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After New Hampshire Ruling, DOJ Won’t Act on Expanded Wire Act Cases Until At Least 2020
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday extended a moratorium to federal attorneys and investigators from using a 2018 opinion on the Wire Act in criminal or civil proceedings. The move came less than 10 days after a US district judge in...
$25K Slot Machine Win Leads to Violent Home Invasion Robbery in Milwaukee
The luck of a Milwaukee man and his roommate changed drastically this past weekend after being attacked, bound and robbed -- in their home -- of the money he had won days before at Wisconsin’s Potawatomi Hotel and Casino. Christopher Czarnecki got...
Bruins, Blues, and Scott Berry Will Let It Ride in Decisive Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final
There will be a lot on the line Wednesday in Boston as the Bruins host the St. Louis Blues in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. The winner skates off with the Stanley Cup, the oldest trophy in professional sports. But...
With No Triple Crown on the Line, Belmont Handle Drops from 2018
Saturday’s Belmont Stakes did not have the drama of previous years, when a Triple Crown was at stake. However, even without history on the line, the race and Belmont Park’s entire Saturday card still attracted plenty of interest. The New York Racing...
Philippines Melco Resorts and Entertainment Delisting from Stock Exchange Takes Effect Today
Melco Resorts and Entertainment (Philippines) delisting from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is to take place today for the company not having a high enough percentage of the investing public owning its stock. The memo announcing the order was released this month...
New York Gaming Commission Adopts Regulations Allowing Sports Betting
New York is one step closer to offering sports betting after the state’s Gaming Commission formally approved regulations at its meeting Monday afternoon. The unanimous decision by the commissioners came with no debate nor discussion. The vote now opens the door for...
Illinois Gaming Board Could Become ‘Pro-Gaming’ as State Awaits Final Bill Approvals
Illinois government officials are relatively restrained on the eve of the state’s expected expansion in gambling -- despite one report efforts are underway to make the Gaming Board “pro-gaming.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to soon sign the far-reaching gaming bill approved...
Financial Concerns Lead Wyoming’s Shoshone Rose Casino to Trim Workforce, Cut Hours
The Shoshone Rose Casino and Hotel in Lander, Wyoming will lay off over a dozen employees, reduce hours and eliminate table games to lower operating costs, news reports said. Between 15 and 20 workers will be let go and the gaming area...
Two More Horses Die at Santa Anita as California Board Calls for Racing Stoppage; Attendance, Handle Plummet
Two more fatalities occurred at Santa Anita over the weekend, pushing the number of equine deaths to 29 at the Southern California track in nearly six months. And with the meet nearly over, the California Horse Racing Board has seen enough. The...
Blues a Win Away From Stanley Cup History; Fans a Win Away From Big Payouts
Game 6 of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Final takes place Sunday night, and oddsmakers are betting that history will be made in St. Louis. The Blues, who currently hold a 3-2 series lead, are 1.5-goal favorites over the visiting Boston Bruins. With...