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British Paralegal Imprisoned for Stealing from Employer to Fund Gambling
A 38-year-old father of two from the UK is leaving his children to go to prison. He siphoned over £438,000 (US$545,397) from the law firm where he worked as a paralegal to feed his gambling habit, and will now pay the price....
Viva Las Vegas: Ann-Margret Receives Honorary Degree from UNLV
Legendary Las Vegas headliner Ann-Margret was given an honorary doctoral degree by UNLV this weekend. It is one of many Las Vegas-linked honors she has received over the decades as an actress, singer, and dancer. UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield presented her...
Las Vegas Strip Security Guard Was Once Job of Church Shooter David Chou: News Report
The man accused in this weekend’s deadly California church shooting was once a security guard on the Las Vegas Strip, a local TV station reported. It was not immediately known for sure where he worked on the major gambling thoroughfare. But one...
Encore Room Theft Leads to Las Vegas Arrest for Missing $50K Watch, $50K in Cash
A Patek Phillipe luxury watch with an estimated value of $50,000 -- and $50,500 in cash -- were stolen from a room at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas this month. The suspect in the case was arrested and is scheduled to...
Michigan’s Bay Mills Casino Closed for Now After an Electrical Fire
A fire which broke out Saturday evening in an IT room at Michigan’s Bay Mills Resort & Casino led the tribal gaming venue to temporarily shutter. The soonest it is likely to reopen is reportedly Wednesday. Key internal systems were damaged. They...
100 Eight-Liner Machines, Over $15K Seized in San Antonio, Texas Gambling Raid
Tens of thousands of dollars and an estimated 100 eight-liner gaming machines were commandeered by sheriff’s deputies after a gambling raid in San Antonio, Texas. The court-ordered search took place last Friday around sunrise. The illicit gambling den was housed on a...
888 Holdings Closer to William Hill Takeover Following Shareholder Vote
888 Holdings has crossed a major threshold in its planned acquisition of William Hill's non-US assets. The gaming operator's shareholders have approved the deal, which will allow it to possibly close next month. After Caesars Entertainment bought William Hill last year and...
Omar Del Pino Ships Winamax Poker Open €500 Main Event
The Winamax Poker Open (WPO) Madrid closed the curtain yesterday with the conclusion of the Main Event. The series was a huge success, but Omar Del Pino's performance at the €500 (US$521.20) Main Event was among the best. After a week in...
Illegal Gambling in Argentina Has 36 People, Including Police Commissioner, Facing Prison
A massive illegal gambling network in Argentina met its end last year after investigators realized the extent of the operations. There are now 36 on trial for their involvement, including a police commissioner and other government officials. Illegal gambling in Argentina, as...
Star Entertainment Loses Two Board Members as Money Laundering Investigation Continues
Star Entertainment's executive ranks continue to thin out, as New South Wales investigates its business practices. Two board members resigned, adding their names to the list that includes the casino operator's former CEO. As Crown Resorts' world came crumbling down, the company...
