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Great Canadian Reopens Nova Scotia Casinos After COVID-19 Forced Shutdown
June 16, 2021

Great Canadian Reopens Nova Scotia Casinos After COVID-19 Forced Shutdown

Wednesday marked a key day for Great Canadian Gaming Corp., as the Toronto-based company reopened its two Nova Scotia casinos for the first time in more than six weeks. GCGC’s Halifax casino was shut down...

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Former Arlington Leader Heads Group Wanting to Keep Racing at Famed Track
June 16, 2021

Former Arlington Leader Heads Group Wanting to Keep Racing at Famed Track

A former leader of Arlington International Racecourse has confirmed he’s working with a group of businesses to save racing at the historic Chicago-area track. Endeavor Properties LLC released a statement Tuesday that it gave Churchill...

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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Thieves Allegedly Steal Three Luxury Watches, $40K
June 16, 2021

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Thieves Allegedly Steal Three Luxury Watches, $40K

Three suspected thieves were due in Las Vegas Justice Court today to face charges they allegedly stole $40,000 in cash, three luxury watches, and other pricey items from a guest room Friday at the Virgin...

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Reputed Thai Casino Boss Scrutinized for Role in Alleged Retaliatory Murder
June 15, 2021

Reputed Thai Casino Boss Scrutinized for Role in Alleged Retaliatory Murder

Criminal cases against an ex-gaming operator in Thailand are moving forward in connection with last July’s murder of a bicycle taxi rider and other crimes, according to published reports. The alleged contract killing was believed...

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Graton Resort and Casino Earns Four Diamond Rating from AAA
June 15, 2021

Graton Resort and Casino Earns Four Diamond Rating from AAA

The Graton Resort and Casino received some good news just in time for California’s full reopening. The 200-room hotel at the Northern California resort owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria recently earned the...

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Jeopardy James Holzhauer to Pen Sports Betting Column for The Athletic – Report
June 14, 2021

Jeopardy James Holzhauer to Pen Sports Betting Column for The Athletic – Report

James Holzhauer, the professional gambler who became a household name thanks to a historic run on Jeopardy!, is set to make his writing debut for The Athletic. He is expected to write a sports betting...

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Montana Casino Robbery Plot, Murder Leads to 65-Year Prison Sentence
June 14, 2021

Montana Casino Robbery Plot, Murder Leads to 65-Year Prison Sentence

A Montana man who decapitated a winning casino player in 2017 was sentenced to 65 years in prison for deliberate homicide. Donald Ray Cherry, 34, was given the prison term Friday in the Yellowstone County...

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BetMGM Launches Mobile Sports Betting App at Nationals Park in Washington
June 13, 2021

BetMGM Launches Mobile Sports Betting App at Nationals Park in Washington

Five months after announcing a partnership with the Washington Nationals, BetMGM is ready to play ball in the nation’s capital. The Entain-MGM Resorts International product announced Thursday that its mobile sports betting app was live...

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Washington State Tribes Move Closer Toward Sports Betting After Commission Vote
June 13, 2021

Washington State Tribes Move Closer Toward Sports Betting After Commission Vote

Fifteen Washington State tribes are significantly closer to offering athletic wagering following a key vote. Sports betting could be in place by the end of August in time for the beginning of the 2021 NFL...

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Harrah’s Unveils $200 Million Renovation to ‘Flagship’ Las Vegas Strip Resort
June 12, 2021

Harrah’s Unveils $200 Million Renovation to ‘Flagship’ Las Vegas Strip Resort

One of the oldest casinos on the Strip celebrated the completion of a four-year, $200 million overhaul on Thursday, as officials from Caesars Entertainment unveiled the redesigned Harrah’s Las Vegas. Dan Walsh, senior vice president...

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