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North Carolina Sports Betting in Jeopardy After Split Vote, College Ban
Legislation to legalize sports betting in North Carolina is on the ropes after a dramatic couple of hours in the state legislature Wednesday evening. The state House of Representatives voted on two sports betting bills Wednesday. One was Senate Bill 38, which...
Off-Strip Las Vegas Fire Leads to Heavy Smoke, Flames
A vacant warehouse west of the Las Vegas Strip caught on fire early Wednesday, with firefighters facing heavy flames and smoke. The property is located near the Palms Casino Resort. The Bertsos Drive blaze was first reported at 8:25 am Wednesday. The...
Slot Machine Cash Boxes Stolen at Seven Las Vegas Restaurants
A Las Vegas man appeared at a court hearing this week for allegedly stealing cash boxes from slots at restaurants. Eric Christopher Johnson, 38, was indicted on 26 counts related to the thefts at seven Las Vegas restaurants, authorities said. The charges...
Bloomberry Resorts Chairman Razon Views Largest IPO in the Philippines for His Energy Arm
As Enrique Razon continues to boost the Philippines' casino industry, the country's second-richest man is working to advance one of his other big endeavors. He wants to go public with Prime Infrastructure Capital, his infrastructure and holding firm, and is preparing for...
Evolution Acquires Slot Developer Nolimit City in $357M Deal
Evolution is continuing to evolve into a larger, more diverse gaming company. Its latest move to facilitate that growth is the acquisition of Nolimit City, an online slot developer. The purchase, which Evolution hopes to complete before the end of the third...
UK Gambling Commission Thinks People Shouldn’t Be Able to Decide If They Can Afford to Gamble
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is constantly introducing new rules and regulations for the country's gambling industry, including some that appear overbearing. In its latest initiative, which the regulator presented yesterday, it asserts that consumers can't be trusted to determine how to...
Crown Resorts Receives Conditional Casino License for Crown Sydney
Crown Resorts can officially open its casino floor at the Crown Sydney in New South Wales (NSW). The Australian state's gaming regulator signed off on the operator's casino license two years after the property opened its doors. The NSW Independent Liquor &...
NYC Elderly Woman Gambled Away Much of $655K in Stolen Benefits, Prosecutor Reveals
A 77-year-old woman spent much of the approximately $655,000 she bilked from government agencies at casinos, prosecutors announced this week. The Bronx, N.Y., defendant will avoid prison for an elaborate plot that started in 1960. The loot was stolen by Carmen Soto...
Bingo! Plaza Casino to Hold $160K Tournament in Downtown Las Vegas
Plaza Hotel & Casino will have a $160,000 Super Bingo tournament starting at the end of July. Some 1,000 players are expected to take part in the event at the downtown Las Vegas gaming venue. The tournament will be held between July...
Sports Betting Guide — Understanding Prop, Futures and Over/Under
More people than ever are looking to cash in the sports betting window with the increased legalization of sports betting. But understanding several key terms will increase your odds of winning and understanding the betting world. We previously introduced you to terms...
