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Detroit Casinos Yield on Health Insurance Premiums, Unions Want More
Detroit’s casino companies recently gave a little at the bargaining table on health care premiums. But it’s insufficient for the unions’ negotiating committee, which represents striking workers. As the strike enters its fourth week on Tuesday, word comes that management’s latest proposal...
Chinese Streaming Platform DouYu CEO Arrested Over Gambling, Porn
Two years ago, investment research firm Grizzly Reports revealed that the Chinese livestreaming platform DouYu was supporting the proliferation of illegal gambling by its streamers. Now, authorities have finally caught on, allegedly arresting DouYu founder and CEO Chen Shaojie in October for...
Genting Shuts Down UK Casino Over Structural Stability Concerns
The Genting Casino in Westcliff on Sea in the UK is out of commission. It abruptly shut its doors after finding reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) had been used in its construction, sparking concerns over the property's safety and structural integrity. The...
New York Giants Quarterback Daniel Jones Suffers Season-Ending Injury
The New York Giants have lost quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending knee injury, which occurred in a blowout loss against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Jones underwent an MRI on Monday that confirmed a torn ACL in his right knee....
Casino Crime Roundup: Shooting at Rivers Casino Des Plaines
CORRECTION: The man who showed up with stab wounds at Rivers Casino Schenectady wasn't slashed on the property, a casino spokesman revealed. An unnamed patient is recovering from a weekend shooting in the parking garage at Illinois’ Rivers Casino Des Plaines. The...
POGO-Led Sex Trafficking in the Philippines Puts 26 Cops Out of Work
Just days after authorities busted a Philippine Online Gaming Operator (POGO) for sex trafficking, Secretary of Government Benjamin Abalos Jr. said that local police were partially to blame. His comments launched an investigation that has now led to 26 officers, including the...
New York State Senator Plans iGaming Expansion in 2024 Legislative Session
The possibility of iGaming expansion is back in New York. This time, the lawmaker behind the push has learned from experience. Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Queens) said he plans to introduce an iGaming expansion bill in December for the upcoming legislative session...
American Gaming Association Celebrates 10 Years of Online Casino Gaming in the US
The American Gaming Association is marking a milestone. This month marks 10 years since the launch of online casino gaming in the US. And there's something else to celebrate; iGaming is on an upward trajectory. iGaming operators have generated $16.3 billion in...
New Orleans Pelicans Guard CJ McCollum Out Indefinitely
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum has sustained a right lung injury, and he's out indefinitely. McCollum, 32, was diagnosed with a small pneumothorax, otherwise known as a collapsed lung, on Sunday. The source of the injury is unknown, but McCollum...
Resorts World Genting Casino Heist: Police Arrest 10 Suspects in $1 Million Chip Theft Investigation
Genting Malaysia suffered a theft about a week ago at its Resorts World Genting property that has it scrambling to locate almost $1 million in casino chips. It's on the road to recovery, with surveillance footage and a police investigation helping to...