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Noose Discovery at Nevada’s MSG Sphere Building Site Leads to Concerns
A noose found on a beam at the construction site of the MSG Sphere, adjacent to The Venetian resort-casino, has led to concerns about possible racist motivations. MSG Entertainment Corp., which is constructing the venue with Las Vegas Sands Corp., is aggressively...
Flutter Unit Takes “Monstrous” Kentucky PokerStars Ruling to US Supreme Court
A Flutter Entertainment subsidiary that operates PokerStars has asked the US Supreme Court to weigh in on a Kentucky Supreme Court decision. In that ruling, the Court awarded more than $1 billion to the state, which sued to recoup losses suffered by...
Shuffle Up and Vaccinate: 2021 World Series of Poker Requires COVID-19 Shots
The 2021 World Series of Poker, set to begin in just a little more than a month, announced Friday that anyone attending the event, including participants, will need to show proof they’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In a statement released Friday, WSOP...
Las Vegas DA Reviewing Deadly Shooting at Strip Motel, Suspect Apprehended
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson is continuing to review the recent fatal shooting of a man in a Las Vegas Strip motel. It is the latest violent crime to take place in or near the gaming property corridor. The shooting took...
Las Vegas Strip Multiyear Road Construction Frustrates Casino-Bound Motorists
Las Vegas Strip drivers are complaining about traffic tie-ups and closed lanes due to ongoing road and infrastructure improvements. At times throughout the day, traffic has come to a complete standstill on Las Vegas Boulevard, Sahara Avenue, and other key roads. The...
Nevada Tavern Mask Violations Could Carry $10K Fine
A Carson City tavern faces a fine after violating face mask regulations for the second time. Regulators could remove the establishment's gaming license. However, some say the penalty isn't sufficient. The Carson City tavern is facing its second complaint from the Nevada...
Hong Kong Constable Among 48 Defendants in Court on Gambling Charges
A Hong Kong police officer was one of 48 defendants brought before a local court Monday on illegal gambling charges. Authorities allege he was one of the operat0rs of the illegal gambling joint and provided poker games. Ng Hin Fung, 29, is...
ZenSports Gets Breakthrough in Nevada with Two-Year Gaming License
As the saying goes, the hardest million dollars to make is the first. The saying may not hold true for sports betting licenses in the US. But you wouldn’t blame Mark Thomas and others at ZenSports if they felt that way after...
Ontario iGaming Regulators Release Operator Guide, Create Path for Grays
Operators interested in iGaming opportunities in Ontario now have some more information to help put together their applications. Last week, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the Internet Gaming Operator Application Guide, an online resource to guide applicants through...
Georgia Gambling Defendants Avoid Prison, But Trio Give Up $661K
Three men must pay over $661,000 in forfeiture and other penalties in connection with a Georgia gambling case. They avoided prison time, but were placed on probation during a sentencing in Augusta, Ga. federal court. Under the sentence imposed last week by...
