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UNLV, Las Vegas Jewish Residents Heartbroken Over Atrocities in Israel

UNLV’s Jewish students and members of the wider Las Vegas Jewish community continue to mourn following widespread massacres in Israel. Events are being held on campus this week to remember the victims killed in atrocities undertaken by Hamas terrorists who snuck into...

Casino.org Staff Writer October 11, 2023
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Atlanta Falcons Acquire Wide Receiver Van Jefferson in Trade with the LA Rams

The Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons have agreed on a trade for wide receiver Van Jefferson. The Rams will send Jefferson and a seventh-round pick to the Falcons in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The NFL...

Casino.org Staff Writer October 11, 2023
A pot and 36 silver and bronze coins in the former house of Highland clan chief Alasdair Ruadh 'MacIain' MacDonald of Glencoe

300-Year-Old Coins Possibly Used for Gambling Found at Scottish Highlands Site

In the 17th Century Scottish Highlands, card games, dice games, and even betting on horses gained in popularity as forms of gambling entertainment. Over 300 years later, archeologists in Scotland may have found some of the coins that were used in the...

Casino.org Staff Writer October 11, 2023
Members of Brazilian eSports team Furia's ESL R1 roster in a PR photo.

PokerStars and Brazilian eSports Team Furia to Launch Exclusive Products

PokerStars has announced the upcoming launch of exclusive products in collaboration with the Brazilian eSports team, Furia. Building on a sponsorship deal initiated last year, the partnership aims to bring together the realms of poker and competitive gaming. It's being done as...

Casino.org Staff Writer October 11, 2023

Arizona Regulators Crack Down on Slots-Like Bingo Machines

Charitable organizations in Arizona appear to have been misled about the legality of slots-style electronic bingo machines in the state, and regulators are cracking down. Hundreds of electronic bingo machines have been deployed by charities such as the American Legion and Veterans...

Casino.org Staff Writer October 10, 2023
Vikings Justin Jefferson injury

Minnesota Vikings Send Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson to Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson is sidelined for at least four weeks with a right hamstring injury. Jefferson tweaked his hamstring in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5. He caught three passes for 36 yards...

Casino.org Staff Writer October 10, 2023

Casino Crime Roundup: Shooting Near Suncoast Casino in Las Vegas

Police continue to search for the person who wounded a male victim during a Friday night shooting near a Las Vegas casino. The shooting took place close to the Suncoast Hotel and Casino near the intersection of Alta Drive and Rampart Boulevard...

Casino.org Staff Writer October 10, 2023
Two roosters participate in a cockfight

Cockfight Loss Leads to Murder Charges in Thailand, Suspect on the Run

In an unexpected turn of events on Monday at a licensed cockfighting ring in Thailand, a dispute over a wager took a deadly turn. That resulted in the death of one of the participants. Police are now looking for the gunman, and...

Casino.org Staff Writer October 10, 2023
The governor's mansion of Puerto Rico sits in the background behind the territory's flag.

Puerto Rico Seeks ‘Equitable Distribution’ of Slot Machine Revenue

Puerto Rico relies heavily on tourism for its economic stability, and casinos have played a significant role in attracting tourists. There has, however, been a recent decline in gaming, and new laws currently on the table should help turn things around. Puerto...

Casino.org Staff Writer October 10, 2023
An aerial view of the US Department of Defense Pentagon

Dept. of Defense Official Charged for Role in Dogfighting, Illegal Gambling

In a scandal that will end any chance at being able to claim retirement benefits, Frederick Moorefield Jr. has been arrested and charged with crimes related to dogfighting and illegal gambling. The arrest of the now-former Deputy Chief Information Officer of the...

Casino.org Staff Writer October 10, 2023