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Accused Boogaloo Movement Extremists Face Two Trials for Las Vegas Strip Plot
December 13, 2020

Accused Boogaloo Movement Extremists Face Two Trials for Las Vegas Strip Plot

Three alleged extremists accused of planning to attend a Las Vegas Strip Black Lives Matter (BLM)-organized protest armed with Molotov cocktails have federal and state cases heading to trial. Stephen Parshall, age 36, Andrew Lynam,...

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$80M Construction Overrun at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Leads to Tribal Ouster Vote
December 13, 2020

$80M Construction Overrun at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Leads to Tribal Ouster Vote

North Carolina’s Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal council has narrowly voted to remove Jim Owle as chairman of the Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise (TCGE).  The recent resolution stemmed from cost overruns for an expansion...

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Massachusetts’ Plainridge Park Casino Visited By Alleged Robbers After Heist
December 11, 2020

Massachusetts’ Plainridge Park Casino Visited By Alleged Robbers After Heist

Massachusetts’ Plainridge Park Casino was the destination of two bandits after they allegedly robbed a barber outside of his barbershop. Michael Donovan, 34, who resides in Boston, and Joseph Dunkle, 33, of Quincy, stopped at...

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Tennis Integrity Unit Suspends Official, Players for Match-Fixing and Betting
December 11, 2020

Tennis Integrity Unit Suspends Official, Players for Match-Fixing and Betting

December’s just 11 days old, and already it’s been a busy month for the Tennis Integrity Unit, the independent global body charged with snuffing out corruption in the sport. So far this month, three players...

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YouTube Users Can Limit Gambling Ads, More Options Forthcoming from Google
December 11, 2020

YouTube Users Can Limit Gambling Ads, More Options Forthcoming from Google

Social media giant Google will give users an option to limit gambling ads they can view. The move starts with its YouTube division. The new feature begins with YouTube ads in the US. It is...

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Indiana Sports Betting November Handle Exceeds $250M As Competition Increases
December 10, 2020

Indiana Sports Betting November Handle Exceeds $250M As Competition Increases

Indiana once again reported a record-breaking monthly sports betting handle, with the Midwestern state breaking the quarter-billion dollar barrier for the first time. And even as competition from neighboring states emerges, an industry analyst and...

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Sheldon Adelson Ramps Up Efforts to Get Casino Bill Approved in Texas
December 10, 2020

Sheldon Adelson Ramps Up Efforts to Get Casino Bill Approved in Texas

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Corp and its influential CEO Sheldon Adelson are increasingly focusing on Texas, where they hope legislators will approve a public vote on legalized casino gambling. Earlier this week, Andy Abboud, senior...

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Trump Tweets ‘Bookies’ Posted Him as Huge Favorite to Reclaim White House on Election Night
December 9, 2020

Trump Tweets ‘Bookies’ Posted Him as Huge Favorite to Reclaim White House on Election Night

President Trump once again took to Twitter Wednesday afternoon to complain about the election results. This time he claimed the odds were with him in a big way on Election Night. He stated “bookies” gave...

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Ohio Sports Betting Sponsors Reach Agreement, But Time’s Running Out for Passage
December 9, 2020

Ohio Sports Betting Sponsors Reach Agreement, But Time’s Running Out for Passage

Sponsors of the competing sports betting bills in the Ohio Legislature tell Casino.org they’ve reached an agreement on legislative language. However, time is running out to get it passed. On Tuesday, the Senate General Government...

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Las Vegas’ Moulin Rouge Property Sold, Hope Remains to Honor History
December 9, 2020

Las Vegas’ Moulin Rouge Property Sold, Hope Remains to Honor History

Las Vegas’ long-vacant Moulin Rouge gaming property may soon be the site of a revived gambling venue. Before its demise, it was once the sole desegregated, upscale casino in Southern Nevada. Last month, a local...

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