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Jackpot: Grand Sierra Casino Player Wins $544K on Video Slot in Reno
A California man won $544,663 on a video slot game on Sunday at Reno, Nev.’s Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. The lucky winner, identified as Jessy R., made one last $8 bet before he planned to call it quits. That $8 amount...
Harry Reid Airport Flight Forced to Return to Las Vegas After Pilot Falls Ill Midair
An off-duty pilot flying as a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight assisted in landing a plane in Las Vegas after a regular pilot fell ill on Wednesday. The Southwest plane had left Harry Reid International Airport early morning and was heading...
Las Vegas Crime Roundup: Man Allegedly Bites Metro Officer After Attacking Bus Guard
A man allegedly bit a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer and struck other officers on Monday near a Las Vegas bus stop. Initially, the suspect threw rocks at and smashed a garbage can at an RTC bus security officer, police...
UK Commission Fines Kindred Brands More Than $8.7M for Money Laundering Failures
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently issued a seven-figure penalty on Kindred Group for anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. The UKGC's report on the breaches explains that Kindred's 32 Red Limited brand was slapped with a hefty £4.19-million (US$5.15 million) fine...
UK Gambling Commission Off the Mark as Regulator, According to Operators
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) needs more work to become a viable regulator. That's according to many operators who responded to the UK’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) call for input last December. DCMS committee solicited operator input from companies like...
Tennessee Sports Betting Tax Reform Bill Put On Hold Until Budget Passes
If Tennessee lawmakers end up taking action on revising the state’s sports betting tax, they will do so toward the end of this year’s session. On Wednesday, the state House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee moved House Bill 1362 behind the budget....
Jake Paul Out $100K to the SEC for Not Disclosing Crypto Endorsement Payment
Jake Paul, the fighter, social media star, and co-founder of Betr, agreed to pay more than $100,000 on Wednesday to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which charged him illegally promoting cryptocurrencies. According to the release, Paul was one of eight celebs...
Dazn Bet Expands iGaming Offerings in Partnership with Playtech
Dazn Bet, the betting venture from streaming giant DAZN, has partnered with Playtech to expand its iGaming capabilities. The new agreement will help it become more flexible with online gamblers and bettors. Dazn Bet, which launched last year, will offer a variety...
Dominican Republic Begins ‘Operation Squid’ Corruption Trial, Gambling Regulator Charged
Several high-profile government leaders in the Dominican Republic, including the gambling regulator and two former casino directors, were arrested this week on corruption charges in what the government called “Operation Squid.” Twenty of these officials appeared in court on Tuesday. The 20...
Binion’s Casino Sees Ex-Pimp Allegedly Assault Las Vegas Prostitute
A prostitute’s former pimp recently assaulted the woman and tried to steal money from her at Las Vegas’ Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel, according to local police. Kenneth George, 40, was arrested on Friday shortly after the violent incident at the Fremont...
