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Aussie Rugby Teams Join New South Wales to Reject Sports Bet Sponsors
The New South Wales-led anti-sports betting initiative "Reclaim the Game," has added two more sports teams. Two National Rugby League teams have joined the growing campaign. The program targets the reduction of betting advertising and sponsorships in sports to the point that...
Vietnam Likely to Extend Pilot Program Allowing Locals to Visit Casinos
Vietnam's program to determine if locals can gamble at casinos responsibly may remain longer than previously thought. It was to remain in place until sometime this year, but might stay until 2024. For the past couple of years, Vietnam has been running...
Uber Driver Commits Suicide, Was Charged With Sex Assault of Las Vegas Strip Passenger
Dawed Mekonene, 30, an Uber driver who was awaiting trial on allegations he sexually assaulted a woman he picked up on the Las Vegas Strip, has died, according to a published report. He succumbed from self-inflicted injuries at a jail, officials said....
Oksana Baiul Joins Other Las Vegas Residents to Show Unity with Ukraine
A series of heartfelt gestures and formal gatherings are underway in Southern Nevada to show solidarity for the people and government of Ukraine given the Russian attack. Famed ice skater Oksana Baiul is scheduled to appear at a 3 pm rally on...
Las Vegas Sands Shows Greater Interest in Social Gaming than Casinos
Las Vegas Sands is changing the way it does business. The casino operator is showing an increased interest in social gaming as it backs a new gaming company, Fortis. Tomorrow's Las Vegas Sands (LVS) won't be the company Sheldon Adelson founded and...
Bet365, Parimatch and Other Gaming Operators Exit Russian Market
Some gaming operators are doing what they can to show their disapproval of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Bet365, Parimatch, and other gaming-related companies are shutting down operations in Russia, the largest CIS country. Gaming operator bet365 is pulling out of Russia, according...
Macau Says Casino Concession Extension Needed for Gambling Law Work
Macau's lawmakers have determined that they're going to need more time to figure out the nuts and bolts of the city's new gambling laws. As a result, officials have authorized an extension to existing casino concessions. Andrew W. Scott, the vice-chairman and...
Encore Boston Harbor May Unfairly Compete with Smaller Theaters for Big Name Shows
Independent theaters located near Encore Boston Harbor are concerned about entertainment competition from the casino or at a proposed entertainment complex located near the Everett, Mass. venue. They say it could hurt their bottom line. The gaming property has already sold tickets...
Bob Baffert Goes to Court: Seeks Stay on Suspension, Wants Churchill Ban Struck Down
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will meet on Friday to determine whether or not to grant a stay on a 90-day suspension stewards handed down to Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. That came in the wake of their ruling that disqualified...
Las Vegas Suspect Arrested on Murder, Attempted Murder Counts for Dozen Shootings
A 44-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge Tuesday in connection with the weekend shooting death of one victim in a hookah lounge east of the Las Vegas Strip. Lee Frank Wilson was also reportedly charged with 12 counts of attempted...
