in Pennsylvania and Virginia.This new multi-state progressive jackpot, branded as Mega Money Jackpots, will deliver multimillion dollar prizes to eInstant players in Pennsylvania and Virginia."Progressive…
Winnings
Gambling News

IWG Introduces Its eInstant Progressive Jackpot in Pennsylvania and Virginia

The Mega Money Jackpots has launched in both Pennsylvania and Virginia and the progressive jackpot can be accessed through games offered by the state's lotteries. This is the first time an eInstant progressive jackpot game has been released as well. Players in both states will stand to benefit from multi-million dollar prizes designed to boost…
Winnings
IWG Introduces Its eInstant Progressive Jackpot in Pennsylvania and Virginia
Indian Gaming

Property Review: Sandia Resort & Casino

Located on the north side of Albuquerque, NM, Sandia Resort & Casino offers the perfect blend of entertainment, luxury, serenity and fun. Nestled at the base of the majestic Sandia Mountains in the Southern Rocky Mountains, the resort and casino provide a breathtaking setting, world-class amenities and a wide range of activities for guests. The…
Politics
Property Review: Sandia Resort & Casino
southshieldsfc.co.uk

Bingo lottery jackpot shared

The club's Bingo Lottery game was won on Saturday - with five lucky entrants sharing the £980 prize. The game had been had been running for seven weeks when the numbers of Gerry Booth, Sam Hodgson, Moira King, Kayleigh Parker and Viv Scott were all matched, earning them £196 each. We would like to congratulate them all and thank everyone involved…
Lottery
Bingo lottery jackpot shared