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Saracen Casino Event Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Books 13-Time Grammy Winner John Legend
John Legend is coming to Central Arkansas in June Legend is booked for the new Saracen Casino Resort Event Center Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, AR, will open its more than 1,500-seat concert hall in April with an array of headliners....
Affidavit: CT Police Chief Stole Informant Money and Toy Drive Funds to Gamble
A former police chief is accused of stealing $81,500 to cover gambling debts The allegedly stolen money was to pay informants to help police arrest drug dealers Connecticut is home to online casinos and sports betting A former police chief in Connecticut...
Ohio Man Wins $3.5 Million Lottery Jackpot After Playing Same Numbers for Decades
An Ohio man who played the same lottery numbers for 22 years finally won big The anonymous winner claimed a $3.5 million prize on Classic Lotto In other lottery news, the nation's newest interstate game began on Sunday An Ohio man who...
Blizzard Conditions Shutter Rhode Island, New Hampshire Casinos, Modify Operations Elsewhere
A powerful winter storm is causing chaos up and down the Northeast Several casinos have closed in Rhode Island and New Hampshire Casinos in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine remain open Blizzard warnings and heavy snow across the Northeast are causing...
Atlantic City Braces for Two Feet of Snow, Casinos Remain Open During Blizzard
Atlantic City casinos will remain open during the Sunday-into-Monday blizzard The city is under a state of emergency order Atlantic City is bracing for what could be a historic blizzard, as weather forecasts estimate the casino town could see two feet or...
Man’s Estate Sues Las Vegas Hotels Alleging He Contracted Legionnaires’ at Resorts
A man's estate is suing two Las Vegas hotels The lawsuit claims the hotels failed to protect the properties from Legionella bacteria The estate of a man who died after visiting Las Vegas and contracting Legionnaires' disease alleges two off-Strip resorts are...
Fairfax Casino Would Generate $29 Million in Annual County Taxes, Consultant Estimates
A casino in Northern Virginia would generate modest tax revenue for Fairfax County A casino would not solve Fairfax County's revenue problem Fairfax continues to seek new revenue sources A casino in Northern Virginia by way of Fairfax County would generate considerable...
National Council on Problem Gambling Has Grave Concerns About Prediction Markets
The National Council on Problem Gambling wants prediction markets to be 21+ Currently, anyone aged 18 and older can trade contracts on CFTC-licensed prediction markets The NCPG also wants prediction markets to include the 1-800-MY-RESET National Problem Gambling Helpline Conversations about prediction...
Caesars Planning Drinks on the Sand With New Atlantic City Beach Bar
Caesars Atlantic City has filed plans to build and open a beach bar Caesars maintains just a 7% share of the Atlantic City casino market Atlantic City continues to diversify its attractions with new amenities off the gaming floors. In the coming...
Happy Valley Casino in Pennsylvania Enticing Customers With Free Slot Play
A new casino is coming to Pennsylvania by way of State College Happy Valley Casino is dishing out free slot play ahead of its spring opening In the coming weeks, State College's Happy Valley will become the host of the 18th brick-and-mortar...