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FanDuel, AGA ‘Have a Game Plan’ to Promote Responsible Sports Betting
March 8, 2021

FanDuel, AGA ‘Have a Game Plan’ to Promote Responsible Sports Betting

FanDuel and the American Gaming Association announced jointly Monday they will partner to promote responsible sports betting, with the Flutter Entertainment subsidiary becoming the first sportsbook to join the “Have a Game Plan. Bet Responsibly”...

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Clark County Posts Survey to Gather Feedback for Oct. 1 Memorial
March 8, 2021

Clark County Posts Survey to Gather Feedback for Oct. 1 Memorial

Clark County is seeking the public’s input on its plan to develop a memorial to remember the Oct. 1, 2017 shooting at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on the Strip. The memorial will...

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State Senator’s Wife Receives Appointment to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
March 7, 2021

State Senator’s Wife Receives Appointment to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

The wife of a Pennsylvania state senator became the newest commissioner on the state’s Gaming Control Board this past week. Frances J. “Fran” Regan’s biography on the PGCB website says that she was appointed by...

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Senate Passes Rescue Plan, Includes Benefits for Unemployed Casino Workers
March 7, 2021

Senate Passes Rescue Plan, Includes Benefits for Unemployed Casino Workers

The US Senate, on a party-line vote Saturday afternoon, passed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The bill not only contains billions of dollars in direct aid for Nevada, but it...

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Fubo’s Stock Drops Despite Record Revenues, Caesars Sports Betting Deal
March 6, 2021

Fubo’s Stock Drops Despite Record Revenues, Caesars Sports Betting Deal

Sports-focused streaming service fuboTV started the week strong, with a record quarterly revenue report and news about its sports betting expansion. Yet, the company’s stock saw its value drop by more than 28 percent in...

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Animal Rights Group Racing Protest Prompts Cancellation of COVID-19 Shots at Track
March 6, 2021

Animal Rights Group Racing Protest Prompts Cancellation of COVID-19 Shots at Track

A protest over horse racing Thursday didn’t ultimately stop the races from going on at Golden Gate Fields. However, it did keep hundreds of people from getting their COVID-19 vaccination shots at the Berkeley, Calif.,...

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Encore Boston Harbor Cheating Scheme, Separate Casino Assault Led to Five Indictments
March 6, 2021

Encore Boston Harbor Cheating Scheme, Separate Casino Assault Led to Five Indictments

An Encore Boston Harbor card dealer and two other men allegedly cheated in a series of Baccarat games resulting in indictments this week. The plot raised $23,500 in illicit winnings for the trio over two...

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Man Accused of Las Vegas Strip Fatal Punch Claims He Was Stalked, Maintains Innocence
March 6, 2021

Man Accused of Las Vegas Strip Fatal Punch Claims He Was Stalked, Maintains Innocence

Brandon Leath, who allegedly threw a single fatal punch on the Strip Sunday, reportedly denies any wrongdoing. But he now faces a murder charge in the death of a retired police officer. Leath, 33, appeared...

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Nevada Stands to Win Big in $1.9T American Rescue Plan. Can It Help the Casinos?
March 4, 2021

Nevada Stands to Win Big in $1.9T American Rescue Plan. Can It Help the Casinos?

The US Senate is expected to vote on the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, by this weekend. Should it pass, Nevada stands to be a big winner. But what about the...

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Indiana Casino Update: Flood Closes Caesars, Tropicana OKs Some Smoking
March 4, 2021

Indiana Casino Update: Flood Closes Caesars, Tropicana OKs Some Smoking

Two southern Indiana casinos made announcements Thursday. One had to temporarily close on Thursday morning for a non-COVID reason, while another eased some COVID-19 restrictions. Officials at Caesars Southern Indiana decided to close Thursday morning...

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