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Petersburg chooses company to operate proposed casino

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) - An operator has been chosen for the casino Petersburg is hoping to build - if legislation allowing the city to hold a referendum in November is signed into law. Petersburg City Council member Howard Wayne Myers confirmed to 8News on Wednesday that the Cordish Companies has been selected to operate the proposed casino after…
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Petersburg chooses company to operate proposed casino
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Gaming Control Board joins probe of money laundering in Nevada casinos

The Nevada Gaming Control Board, which has remained awkwardly silent on the investigation of Las Vegas casinos and the prosecution of casino executive Scott Sibella by federal officials out of California, has joined the ongoing probe, according to two sources who say they've received calls from investigators. The federal investigation, first…
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Gaming Control Board joins probe of money laundering in Nevada casinos
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9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip

The most common refrain you'll hear from anyone who's been to Las Vegas - besides "what happens there stays there" - is how it's nothing like it used to be. Vegas has been evolving since the very first pair of dice rolled down a craps table like desert tumbleweed. And it just keeps changing, so much so that it's virtually impossible for a Vegas…
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9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip
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Atlantic City casino profits down in 2023, despite online gambling boost

Atlantic City's casinos were less profitable in 2023 than they were a year earlier, even with help from the state's booming online gambling market. Figures released Monday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the nine casinos collectively reported a gross operating profit of $744.7 million in 2023, a decline of 1.6% from 2022. When…
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Atlantic City casino profits down in 2023, despite online gambling boost
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Players aplenty: A 'wow' reaction as bettors fill slots, tables

Apr. 5-Craig Williams of Indianapolis arrived at the Terre Haute Casino Resort on Friday morning when doors opened at 10:30. He was asked to compare it to the casinos in his hometown. "I should have stayed in Indy," he said with a laugh. His response was likely due to the fact that he had lost a couple of hundred dollars in a couple of hours. "It's…
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Mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed

LAS VEGAS - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's third-oldest…
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Mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed
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Tropicana Las Vegas: Famed casino shutting down after 67 years

LAS VEGAS - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas: Famed casino shutting down after 67 years
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Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino closes after 67 years

LAS VEGAS - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino closes after 67 years
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Tropicana Las Vegas casino closing after 67 years

LAS VEGAS (AP) - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Tropicana Las Vegas casino closing after 67 years
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Tropicana Las Vegas casino is officially closed

LAS VEGAS - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's third-oldest…
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Tropicana Las Vegas casino is officially closed
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Landmark Tropicana Las Vegas closes after 67 years

LAS VEGAS >> In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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Landmark Tropicana Las Vegas closes after 67 years
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Tropicana Las Vegas hotel closes its doors for MLB ballpark

The Tropicana hotel and casino in Las Vegas closed up shop on Tuesday, as developers plan to turn the storied resort into an MLB ballpark. Employees and managers shut the doors around 1 p.m. local time as the final guests checked out, local Fox affiliate KVVU reported. The casino floor closed at 3 a.m. Tuesday. Californian Will Ross was the last…
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Tropicana Las Vegas hotel closes its doors for MLB ballpark
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A Vegas casino James Bond stayed at is being demolished for an MLB arena

LAS VEGAS (AP) - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas…
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A Vegas casino James Bond stayed at is being demolished for an MLB arena
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The Soundtrack of Sin City: Hip Hop Hits Inspired by Las Vegas Casinos

Welcome to Sin City, where the lights are bright, the stakes are high, and the music never stops. Las Vegas has long been a source of inspiration for artists across all genres, but few places have left as indelible a mark on hip hop as the iconic casinos of the Las Vegas Strip. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at the hip-hop hits that have…
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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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Don’t let March Madness become a gambling problem, Anazao specialists say

With March Madness in full swing, Anazao Community Partners, a nonprofit organization serving Wayne and Holmes counties, urges residents to be aware of the increased risks of online gambling addiction. The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates nearly 4 million adults in the U.S. struggle with a gambling problem, and rates are projected to…
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Athletics Weekly

Athlete endorsements and the online casino industry

As the online casino industry continues to develop in the United States and internationally, we see marketing strategies emerge to capture players' attention. Online casino sites work hard to strengthen their brands to ensure player retention and engagement. One strategy that is often utilized is athlete endorsements. Combining renowned athletes…
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Athlete endorsements and the online casino industry
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Pennsylvania lawmaker looks to ban credit cards for online gambling

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) - The rise of online gaming and gambling has one Pennsylvania lawmaker looking to protect players in the Commonwealth. Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny County) plans to introduce legislation that would ban the use of credit cards to gamble online, which has the potential to rack up large amounts of debt. The average credit…
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Pennsylvania lawmaker looks to ban credit cards for online gambling
World Casino News

PA Senator Pushes For Online Gambling Credit Card Ban

Wayne Fontana, a Pennsylvania State Senator, intends to present a bill that would forbid the utilization of credit cards for online casino play, fantasy sports, iLottery and for online sports gambling. The main goal of this legislative push is to change the current rules that permit Pennsylvania residents to utilize credit cards to finance the…
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PA Senator Pushes For Online Gambling Credit Card Ban
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Online gambling revenue skyrockets in NJ, while in-person slump continues

Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey, where online casinos are accounting for a growing share of the betting pie: Atlantic City's casinos and their online partners won $182 million in internet bets in February. Figures released Friday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement show that sports betting also did well in a month…
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Online gambling revenue skyrockets in NJ, while in-person slump continues
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PA lawmakers introduce bill limiting payment options for online gambling

Last year, the state reported a record high from gaming revenue. Nearly $5.7 billion fueled by iGaming, sports betting and fantasy sports contests. Changes may be coming to how people can gamble online in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana of Allegheny County is introducing a bill to prohibit the use of credit cards for online…
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PA lawmakers introduce bill limiting payment options for online gambling
The Irish Sun

Lukki online casino review: Features, bonuses, games, and more in 2024

LUKKI is an excellent example of how new online casinos can quickly become popular among players. Even though it was only launched in 2023, it already stands out from its competitors. Why? Because it was developed by Dama NV, a world-renowned iGaming company that operates multiple casinos. But what else does Lukki offer to Irish players? Honestly,…
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Lukki online casino review: Features, bonuses, games, and more in 2024
Kilgore News Herald

Another long-running Las Vegas Strip show is closing

Some performers seem made for the Las Vegas Strip even if they did not get their start in Sin City. Many of the biggest name residencies on the Strip have set up shop there because it's convenient. Adele, Bruno Mars, Garth Brooks, Lady Gaga, Luke Bryan. and other big-name performers could sell out venues wherever they go. By performing a residency,…
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Another long-running Las Vegas Strip show is closing
Tyler Morning Telegraph

Las Vegas Strip casino brings back huge star headliner show

The list of star entertainers performing in residencies on the Las Vegas Strip in 2024 is lengthy. If visitors are looking for rock music, Chicago, Santana, Rod Stewart, Foreigner and even 1960s legends Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will make their home in Vegas at some point this year. For country music fans, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood,…
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Las Vegas Strip casino brings back huge star headliner show
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Tropicana Casino In Las Vegas Sets Closing Date

Gamblers hoping for some action at the Tropicana in Las Vegas only have a few months left to hit the craps tables or drop a few bucks in a slot machine. Bally's announced this week that the property will officially close on April 4 as site preparation and construction on the new A's baseball stadium is expected to begin in the coming months. "While…
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Tropicana Casino In Las Vegas Sets Closing Date
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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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How much money Detroit casinos lost during last year’s strikes

The financial impact of this past fall's Detroit casino workers' strikes is clearer with the release of new earnings figures. Workers walked away with wage and benefits gains without causing much long-term impact on the casinos' revenue. City of Detroit Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Budget Director Steve Watson said in a statement to Outlier…
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How much money Detroit casinos lost during last year’s strikes
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Got questions about Ontario’s online gambling industry? Don’t bet on getting the answers

When Ontario announced a few years ago that it was giving the green light to online gambling, politicians made familiar promises about the scheme. It would be great for consumers. Great for the province's tax revenue. Great for jobs, great for the local innovation economy. (They didn't say anything about how great it might be for our blood pressure…
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Got questions about Ontario’s online gambling industry? Don’t bet on getting the answers
Michigan Lottery Connect

Wayne County Woman Wins $1 Million Lotto 47 Jackpot from the Michigan Lottery

A Wayne County woman won a $1 million Lotto 47 jackpot using a special set of lottery numbers she has been playing for more than 20 years! The lucky 63-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers on Oct. 28: 02-05-08-10-17-29. She bought her winning ticket at Baas Mini Mart, located at 31301 Five Mile Road…
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Wayne County Woman Wins $1 Million Lotto 47 Jackpot from the Michigan Lottery
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Lucky Long Islander wins $2.3 million at Jake's 58 casino

GreaterRonkonkoma coverage is funded in part by The Core Station Yards, now leasing brand-new apartment homes in Ronkonkoma. to book your in-person tour today. It's probably a good idea they want to remain anonymous. What with Christmas approaching and all. A Suffolk County resident won $2.3 million on the Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars progressive…
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Lucky Long Islander wins $2.3 million at Jake's 58 casino
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Atlantic City casino profits fall 7.5% in 3rd quarter of 2023

A gambler plays a slot machine at Harrah's casino in Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 29, 2023. On Nov. 21, 2023, New Jersey gambling regulators said Atlantic City's casinos and two internet-only entities earned $281.2 million in the third quarter of this year, a decline of 7.5% from the same period a year ago. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry) ATLANTIC CITY,…
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Internet casinos thrive in 6 states. So why hasn't it caught on more widely in the US?

In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates, sent over a billion dollars in tax revenue to the state's coffers, and helped keep Atlantic City's nine casinos afloat while they were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. By WAYNE…
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Michigan man wins big bucks on $1 ticket in state's lottery jackpot

A Wayne County resident took home the jackpot from the Michigan Lottery, and it nearly knocked his socks off - literally. The 38-year-old lottery winner played the Fantasy 5 jackpot for just $1 and won a $472295 prize, according to the Michigan Lottery media release. The winner's five numbers matched the winning drawing on Oct. 28 - 03-04-09-19-39,…
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Michigan man wins big bucks on $1 ticket in state's lottery jackpot
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Michigan Lottery: Wayne County man claims $472K Fantasy 5 jackpot

A Wayne County man ran out of his shoes after winning a $472295 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The 38-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the winning Fantasy 5 numbers on Oct. 28 - 03-04-09-19-39 - to win the big prize. He bought his winning ticket at Victor's Market, located at 17104 Quarry Street in Riverview. "I…
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Wayne County man runs out of his shoes after winning $472K jackpot

LANSING, MI -- A Wayne County man's retirement just got a whole lot easier as he won a $472295 jackpot recently playing the Fantasy 5 game. "I play Fantasy 5 regularly and pick my own lucky numbers based on some research I do online," said the 38-year-old winner who chose to remain anonymous. "The morning after the drawing, I was in my garage…
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Michigan Lottery Connect

Wayne County Man Wins $472,295 Fantasy 5 Jackpot from the Michigan Lottery

A Wayne County man ran out of his shoes after winning a $472295 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The 38-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the winning Fantasy 5 numbers on Oct. 28 - 03-04-09-19-39 - to win the big prize. He bought his winning ticket at Victor's Market, located at 17104 Quarry Street in Riverview.…
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Wayne County Man Wins $472,295 Fantasy 5 Jackpot from the Michigan Lottery
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The Detroit casino workers strike, explained

Kolada Richardson returned to work cleaning hotel rooms at Detroit's MGM Grand in May 2021 after more than a year off the job. When the casinos closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she weathered unemployment only to find that her job had gone from tough to brutal. Many of her coworkers didn't return, and the hotel was short-staffed. Ten-hour…
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The Detroit casino workers strike, explained
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Well-Known Liverpool Players Often Seen In Casinos

Football, a sport that resonates with millions across the globe, has a unique way of connecting people from different walks of life. This universal appeal is mirrored in another popular activity: gambling. Across continents, gambling is a common hobby, with numerous athletes and celebrities drawn to the allure of casino games and betting. For those…
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Well-Known Liverpool Players Often Seen In Casinos
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Another old-school Las Vegas Strip icon closes

Seemingly every titan of the Las Vegas Strip eventually falls. Soon, the Mirage name will disappear to be replaced by the Hard Rock brand. Casino Royale, a small property nestled between a number of huge Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Free Report resorts will also soon be replaced by something much bigger. In the past year, the Las Vegas Strip…
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Another old-school Las Vegas Strip icon closes
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NJ Lottery: $174,621 winning ticket sold in Passaic County

A lottery player in Passaic County won $174621 playing a New Jersey Lottery Fast Play game on Thursday. The winning ticket was purchased at the Quick Chek on Pompton Road in Wayne, the New Jersey Lottery announced Friday. The player won 50% of the $5 Cobweb Cash Fast Play Progressive jackpot, which NJ Lottery says offers "a fast way for players to…
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Wayne Player Wins $175K On 'Cobweb Cash' NJ Lottery Game

WAYNE, NJ - A lottery player in Wayne is celebrating an almost $175000 prize in one of the New Jersey Lottery's Fast Play Progressive games. "Cobweb Cash" is a $5 progressive game, and the NJ Lottery said this winner won $174621, which was 50 percent of Thursday's accumulated jackpot. The winning ticket was sold at QuickChek, 442 Pompton Rd.,…
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Wayne Player Wins $175K On 'Cobweb Cash' NJ Lottery Game
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Top 7 football players who love gambling in casinos

Football is a sport characterized by intense passion, dedication, and high-stakes drama on the field. The thrill of scoring goals, making jaw-dropping saves, and lifting trophies is a captivating spectacle that keeps fans around the world on the edge of their seats. Football is a sport characterized by intense passion, dedication, and high-stakes…
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Top 7 football players who love gambling in casinos
The Detroit News

Wayne Co. lottery club wins $1 million as Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion

Two lucky members of a Wayne County lottery club have their eyes on new homes and shiny cars after winning a $1 million Powerball prize. Meanwhile, the multi-state jackpot has reached $1 billion ahead of Monday's drawing. The two-person Dave and Pam lottery club matched the five white balls in the Aug. 26 drawing to win the big prize:…
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everything you need to play the slot

The Dog House casino slot is an excellent and popular slot that Pragmatic Play released in 2019. Along with the suburban background, various hounds grace the reels and deliver slightly silly yet vastly entertaining gameplay. Players love the game, as with many Pragmatic Play titles, you'd be hard-pressed to find a UK gambling site that doesn't…
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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
New York Post

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 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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Resorts World Las Vegas president Scott Sibella sacked
Daily Journal

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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The Hartford Courant

US casinos have their best July ever, winning nearly $5.4B from gamblers

By WAYNE PARRY (Associated Press) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the casinos' winnings were up nearly 6% from July 2022. The…
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U.S. casinos have best July ever, winning nearly $5.4B from gamblers

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the casinos' winnings were up nearly 6% from July 2022. The association also said the casinos remain on…
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U.S. casinos have best July ever, winning nearly $5.4B from gamblers
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Casino operators, gaming regulator bemoan skill machines at Pa. Senate hearing

HARRISBURG - Video skill machines have become a fixture in convenience stores, bars and standalone parlors across Pennsylvania and as their legality endures judicial scrutiny in state and federal courts, lawmakers in the General Assembly are weighing regulation of an industry with revenues presumed to exceed $1 billion. Because skill games…
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Casino operators, gaming regulator bemoan skill machines at Pa. Senate hearing
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Tough little town: How Las Vegas grew from dusty railroad stop to gambling mecca

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Las Vegas has grown from a railroad stop to a gambling metropolis in the desert in just 118 years. Some say The Mob could be credited for some of that growth. "The Mob did play somewhat of a positive role in the development of Las Vegas," said Geoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum. This tough…
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Tough little town: How Las Vegas grew from dusty railroad stop to gambling mecca
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AGCO should have thought harder before gambling floodgates opened

Auston, Wayne and Connor: Fold'em. As of March 1, sports celebrities can no longer shill for gambling sites. Not that they'll be crying poor all the way to the cashout window. Auston Matthews just signed a four-year, $53 million contract extension with the Leafs - although that jackpot would still put him at No. 118 in the absurdly remunerated NBA.…
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AGCO should have thought harder before gambling floodgates opened
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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
Windsor Star

Celebrity gambling ads in Ontario banned by AGCO

The litany of televised and online gambling ads featuring celebrities is soon coming to an end in Ontario following a decision Tuesday by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The provincial regulator has updated its "Standards for Internet Gaming" to prohibit the use of athletes in internet gaming (iGaming) advertising and marketing…
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Celebrity gambling ads in Ontario banned by AGCO
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AGCO to ban use of pro-athletes, some celebrities in gambling ads

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is set to ban the use of professional athletes and some celebrities in online gambling advertisements and marketing in February 2024. All professional athletes, both active and retired, will be barred from participating in any form of online gambling marketing and standards have been strengthened…
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AGCO to ban use of pro-athletes, some celebrities in gambling ads
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Ontario banning online gambling commercials featuring athletes and celebrities

Athletes, as well as some celebrities, will no longer be allowed to appear in commercials promoting online gambling in Ontario. The new rules, proposed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), will go into effect at the end of February 2024. The ACGO argues that a ban on the use of athletes and celebrity endorsements would "help…
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Ontario banning online gambling commercials featuring athletes and celebrities
Global News

Athletes to be banned from ads for online gambling in Ontario

Ontario is banning the use of athletes in ads for online gambling, with the provincial regulator saying the move will "help safeguard children and youth." The Alcohol and Gaming and Commission of Ontario (ACGO) said Tuesday that the changes will come into effect on Feb. 28, 2024. Athletes will be prohibited from ads and marketing for…
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Athletes to be banned from ads for online gambling in Ontario
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Ontario bans online gambling ads with athletes and celebrities

Athletes, as well as some celebrities, will no longer be allowed to appear in commercials promoting online gambling in Ontario. The new rules, proposed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), will go into effect at the end of February 2024. The ACGO argues that a ban on the use of athletes and celebrity endorsements would "help…
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Ontario bans online gambling ads with athletes and celebrities
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See Sergio Perez Race Red Bull F1 Car Through Casino And On Dirt In Las Vegas

This year, Formula 1 will hit the famous Las Vegas Strip for the first time. Excitement is already building around the late-night November street race. Red Bull F1 driver Sergio Perez and Team Principal Christian Horner recently visited the city in a new promotional video that playfully pays homage to the city. Perez and Horner meet in an elevator…
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See Sergio Perez Race Red Bull F1 Car Through Casino And On Dirt In Las Vegas
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Watch a Red Bull F1 car tear through a Las Vegas casino

No one does marketing like Red Bull. For their latest stunt, the Anglo-Austrian team took the championship-winning F1 car for a spin through casinos in Las Vegas ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. As you do. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is still a few weeks away. Mind you, Oracle Red Bull Racing's CEO Christian Racer and F1 driver Sergio'Checo' Pérez…
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What Are The Must-Know Canadian Casino Laws?

With Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky signing up for sponsorship deals with gambling brands and the prominence of betting on NHL games, it's no secret that hockey and gambling have a solid relationship. Put this together with the meteoric rise of online casinos, and it's hardly surprising that many NHL fans have started trying out the excitement…
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What Are The Must-Know Canadian Casino Laws?
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N.J.’s gambling revenue up by 5.3% in July as Borgata casino sets record

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Atlantic City's casinos, the three New Jersey horse tracks that take sports bets, and their online partners won over half a billion dollars from gamblers in July, up 5.3% from a year earlier, figures released Wednesday show. The month was particularly good for Atlantic City's top-performing casino, the Borgata, which broke its…
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N.J.’s gambling revenue up by 5.3% in July as Borgata casino sets record
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Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps to $1.35 Billion for Tonight’s Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot has jumped to $1.35 billion for tonight's drawing. The cash option for the drawing has increased to $659.5 million. If a player wins tonight's Mega Millions jackpot, it would be the largest Mega Millions jackpot won this year, topping a $1.348 billion jackpot won in January by a player in Maine. The Mega Millions jackpot…
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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…
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The Sports Geek

Indiana’s Most Popular Gambling Games

Residents of The Hoosier State have been fortunate enough to have online sports betting in Indiana since 2019. But, despite the popularity of sports betting in the country, it's not the most popular gambling niche in Indiana. The Hoosier Lottery is by far the most-played gambling game in the state. Following the lottery, slot machines are the…
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Indiana’s Most Popular Gambling Games
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How to Make Money by Losing $300,000 a Year on Slot Machines

Brian Christopher lost $300000 gambling on slot machines in casinos last year. Hundreds of thousands of people cheered him on, from the comfort of their own homes. Several times a week, Christopher takes a seat at the slots and livestreams his play on YouTube and Facebook. With a phone pointed at the animated screen in front of him, he pushes…
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How to Make Money by Losing $300,000 a Year on Slot Machines
Complete Sports

Best Promo-Collaborations Famous Sport Players Online Gambling Sites

There are almost 5000 gambling brands in the world, and a lot of them operate on an international scale. The industry is becoming more competitive, and brands really need to innovate to stand out. Experienced casino players in Canada tend to rely on review sites or tier lists to find the best operator. You can find such a list…
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Best Promo-Collaborations Famous Sport Players Online Gambling Sites
The Globe and Mail

Are gambling ads harmful? You can bet on it

Canada severely restricts, and in some cases bans, the advertising of tobacco and alcohol. We should do the same for gambling. Promoting gambling using celebrities, delusions of success and other fantasies entices young people and triggers those with an addiction. In other words, advertising gambling (like drinking or smoking) does a lot more harm…
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Yogonet

Gambler's claim of illegal dice used in Atlantic City's Golden Nugget must be investigated, New York court rules

Nearly two years after New York resident Wayne Chan sued Atlantic City's Golden Nugget casino in a Newark federal court, claiming that the games were unfair, a New York court has now determined that New Jersey regulators should investigate that claim. In September 2021, Chan sued the property after he lost $469125 playing craps in 2018 and 2019.…
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Gambler's claim of illegal dice used in Atlantic City's Golden Nugget must be investigated, New York court rules
Michigan Lottery Connect

Wayne County Man Wins $589,042 Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash Jackpot

A Wayne County man had a hard time keeping his cool after winning a $589042 Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at Parts & Labor Bar, located at 17993 Allen Road in Melvindale. "I was at Parts & Labor Bar and played a few Fast Cash tickets…
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Rap Reviews

Greatest Rap Songs About Gambling

From its early roots in urban communities of the late 1960s and 1970s, rap has become mainstream. Rappers such as Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne have become household names. Rap is part of hip-hop culture, and no other scene is more closely linked with bling and the high life. Rap MCs love to talk about money, and where else do you find easy…
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Greatest Rap Songs About Gambling
M Live

Bar trip leads to $589,042 lottery win for Wayne County man

LANSING, MI -- A Wayne County man plans on paying some bills and investing his winnings after he brought home a $589042 jackpot while playing the Michigan Lottery's Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash game. "I was at Parts & Labor Bar and played a few Fast Cash tickets throughout the night," said the winner, who chose to remain anonymous. "I didn't think…
Lottery
Local 10

Post-COVID woe: Atlantic City casino earns fell 4.6% in '22

A woman plays a slot machine at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., Dec. 2, 2022. Figures released April 10, 2023, by New Jersey gambling regulators show the city's nine casinos collectively posted a gross operating profit of $731 million in 2022, down 4.6% from the previous year. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Three years…
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Michigan Lottery Connect

Wayne County Woman Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize from the Michigan Lottery

A Wayne County woman had a Powerball ticket for six weeks before realizing she had won a $1 million prize. Eileen Wickett, of Northville, matched the five white balls in the Feb. 6 drawing to win the big prize: 05-11-22-23-69. She bought her winning ticket online at MichiganLottery.com. "I always play the same sets of numbers and I use the…
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masslawyersweekly.com

Slot machine player loses bet on 93A suit against casino

A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit filed by a New York gambler who claims the cash-out procedures for Encore Boston Harbor's slot machines are rigged to shortchange players. According to plaintiff A. Richard Schuster, the problem with the slot machines at the Wynn Resort casino in Everett boils down to the fact that the kiosks at which players go…
Law
Slot machine player loses bet on 93A suit against casino
Gwinnett Daily Post

Las Vegas Strip Casino Leader Makes a Risky Bet

Sin City has been changing and that means that some things which once dominated the Strip no longer resonate with visitors. Las Vegas once hosted mostly kitschy retro performers. Even in the days when Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack prowled the Las Vegas Strip, they were considered adult acts, not really modern or hip in the young people sense of…
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The Movie Blog

Everything About Movie-Themed Slots That Accept Cryptocurrency

Blockchain has been grabbing headlines for years-and with good reason. From its origins as a platform to track the movement of Bitcoin, it has grown into an emerging technology that is revolutionizing how people interact and transact online. But this revolutionary technology is about to get even bigger: Movie Magic Meets Cryptocurrency. The idea of…
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Click On Detroit

Wayne County woman uses leftover money to try new Michigan Lottery game, wins $400,000

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. - A Wayne County woman used her leftover money after buying lottery tickets to try a new game, and that earned her more than $400000. "I logged into my account and made a deposit to buy some Mega Millions tickets," the 61-year-old woman said. "I had some money left over, so I gave the Monthly Jackpot game a try." She was…
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Wayne County woman uses leftover money to try new Michigan Lottery game, wins $400,000
Michigan Lottery Connect

Wayne County Woman Wins $403,618 Second Chance Progressive Jackpot

Taking a chance on a new game proved to be life changing for a Wayne County woman who won a $403618 Second Chance Progressive Jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, won the jackpot after she was selected in a random drawing that took place Feb. 8. She earned entries into the giveaway by playing the…
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Wayne County Woman Wins $403,618 Second Chance Progressive Jackpot
The Street

Las Vegas Strip Casino's Got New Talent

If you're a fan of fabulous, over-the-top entertainment that will enchant your senses and help you forget your worries for a few hours, there's no better place to see it than Las Vegas. One thing that lovers of this flashy and fun city know is that it's about a lot more than just gambling. One of the city's greatest charms is that it's…
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The Street

Las Vegas Strip Welcomes Back Two Major Headliners

On the Las Vegas Strip, some headliners find a home at a resort casino and stay there for an astonishingly long time. Comedic magicians Penn & Teller have been in residence at Caesars Entertainment's (COZIF) Rio since 2001. That makes them the Las Vegas act that kept the same home the longest, but they're not the only performers with a long history…
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Las Vegas Strip Welcomes Back Two Major Headliners
The Arkansas Democrat

N.J. casinos bet on in-person gambling

A dealer works a card table at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., on Dec. 2. New development projects at casinos and a former airport site, along with a long-awaited year-round water park are among things expected to happen in Atlantic City in 2023.(AP/Wayne Parry) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- How well Atlantic City's nine casinos do in…
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BeSoccer

What are the favourite games in online casinos?

A superb weekend of football lies in store. Napoli take on Juventus as the top two face off in Italy on Friday night, Manchester City and Man Utd meet in the Manchester derby on Saturday while Sunday sees Tottenham play Arsenal in the North London derby, Benfica entertain Sporting Lisbon in the Lisbon derby and there is the Spanish Super Cup final…
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CBC

NHL stars mum on gambling endorsement deals

If you watch sports on TV, it's impossible to miss them. Gambling logos, ads and endorsements for sports betting are also online, on streaming services and on billboards. The "tsunami" of advertising, as it's been referred to, follows legislative change in Canada in 2021, when single event sports betting was legalized. Since then, provincial…
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BeSoccer

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A superb weekend of football lies in store. Napoli take on Juventus as the top two face off in Italy on Friday night, Manchester City and Man Utd meet in the Manchester derby on Saturday while Sunday sees Tottenham play Arsenal in the North London derby, Benfica entertain Sporting Lisbon in the Lisbon derby and there is the Spanish Super Cup final…
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