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Maine Casinos Reopen After Suspected Mass Shooter Found Dead
Maine’s two gaming properties are reopening their doors. They were shuttered for several hours after the nearby mass shooting. The gaming floor at Oxford Casino Hotel is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Saturday. Casino officials have advised guests to continue to...
New York Knicks Float Trade Offer for Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid
Although Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers hasn't requested a trade, the New York Knicks floated a possible package for the reigning MVP that includes three starters and multiple first-round draft picks. The Knicks are willing to trade power forward Julius Randle,...
Las Vegas Crime Roundup: Motorist Crashes at North Las Vegas Airport
An intoxicated driver recently drove his truck through the security fence at North Las Vegas Airport, police said. On October 15, Jesse Romero, 35, was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, resisting a public officer, and having an open container...
Armenia Continues to Redefine iGaming Laws as Market Tops $12B
Armenia has spent the past couple of years developing an iGaming market, and it's paying off. However, the $12 billion in 2022 revenue the market made could slip with the introduction of new laws now coming into effect. In Armenia, the regulation...
Las Vegas Synagogue Donates Lifesaving Ambulance to Israel
A Jewish congregation in Las Vegas recently raised enough in a single day to donate an advanced ambulance to Israel. The gift comes as the nation suffers numerous casualties in its continuing battle with terrorists. The synagogue, Temple Beth Sholom, located west...
Money Laundering Raids Linked in Australia, Italy, India Linked to Chinese Gangs
International money laundering raids over the last two months show an increased connection to Chinese gangs. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime believes the illegal money laundering market is worth as much as $2 trillion a year. This week, the...
Imperial Pacific Int’l Faces $62M Fine, May Lose Saipan Casino Exclusivity
Imperial Pacific Internationa's (IPI) grip on casino exclusivity in Saipan is slipping fast as it faces a $62 million fine. The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) issued a 30-day ultimatum to IPI on Thursday, according to the Marianas Variety. The CCC demands the...
Rolex Stolen at Las Vegas Hotel Found Under Suspect’s Wig
A woman was arrested in Las Vegas on Tuesday for allegedly stealing a Rolex watch from a room at the Aria Resort & Casino. She repeatedly denied having the timepiece, but eventually confessed that it was hidden under a wig. The suspect,...
Oklahoma Legislature Blocks Tribal Gaming Compact
A legislative committee in Oklahoma this week rejected a gaming compact the governor had negotiated with two tribes in the state. The move is another setback in Gov. Kevin Sitt’s long-running effort to modify the state’s approach to tribal gaming. At a...
Maine’s Two Casinos Shutter After Nearby Mass Shooting
Both of Maine’s gaming properties temporarily shut down following a Wednesday night mass shooting elsewhere in the state that left 18 dead. The Oxford Casino Hotel is about 14 miles from the crime scenes in Lewiston, Maine. The other, Hollywood Casino Hotel...
