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Man Arrested in Vietnam Casino After 24-Day Evasion Following South Korea Bank Robbery
Police caught a man in a Vietnamese casino over the weekend after he evaded capture for 24 days. The suspect is accused of robbing a South Korean bank last month, according to South Korean news agency Korea JoonAng Daily. The unidentified 47-year-old...
Dominican Republic Gambling Revenue on the Rise, According to Latest Stats
Despite the complications brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, new stats show the market is rebounding in the Dominican Republic (DR), and revenue is improving. Statistics from the General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII, for its Spanish acronym) show that gambling revenue grew...
Las Vegas Culinary and Bartenders Union Workers to Vote on Strike
The workers who keep Las Vegas humming will vote on whether to strike later this month. Amid ongoing contract talks with the major hotel and casino chains, the powerful Culinary and Bartenders Unions have announced a strike vote to take place on...
FIBA World Cup Sees Germany Upset Team USA, Reach Final
Germany upset Team USA in the FIBA World Cup semifinals as a +10 underdog. The gold medal game is set, and Serbia and Germany will meet in the FIBA World Cup final on Sunday evening in Manila. The Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia...
Casino Crime Round Up: Man Banned from Virginia’s Rivers Casino Portsmouth
A man has been banned from Rivers Casino Portsmouth after being accused of alleged loan sharking. The man denies the accusation and has appealed the order, according to a recent news report. Portsmouth, Va. TV station WAVY reported that Rudy Feuerschutz of...
SkyCity Auckland Casino Robbed in Brazen Daytime Attack
As if it didn’t already have enough to deal with, SkyCity Entertainment now has a robbery on its hands. The fact that the theft at the SkyCity Auckland casino took place in broad daylight and the thief got away only makes the...
Aria Resort Employee Allegedly Stole $776K From Workplace for Ritzy Lifestyle
A one-time manager at the Aria Resort & Casino is sitting in a Las Vegas jail cell this week after he was arrested on 15 counts. He allegedly stole about $776K from the MGM Resorts International property over the course of a...
New UK Gambling Regs Under Fire Over Lack of Evidentiary Support Claims
Some of the measures the UK government proposed through its gambling white paper may do more harm than good. Absent solid evidence to support various theories, the UK may be just spinning its wheels and wasting money and resources that it no...
Kentucky Sportsbooks Welcome First Wagers
On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshar placed a three-way parlay to kick off legal sports betting in Kentucky, as retail sportsbooks opened their doors across the Bluegrass State. Beshar’s wager carried a whiff of home-state politicking, with Election Day just two months away....
Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles Among Super Bowl Favorites at NFL Season Start
The Kansas City Chiefs (+600 odds) and Philadelphia Eagles (+650) are the betting favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII at the onset of the NFL's regular season. The 2023 NFL season begins tonight, when the Chiefs host the Detroit Lions to kick...
