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Las Vegas Crime Round Up: Homicide Arrest for Pedestrian Bridge Death

A man was arrested for murder this week for the July 15 killing of another man on a pedestrian bridge near 900 North Las Vegas Boulevard. The victim was identified as David Danzinger. Police said he had blood on his face and...

Casino.org Staff Writer July 19, 2023

Palms Casino Resort Puppy Theft Leads to Massive Search in Las Vegas

Danny, a 10-week-old Pomeranian puppy, was stolen on June 28 from the Palms Casino Resort. He has not been seen since, and his co-owner, Gary Stout, has been searching for him daily. Stout is now offering a $1K reward for Danny's return,...

Casino.org Staff Writer July 19, 2023

Ex-UFC Fighter Chael Sonnen Reaches Plea Deal on Las Vegas Hotel Assaults

One-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Chael Sonnen recently agreed to a plea agreement where he will pay a $750 fine for allegedly assaulting several people. The violent incident occurred in 2021 at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The 46-year-old also...

Casino.org Staff Writer July 19, 2023

NFL’s Alvin Kamara, Chris Lammons Get Plea Deal for Casino Assault

Two well-known professional football players will avoid jail time after they reached a plea agreement for an assault last year of a third man at a Las Vegas casino. Under the deal, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and Cincinnati Bengals...

Casino.org Staff Writer July 19, 2023

Casino Crime Round Up: Nevada Casino Murder, Robbery Arrest

A Nevada man was booked over the weekend in connection with the robbery and murder of a victim in February at a hotel room at Elko, Nev.’s Maverick Casino. Talon S. Jones, 31, of Fernley, Nev., was arrested on Saturday on a...

Casino.org Staff Writer July 19, 2023
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Toronto Raptors Explore Trade Options for All-Star Pascal Siakam

In the latest batch of NBA trade rumors, the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks are favorites to acquire power forward Pascal Siakam in a trade with the Toronto Raptors. Siakam is a two-time NBA All-Star and won the 2019 NBA Most Improved...

Casino.org Staff Writer July 19, 2023
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UK Takes a Swipe at Video Game Loot Boxes Through New Guidelines

The UK will soon see more stringent guidelines on the sale of video games, particularly when it comes to in-game purchases from loot boxes that offer random in-game items. With concerns over the potential gambling aspects of the items, gaming industry not-for-profit...

Casino.org Staff Writer July 19, 2023
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Gambling Sites Hit By Denial of Service Attacks Originating in US – Report

Dedicated Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks create havoc, causing websites to go offline and IT departments to scramble to stop them. While there are different reasons why someone launches a DDoS attack, a new report suggests that many that target online gambling...

Casino.org Staff Writer July 19, 2023

Feds OK Sports Betting for Kansas Tribe

The federal government has approved a plan to offer sports betting at a tribal casino in Kansas. The move clears the way for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to open a sportsbook at its Prairie Band Casino & Resort this year.  ...

Casino.org Staff Writer July 18, 2023

Massachusetts Gambling and Sports Betting Revenue Shows Summer Slump

The lazy days of summer may be showing in the June 2023 revenue report released by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Taxable gaming revenue for the month totaled $132.8 million. That’s a 20% drop from the $159.6 million reported in May. Analysts say...

Casino.org Staff Writer July 18, 2023