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Texas Casino Legislation Faces Uphill Battle in Upcoming Session
Texas legislators are unlikely to approve locating commercial casinos in the state, officials said. But there’s a remote chance legislation could generate enough enthusiasm to pass in 2025, experts add. In a recent interview with Dallas TV station WFAA, Texas Lt. Gov....
New Crypto Online Sportsbook, Casino Launched as Bitcoin Prices Set Records
A new crypto sportsbook and casino, BetHog, has launched publicly in limited regions, the company announced this week. The launch comes as Bitcoin hit record highs of over $90K this week (trading at $91,205.99 as of Thursday morning) following the election of...
New Hampshire Authorities Accused of Blocking Concord Casino Sale
The planned sale of Concord Casino has hit new roadblocks with the current owner’s attorneys putting the blame on New Hampshire state officials. Casino owner Andy Sanborn was ordered to find a buyer for the charitable gaming property after his casino license...
Casino Crime News Roundup: Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Dealer Allegedly Cheated
A dealer at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh was arrested on Friday for a variety of alleged repeated violations while playing blackjack. Jamie L. Smith, 33, of Pittsburgh, Pa. is accused of improperly dealing cards some 192 times. Smith allegedly overpaid casino visitors for...
Details Emerge on Holland Casino’s Response to Anti-Semitic Violence in Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s Holland Casino was a refuge for hundreds of Israeli soccer fans during last week’s bloody attacks, some of which took place near the gaming property, according to recent news reports. Last Wednesday night, many hours before a soccer match between Maccabi...
MGM Springfield Casino Evacuated Following Weekend Blaze
Massachusetts’ MGM Springfield casino was evacuated after a fire broke out Saturday that was linked to a restaurant at the gaming property. The blaze was largely limited to duct work linked to the eatery. It caused smoke to billow up to the...
Jacky Rosen Finally Called Winner of Nevada US Senate Race
US Sen. Jacky Rosen, D, was called the winner on Friday night in the close race in Nevada against Sam Brown. News of her victory was projected by the Associated Press at 9:15 p.m. PT. Other news organizations had declared her the...
Casino Crime News Roundup: Arkansas Casino Lot Shooting
Shots were fired early Friday in the parking lot of Arkansas’ Southland Casino Hotel. It's unclear if anyone was injured or why the shots were discharged. Nor is it known if a suspect has been identified following the incident at the West...
UPDATE: Amsterdam Casino is Among Sites of Anti-Semitic Attacks, Casino Guard Allegedly Planned Violence
UPDATE: Numerous Israelis took shelter in Amsterdam's Holland Casino while anti-Semitic violence broke out jn the city. The Holland Casino said one of its security guards participated in Telegram groups in the apparent planning of the attacks, De Telegraaf, a Dutch newspaper,...
Las Vegas Crime News: Man Arrested After Elderly Corpse Found in Locked Freezer
A 37-year-old Las Vegas man was apprehended by police on Thursday after his ex-roommate’s dead body was found in a freezer at the residence. Daniel Roush is facing an open murder charge following the discovery of the woman’s corpse in the locked...