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Casino Crime Roundup: Charge Dropped for $700K Embezzlement
The embezzlement charge against a cash cage supervisor at Michigan’s Four Winds Hartford Casino was dropped by prosecutors this week. The defendant, Danika Young, 38, was arrested for allegedly stealing $700K from the gaming property on July 30, according to Michigan TV...
Georgia Lawmaker Pursues Sports Betting, Casinos
If some lawmakers have their way, voters in Georgia may have an opportunity next year to decide whether to welcome casinos, racetracks, and mobile sports betting to the state. State Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) says he plans to introduce a bill as...
Casino Crime Roundup: Reno Sex Offenses Lead to Arrest
A 27-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly engaged in illegal sex acts at an unnamed Reno, Nev., gaming property. The suspect, Bill Ellis, first groped an elderly casino worker, according to police. Approximately 40 minutes later, Ellis approached a second...
San Diego Padres Trade All-Star Juan Soto to the New York Yankees
The New York Yankees saw a nice boost in their World Series odds after they acquired outfielder and slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the San Diego Padres. The Yankees are now +850 odds to win the World Series as the...
UNLV Mass Shooter Reportedly Failed to Land Teaching Job at Campus
The man who fatally shot three victims and injured a fourth at UNLV on Wednesday is reportedly a professor who failed to get a job at the Las Vegas university. ABC News identified the now-deceased mass shooter as Anthony Polito, 67. He...
France Eyes New Casinos Following Legislative Approval
France currently has 196 mainland casinos and seven in its overseas territories. The approval by the National Assembly of a bill covering casinos in "equestrian towns" could see the mainland field grow by at least two. The approval, which the National Assembly...
Star Sydney Could Close Next Summer as Remediation Efforts Fail to Impress Regulators
Star Entertainment had until January of next year to get its house in order at The Star Sydney casino in New South Wales (NSW). However, it then received a six-month reprieve, but it still isn't meeting expectations, jeopardizing the casino's future. Over...
Brazil Senate’s Sports Betting Vote Succumbs to Yet Another Delay
After several delays, the Brazilian Senate scheduled a vote on a sports betting and iGaming bill for Wednesday. However, the legislative debate continued along the same path the chamber has been walking for months before it faced another intentional delay. On Tuesday,...
UPDATED: UNLV Campus Mass Shooting Sees Three Fatalities, Shooter Dead
A mass shooter is dead after he killed at least three victims on the UNLV campus at about noon on Wednesday, according to media and police reports. Panicked students rushed for cover and hid in campus buildings. At least one victim was...
Westin Hotel Guest Has Luxury Watch Stolen in Las Vegas
A visitor from China staying at the Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa had his $50K watch swiped earlier this year. A reputed prostitute was arrested recently for snatching the pricey item. The theft took place on August 7 when the hotel guest awoke...
