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British Columbia Casinos Alleged to Have Been Used to Launder Millions by Criminal Gang
In British Columbia, casinos were allegedly used by a criminal gang to clean up millions in drug money by "laundering" the money via gambling, police there say. Authorities have now arrested nine people they believe to be part of an illegal racket...
DraftKings FanDuel Merger on the Ropes, Insiders Say
A DraftKings FanDuel proposed merger could be in serious jeopardy, according to sources with insider knowledge of the faltering deal. Three sources who spoke to technology business website Recode this week said they believe the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could be gearing...
Mayweather vs. McGregor Fight Set for Aug. 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
The long-rumored Mayweather vs. McGregor fight is actually going to happen. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White confirmed the reports this week, saying the clash will take place on August 26 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with television coverage...
Golden State Warriors Almost a Sure Bet to Repeat in 2018, Oddsmakers Say
The Golden State Warriors made easy work of the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers in this year's NBA Finals, and if the early future odds in Las Vegas are correct, history is almost certainly going to repeat itself next June. The Westgate SuperBook...
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Again Strikes Casino Ballot Proposal
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge (R) has rejected a casino ballot referendum proposal authored by state citizen Barry Emigh of Hot Springs. Emigh has repeatedly presented her with casino authorization proposals, and she's met his tenacity in striking the documents as consistently...
Resorts World Manila Ready to Reopen, Without Casino Gambling for Now
Resorts World Manila is beginning the process of reopening to the public, after a disgruntled gambling addict torched the casino floor and a hotel room on June 2, leading to 37 deaths. The operator of the casino and hotel resort in the...
City of Niagara Falls Demands Answers on Seneca Rev Share Payments
Officials for the City of Niagara Falls in New York State are concerned that the Seneca Nation’s decision to freeze revenue share payments to the state will leave them starved of funding. But the apparent inaction from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s...
Lien Placed on TEN Atlantic City, Former Revel, for $62,000 in Unpaid CRDA Payments
The TEN Atlantic City saga continues, as a judge has placed a lien on the casino resort for owner Glenn Straub's refusal to pay $62,000 in Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Special Improvement District (SID) fees. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Julio...
Australian Lawmakers Force Inquiry into Online Poker Ban
Two Australian Senators have made progress in their push to block Australia’s de facto ban on online poker. Senators David Leyonhjelm and Cory Bernardi, respectively of the Liberal Democrats and Australian Conservatives, two minor political parties in the country, had their motion...
World Series of Poker Host Rio in Las Vegas Disinfects Water System After Legionnaires’ Breakout
The water systems at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas have been disinfected following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, a spokeswoman for the casino confirmed this week. Two former guests who stayed separately at the casino, one in March...
