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Imperial Pacific Int’l Pulls Another Magic Trick to Hold Saipan Casino License
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has done it again. The casino operator figured out a last-minute maneuver to avoid losing its casino license in Saipan, keeping alive its dream to bring the Imperial Palace resort back to life. IPI has been fighting a...
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino Giving Free Slot Play for Food Donation
The Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino is holding a food drive today (May 25) for those affected by the May 14 supermarket mass shooting on the city’s East Side. The Jefferson Avenue Tops Friendly Market store remains closed, creating few options for the...
Casino Del Este in Argentina Ready to Begin Phase Two of Development
Argentina continues to see its land-based casino market grow. A plan to add a large integrated resort in the province of Mendoza is the latest addition. In the last week of 2021, the government of the province of Mendoza, Argentina, inaugurated a...
Dotty’s Casino Robber May Have Targeted Player Who Just Won $30K, Cops Reveal
The man who robbed a woman at Las Vegas’ Dotty’s casino apparently targeted the winning player after she won about $30,000, a recently-released arrest report reveals. Samuel Schmid allegedly yanked her pocketbook and fled the gaming venue. Upon driving away, a manager...
Mexico’s Big Bola Casino Chain Owners Face Money Laundering Allegations
Big Bola, a company that operates casinos in Mexico, is facing allegations it facilitates money laundering. This has led to authorities freezing certain bank accounts as legal issues mount. Mexico's National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV, for its Spanish acronym) ordered the...
Queensland Casinos Won’t Have to Cut Hours as Government Shoots Down Idea
The idea that casinos in Queensland, Australia, should close early to limit alcohol sales has received a resounding "No." News outlet In Queensland reports that the government won't entertain the notion, as casinos play a huge role in international tourism. The Queensland...
Crown Melbourne Faces Lawsuit As Thief Steals McLaren from Valet Parking
Crown Resorts is dealing with a lot of legal headaches right now, but is going to add one more. Australia's 9News reports that the casino operator faces a lawsuit following the theft of a McLaren sports car from its Crown Melbourne venue....
Pahrump Nugget Casino Deadly Hit and Run Leads to Nevada Murder Arrest
A man remained behind bars this week after he allegedly struck a pedestrian at Nevada’s Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Gambling Hall parking lot with his car. The victim later died from serious injuries. Jeremy O’Brien, 42, of Pahrump, Nev., intentionally drove into...
Dotty’s Casino Murder Suspect Gets Public Defender Appointed to Represent Him
The man accused of running over a Dotty’s casino manager finally appeared in Las Vegas court this week. Samuel Schmid, 28, was charged with open murder for the crime during an appearance today (May 24). On Monday, he failed to show up...
Atlanta Gambling Dispute Leads to Deadly Shooting, Cops Seize Firearm
A gambling disagreement turned into a fatal shooting early today (May 24) in Atlanta. A 32-year-old man died from his wounds. Another man, believed to be 31-years-old, was named a person of interest. He was apprehended by Atlanta Police Department (APD) officers....