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Disputed Slot Win at Indiana’s Ameristar Casino Leads to Police Officer’s Court Case
November 17, 2020

Disputed Slot Win at Indiana’s Ameristar Casino Leads to Police Officer’s Court Case

A Gary, Indiana police officer has a case pending in local court alleging he tried to get someone else to claim his slot machine win because he was behind on child support. The Times of...

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WSOP Main Event Players May Face COVID Quarantine Request in New Jersey
November 17, 2020

WSOP Main Event Players May Face COVID Quarantine Request in New Jersey

Players heading to New Jersey to take part in next month’s World Series of Poker Main Event may be asked to stay in their hotel rooms for the duration of their trip to the Garden...

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New York-New York’s Zumanity Closes After More Than 7,700 Las Vegas Performances
November 16, 2020

New York-New York’s Zumanity Closes After More Than 7,700 Las Vegas Performances

The final curtain has come down on Zumanity, the adult-themed show presented by Cirque du Soleil, which was in residence at New York-New York Hotel & Casino since 2003. The long-running show was halted in...

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Victim Hospitalized in Las Vegas After Shooting Outside of MGM Grand
November 16, 2020

Victim Hospitalized in Las Vegas After Shooting Outside of MGM Grand

An unnamed man shot during a Friday night fight in front of the MGM Grand Las Vegas required hospital treatment this weekend for his wounds, Las Vegas Metro police reported on Monday. His condition was...

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‘Casino’ Inspiration “Lefty” Rosenthal’s Bulletproof House Set for Sale in Las Vegas
November 16, 2020

‘Casino’ Inspiration “Lefty” Rosenthal’s Bulletproof House Set for Sale in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas residence once belonging to Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, the iconic casino boss associated with organized crime figures and the inspiration for the movie Casino is close to being sold. The home is adjacent to...

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Michigan to Shut Down Detroit Casinos for At Least Three Weeks as COVID-19 Cases Rise
November 15, 2020

Michigan to Shut Down Detroit Casinos for At Least Three Weeks as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Casinos in Detroit will be going on a three-week shutdown starting on Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Sunday. The casino closure is part of an enhanced effort to control the spread of COVID-19, which,...

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12 Acres Near Las Vegas Strip Could Be Flipped or Developed by New Buyer
November 15, 2020

12 Acres Near Las Vegas Strip Could Be Flipped or Developed by New Buyer

Speculation continues over what may be built on a recently-acquired 12.1-acre property near the Las Vegas Strip. The vacant parcel is also close to the planned 1,500-room Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, scheduled to open in...

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Title Bout Controversy Causes Promoter Bob Arum to Say His Fights May Leave Las Vegas
November 15, 2020

Title Bout Controversy Causes Promoter Bob Arum to Say His Fights May Leave Las Vegas

Boxing promoter Bob Arum may have had his fill of Las Vegas. On Saturday night, the founder and CEO of Top Rank Boxing sounded off when the Nevada State Athletic Commission, after a protracted review...

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Shooting Outside of MGM Grand Leads to Injuries as Crime Persists on Las Vegas Strip
November 14, 2020

Shooting Outside of MGM Grand Leads to Injuries as Crime Persists on Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas Strip violent crime continued this weekend, with one person getting wounded outside of the MGM Grand Friday night. Based on initial Las Vegas Metro police reports, the shooting took place shortly before midnight...

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Illinois Sports Betting Generates $305M Handle for September, Becomes Top Four State for Wagering
November 14, 2020

Illinois Sports Betting Generates $305M Handle for September, Becomes Top Four State for Wagering

Illinois sports betting made its presence known in a hurry. On Friday, the state’s gaming board released its wagering totals for September, and bettors there generated a handle of $305.2 million. That establishes the Land...

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