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Three Gamblers Lose $24M Total at Las Vegas Casino
Three visitors lost a total of almost $24M at Resorts World Las Vegas over just a few years, according to the Nevada Current. Each of the trio is reportedly under investigation. One of the gamblers...
Casino Crime Roundup: Alleged Oklahoma Casino Shooter in Jail
The suspect accused in the weekend shooting of a man at Tulsa’s Osage Casino Hotel is now behind bars. Jonathan Shane Ford, 25, of Ponca City, Okla., was spotted Monday in a vehicle while on...
Ohio Casino Swatting Suspect Appears in Court for Threatening Calls
The teenager accused of being the mastermind behind a “swatting call” to Columbus, Ohio's Hollywood Casino appeared in federal court on Monday. Brayden Grace, 18, of Columbus, Ohio, was linked to the January 5 hoax...
Florida Cops Raid Four Illegal Bolita Gambling Operations
Five suspects were arrested earlier this month after Florida officers searched four illicit gaming operations in Port St. Lucie. Each legitimate business ran illegal bolita games, police said. Bolita in Spanish is defined as “little...
Jackpot Roundup: Man Celebrating 21st Birthday Wins $362K in Las Vegas
An Ohio resident visiting the Las Vegas Strip collected $362K at the Linq Hotel + Experience on his 21st birthday. Damon Howell of Union City won $362,640 while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em on May 10...
Concord, New Hampshire Begins Process to Restrict Casino Locations, Hours
Concord, NH officials have proposed an ordinance that would limit where casinos could be located in the city. Additional restrictions may also be approved. Last week, the city’s planning board backed the restrictions, as part...
Casino Crime Roundup: Oklahoma Casino Shooting Victim Hospitalized
A person was shot in the leg on Saturday afternoon while in the parking lot at Osage Casino Hotel -- Tulsa, according to local news reports. The unnamed victim was rushed to a nearby hospital...
Florida Casino Disagreement Leads to Attempted Murder Charge
A dispute that broke out at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa ended with a man recently getting arrested for attempted murder, according to a news report. Lamar Brooks, 33, of Bartow, Fla.,...
Baseball Player Accused of Making Improper Bets with Embattled Bookie: ESPN
An MLB player made pro sports wagers with the same bookie who took bets from the disgraced translator used by Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, according to a new report. David Fletcher, who like...
New York State Defendant Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gambling Charge
A man will reportedly avoid jail time after he entered a plea this week in connection with an illicit sports betting operation. Louis P. Ferrari, II, 42, of Rochester, N.Y., pled guilty to conspiracy to...