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Ray J Snags $17K Slot Win at San Manuel Casino in Southern California
Ray J, best known for being the co-star in the 2007 Kim Kardashian sex tape that essentially launched her career, has scored at the casino. The rapper, actor, reality star, and businessman recently hit up...
Belarus Casinos Could Suffer as Result of Ryanair Incident, Journalist Arrest
Belarus casinos -- yes, there is legal gambling in the highly controversial country -- could be collateral damage from the country allegedly hijacking a Ryanair commercial airliner over the weekend in order to arrest journalist...
Las Vegas Top Memorial Day Destination, AAA Forecasting 60 Percent Travel Increase
AAA says Las Vegas is one of the top road and air travel destinations for this weekend's Memorial Day holiday. But that could mean a higher ticket price for travelers. AAA, the nonprofit American Automobile...
Imperial Palace Saipan Casino Ordered to Pay $5.4M to Seven Former Workers
Imperial Pacific International, the Hong Kong-based developer, and owner of the Imperial Palace Casino on the US Pacific island of Saipan, has been ordered to pay seven former workers $5.43 million. Chief Judge Ramona Manglona...
Iowa Lawmakers Cap Minimum Wage Increases for Commercial Casino Workers
Lawmakers in Iowa have passed an appropriations measure that overhauls minimum wage requirements for workers at the state's 19 commercial casinos. Under current law, casino workers paid by the hour must receive 25 percent more...
Cherokee Casinos in North Carolina Could Remain Smoke-Free Permanently
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Valley River Casino have been smoke-free since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A proposed ordinance to amend the Cherokee Code seeks to keep their indoor air clean of...
Shippensburg, Pa. Residents Tell Parx Casino: ‘We Don’t Want You Here’
The largest gaming venue in Pennsylvania wants to bring slot machines, table games, and a sportsbook to the small college town of Shippenburg, Pa., but some residents are objecting to the notion. The small borough...
Nebraska Sports Betting Bill Passes, But Cornhusker Football Excluded
Nebraska lawmakers yesterday signed off on legislation that authorizes sports betting. But odds involving state universities and colleges will not be allowed. Legislative Bill 561 passed the unicameral Nebraska Legislature 44-3-2. A companion appropriations bill...
Maryland Latest State to Use Lottery as COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
Maryland is encouraging its residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and enticing them to do so with free cash. The Maryland Lottery, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Health, yesterday revealed its $2 million...
G2E Asia Postponed Again, Gaming Industry Tradeshow Now Set for November
G2E Asia, the annual Global Gaming Expo held in Macau, has been delayed yet again. The show is now slated to occur November 9-11 at The Venetian on the Cotai Strip. G2E Asia was originally...
