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Elk Grove Casino Signed Off by California Governor, Opponents Demand Summary Judgement
California Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday signed a bill ratifying a compact between the state and the Wilton Racheria Tribe of Milwok People that authorises the tribe to build a $400 million casino in Elk Grove. Also, today, it emerged that the...
Magic Johnson Addresses G2E on SportsBetting: ‘The Narrative is Changing’
Basketball legend and Los Angeles Lakers co-owner “Magic” Johnson stopped just short of directly endorsing legalized sports betting during his keynote address on the final day of the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, but he acknowledged that the “landscape has changed”...
Tropical Storm Nate Heads to Gulf Coast, Casinos Hope to Remain Open
Tropical Storm Nate is now the latest in a series of natural disasters that could be heading towards the Gulf Coast this weekend, where it’s expected to make landfall as a hurricane. Mississippi residents have been warned to prepare, but for now,...
Alabama AG Sues to Shut Down Charity Bingo Operators Offering Slots
Alabama Attorney General Steven Marshall has filed numerous lawsuits against charity bingo halls, claiming they're operating illegal slot machines in violation of the state constitution. In his lawsuits, Marshall asked courts stop via preliminary injunctions what he says are illegal gambling operations...
Donations Pouring in from Businesses, Celebrities, and Everyday People for Las Vegas Victims, First Responders
The outpouring of support from the Las Vegas residents, celebrities, and businesses in response to Sunday night’s deadly massacre at the Route 91 Harvest festival was immediate and extensive. More than $14 million has already been pledged to charities helping victims and...
Money Laundered in British Columbia Casinos Allegedly Funded Terrorism, Drugs
The failure of some British Columbia Casinos to enforce stricter AML procedures has facilitated the alleged laundering of drug money and financing of terrorism, according to a report by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). As reported by Canada’s Postmedia, the RCMP...
Las Vegas Shooter Stephen Paddock May Have Planned Escape, Targeted Jet Fuel Tanks
Las Vegas Sheriff Joseph Lombardo revealed at his most recent press briefing that investigators believe shooter Stephen Paddock didn't plan for things to end the way that they did. He wanted to cause many more fatalities, and much more chaos. Lombardo said...
President Donald Trump Arrives in Las Vegas Following Tragedy, Former Casino Owner Meets with Victims and First Responders
President Donald Trump visited Las Vegas on Wednesday, less than 72 hours after shooter Stephen Paddock opened fire from his hotel suite on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay targeting thousands of people attending a nearby outdoor country music concert. A...
George Foreman Challenges Actor Stephan Seagal to Fight
Let’s get ready to stumble! Or bumble, because 68-year-old George Foreman challenged 65-year-old actor and martial artist Steven Seagal to a 10-round senior citizen boxing match in Las Vegas. The former heavyweight champion issued the proposition on his Twitter account Monday. While...
Revel Atlantic City Reportedly Sold, Owner Glenn Straub Again Plays Dumb
Revel Atlantic City reportedly has a new owner. According to an "agreement of sale" filed with the Atlantic County Clerk's Office, Glenn Straub is finally ready to unload the Boardwalk casino resort after months of speculation. The buyer is Colorado-based Mile High...
