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Las Vegas Shooter Gets 20 Years in Prison for Paralyzing Officer Near Circus Circus
The confessed shooter who critically wounded a Las Vegas Metro police officer was sentenced Friday to at least 20 years in prison. The shooting took place in 2020 outside of Circus Circus Hotel & Casino and left the officer mostly paralyzed. Las...
Casino Parking Lots Among Vulnerable Sites for Catalytic Converter Thefts
Vehicles parked in casino lots are being targeted by thieves looking for catalytic converters. Casinos in Mississippi and Louisiana have recently been targeted. But Las Vegas casinos are also at risk. On Thursday, two suspects were arrested at Mississippi’s Riverwalk Casino, according...
Greece Online Gaming Market to Add Two New Operators
Following the revival of Greece's online gaming market last year, more operators continue to show interest. Two new operators hope to join the space, and recently submitted their applications for iGaming licenses. Greece's online gaming market is on the rebound after a...
California Sports Betting Measure to Aid Homeless Backed by Voters in Poll
Poll results released Friday morning show 59% of likely voters would support amending the California state Constitution to allow commercial sports betting operators to offer mobile wagering applications. Proceeds would support social services, like programs for the homeless. Likely voters favor the...
Encore Boston Harbor Site of Arrest of Hotel Guest for Violent Crime in Maine
Massachusetts state troopers encouraged a suspected fugitive to leave his hotel room at the Encore Boston Harbor early today without any violence. He is wanted by Maine police for what authorities describe as a violent incident. Maine state police were notified on...
Illegal Tokyo Casino Shook Down By Japanese Yakuza Spawns Arrests
Police in Tokyo, Japan, shut down an illegal gaming hall operating in the Shinjuku district last fall. The subsequent investigation uncovered illegal shakedowns, and police have now arrested four yakuza-tied extortionists. All four are low-level operatives of a local yakuza group, the...
Northern Ireland Sportsbooks, Bingo Halls Now Open 7 Days A Week
Northern Ireland's attempts to update some of its gambling laws are now complete. Thanks to royal assent this past Tuesday, sportsbooks and bingo halls can now open on Sundays without breaking the rules. It's been a long time since 1985, the last...
Resorts World Death of Comedian Donny Davis Linked to Fentanyl, Alcohol
Comedian Donny Davis died from ethanol (alcohol) and fentanyl intoxication, the Clark County Coroner’s office announced this week following an autopsy. His Feb. 22 Las Vegas death was also ruled an accident. Las Vegas Metro police told the Las Vegas Review-Journal on...
Wisconsin’s Oneida Casino Holds Memorial Service to Commemorate Shooting Anniversary
Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the deadly shootings inside a restaurant at Green Bay, Wisconsin’s Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. It is adjacent to the Oneida Casino. An 8 AM Sunday healing service will take place in front of the Radisson...
Star Entertainment Inquiry Confirms Shady Deals with Loan Sharks, Money Launderers
The ongoing inquiry into Australia's Star Entertainment and its casino operations isn't doing anything to help the company's standing. Two company executives confirmed this week that a number of shady deals have taken place over the years. The Australian casino operator and...
