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Maine Tribes Push for Online Casino, Poker Monopoly
Maine tribes push for exclusive online gaming rights. Casinos argue online gaming hurts land-based revenue. Bill aims to address tribal economic disadvantages. A bill that would allow Maine’s federally four recognized tribes to offer online poker and casino table games would constitute...
Stricken Star Entertainment Turns to Bally’s After Rescue Deal Collapses
Star’s $940M rescue deal collapses Operator has one week of cash remaining Bally’s offer is $250M for 50.1% of Star Star Entertainment remains on the verge of collapse after an AU$940 million (US$592 million) deal to rescue the Australian casino giant fell...
PA Woman in Hunt for $2.5 Million Lottery Ticket Accidently Donated to Charity
Mildred Simoneriluto left ticket in jacket donated to charity Vietnam Veterans of America could have sent it anywhere in the world Lottery requires physical ticket to claim prize Mildred Simoneriluto is facing the race of her life. The 76-year-old from Murrysville, Pa.,...
Aliante Car-Jacking Murder Suspect Threatened to Kill Woman Before Spree
Police say the suspect in last month's deadly shooting at Aliante Casino had made threats before the incident The suspect led police on an hours-long car chase before finally being arrested A Las Vegas man accused of shooting a former Nevada state...
Batavia Downs Exec Fired After Blowing Whistle to FBI Settles for $550K
DOI halts casino approval, citing legal review under IGRA. Competing tribes challenge Scotts Valley’s historical land claims. Scotts Valley defends sovereignty, calls opposition ‘greedy.’ A former top executive for the Batavia Downs racetrack and casino experienced “living hell” after he blew the...
Vallejo Casino Hits Snag as DOI to ‘Reconsider’ Scotts Valley Decision
DOI halts casino approval, citing legal review under IGRA Competing tribes challenge Scotts Valley’s historical land claims Scotts Valley defends sovereignty, calls opposition ‘greedy’ The federal government has temporarily rescinded a decision by the Biden administration approving land owned by the Scotts...
Las Vegas Police Hunt Woman Accused of Killing Victim with Fentanyl
Police searching for suspect linked to deadly fentanyl overdose. Victim found dead; suspect stole car and went shopping. Prosecutors say suspect targets casino patrons with fentanyl scheme. Las Vegas police are looking for a woman accused of giving a man a deadly...
Aliante Casino Homicide Suspect Identified After Carjacking Spree
Suspect carjacked three vehicles, crashed, and injured multiple people Police pursued suspect exceeding 105 mph through Las Vegas streets Authorities finally arrested suspect after ramming final stolen vehicle A man suspected of shooting a person dead at the Aliante Casino led police...
Arkansas Bans Greyhound Racing, Simulcasts
Arkansas bans greyhound racing, becoming the 44th state overall. Simulcast betting on dog races will phase out by 2028. Advocates praise law, citing cruelty and declining industry trends. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill Tuesday to ban greyhound racing in...
Woman Sues Palms Casino After 22-Story Elevator Plunge
Rebecca Keith Wood seeks damages after elevator’s sudden plunge Palms Casino and Otis accused of negligence, safety failures Past elevator incidents highlight risks despite safety mechanisms A woman who sustained “serious injuries” when an elevator at the Palms Casino Resort fell 22...