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Virginia Vape Shops Raided For Alleged Gambling Violations in Continuing Crackdown
Norfolk, Va. police are continuing their crackdown on illegal gambling joints operating in vape shops. In the latest raid, two people were apprehended and cops seized $5,000, computers, and gaming equipment. Police searched the property, called Dragon Vapes, on Thursday. The Norfolk...
Montana Man Found Guilty in Strangulation of Casino Worker
The fatal strangulation of a Cedar Ridge, Montana casino employee almost two years ago has resulted in a guilty verdict. Last week, Diego Hernandez, 24, of Laurel, Mont., was found guilty of deliberate homicide in the October 2019 murder of Lori Bray,...
Back in Action: Order Temporarily Lifts Suspension Against Tennessee Sportsbook
Action 24/7, the Tennessee sportsbook, received an injunction Friday allowing it to resume operations. The sportsbook was suspended by that state’s lottery earlier this month over concerns about the lack of controls in place to protect against credit card fraud and money...
NFL Ban on Player Game Betting Hypocritical, But It’s the Rule, Attorneys Caution
Josh Shaw’s almost 16-month suspension for gambling on NFL games shows how the league's policies against pro players making any type of league wagers remain firmly in place. That's despite the NFL’s move to embrace legal sports betting to engage fans, sports...
Massachusetts’ MGM Springfield Fined $18K for Underage Player Incidents Since Christmas
MGM Springfield was fined $18,000 recently by Massachusetts regulators for allowing underage patrons on the casino floor over the prior few months. One of the minors also got a free alcoholic drink. The incidents took place on Dec. 25, Dec. 31, and...
Canada’s Single-Game Sports Betting Bill Passes, But Still Faces Challenges
A Canadian Parliament committee unanimously passed an amended bill to legalize single-game sports betting on Thursday. But some obstacles remain before people in the Great White North can start downloading apps. The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights amended C-218 to...
Spectacle Entertainment Fined $530K by Indiana Gaming Commission
An investigation into Spectacle Entertainment remains active. However, the company has already agreed to pay a $530,000 fine to the Indiana Gaming Commission after it missed a deadline to disassociate from its founder. The company was fined $10,000 a day for not...
Las Vegas Strip Hilton Fatal Shooting Shows Legal, Safety Concerns, Experts Say
The recent Las Vegas Strip Hilton shooting where a man killed his 15-year-old brother with a self-assembled firearm provides important lessons to others. These apply to gun owners and hotels alike, according to academics who follow gun-related issues. Following Sunday’s incident at...
Canadian Lawmakers to Discuss Possible Changes to Sports Betting Bill Thursday
Thursday stands to be a big day for those interested in seeing the expansion of legalized sports betting in Canada. A parliamentary committee is scheduled to hold a key meeting to discuss a bill that would give provinces the right to allow...
Detroit’s Motor City Casino Parking Garage Alleged Shooter Faces Murder Charge
A Detroit man is scheduled to appear in criminal court Wednesday for Sunday’s fatal shooting in the Motor City Casino parking garage. Nicholas White, 27, is charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm charges, the Detroit News reported. Authorities also revealed the...
