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Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino is Site of Disruptive Blackjack Player Arrest
A blackjack player at Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino Resort was arrested at a gaming table, according to a recent news report. He was allegedly disruptive and uttered obscenities. The 37-year-old New Castle, Del. man wasn't named in the report from the Sanatoga...
Horse Racing Close to Return at Argentina’s Bahía Blanca
Horse racing – which means race betting – could soon find a new home in Argentina. While there are currently tracks in operation across the country, plans to revitalize the Bahía Blanca racetrack are moving forward. Local media outlet La Nueva reports...
Malaysia’s Police Force In Anti-Gambling Offensive, Arrest More Than 900
In a dedicated effort to stop illegal gambling in the country, Malaysia recently conducted a police exercise that had an overwhelming response. Coinciding with the start of the Chinese New Year, they arrested 905 people across the country in a two-week period....
PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event Finds a Winner
Thanks to COVID-19, PokerStars had to call off its annual PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) poker series in the Bahamas after 2019. It’s now back in action, and the main event has found a winner in Michel Dattani from Portugal. The main event...
Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Newest Member is Veteran Jurist George Assad
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has a new member: George Assad, a former Las Vegas Municipal Court judge, local prosecutor, and private practice attorney. Assad, 71, replaces member Philip Katsaros, who didn't seek reappointment. The powerful three-member panel now has no...
Las Vegas Strip Driver Rescued from Fiery Car is Reportedly Charged with DUI
The injured motorist who was pulled from an inflamed car after a recent crash on Las Vegas Boulevard is now facing DUI and other counts, local news reports reveal. The driver, identified as Alexander Jay Dawkins, 34, was charged after Friday’s motor...
Las Vegas Joins National Outcry Over Deadly Police Force After Tyre Nichols’ Death
Several law professors with ties to Las Vegas and the gaming sector are adding their voices to the outrage over the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tenn. Five Memphis police officers who earlier this month allegedly kicked, beat, and assaulted...
Jackpot: Caesars Palace Player Wins Over $1M on Slot Machine
A guest at Caesars Palace Las Vegas casino scored a $1M payday on Monday. The player was on the casino floor at 4 a.m. when he/she won the jackpot on a slot machine. The exact total was $1,040,252, according to a statement...
Saipan’s Imperial Palace Casino Has Break-In, Thieves Don’t Get Far
As the Imperial Palace casino in Saipan remains empty and its future is unclear, thieves are trying to take advantage of the situation. Two tried to break into the property last Friday, but police officers arrived to chase them off, according to...
Chicago Bulls Guard Zach LaVine Drawing Trade Interest by Multiple Teams
With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Chicago Bulls have to make a decision about disgruntled All-Star shooting guard Zach LaVine. The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat are interested in adding LaVine to their rosters in a trade....