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Casino Crime News Roundup: 30 Grams of Suspected Meth Found at Casino
A gambler at Indiana’s Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa was arrested recently after authorities found his bag on the gambling floor. It was filled with suspected methamphetamine (meth). Malcolm Smith, II, 39, of Greencastle, Ind. was charged with various counts on Tuesday....
Casino Ship Crew Rescues Kayaker Off Of Florida Coast
A man was rescued recently by crew members of a gambling ship after he fell out of a kayak off the coast of Florida. Florida Today reported that crew from the Victory Casino Cruises gambling ship helped to save the man about...
Yoni Barrios Avoids Death Penalty for Deadly Stabbings on Las Vegas Strip
The man who killed two people and slashed six others near the Wynn Las Vegas casino entered guilty pleas this week. Yoni Barrios, 34, is expected to be sentenced to life behind bars, without the chance for parole, during a March hearing....
Las Vegas is Site of March Against Trump Immigration Executive Orders
Approximately 200 protestors gathered near the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday evening to oppose President Donald Trump’s new immigration orders. Protestors marched to the Trump International Hotel during their three-hour rally. There were many critical words against the president but...
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo Names Reno Attorney to NGCB
Reno, Nevada’s deputy city attorney, Chandeni Sendall, is now the newest member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) announced on Wednesday that Sendall will start this week on the powerful board. Sendall has worked for the...
Texas TV Stations Air Las Vegas Sands-Backed Ads Supporting Casino Legislation
Television viewers in Texas are being barraged with ads supporting the approval of commercial casinos in the Lone Star State. The ads are from a political action committee (PAC) called “Texas Destination Resort Alliance” (TDRA), which is backed by Las Vegas Sands...
Pennsylvania McDonald’s Manager, Nursing Student Win $7M in Lottery Game for Their Family
A Pennsylvania couple recently won $7M in the multistate lottery game Cash4Life. Monroe County residents, Stephen Juhasz III and his wife Shana have lots of plans with their newfound wealth. Both work hard. Stephen works as a manager at a McDonald’s restaurant....
Casino Crime News Roundup: Alleged Drunk Driver Strikes Four Vehicles in Casino Lot
A man was arrested after allegedly driving into four vehicles on Sunday at Iowa’s Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort. Thomas Richard Nolte, 33, of Ellsworth, Minn., was charged with second-offense operating while under the influence, reckless driving, and leaving the scene...
US Military Members Spent $500K on Gambling, Related Expenses Using Government Charge Cards
US military members used government-issued travel cards to rack up more than $500K in improper expenses at casinos and nightclubs -- as well as for playing online games and having drinks -- during the 2023 fiscal year, according to a news report....
New Hampshire Supreme Court Gives Concord Casino Owner a Short-Term Victory
New Hampshire’s top court on Friday decided to reject -- for now -- the revocation of the license for the embattled Concord Casino. But the license remains suspended. The Concord Monitor reported the new ruling will remain in place until the New...
