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Horseshoe Hammond Casino Assault on Indiana Gaming Officer Leads to Second Cop’s Arrest
A Horseshoe Hammond Casino assault has led to a Chicago police sergeant getting relieved of her duties this week. That's after she allegedly struck an Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) officer at the gaming property about two months ago. Sgt. Lori Cooper was...
New COVID Relief Bill Passes Congress, Includes Horse Racing Safety Measure
In the span of a couple hours Monday night, Congress did what it had failed to do for months – pass another federal COVID-19 relief package. By a 359-53 vote in the House and a 92-6 vote shortly thereafter in the Senate,...
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Approve Caesars Southern Indiana Purchase
Two days after the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal council tabled a decision to purchase Caesars Southern Indiana, they reversed course. The sovereign nation’s elected officials held a special meeting not publicized on its website to approve – by a reportedly...
FanDuel Signs NBA Legend Charles Barkley to Multi-Year Ambassador Deal
Just in time for the upcoming NBA season, FanDuel on Monday announced it signed an exclusive deal with Hall of Fame player and current TNT television analyst Charles Barkley. The sports gaming and technology company did not reveal terms for the multi-year...
Expert Says Canadians Need to Address Match-Fixing Before Legalizing Single-Game Sports Betting
Efforts to pass single-game sports betting in Canada will have to wait until lawmakers return to Ottawa next month, as Parliament has adjourned for the holidays. However, when they reconvene, at least one expert is calling on them to take action against...
Pennsylvania, New Jersey Casinos Get 16K in Counterfeit Currency, Three Arrests Made
Several Pennsylvania gaming properties and one in Atlantic City wound up getting fake bills last year, leading to the recent arrest of three suspects, with another person still on the loose. In total, $16,000 worth of 150 fake bills were passed at...
Woman Repeatedly Gang Raped, Beaten After Husband Lost Bets in India, Police Reveal
An alcoholic problem gambler in India allegedly threw acid on his wife following her refusal to no longer have sex with his gambling partners after he lost multiple bets, according to published reports. The 30-year-old woman had been gang raped “several times”...
Isai Scheinberg Among Ten 2020 Finalists for Poker Hall of Fame Enshrinement
PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg finds himself vying for enshrinement in the Poker Hall of Fame against some legendary pros after the organization revealed its 10 finalists for 2020 on Thursday. Scheinberg is one of three first-time finalists, along with the World Series...
Four Airlines to Add McCarran Destinations in 2021, Las Vegas Officials Hopeful for Air Travel
Four major US airlines will add new routes to Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport next year from cities in the US and Mexico, the carriers have announced. This week, Frontier Airlines and JetBlue announced their new flights that kick off in March....
Station Casinos Opens Employee Health Clinics at Two Nevada Properties
Station Casinos’ Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa workers and executives cut the ribbon at the Las Vegas property this week for a free healthcare clinic for workers and their families. The casino operator also launched a similar primary healthcare clinic at...
