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California Online Sports Betting Petition Gathers Enough Signatures for November Ballot
June 27, 2022

California Online Sports Betting Petition Gathers Enough Signatures for November Ballot

The California Secretary of State’s office announced Monday evening that a petition seeking a constitutional amendment to legalize online sports betting has cleared the necessary signature threshold. That makes it eligible for placement on the...

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Betfred Expands Sports Betting Reach in South Africa through LottoStar Hookup
June 27, 2022

Betfred Expands Sports Betting Reach in South Africa through LottoStar Hookup

Betfred has announced a new partnership in South Africa that will see it continue to grow in the region. The sports betting operator has teamed up with one of Africa's largest online betting operators, LottoStar....

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Brazil’s Soccer Teams Want a Piece of the Online Betting Action
June 27, 2022

Brazil’s Soccer Teams Want a Piece of the Online Betting Action

Sports betting and online gambling continue to be hot topics in Brazil, although legislative cohesion on how to proceed is at an impasse. When and if progress is made, soccer teams want a cut of...

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Australian Casinos Test Facial Recognition, Concept Faces Controversy
June 27, 2022

Australian Casinos Test Facial Recognition, Concept Faces Controversy

In Australia, a number of retailers use facial recognition to identify their customers, according to recent reports, That led to the question of whether casinos in the country are doing the same, and it turns...

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California Sports Betting Update: Monday Likely a Pivotal Day for Online Measure
June 26, 2022

California Sports Betting Update: Monday Likely a Pivotal Day for Online Measure

By the end of Monday, we should know if California will have one or two sports betting initiatives on the November ballot. Per the Secretary of State’s office, Monday is the deadline for county election...

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Las Vegas Legend Wayne Newton Forced Again to Cancel Some Flamingo Shows
June 26, 2022

Las Vegas Legend Wayne Newton Forced Again to Cancel Some Flamingo Shows

Wayne Newton is canceling five live performances at the Flamingo because of a positive COVID-19 test. The 80-year-old star, who is known as Mr. Las Vegas, did not reveal what symptoms he is suffering from....

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Las Vegas Vagrant Threatens to Kill, Eat Police Officers Near Casino, Cops Reveal
June 25, 2022

Las Vegas Vagrant Threatens to Kill, Eat Police Officers Near Casino, Cops Reveal

A suspected vagrant who allegedly threatened to kill and eat Las Vegas police officers and spit at a police car remains in jail today. He was first spotted by Metro cops laying on a sidewalk...

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Atlantic City Blaze Damages Five Businesses on Boardwalk, No Injuries Reported
June 25, 2022

Atlantic City Blaze Damages Five Businesses on Boardwalk, No Injuries Reported

Atlantic City firefighters are continuing to search for the cause of Friday’s fire on the Boardwalk. Five retail businesses were damaged in the major New Jersey tourist area. The fire was first spotted at about...

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Gold Rush Sues Accel as Illinois VGT Rivals Feud Over $30M in Loans
June 25, 2022

Gold Rush Sues Accel as Illinois VGT Rivals Feud Over $30M in Loans

Accel Entertainment, the largest operator of video gaming terminals (VGT) in the US, faces a lawsuit from a competitor in Illinois. The lawsuit claims “illegal and tortious conduct” by Accel as it tried “to dominate...

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Station Casinos Feels ‘Vindicated’ But Fined $80K for Post-Game Betting Issue
June 25, 2022

Station Casinos Feels ‘Vindicated’ But Fined $80K for Post-Game Betting Issue

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday fined Station Casinos $80,000 for accepting bets on sporting events when the outcome was already determined. Last September, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) filed a complaint against the...

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