13085 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Gold Coast Casino Robberies Target Older Asian Women, Suspect Nabbed in Vegas
A man was arrested recently for allegedly repeatedly robbing elderly Asian women at, or close to, Las Vegas’ Gold Coast Hotel and Casino. Jephery Steward, 25, was apprehended on July 26 for the string of violent holdups during recent weeks. He was...
Advertising Rules Unwritten in Ontario as Ads go Full Throttle
Sports betting ads are ubiquitous in Ontario and according to some, the situation has gotten out of hand. Now at least one Canadian senator is pushing for national rules to deal with the ‘torrent’ of ads. “The number of advertisements encouraging people...
Las Vegas Crime Roundup: Elderly Pedestrians Struck by Truck on Strip
An 81-year-old woman was listed in critical condition after she and another pedestrian were struck by a truck Tuesday on the Las Vegas Strip. The woman underwent emergency treatment for apparently serious injuries Tuesday night at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. Details...
Spanish Political Parties Use Gambling to Increase Support
Recent snap elections in Spain haven't improved the political climate, in which no single party has been able to garner overwhelming popular support. As a result, two political parties that have joined forces to take on the incumbent are using sports betting...
Star Entertainment Fined for Helping Patrons Gamble Illegally Using Credit Cards
Star Entertainment is facing another fine in Australia, although the latest pales in comparison to what the casino operator has already paid. It might be perhaps because of the millions of dollars in fines it has received that Star was given a little leniency...
Stake.com Finds Work-Around to Sponsor Premier League’s Everton Club
The English Premier League (EPL) wants to do away with sponsorships that include betting and gambling companies. That could make it more difficult for gaming platforms to stand out in the marketplace. Stake.com is hoping to skirt those rules by leaning on...
Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers Accused of Betting on Cyclones
Hunter Dekkers, the starting quarterback for the Iowa State Cyclones, is accused of betting on Iowa State sporting events, including one college football game. As a junior last season, Dekkers started 12 games at quarterback for an Iowa State team that went...
Money Raised for Bibles Allegedly Used for Sports Gambling in $32M Scheme
A man is being sought after some of the $32M he raised in a massive fundraising effort wound up being spent on gambling. He claimed it would go for Bibles and Christian literature in China. About $1M of the loot was spent...
Ohio Casinos Gain While Sports Betting Misses the Mark
Bettors in the Buckeye State lifted casino revenue ever so slightly while leaving the sports wagering arena in a state of summer stagnation. The Ohio Casino Control Commission released figures for June and the numbers place casino revenue in the recovery category...
Ex-Raiders Player Damon Arnette Agrees to Plea Deal Over Park MGM Gun Incident
Damon Arnette is expected to enter a plea agreement on Wednesday. The former NFL cornerback will plead guilty to misdemeanors, pay a fine, and complete community service. The former Las Vegas Raiders player reportedly will plead guilty to charges of assault and...
