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Washington Wizards Trade Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for Jordan Poole
The Washington Wizards continue to revamp their team. They sent point guard Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for guard Jordan Poole and multiple first-round draft picks. The Warriors will send the Wizards a protected first-round pick in the...
Alabama Casino Boats Break Loose in Storm, Damage Docks, Bait Shop
Two floating casino boats broke loose from docks in Bayou La Batre, Ala. earlier this week because of heavy winds. Once afloat, the boats damaged some nearby docks. A bait shop was also heavily damaged, according to Alabama TV station WALA. The...
Casino Crime Roundup: Theft of $1.5K in Players’ Club Credits at Iowa Casino
A one-time employee at Iowa’s Diamond Jo Casino was arrested Thursday for allegedly putting illicit credits on new players’ club cards and distributing the cards to friends, police said. Krysten L. Davis, 22, of Dubuque, Iowa, was charged with second-degree theft after...
Malaysia Goes After Facebook Owner Meta Over Online Gambling
The Internet provides a unique service that doesn’t follow geographic borders. What may be acceptable in one country, such as online gambling, may not be elsewhere. Malaysia expects online content providers to follow its laws, and plans on driving the point home...
Casinos in Canada Will Make Showing ID Mandatory to Enter
Visiting certain casinos in British Columbia (BC), Canada, will be slightly more intrusive for some people starting June 26. The BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announced Thursday that it’s going to start checking the IDs of all visitors before allowing them on the...
Caesars Palace Alleged Murderers Face Judge
Two women accused of robbing and murdering a man at Caesars Palace Las Vegas last month were to appear before a judge on Thursday. Erika Covington and Arionna “Ari” Taylor, both 20, allegedly shot and killed Bryan Altamirano-Solano, 25, inside a room...
Kentucky Sports Betting Regulations on Fast Track
Sports betting in Kentucky is likely to launch in the coming weeks. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has called a special meeting for early July to review and likely approve the state’s sports betting rules and regulations, according to KHRC Chairman Jonathan...
Boston Celtics Trade Point Guard Marcus Smart in Three-Team Deal
The Boston Celtics agreed to trade point guard Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzles in a three-team deal. The Celtics acquired center Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards, and the Grizzles shipped point guard Tyus Jones to the Wizards. The Celtics will...
Venezuela Gets Another New Casino as Market Continues to Expand
Venezuela has taken a significant step in bolstering its tourism and entertainment sector with the opening of the Casino Hotel Roraima in Puerto Ordaz in the state of Bolivar. The opening of this state-of-the-art casino not only signifies a milestone for the...
Hong Kong Jockey Club to Pay an Extra $1.5 Billion in Taxes
Hong Kong's government has launched a new plan to increase the revenue it earns from taxes, and the gambling industry seems like a good place to start. Radio Television Hong Kong reports that one of its biggest targets is the Hong Kong...
