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Cartel Boss with Ties to Gambling and Murder Arrested in Mexico
May 2, 2023

Cartel Boss with Ties to Gambling and Murder Arrested in Mexico

Police and military forces in Mexico have captured a top cartel boss responsible for managing a faction of the Gulf cartel. The latter is one of the oldest criminal organizations in the country, with a...

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MGM’s Casino in Osaka, Japan Unlikely to Open Until 2030
May 2, 2023

MGM’s Casino in Osaka, Japan Unlikely to Open Until 2030

Japan’s slow progress in approving integrated resort (IR) projects in Osaka and Nagasaki was expected to cause delays. Now, MGM Resorts International has confirmed that to be true. The casino operator selected to put Osaka...

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Casino Crime Roundup: Buffalo Casino Temporarily Shutters After $100K in Fire Damage
May 1, 2023

Casino Crime Roundup: Buffalo Casino Temporarily Shutters After $100K in Fire Damage

Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino was forced to close for several hours on Sunday after a fire at the New York State gaming property. The blaze started at about 7 a.m. in a second-floor storage area....

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Las Vegas Crime Round Up: Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel Fire Leads to Injuries
May 1, 2023

Las Vegas Crime Round Up: Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel Fire Leads to Injuries

Some guests at the Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel suffered injuries after a fire broke out Friday night on the property’s 19th floor. Portions of Las Vegas Boulevard were temporarily closed to allow firefighters to battle...

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Casino Operator Imperial Pacific International Defaults on Another Payment as Bills Pile Up
May 1, 2023

Casino Operator Imperial Pacific International Defaults on Another Payment as Bills Pile Up

The floundering casino operator behind Saipan’s Imperial Palace casino, Imperial Pacific International (IPI), continues to prove why it doesn’t deserve a gaming license. It has failed to miss payments to the government to operate, and...

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Australia’s Online Gaming Market Forced to Cut Off Credit Cards
May 1, 2023

Australia’s Online Gaming Market Forced to Cut Off Credit Cards

Consumers in Australia who like to wager online will soon have to find new ways to fund their accounts. Credit card purchases for online gambling are coming to an end through new legislation that will...

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UK Lottery Scammer and Convicted Rapist to Lose Home, Other Assets
May 1, 2023

UK Lottery Scammer and Convicted Rapist to Lose Home, Other Assets

Edward Putman lived the good life for years after winning £2.5 million (US$3.13 million) in a lottery draw in the UK. However, all good things must come to an end, especially when you’re a convicted...

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Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid Doubtful for Game 1 of East Semis
April 30, 2023

Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid Doubtful for Game 1 of East Semis

The Philadelphia 76ers have reported that center Joel Embiid could miss Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics because of a right knee injury. The #3 76ers needed only four...

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First Amendment Fails to Save Tucker Carlson’s Job at Fox News, UNLV Prof Says
April 28, 2023

First Amendment Fails to Save Tucker Carlson’s Job at Fox News, UNLV Prof Says

This week’s uproar over Tucker Carlson’s and Don Lemon’s surprise departures from high-profile cable news jobs shows the limitations of First Amendment protections, according to legal experts. The sacking of the media star provides a...

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Gambling Industry Insiders Weigh In on UK’s Gambling White Paper
April 28, 2023

Gambling Industry Insiders Weigh In on UK’s Gambling White Paper

The UK's gambling white paper, the government's most extensive reforms for the industry in almost two decades, arrived on Thursday after several delays. There was some surprisingly good news for the industry and some expected...

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