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Australian Drug Trafficker Uses Gambling Debt as Excuse, Fails
February 17, 2023

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...

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Madonna’s Old Hollywood Home, a Former Mafia Gambling Den, for Sale
February 17, 2023

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...

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New York Knicks Center Jericho Sims Favored in Slam Dunk Contest
February 16, 2023

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....

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Jackpot: Aliante Casino Player Wins $254K, Other Valentine’s Week Winners
February 16, 2023

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...

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Wynn Las Vegas Guest Allegedly Misspent $10M in Client Funds for Hotel Room, Casino Gambling
February 16, 2023

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...

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Singapore Gambling Addict Forged Checks Using Erasable Pen, Heads to Prison
February 16, 2023

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,...

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Merkur Wants to Bring 24-Hour Casino to Scarborough, England
February 16, 2023

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,...

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US Sanctions Ex-Bulgarian Finance Minister For Gambling Favors
February 16, 2023

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...

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Churchill Downs Closes on Arlington Park Sale, New Chicago Bears Stadium Still Not Guaranteed
February 15, 2023

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...

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Las Vegas Crime Round Up: New Charge for Actor, Possible Death Penalty for Officer Killing
February 15, 2023

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...

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