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Illegal Casino Raid Leads to 10 Arrests in San Jose
Ten suspects were apprehended last week in San Jose, Calif. after local police searched an illegal gaming joint, authorities announced on Monday. During the early morning raid last Thursday, police discovered 34 individuals in the residence, located in the 2800 block of...
Las Vegas Teen Arrested on Terrorism Charges After Online Threats
A teenage terrorism suspect was apprehended Friday after he allegedly posted on social media a threat to attack Las Vegas. He also had components to make a bomb, authorities revealed. The 16-year-old Las Vegas boy was described as an ISIS supporter and...
Gov. Ron DeSantis Defends Florida Sports Betting Compact
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is asking the state’s high court to reject a challenge to the Seminole Tribe’s monopoly on sports betting in the state. A pair of pari-mutuel companies are asking the Florida Supreme Court to invalidate the 2021 gaming...
Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks Favorites in NBA’s In-Season Tournament
The Boston Celtics (+300 odds) and Milwaukee Bucks (+340 odds) are the top two betting favorites to win the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. Eight teams qualified for the tournament's knockout stage, which is single elimination, and begins Monday night with the quarterfinals....
Houston Texans Rookie Wide Receiver Tank Dell Out for the Season
On Sunday, the Houston Texans defeated the Denver Broncos, 22-17. But they lost rookie wide receiver Tank Dell to a season-ending injury during the matchup. Dell sustained a left leg injury as a blocker on a running play at the goal line...
Failed UK Lottery Bidder Continues to Fight the UK Gambling Commission
Billionaire media magnate Richard Desmond remains undeterred in his battle against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) over his failed attempt at the National Lottery concession. He has now turned to European Union law as his latest avenue to contest the decision. Through...
SkyCity Wins Legal Dispute Over Casino Parking Garage that Caught Fire
Australia's Macquarie Group struck a deal in 2018 to operate the 3,200-space parking garage of SkyCity Entertainment's Auckland casino in New Zealand. But when a massive fire occurred the following year, it left a legal battle smoldering that last week was finally...
MGM Grand Detroit Workers Finally End Strike
Hospitality workers at MGM Grand Detroit approved a new contract this past weekend and brought their 47-day strike to a halt. The unionized employees voted for the new deal on Saturday, calling for an immediate end to their work stoppage. The new...
Las Vegas Driver Allegedly Drinking at Palms Bar Before Killing Two Troopers
The man accused of plowing into two Nevada troopers on I-15 was allegedly drinking so heavily at a Palms Casino bar that he was ordered to leave the casino before the crash, according to news reports. Moments before Thursday’s deadly accident --...
North Carolina Opens Sports Betting Application Portal
Applications are now being accepted for sports betting licenses in North Carolina. The state Lottery Commission launched a licensing page at ncgaming.gov, where sportsbook operators, service providers, and suppliers can apply for licenses to operate in the state. Applications are due by...
