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Las Vegas Raiders Tweet on George Floyd Case Criticized But Owner Backs Message
April 21, 2021

Las Vegas Raiders Tweet on George Floyd Case Criticized But Owner Backs Message

Like many sports franchises and other organizations, the Las Vegas Raiders shared their feelings about Tuesday’s verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. He is the former Minnesota cop found guilty of murder and manslaughter...

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Nevada Casinos Wait For Updated COVID Regulations From Gaming Control Board
April 21, 2021

Nevada Casinos Wait For Updated COVID Regulations From Gaming Control Board

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has yet to release new details on gaming floor capacity and other COVID-19-related restrictions for the period starting next month. A tentative deadline is set for May 1. As...

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Ohio Pro Teams Again Call on Legislators to Give Them Sports Betting Licenses
April 20, 2021

Ohio Pro Teams Again Call on Legislators to Give Them Sports Betting Licenses

Ohio’s major professional sports teams have banded together to lobby lawmakers and reiterate their call for a piece of any sports betting bill that comes out of the legislature. The Ohio Professional Sports Coalition includes...

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Gambling Machines, Illegal Drugs Seized in California Gaming Raid
April 20, 2021

Gambling Machines, Illegal Drugs Seized in California Gaming Raid

Ten “large” gaming machines and a quantity of suspected fentanyl and other illicit narcotics were among the items seized by local and regional officers in a recent Perris, Calif. raid. One gang member was arrested...

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Chinese Cops Nab 15 in Crypto-Linked Gambling Operation, Seize $3.8M in Digital Currency
April 20, 2021

Chinese Cops Nab 15 in Crypto-Linked Gambling Operation, Seize $3.8M in Digital Currency

An online and allegedly illegal gambling operation based on EOS cryptocurrency was raided recently by police in China. Some 15 suspects were arrested and over $3.8 million worth of cryptocurrency was seized, according to a...

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Iowa Casino Patron Served Several Drinks, Later Drives Into Police Car, Lawsuit Claims
April 19, 2021

Iowa Casino Patron Served Several Drinks, Later Drives Into Police Car, Lawsuit Claims

Iowa’s Lakeside Hotel Casino and parent company Affinity Gaming were sued recently by a West Des Moines police officer. He was seriously injured by an alleged drunk driver who had been at the gaming property...

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G2E Organizers Optimistic Attendees Can Return to Las Vegas for 2021 Expo
April 19, 2021

G2E Organizers Optimistic Attendees Can Return to Las Vegas for 2021 Expo

The 2021 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is still about six months away. However, signs are that the annual gaming industry event will be able to return to its live, in-person format in Las Vegas this...

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Louisiana Casino Theft Leads to Suspect Crashing Car, Hospitalization
April 19, 2021

Louisiana Casino Theft Leads to Suspect Crashing Car, Hospitalization

A 22-year-old man allegedly scooped up $1,300 from a cash register at a Duson, La. gaming property over the weekend. It was his third theft from the same casino. But this time, after fleeing, he...

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Louisiana’s Wild Fire Casino Gunfire Leads to Arrest of Alleged Shooter
April 19, 2021

Louisiana’s Wild Fire Casino Gunfire Leads to Arrest of Alleged Shooter

Louisiana’s Wild Fire Casino was the site of a shooting spree late last week in front of the building. The alleged shooter, Kewondrick Hays, 22, was arrested on Saturday. Hays was charged with two felonies,...

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Station Casinos’ Pandemic Labor Practices Chastised in Labor Board Regional Complaint
April 19, 2021

Station Casinos’ Pandemic Labor Practices Chastised in Labor Board Regional Complaint

A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regional complaint has sided with unions regarding Station Casinos’ actions toward its workers during the coronavirus pandemic. But parent company Red Rock Resorts has rejected the NLRB allegations. The...

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