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Richmond Casino Backers Unveil New Design
The developers behind a proposed casino in Richmond, Va., this week unveiled updated design plans and details on the project. Now dubbed the Richmond Grand Resort and Casino, the $562 million project would include a luxury hotel and spa, as well as...
New Hampshire Casino Owner Investigated For Alleged COVID Funds Misuse
The owner of a New Hampshire charitable casino -- and developer behind a planned second one -- may be permanently prohibited from owning any gaming property in the state. Andy Sanborn, a former state senator who resides in Bedford, N.H., is now...
Horseshoe Las Vegas Visitor Accidentally Shot Himeself in Leg
A retired Las Vegas police officer continues to recover this week after apparently accidentally getting shot in the leg while at a local gaming property. The victim, identified as Andrew Thomas Sutton, 72, suffered leg injuries from a single wound on August...
World Poker Tour World Championship Looks To Set New Pot Record
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event this past summer saw 10,043 entries and set new records for the monumental competition. The World Poker Tour (WPT) is gambling on a significantly larger pot to raise the stakes even higher as it...
Deadly Casino Fire in Mexico Criminal Finally Sentenced After 12 Years
Luis Adán "El Gordo" Gómez Vázquez, involved in the arson attack on the Casino Royale in Monterrey, Mexico, on August 25, 2011. has been sentenced in court. The attack resulted in the death of 52 people. On September 18, 2011, the then-Federal...
NFC South: Wide Open Division in a Post-Tom Brady World
The New Orleans Saints enter this season as the betting favorite to win a lackluster NFC South at +105 odds, which is considered one of the weakest divisions in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons are +200 odds to win the NFC South...
Richmond Casino Opponent Sues Election Board Over Voter Data
A political activist in Richmond, Va. who's fighting city leaders over efforts to develop a casino in the city, claims he is being denied an opportunity to present his case to voters. Paul Goldman, a local attorney and political consultant, established a...
Kentucky Sports Betting Options Released: NFL and eSports are In, Slap Fighting is Out, Pickleball is Under Review
Kentucky regulators Thursday outlined the dozens of professional and collegiate competitions that will be eligible for wagers when newly legal sports betting goes into effect next week. The events catalog released by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission includes all major US professional...
Indonesia Arrests 31 Individuals Employed by Online Gambling Sites
Bali authorities apprehended a group of 31 individuals believed to be involved in running an illegal gambling operation. The group allegedly operates a series of online gambling platforms, including Hotel Slot 88, Cuan 88, Jaya Slot 28, Oscar 28, and Sera 77....
Singapore Money Laundering Suspects, Reportedly Worth Millions, Appear in Court
Individuals involved in one of the largest money-laundering cases in Singapore's history appeared in court on Wednesday. The case involves a staggering SGD1 billion (US$740.4 million) in laundering proceeds and unlawful betting, with a wide range of assets, including precious metals, luxury...