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Colombia Casino Robbery Ends with Arrest of Gang Members
Colombian police ended a casino robbery in Santa Marta in the act this week, potentially stopping a crime spree. Among those captured is a man on the list of most-wanted criminals in the city. Three young men were caught in flagrante delicto...
Cambodia’s Star Vegas Casino Reopens Following Year-Long Shutdown
More casino activity is returning to normal after the long-running COVID-19 debacle. Donaco International's Star Vegas in Cambodia will soon reopen its doors. The global COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the land-based gaming industry worldwide. Some areas took it worse than...
Star Entertainment Ex-Boss Matt Bekier Blames Others for Company’s Failures
In New South Wales' ongoing inquiry into Star Entertainment, former CEO Matt Bekier is dismissing his role in the casino operator's mismanagement and alleged money laundering. Instead, according to him, other executives should receive all of the blame. Matt Bekier resigned as...
Illegal Gambling Operation in Argentina That Drew More Than 500 Spectators Busted
Police dismantled an illegal gambling operation at a recognized sports complex in Buenos Aires, Argentina over the weekend. There were more than 500 spectators. However, only a small percentage participated in the gambling activity. Police uncovered a massive illegal gambling operation at...
Italian Police Bust Gang with Hand in Illegal Gambling, Money Laundering
Following an extensive investigation, Italian police have dismantled an illegal gambling and money laundering outfit. More than 71 people face charges for their role in the multibillion-dollar enterprise. Laundering dirty money through a complex betting system, especially in sports and gambling. That's...
Aussie Politician Wants Gambling Ad Ban as Spending Soars
Gambling advertising is on the rise in Australia, with a new Nielsen report indicating a significant increase in five years. One politician thinks it's time to cut back, and is using that as his platform for the upcoming election. The past few...
Las Vegas Sands Wins Fight with Asian American Corp. In Macau
Las Vegas Sands has reportedly won its long-standing fight with a former casino partner in Macau. It won't have to hand over the billions of dollars Asian American Corp. has sought through legal channels for years. The owner of Asian American Corp.,...
NFL Draft Recap: Receiver Trades Impact Super Bowl, Awards Odds
The NFL held its annual draft this past weekend in Las Vegas. However, the biggest news coming from the three-day event wasn’t any particular pick that’s set to turn a mediocre team into the next Cincinnati Bengals. Instead, it was the trades...
Kentucky Derby Field Comes Into Focus Ahead of Monday’s Post Position Draw
With less than a week before the Kentucky Derby, the field for the 148th running of the classic race is almost set. On Sunday, Early Voting’s owner notified Churchill Downs the Wood Memorial runner-up would not run in next Saturday’s race. That...
Aristocrat Starts on New Las Vegas Center, Unveils Fremont St. Promo
Aristocrat Technologies broke ground Friday on a manufacturing facility in Henderson, a building company officials said will develop gaming devices to clients across the world. The project will be the biggest for Aristocrat in five years, according to Mary Lynn Palenik, the...
