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Pennsylvania Racetrack Riders Require Surgery After Horses Fall During Race
September 29, 2021

Pennsylvania Racetrack Riders Require Surgery After Horses Fall During Race

Two horse riders suffered injuries Tuesday during a race at Pennsylvania’s Meadows Racetrack & Casino. Both required treatment at a local hospital. The incident took place Tuesday afternoon in Washington, Pa. after a horse made...

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Trinidad & Tobago Casino Murder: Judge Rules Defendant Not Guilty
September 27, 2021

Trinidad & Tobago Casino Murder: Judge Rules Defendant Not Guilty

A local man accused of murdering a Trinidad and Tobago casino security guard during a robbery was found not guilty on Monday, according to local news reports. He was set free over a decade after...

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Critics Challenge Culinary Workers Union On How To Rehire Casino Employees
September 27, 2021

Critics Challenge Culinary Workers Union On How To Rehire Casino Employees

About 21,000 employees, representing about a third of the union's membership, remain out of work following the COVID-19 outbreak. However, Station Casinos and some UNLV professors disagree on the best way to rehire workers. The...

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Seven Sportsbooks Back Third Potential Sports Betting Act on ’22 California Ballot
September 23, 2021

Seven Sportsbooks Back Third Potential Sports Betting Act on ’22 California Ballot

Backers of what would potentially be a third sports betting measure on the 2022 California general election ballot are citing evidence of potential success. They say a survey taken earlier this summer indicates Golden State...

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Colorado Sports Betting Generates Nearly $8M for State Water Plan in FY21
September 23, 2021

Colorado Sports Betting Generates Nearly $8M for State Water Plan in FY21

Colorado gaming officials on Thursday announced that the first full year of legal sports betting in the state produced nearly $8 million in tax revenue. That will help the state implement its water resiliency plan....

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Industry Veteran Rodio Becomes Great Canadian CEO as Apollo Global Takes Over
September 22, 2021

Industry Veteran Rodio Becomes Great Canadian CEO as Apollo Global Takes Over

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. announced on Wednesday that veteran industry executive Tony Rodio will be the Toronto-based company’s new CEO. Rodio has nearly 40 years of experience in the gaming industry. He served as the...

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Vacant Indiana Casino License Draws Four Bids, But Appeal Could Delay Award
September 22, 2021

Vacant Indiana Casino License Draws Four Bids, But Appeal Could Delay Award

UPDATED (1 pm ET 9/23) - Includes details now of Premier Gaming's proposal to the Indiana Gaming Commission for a Terre Haute casino. The Indiana Gaming Commission announced on Wednesday that four companies submitted bids...

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Oklahoma Boy Left Alone in Car, Vehicle Then Stolen From Casino Lot
September 22, 2021

Oklahoma Boy Left Alone in Car, Vehicle Then Stolen From Casino Lot

A 10-year-old boy was left alone in a running car outside of Oklahoma's Newcastle Casino. The mother was arrested after the car was stolen. So, too, was the man who allegedly took the car with...

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Washington State Burglary Suspect Nabbed, Allegedly Hid on Casino Roof
September 22, 2021

Washington State Burglary Suspect Nabbed, Allegedly Hid on Casino Roof

An unnamed burglary suspect will soon appear in court after he was discovered on the roof of a Washington State gaming property earlier this month. The King County Sheriff’s Office revealed this week he was...

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Nevada Tourism Officials Allocate $13.6M in COVID-19 Relief to Promote State
September 22, 2021

Nevada Tourism Officials Allocate $13.6M in COVID-19 Relief to Promote State

The Nevada Commission on Tourism has approved the allocation of nearly $13.6 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to visitors bureaus and other related agencies. The move is in an effort to draw more travelers...

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