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College Football Saturday: Alabama Coach Saban Looks to Beat COVID and Georgia
Alabama and Georgia will battle Saturday night in a top 3 duel that will give the victor a leg up in both the SEC race and, more importantly, the College Football Playoff picture. Yet, the biggest story surrounding this game, like pretty...
Anaheim, California Gambling ‘Slaphouse’ Raid Leads to Dozens of Charges
About 70 people at a suspected gambling operation were detained this week in Anaheim after police raided a storefront and seized over two dozen video gaming machines and electronic gambling tables. California police are continuing to crack down on these types of...
Jilted Baby Mama Gets Half of $100K Winning Lottery Ticket, Pennsylvania Court Rules
A Pennsylvania court last week upheld a lower court’s ruling that a man must split the winnings from a $100,000 lottery ticket with a former girlfriend he spurned after claiming the prize. In February 2018, Jeffrey Jones and Ruthann Colachino were...
Las Vegas Hotel Payments to Trump Scrutinized, Nevada Voter Poll Tightens
Conflicting versions have emerged around President Donald Trump getting approximately $21 million during 2016 from a Las Vegas hotel he co-owned with billionaire Phil Ruffin. In one version, Trump's tax records show he earned more than $21 million during his successful Republican...
Chinese Businessman at Center of Canadian Gambling Investigation Met Twice with PM Trudeau
A Canadian police investigation into an illegal gambling and spa operation took an interesting turn this week. It was learned the main suspect in the investigation had previous meetings with Justin Trudeau, the country’s prime minister. The National Post reported that Wei...
Casino Violence: Man Faces Federal Charges for Hitting Tribal Cop, Minn. Deputy Shoots, Kills Fleeing Suspect
UPDATE (11/2) - This article has been updated to correct the location of the Arizona incident, which took place at the Casino of the Sun, a sister property of Casino Del Sol. The image has also been updated. Casino.org regrets the error....
Casinos Opt for Sports-Themed Eateries as Pandemic Continues
Gaming properties apparently are favoring informal sports-focused restaurants serving plenty of alcohol rather than upscale venues, according to an industry analyst. Barry Shuster, executive editor of Restaurant Startup & Growth/RestaurantOwner.com, and a clinical associate professor at North Carolina Central University School of...
Craig Carton Documentary Puts Spotlight on Sports Radio Host’s Gaming Addiction
Craig Carton, the one-time New York sports radio host who was convicted on federal fraud charges, returned to broadcasting this week when a documentary about his story, including his issues with problem gaming, premiered on HBO. And that may not be the...
Indiana Sportsbooks Enjoy September to Remember with Handle Topping $200M
So much for Illinois putting a dent in Indiana’s sports betting business. On Friday, the Indiana Gaming Commission reported the state’s sportsbooks handled $207.5 million in bets for September. That handle is a record amount for the state, which saw sportsbooks open...
Deadly Shootings Continue at Brooklyn, NY Alleged Gambling Joints
New York City police continue to search for an assailant who remains on the loose Friday after opening fire Wednesday night on four players at an alleged illegal gambling den in Brooklyn. One victim died and three others were wounded. The shooting...
