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Casino Crime Roundup: Arson Fire Leads to Arrest
A former employee was arrested recently in connection with the intentional fire set last week at the Desert Rose Casino in Alturas, Calif., authorities said. Calob Matthew Gersalia, 25, was charged with intentionally starting a fire at the property at approximately 8...
Lawmakers to Look at Mobile Online Sports Betting in Mississippi — Again
Expectations are high that online sports betting will get a close examination in Mississippi in the new year. Experts warn that this game has already been played and lost many times in the Magnolia State. Republican Casey Eure, chair of the House...
Cleveland Cavs Lose Evan Mobley and Darius Garland for Multiple Weeks
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Evan Mobley and guard Darius Garland are headed to the injury list. The two starters will miss several weeks of action. The Cavs (14-12) occupy eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavs would be headed for...
Las Vegas Teens Accused in Student’s Murder Claim Self-Defense
Four of the nine teenagers who allegedly participated in the fatal attack on a Las Vegas high school student say they acted in self-defense. The victim, rather than the defendants, threw the first punch in the fight, which took place in an...
Spain’s iGaming Segment Experiences 23% Year-Over-Year Revenue Gains
The iGaming market in Spain is gaining strength, reporting a significant year-on-year jump in the first three quarters of the year. However, there was also a dip in activity compared to the second-quarter results. In the latest report by the Directorate General...
Casino Crime Roundup: Player Damages Elevator, Gets Trapped Inside
A 45-year-old man was arrested this month after he allegedly vandalized an elevator at Pennsylvania’s Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course. The unnamed Harrisburg, Pa. resident lost money while wagering and became angry during his December 9 visit to the gaming...
Lottery Scam Leads to Indictments Across the US and Jamaica
In the latest crackdown on international fraud, seven individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pa. They make up a group that targeted unsuspecting Americans through a wide-ranging lottery scam run out of Jamaica. The U.S. Attorney's Office...
Tabcorp to Control Victoria Betting for Another 20 Years
Tabcorp has secured a new exclusive Victorian Wagering and Betting License from the state of Victoria in Australia. This transformative agreement marks a pivotal moment for Tabcorp, as it beat Sportsbet for control of the state's retail betting for the next 20...
Las Vegas Tourist Allegedly Kidnapped, Murdered By Basketball Player
A pro basketball player and his girlfriend allegedly killed a 23-year-old woman whose body was found this month in Henderson, Nev., authorities revealed on Sunday. The basketball player, Chance Comanche, 27, and the girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, 19, are to be charged with...
Nevada Supreme Court Rules Against Nathan Chasing Horse
Former cult leader Nathan Chasing Horse failed to get his charges dropped by Nevada’s top court, according to a ruling released this week. Attorneys attempted to have the state Supreme Court throw out pending counts for alleged improper sexual relationships and related...
