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Jackpot: Paris Las Vegas Player Wins $436K With Royal Flush
A New York State visitor to Las Vegas won $436K during a stop at the Paris Las Vegas on July 2. The mystery guest from Middle Village, New York, hit the jackpot with a royal...
Las Vegas Crime Roundup: State Park Fatal Shooting Under Investigation
Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park remains closed after an unnamed person was shot dead there by a ranger on Wednesday. The park ranger “discharged their service weapon while responding to a call,” according to...
Ex-Fire Chief Avoids Prison After Embezzling $30K, Some Spent on Gambling
A former Malverne, New York fire chief was given probation this week for the theft of more than $30K in volunteer fire department funds. Much of the cash was spent on gambling at casinos. On...
Vermont Democrats’ Debit Card Illicitly Used to Wager on FanDuel
Someone misused a debit card belonging to the Vermont Democratic Party and charged $925 on the sports betting site FanDuel. After misuse of the funds was uncovered, the money was returned to the state’s Democratic...
New Hampshire’s New Gaming Property to be Called Nash Casino
Nashua, New Hampshire’s forthcoming casino at the Pheasant Lane Mall will be called The Nash Casino. The name and modern exterior design recently were released by ECL Entertainment, a Las Vegas-based gaming company. ECL Entertainment...
Casino Crime Roundup: Fireworks-Linked Wildfire Under Investigation
The cause of a wildfire remains under investigation after a brush fire started during Saturday night’s fireworks show near Arizona’s BlueWater Resort and Casino. It appears the fire began after sparks from the fireworks display...
New Hampshire Proposed Casino Moves Forward After Legal Win
Andy Sanborn’s planned gaming property in Concord, New Hampshire reportedly has received a much-needed court victory making it more likely the casino will be able to open. An unsuccessful lawsuit filed by local resident Kassey...
West Virginia Casino Visitor Threatens Employees, Chased by Cops, Sets Fire in Hospital: Police Reveal
An unruly and intoxicated man threatened workers at West Virginia’s Mardi Gras Casino and Resort, before leading Nitro, W.V., cops on a high-speed chase early on Friday, officials said. The suspect struggled with officers, was...
New Hampshire Embattled Casino May Have Found a Buyer
A Las Vegas company is among the several entities interested in acquiring the controversial Concord Casino. State officials have ordered the owners to sell the New Hampshire gaming property. One of the five interested buyers...
New Mexico Race Track Damaged by Flooding, Events Rescheduled
New Mexico’s Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino was damaged over the weekend by flash floods that were linked to wildfires. Horse races were postponed as a result. Mud and debris needed to be removed...