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West Virginia Casino Attempted Kidnapping Leads to Two Arrests
Two suspects were apprehended this week after an attempted abduction in the parking lot of West Virginia’s Wheeling Island Casino. The victims were held at gunpoint. The suspects initially broke into a parked car at the gaming property on Tuesday evening, police...
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Big Blue or Big Blues Await
The last time these teams met, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll showed the Philadelphia Eagles nothing ... other than the fact that he does indeed have a third-string quarterback who has a live arm. That was back in the final...
Holland America Line Cruise Ships Adding Larger Casinos to Several Ships
There are two primary reasons why a business looks at expanding a part of its operations – either it's doing very well, or it's hoping to attract more attention to that particular area. It isn't clear which reason is spurring the latest...
Jackpot: Caesars Palace Player Scores Two Successive $100K Wins on Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th isn’t always unlucky. Just ask the unnamed player who won two separate $100K jackpots at Caesars Palace Las Vegas last Friday. The patron hit his first win, which was good for $100,250, at 1:09 a.m. on Friday. Then, exactly...
European Union Committee Eyes Blanket Standards for Gambling Harm
Building on recommendations the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) presented last year, the European Union (EU) is now looking for uniformity in online gaming across the region. As a first step, it will accept the trade body’s input and will develop...
Casino Operator Casino Dreams Fighting to Keep iGaming Out of Chile
There's a shift occurring in the gambling ecosystem – the expansion of iGaming – that's inevitably going to upset the status quo. Some land-based casino operators aren't willing to accept it, though, and Chile's Casino Dreams is one. It's doing everything it...
Ontario Restores Sports Betting on UFC Ahead of Saturday Night Matches
The sportsbooks aren’t sure what to make of the biggest attractions that UFC 283 has to offer on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They’re still figuring out the best lines to offer. But Ontario sports bettors will be happy to...
PredictIt Injunction Hearing May Come Too Late to Save Exchange
PredictIt will finally get its day in court and the chance to make its case for why the political futures exchange should remain operational after February 15. On Wednesday, the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals scheduled a hearing for oral arguments...
Concord, New Hampshire Casino Is Conditionally Approved Despite Concerns
A proposed small charitable casino in Concord, New Hampshire, was given conditional approval this week by a local Planning Board. But anxious residents predict it could lead to increased levels of prostitution and illegal drugs, as well as impact the environment of...
Harrah’s Joliet Casino Parking Deck is Site of Hidden Gun, Suspect Arrested, Cops Reveal
A convicted felon last week hid a firearm in the parking deck at the Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel in Illinois, police said. The incident took place after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and then fled to the parking facility. Rashad Owens,...
