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Culinary Union Holds Informational Picket at Strat, Sahara Casinos
Members of the Las Vegas-based Culinary Union are to hold a demonstration at Las Vegas’ Strat and Sahara gaming properties on Friday evening. The public display comes as negotiations continue between hospitality workers and management at the two casinos. Strike Threat If...
Massachusetts Sportsbooks Post Record Numbers in December
The chill of winter hasn't dampened the hot Massachusetts sports betting market. Although it is a very short history, Massachusetts sportsbooks recorded their highest handle ever in December. The December revenue report from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) shows Bay State sports...
Ocean Casino Resort Valets Join Teamsters Union
Some 52 valets at Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort recently approved being represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Union officials said the vote was “overwhelmingly” in favor of associating with the prominent labor organization. Leaders of Teamsters Local 331 will start...
Two Dead, Two Wounded After Gunfire Near Las Vegas Strip
Two people died and another person was fighting for his life Wednesday night after an exchange of gunfire near the Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod in Las Vegas. A fourth victim suffered what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. The shootings took place...
Sphere CEO James Dolan Allegedly Sexually Assaulted, Trafficked Masseuse
The CEO of Sphere Entertainment, which operates the Sphere in Las Vegas, was accused Tuesday of the sex trafficking and repeated sex assault of a young woman who worked as a masseuse. On Tuesday, the victim, Kellye Croft, filed a sensational lawsuit...
Iowa Sports Betting Revenue Sets New Record in 2023
As presidential candidates look forward after the Iowa Caucuses, sports betting in Iowa shows it already has momentum. Sports betting revenue in the Hawkeye State soared to $26 million in December, its highest level ever. Iowa Gaming and Racing Commission (IGRC) numbers...
Casino Crime Roundup: Harrah’s Indiana Pedestrian Killed by SUV
An elderly man died after a vehicle struck him Saturday night while he was walking in the parking lot of Harrah’s Hoosier Park Casino, located in Anderson, Indiana. Steven Rubenstein, 71, of Fishers, Ind., suffered serious injuries in the 7:30 p.m. collision,...
Florida Lawmakers Eye Gambling Revenue to Fund Environment Initiates
Florida lawmakers are doubling on proposals to use sports betting money to expand environmental projects further. The 2024 legislative session began with bills to benefit parks and waterways in the Sunshine State. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Sarasota) introduced House Bill 1417, which is...
Canadian Casino Forced to Close After Pipes Burst
Playtime Casino, located on Water Street in Kelowna, British Columbia, was overcome by water this week. Pipes burst and water flowed onto the floor and outside the building. Kelowna Capital News reported that the flooding caused the gaming property to shut down...
Las Vegas Court Gets Response From Singer Nick Carter on Sex Allegation
Backstreet Boys performer Nick Carter has disputed claims that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl, according to a recent news report. Las Vegas resident Carter, now 43, said not only was the sex consensual, but the claims are part of a conspiracy...
