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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 Northwest Indiana, a local newspaper, reported Sgt....
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 State. That’s because New Jersey has one...
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 March because of the coronavirus pandemic. On...
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 unknown late Monday. After the firearm discharged,...
‘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 the Las Vegas Country Club and was...
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, as it has across the country, has...
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 January. Located a mile east of Las...
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 of a title fight, ruled controversially it...
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 after two people got into a struggle....
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 of Lincoln as the fourth- biggest sports...
