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Casino Crime Round Up: Mystic Lake Casino Crime, Syracuse Law Prof Put on Leave, Flint Police Chief to be Sentenced
A man was apprehended on Friday afternoon after he allegedly aimed a firearm at security guards in Minnesota’s Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel. The gaming property sent out an emergency alert to warn visitors. A short time later, an unnamed 39-year-old suspect...
Living Las Vegas: Experiencing Vegas’ Most Eclectic Spots
You know what they say about making mixtapes? It’s hard to create only one. So it was hard to resist building on the Las Vegas “mixtape” theme of my last column with this new compilation. These “tracks” spotlight the sizzle and rich...
Kentucky Gray Games Ban Bill Faces Murky Future After House Tables It
The Kentucky lawmaker behind a bill that would ban so-called “gray games,” also known as “skill games,” told Casino.org Friday he’s not giving up the fight even though his proposal was tabled by colleagues just hours earlier. In a chaotic scene on...
CFTC Takes New Direction in Attempt to Shut Down PredictIt
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has revoked a letter it sent last year to PredictIt organizers that vacated its no-action status. However, in doing so, the federal agency also said its taking new steps to shut down the online political exchange. That...
Las Vegas Crime Round Up: NFL Players Alvin Kamara, Chris Lammons Pleads Not Guilty
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chris Lammons, and two other men pled not guilty on Thursday to an alleged battery of a man at a Las Vegas night spot. The four allegedly kicked and punched Darnell Greene...
NBA Winning Streaks: New York Knicks Surging Since Josh Hart Trade
The New York Knicks have won seven games in a row, and they're undefeated since acquiring guard Josh Hart in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Milwaukee Bucks (45-17) have won 16 games in a row and counting, which is...
Andorra Getting its First Casino, Doors Opening This Week
Nestled between Spain and France, the tiny microstate of Andorra seems almost imperceptible on a map. But gambling might help put it on the map. The landlocked territory of 80K people is getting its first casino. Considered the first large casino in...
New UK Culture Ministry Boss Promises White Paper Soon, but More Delays Likely
Lucy Frazer, a UK parliamentarian who recently became the country’s third Culture Secretary in a year, is confident that the government’s gambling white paper is coming soon. However, with the legislative session ending this month, another delay could be on the way....
Sportsbet Retains Top Spot in Aussie Sports Betting, Could Lose More Sports Stars
Sportsbet continues to lead the race between sports betting operators in Australia. The Flutter-owned company’s revenue remains strong. But changes in how it – and all operators – can use athletes for promotions might cause it to slip. Like its US FanDuel...
Double Jackpot: Maryland Woman Wins Lottery Game, Cash at Casino Within Hours of Each Other
A 31-year-old Maryland woman recently had a stream of amazing luck during an 11-hour stretch. She won $100K from a Maryland Lottery game just hours after she won $11K at the state’s Ocean Downs Casino, lottery officials revealed this week. The first...