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Australian Drug Trafficker Uses Gambling Debt as Excuse, Fails
A woman in Sydney, Australia, has been found guilty of drug trafficking charges after attempting to use a “gambling debt” defense to prove her innocence, according to reports from Australian Associated Press. Thi Phuong Mai Nguyen, 51, was accused of attempting to...
Madonna’s Old Hollywood Home, a Former Mafia Gambling Den, for Sale
A home that once belonged to Madonna and reportedly was a gambling parlor for mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel just hit the market. It's available for around $21 million. The house was purchased by Madonna for $5 million in 1993, according to a...
New York Knicks Center Jericho Sims Favored in Slam Dunk Contest
There's more good news for the New York Knicks after they went into the All-Star break with a 21-point win in Atlanta. They've moved into sixth place in the East, outside of the play-in bracket. Meanwhile, center Jericho Sims, the 58th pick...
Jackpot: Aliante Casino Player Wins $254K, Other Valentine’s Week Winners
A local player at Las Vegas’ Aliante Casino Hotel Spa won a $254,212.71 jackpot on Tuesday night. His win is just one of a group of Valentine's week jackpots recently announced. The Aliante winner was identified as “Deven.” He played a 25-cent...
Wynn Las Vegas Guest Allegedly Misspent $10M in Client Funds for Hotel Room, Casino Gambling
The president of a California lending business allegedly tapped into more than $10M in client money to pay for her extravagant living costs at the Wynn Las Vegas for six months. She also was using the cash for gambling 24/7, according to...
Singapore Gambling Addict Forged Checks Using Erasable Pen, Heads to Prison
An administrative clerk at a temple in Singapore was secretly carrying out a scheme to steal funds to feed her gambling habit. Now, after stealing more than SGD207,000 (US$155,167) over the course of a year, she's going to prison. On Thursday, February...
Merkur Wants to Bring 24-Hour Casino to Scarborough, England
While some casino operators are having a difficult time staying afloat in the UK, others see plenty of opportunity. Merkur Slots Ltd., the UK subsidiary of German gaming giant Gauselmann Group, is one of those, and has plans for a 24-hour casino...
US Sanctions Ex-Bulgarian Finance Minister For Gambling Favors
Vladislav Goranov, Bulgaria's former finance minister and a close confidant to former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, has found himself in an unwanted spot. The US has added him to a sanctions list under the global Magnitsky Law for significant corruption tied...
Churchill Downs Closes on Arlington Park Sale, New Chicago Bears Stadium Still Not Guaranteed
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced late Wednesday afternoon it has completed the sale of its Arlington Park property to the Chicago Bears. The closing of the $197.2 million deal comes as expected, more than 500 days after the Louisville-based company announced the...
Las Vegas Crime Round Up: New Charge for Actor, Possible Death Penalty for Officer Killing
Nathan Chasing Horse is facing another charge in a widespread sex crimes investigation. The "Dances with Wolves” actor and reputed cult leader is the subject of an additional warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to Las Vegas TV station...
