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Jackpot: Rolls Royce Buyer Wins $203K During Stop at Caesars Palace
A man from Sioux Falls, S.D. who came to Las Vegas to pick up a Rolls Royce this weekend decided to spend some time at his favorite table at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. It was a worthwhile decision. While playing Mississippi Stud Poker...
Denver Broncos Lose Wide Receiver Tim Patrick in Training Camp Mishap
The Denver Broncos are now short two veteran wide receivers after Tim Patrick sustained an Achilles injury, and K.J. Hamler will miss time with a heart condition. Patrick tore his left Achilles tendon during a 7-on-7 drill during the Broncos training camp...
Harry Reid Airport Flights Delayed By Wildfire, Smoky Conditions in Nevada
The York Fire that spread from California into Nevada starting on Sunday has led to worsening air quality and delayed flights in the Las Vegas Valley. Lower visibility associated with smoke and haze from the massive wildfire led travelers at Harry Reid...
Spain Match-Fixing Probe Sees 17 Charged, Including Players, Team President
The increased use of technology that can detect potential match-fixing in sports has uncovered massive problems of game manipulation around the world. The latest comes by way of Spain, where authorities have begun to dismantle a large match-fixing ring that includes players,...
Imperial Pacific International Settles Debt as it Tries to Keep License
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is trying desperately to cling to its casino exclusivity in Saipan, even though its Imperial Palace casino isn’t operational. As it does, it has reportedly paid off one of its massive bills, although it still owes millions of...
Rochester, New Hampshire Again Considers Sportsbook Proposal
The Rochester, New Hampshire City Council will discuss a proposed sportsbook casino at Tuesday’s meeting. If eventually approved, local residents will be able to vote on the proposal during November’s election. Tuesday's meeting is only an initial hearing on the proposal. The...
Harrah’s Joliet Hotel Murderer Sentenced to 100 Years
A mentally ill homeless man was sentenced this week to 100 years in prison for murdering an elderly man in 2019 at the Harrah's Joliet hotel in Illinois. Robert A. Watson, 29, of Joliet, was given the maximum sentence on Monday, according...
Caesars Palace Sidewalk is Site of Latest Las Vegas Strip Shooting
A man was shot outside of Caesars Palace Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon, local media reported. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. His injuries were not critical, and he's expected to survive. Officials didn't have updated information on his...
North Carolina Hires Former Massachusetts Regulator to Oversee Sports Betting Compliance
Sports wagering in North Carolina will be overseen by an industry veteran who recently served as a senior regulator in Massachusetts when sports betting was legalized there. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission announced Friday that it's hired Sterl Carpenter to lead...
Las Vegas Air Quality Worsens After California Wildfire Spreads Into Nevada
Worsening smoke and unhealthy air quality impacted the Las Vegas Valley this weekend after a large wildfire made its way into Nevada from California. The York Fire was 0% contained as of Sunday. Flames were as high as 20 feet in portions...