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Terre Haute Casino Proposals Generate Feedback as Indiana Prepares to Decide
November 14, 2021

Terre Haute Casino Proposals Generate Feedback as Indiana Prepares to Decide

The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) received more than 200 unique comments regarding the Vigo County casino license the regulatory body plans to award this week. The IGC announced last month it would welcome public comments...

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UAW Local Official Accused of Embezzling $2M, Using Union Debit Card at Greektown
November 13, 2021

UAW Local Official Accused of Embezzling $2M, Using Union Debit Card at Greektown

An officer with a UAW local in Michigan faces a potentially lengthy federal prison term. That's after authorities charged him embezzling more than $2 million in the chapter’s funds, with some of the money allegedly...

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Indiana’s October Sports Betting Handle Sets Record; Hard Rock Best Casino AGR
November 13, 2021

Indiana’s October Sports Betting Handle Sets Record; Hard Rock Best Casino AGR

Sports betting in Indiana enjoyed a huge month in October, as licensed sportsbooks in the state posted a handle of $461.1 million. That’s according to figures released by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) on Friday....

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Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino To Install Infrared Cameras To Watch For Kids in Cars
November 12, 2021

Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino To Install Infrared Cameras To Watch For Kids in Cars

The increased number of unattended minors left in parked cars at Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino Resort while adults gamble has led the gaming property to take several new precautions. One includes installing infrared surveillance cameras....

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Casino Plan Nixed by Chicago Alderman, Neil Bluhm Rips Sportsbook Measure
November 11, 2021

Casino Plan Nixed by Chicago Alderman, Neil Bluhm Rips Sportsbook Measure

A Chicago official whose district includes a potential site for the city’s casino project has called for that proposal to be scrapped immediately. Alderman Sophia King, whose district includes part of the city’s Bronzeville neighborhood,...

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Florida Sports Betting Update: Feds Say Seminole Compact Meets IGRA, State Law
November 10, 2021

Florida Sports Betting Update: Feds Say Seminole Compact Meets IGRA, State Law

The amended Florida gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that the federal government deemed as approved earlier this year does not violate the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). That's even though officials with...

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Montana Stateline Casino Double Murder, Suicide Reportedly Tied to Domestic Dispute
November 10, 2021

Montana Stateline Casino Double Murder, Suicide Reportedly Tied to Domestic Dispute

Montana authorities are continuing to investigate the motive for this past weekend’s casino shooting, which left three people dead at Stateline Casino near Bainville. Two of the deceased are a husband and wife. The dead...

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Moody’s Lowers Melco Expectations Due to ‘Negative’ Outlook
November 10, 2021

Moody’s Lowers Melco Expectations Due to ‘Negative’ Outlook

Moody's Investors Service Inc has downgraded Melco Resorts Finance Ltd's corporate and family ratings, as well as senior unsecured ratings, from Ba2 to Ba3. According to an announcement from the firm on Monday, the change...

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Australia’s Liquor & Gaming NSW Clamping Down on Gambling Operators with More Fines
November 10, 2021

Australia’s Liquor & Gaming NSW Clamping Down on Gambling Operators with More Fines

Australia, like some other countries, is taking a harder stance on how gambling operators advertise. New South Wales (NSW) is coming down on a repeat offender and is apparently getting frustrated with a lack of...

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Gambling Ad Crackdown in the UK Continues, 888 UK Unable to Avoid Punishment
November 10, 2021

Gambling Ad Crackdown in the UK Continues, 888 UK Unable to Avoid Punishment

Media and advertising watchdogs in the UK are determined to hold gambling-related companies to higher standards, even if those standards aren't always clear. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently ruled against 888 UK Ltd for...

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