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California’s Morongo Casino Scene of Murder Suspect Arrest, Police Dog Injured
January 27, 2022

California’s Morongo Casino Scene of Murder Suspect Arrest, Police Dog Injured

A California murder suspect was arrested outside of the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon on Wednesday. He was injured during the apprehension, as was a police dog. Koron LeKeith Lowe, 24, required treatment...

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Reid Airport Baggage Fee Dispute Leads Las Vegas Officer to Charge Traveler
January 27, 2022

Reid Airport Baggage Fee Dispute Leads Las Vegas Officer to Charge Traveler

A California man was arrested recently at Las Vegas’ Reid International Airport after allegedly resisting a police officer. Last week’s incident began when the would-be passenger got into a dispute over fees charged by Spirit...

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Texas Casino Gambling Legalization Continues to Divide Politicians
January 26, 2022

Texas Casino Gambling Legalization Continues to Divide Politicians

A recent debate among Republican candidates vying for Texas’ 122nd House seat shows legalization of commercial gambling remains a controversial issue. The politicians offered conflicting stands during the San Antonio forum. Four candidates -- Adam...

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Macau Gaming Could Be Damaged By Hong Kong Isolation
January 26, 2022

Macau Gaming Could Be Damaged By Hong Kong Isolation

Hong Kong won't likely reopen its borders completely until 2024. Should this be the case, it could cause a ripple effect that might impact Macau's casino market. Hong Kong has implemented new policies in an...

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Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Praised for Strong AML Commitments
January 26, 2022

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Praised for Strong AML Commitments

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) has received a pat on the back. Its attention to anti-money laundering (AML) policies in the country has earned it a commendation from the country's AML watchdog. PAGCOR...

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Fremont Casino Slot Payout Provides Over $1.1M to Hawaiian Visitor to Las Vegas
January 26, 2022

Fremont Casino Slot Payout Provides Over $1.1M to Hawaiian Visitor to Las Vegas

A player from Hawaii won over $1.1 million last week at the Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Hotel and Casino. The big payout came from an IGT Wheel of Fortune slot. The guest was playing a...

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Global Sports Betting Alerts in 2021 Dropped 13% From the Previous Year
January 26, 2022

Global Sports Betting Alerts in 2021 Dropped 13% From the Previous Year

Except for an uptick in 2021, the level of suspicious activity in sports betting isn't changing. Data from the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) shows the number of reports is still extremely low. The expansion...

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Interior Department, Haaland Appeal Ruling Against Seminole-Florida Gaming Compact
January 26, 2022

Interior Department, Haaland Appeal Ruling Against Seminole-Florida Gaming Compact

The US Department of the Interior and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland filed an appeal Tuesday in federal court. They are seeking to overturn a decision made two months ago that voided a gaming compact between...

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Michigan Woman Finds Email on $3M Lottery Prize in Spam; Mega Millions Nears $400M
January 25, 2022

Michigan Woman Finds Email on $3M Lottery Prize in Spam; Mega Millions Nears $400M

Not everything that gets sent to your spam folder is junk. A Detroit area woman learned she became a millionaire when she checked her spam folder recently for an email from someone. It wasn’t a...

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PointsBet Becomes Sixth Mobile Sports Betting Operator to Launch in New York
January 25, 2022

PointsBet Becomes Sixth Mobile Sports Betting Operator to Launch in New York

PointsBet became the sixth mobile sports betting operator to go live in New York late Monday night. The Australian-based company announced the first wager came through at 10:09 pm ET. In a statement, PointsBet US...

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