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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.org Staff Writer February 13, 2023

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...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 13, 2023
Andrew Rhodes, the CEO of UK Gambling Commission

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...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 13, 2023
Star Entertainment's Star Sydney casino in Sydney, Australia

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...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 13, 2023

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...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 12, 2023

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...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 11, 2023

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...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 11, 2023

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...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 10, 2023
MGM rising rates

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...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 10, 2023

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...

Casino.org Staff Writer February 10, 2023