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Las Vegas Traffic Nightmare Ushers in Full Capacity Casino Weekend
June 5, 2021

Las Vegas Traffic Nightmare Ushers in Full Capacity Casino Weekend

Las Vegas traffic came to a complete standstill on key roadways Friday evening. The congestion interfered with what is shaping up to be a busy weekend for gaming properties since casinos only recently began operating...

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Hard Rock Atlantic City to Launch VIP Chartered Jet Service in July
June 5, 2021

Hard Rock Atlantic City to Launch VIP Chartered Jet Service in July

Starting this summer, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City plans to offer chartered flights for high-end clientele. In a press release, the casino announced the service would start on July 16. Ultimate Jet...

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Bally’s Closes on Tropicana Evansville Purchase, Establishes Presence in Indiana
June 4, 2021

Bally’s Closes on Tropicana Evansville Purchase, Establishes Presence in Indiana

Tropicana Evansville officially has a new owner. On Friday, both Caesars Entertainment and Bally’s Corp. announced the closing of a deal first announced in October. That deal allows Bally’s to take over gaming operations at...

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California Man Wounded Outside of Illegal Casino, In Critical Condition, Deputies Say
June 4, 2021

California Man Wounded Outside of Illegal Casino, In Critical Condition, Deputies Say

A man was shot outside of a suspected illegal gambling joint Thursday night in Oildale, Calif. The victim was in critical condition, receiving treatment at a local hospital Friday, authorities reported. The unnamed man was...

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Sahara, Resorts World To Use Centralized Booking System for Property Amenities
June 4, 2021

Sahara, Resorts World To Use Centralized Booking System for Property Amenities

The Sahara Las Vegas and the forthcoming Resorts World Las Vegas soon will be using a new booking solution that centralizes reservations for the many amenities found at a gaming property. Hotel guests can simplify...

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As Canadian Sports Betting Bill Nears Passage, Election Rumors Pose a Threat
June 4, 2021

As Canadian Sports Betting Bill Nears Passage, Election Rumors Pose a Threat

A bill to legalize single-game sports betting in Canada is making its way through the country’s Senate, with committee hearings set for Friday and next week. However, there are fears that time may soon run...

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Lawsuits Against Bob Baffert Get Boost as Failed Kentucky Derby Drug Test Confirmed
June 3, 2021

Lawsuits Against Bob Baffert Get Boost as Failed Kentucky Derby Drug Test Confirmed

Confirmation of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s failed drug test was a boon for class-action lawsuits against trainer Bob Baffert. One lawyer told Casino.org Wednesday he’s received “a steady flow of calls” regarding his client’s...

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Oklahoma’s Comanche Nation Casino Parking Lot Shooting Leads to Federal Charges
June 2, 2021

Oklahoma’s Comanche Nation Casino Parking Lot Shooting Leads to Federal Charges

A man who was banned from a Comanche Nation Casino since 2016 has been charged after allegedly firing a shot last month toward a federal officer in the venue parking lot. News reports published this...

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Goa Casinos Remain Closed, State’s COVID-19 Deaths Reach Almost 2,700
June 2, 2021

Goa Casinos Remain Closed, State’s COVID-19 Deaths Reach Almost 2,700

Delta Corp's gaming locations in Goa will remain shuttered for at least another five days, as the Indian resort region continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. India Infoline News Service, a national news site,...

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Rhode Island Cities Would Get $3M Annually if Casinos Ever Suspend Operations, Bill Says
June 2, 2021

Rhode Island Cities Would Get $3M Annually if Casinos Ever Suspend Operations, Bill Says

Under a new state bill, the two Rhode Island gaming properties would continue to receive at least $3 million a year from the state, even if the casinos once again get shuttered. The legislation would...

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