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Corpus Christi Gambling Raid Leads to Two Arrests in Texas
Corpus Christi police raided an illegal gaming operation this week in Texas. Two men were arrested as part of the city's continuing crackdown on illicit gambling. The suspects were identified as David Rivers, 44, and Ray Firova, 39. Each was charged on...
Las Vegas Becoming Destination for Many Out-of-State Patients Seeking Abortions
Las Vegas is becoming the destination of choice for many women seeking an abortion. Since a ground-breaking US Supreme Court ruling, Nevada clinics also report higher patient volume. The trend could lead to a “tidal wave” of patients coming to the state seeking...
Louisiana Politician Charged For Allegedly Using Campaign Money for Gambling
Louisiana politician Karen Carter Peterson, who has been battling gambling addiction, was charged with wire fraud on Thursday. She reportedly agreed to a plea deal on the charge. Peterson, 52, of New Orleans, used campaign money for gambling-related and other personal expenses,...
NYPD Search for Robbers Who Beat, Kicked Victim at Queens Illegal Gambling Joint
New York Police Department (NYPD) officers released mug shots today of the four bandits who allegedly brutally beat a man last month in a Queens, N.Y. gambling den. They struck him with chairs and brooms, then punched and kicked him, and eventually...
Washington State Tribal Casino Searched for Shooting Suspect
Police searched Washington State’s Muckleshoot Casino late this week for a shooter after a man was wounded at a nearby gasoline station on Wednesday. The victim was shot in the leg. His injuries were not life-threatening. The victim was treated at Seattle’s...
Las Vegas Police Union Calls For Removal of Local Judge For Anti-Cops Statements
A local police union is demanding a Las Vegas judge be permanently removed from the bench following a controversial statement she made to a defendant. During a court hearing, Judge Erika Ballou told an unnamed man this week that he should avoid...
Gaming Operators in the Netherlands Scratching Their Heads Over New Rules
The Netherlands recently announced plans to introduce tight restrictions on gambling advertising and sports sponsorships. However, an update to those plans the government released next is likely to cause confusion among operators and gamblers. Currently, the proposals are just proposals. A public...
Gambling White Paper in the UK Officially on Hold Again
The political turmoil in the UK is causing problems in virtually every economic sector, including gambling. Only days after stating that it would still move forward with the publication of its gambling white paper, the government is officially putting its plans on...
Illegal Gaming Sites Targeted Again by Australia’s Communications Watchdog
Online gaming in Australia is on the rise, which also means that the government can expect an uptick in the number of illegal websites targeting the country. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) shuts them down as quickly as possible, and...
Casino Opponents in Osaka Ready to Force Referendum on Integrated Resort
Osaka’s government is on the shortlist for consideration as a host of an integrated resort (IR) in Japan. However, opponents of the project continue efforts to halt its progress and continue to push for a referendum, which they want to see in...
