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Buffalo Bills Have Lower Odds Than Philadelphia Eagles for 2024 Super Bowl
The Monday morning sports talk radio shows in metropolitan New York were all about pregnant Rihanna, her belly-rubbing thing, and zebras at Super Bowl 57. Which gives you a fairly good idea how how high -- or low, as the case may...
Casino Crime Round Up: Massachusetts Casinos Accept Improper Bets, Casino Winners Attacked
Massachusetts regulators have launched an investigation into improper wagers at two casinos. The bets were made on in-state collegiate basketball games. It was revealed last week that Encore Boston Harbor self-reported bets on a Boston College women’s basketball game, and Plainridge Park...
UK Gambling Commission Boss Rejects Claim Regulator is Forcing Affordability Checks
Recent reports have indicated that gamblers and bettors in the UK are required to submit more affordability checks at the insistence of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). However, the gaming regulator’s CEO, Andrew Rhodes, has rejected the idea that it’s responsible. Rhodes...
Star Entertainment Could Write-Down Up to $1.1B For Casino Failures, New Taxes
Australia's Star Entertainment predicts massive financial losses, but not just because it has to pay over AUD200 million (US$138.3 million) in fines. Part of the losses are because New South Wales (NSW) wants casinos to pay more taxes, which Star says will...
Las Vegas-Bound Leaky Pipeline Fixed, Fuel To Flow Again
The damaged pipeline that supplies Las Vegas and the rest of Southern Nevada with gasoline and diesel fuel was repaired this weekend. Fuel was to start flowing again, officials said on Saturday. The pipeline operator, Kinder Morgan, a Houston-based energy company, said...
Las Vegas Crime Round Up: Metro Cops Increase Patrol On Super Bowl Sunday, Funds Raised to Address Sex Trafficking
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers will be out in force for Super Bowl Sunday, looking for intoxicated drivers. The selective enforcement will include anywhere from 30 to 35 officers. They will be on patrol from 5 p.m. Sunday to 3...
State of Emergency Declared in Las Vegas After Crucial Fuel Pipeline Leak, Shut Down
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) and Clark County officials declared a state of emergency Friday night after a leak in California led to the shutdown of a crucial pipeline that brings fuel to Las Vegas and the rest of Southern Nevada. The...
Jackpot: Hawaiians Wins Big in Vegas as State Gambling Bill Dies
This year seems to be an especially lucky time for Hawaiians visiting Las Vegas. Several people won big in recent weeks, as travel from Hawaii to Sin City continues to be popular. On January 22, an unnamed player from Hawaii won more...
Jackpot: Bellagio Casino Lucky Player Collects $3.2M on Slot Machine Win, Big Winners in January
A mystery player won $3.2M on a slot machine last weekend at the Bellagio Las Vegas in a progressive jackpot. On Saturday, the unnamed Las Vegas Strip visitor won the exact total of $3,257,830 at the Bellagio on a Wheel of Fortune...
NBA Player Award Opportunities After Active Trade Deadline Day
From time to time, we let y'all know what makes sense from an NBA futures wagering perspective, and today is one of those days, because a crazy trade deadline just happened. Yesterday, we highlighted some team futures that make sense. Today, we...