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Gambling Complaints Surround Latest Upgrade to Riot Games’ ‘League of Legends’
Fans of the highly popular League of Legends (LoL) video game aren't happy with its developer, Riot Games. A new in-game skin being released is intrinsically tied to an established gambling system, meaning Riot apparently missed the memo about loot boxes and...
Spain Croupier Busted for Rigging Roulette Wheel So Father Could Win
Last year, Casino Mediterraneo Alicante in Alicante, Spain, was the victim of a scam concocted by two employees and the father of one of them. The croupier and table boss, who's also the croupier's wife, were quickly busted, and the two are...
Slot Machines Used by Australian Gang to Ship Drugs, Weapons From the US
The term one-armed bandit recently took on a slightly different meaning in Australia. Two Melbourne men believed to be members of a large criminal organization were apprehended by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for their alleged involvement in smuggling firearms and drugs...
Casino Visitor Allegedly Leaves 15 Dogs in Hot Car While Gambling
UPDATE: The owner of 15 dogs was living with the animals in her car, according to recent news reports. It was parked at a Gardena, Calif. casino. She said she was homeless. Her car was impounded and the dogs were sent to...
Main Street Station Attempted Murder Involved 30-40 Stab Wounds, Vegas Cops Reveal
A man walking to downtown Las Vegas’s Main Street Station parking facility was slashed repeatedly in the arms and abdomen on Sunday by another man. A dispute between the two led to the bloody conflict. The suspect stabbed the victim between 30...
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Theft: Cop Allegedly Steals Cash
A Boston police officer has been suspended for three months after allegedly stealing money from a wallet at the Encore Boston Harbor. She was off-duty at the time. Officer Rebecca Leo recently reached a settlement in the case for the Aug. 7,...
Maui’s Top Cop, Now in Spotlight, Previously Led Las Vegas Strip Command for LVMPD
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier, who has gotten national attention since the Hawaiian island was struck by a deadly wildfire last week, is no stranger to Las Vegas residents. Pelletier worked his way up to captain in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police...
Jackpot: 13th Is Lucky Day for Hard Rock Player, Wins $1M-Plus in Tampa
August 13 was a lucky day for a mystery player who won $1.25 million at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. The unnamed visitor to the Florida gaming property was about to leave the casino for the day on...
Indianapolis Colts Tap Rookie Anthony Richardson as Starting Quarterback
The Indianapolis Colts have named rookie Anthony Richardson as their starting quarterback when the regular season opens against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts selected Richardson with the fourth-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Richardson, who played his collegiate ball with the...
World Poker Tour Set To Descend on Grand Casino Liechtenstein
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is helping show the anti-gambling segment in Liechtenstein that it has no place. The WPT is once again demonstrating its global reach and reputation by hosting a poker tournament series at the Grand Casino Liechtenstein beginning at...