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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Prepares for Reopenings, Considers Impact from George Floyd’s Death
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is expected to hold a public meeting, possibly on Thursday, on the path for reopening the state’s three casinos following closures because of the coronavirus pandemic. The commissioners will likely provide more details on the reopening process during...
Las Vegas Poker Players, Frequently Unmasked, Gradually Return to Tables
The first four Las Vegas casino poker rooms to resume operations since Thursday appeared busy this weekend, and had multiple coronavirus precautions in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Often, fewer than half of the players at tables bothered to...
Thousands Memorialize George Floyd in Weekend Las Vegas Protests, Others Support Wounded Police Officer
Demonstrations continued this weekend in Las Vegas, with several thousand protesters demanding justice and police reform after the death of George Floyd. In a separate event, dozens of people took part in a drive of support to University Medical Center (UMC), where...
Federal Appeals Court to Hear Arguments on 2018 Wire Act Opinion Later This Month
A federal appellate court will hear arguments later this month on the case between the New Hampshire Lottery Commission and the federal government over the interpretation of the Wire Act. Last week, the First Circuit Court of Appeals announced it will hold...
Unbeaten Authentic Looks to Give Baffert Another Win in the Santa Anita Derby
The Road to the Kentucky Derby goes through Southern California on Saturday for the Grade I Santa Anita Derby. The winner, which receives 100 qualifying points, will almost assuredly secure a spot in the Sept. 5 race in Louisville. Trainer Bob Baffert,...
UFC 250 Odds: Felicia Spencer Enters as Massive Underdog vs. Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes comes in as an overwhelming -650 favorite in her featherweight title defense against Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 on Saturday in Las Vegas, according to odds posted by William Hill. Bettors can get odds of +475 on Spencer, a sign...
Las Vegas Alleged Cop Shooter Says He Fired Gun to ‘Scare’ Protesters, Bail Set at $1M
Bail for Edgar Samaniego, 20, of Las Vegas, accused of trying to murder a Metropolitan police officer at a protest near Circus Circus Hotel & Casino late Monday, was set at $1 million during a Friday Las Vegas Justice Court appearance. A...
Anticipation Builds as Las Vegas Casinos Await First Weekend Post-Reopening
Players and other visitors continued to return Friday to Las Vegas gaming properties, the second day of reopening, after more than two months of coronavirus-related closures. Concerns about civil unrest on the streets of Las Vegas and possible visitor discomfort with health...
Wearing Gloves in Casinos Can Lead to False Sense of Security
Now that many Las Vegas gaming properties are reopened with multiple health safeguards in place, players might put on face masks to help protect against the spread of COVID-19. Dealers and other workers are likely wearing facial coverings, too. But what about...
Kentucky Gov. Beshear Says Historical Horse Racing Venues Can Reopen Monday
In a somewhat surprising development, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that the state’s four historical horse racing (HHR) parlors will be allowed to reopen Monday. Representatives from Churchill Downs, Keeneland/Red Mile, Ellis Park, and Kentucky Downs submitted a plan to...
