Day: September 12, 2024
Ex-MGA Chief Conviction Upheld for Tipping Off Casino Owner Murder Suspect
Former Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) chief executive Heathcliff Farrugia saw his conviction for corruption upheld on appeal this week. As MGA chief Heathcliff Farrugia was in charge of one of the world’s foremost online gaming hubs. But his relationship with Caruana Galizia murder suspect, Jorgen Fenech, was a little too cozy. (Image: MGA) Farrugia was…
Read MoreFederal Bill Seeks to Implement Sports Betting Guardrails
On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-New York) formally introduced legislation that seeks to place federal regulations on the rapidly growing sports betting industry that’s today legal and operational in 38 states plus Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko discusses his federal sports betting bill outside the Capitol on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Tonko’s SAFE…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Man Who Won $1.5M at Casino Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
A North Carolina man who won nearly $1.5 million playing slot machines at a tribal casino pleaded guilty to federal charges for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his place of employment. A North Carolina man pleaded guilty to stealing state money to gamble. Federal prosecutors say Russel Hester embezzled nearly $375K. (Image: Casino.org)…
Read MoreWoman Stole Almost $40K While Man She Met at Las Vegas Casino Was Sleeping
Law enforcement in Las Vegas has apprehended a woman who allegedly stole almost $40,000 from a man she met at an unnamed Strip casino. The victim invited Monica Falcon to go home with him on June 12, and when he was asleep, she reportedly took $600 in cash, $17,000 from his bank account, $4,912 worth…
Read MoreConnecticut Woman Arrested Over Death of Famous Poker Player’s Dog
Authorities in Connecticut have arrested a 64-year-old woman in connection with the death of poker player Bart Hanson’s dog. Jacqueline Witt, above, is the mother of Josephine Ragland who took the Hanson family’s dog, Charlie, on a two-week training course last year. It was the last time they saw their pet. (Image: Connecticut State Police)…
Read MoreCNN Names Las Vegas Hottest Family-Friendly Destination
Family-friendly Vegas Las Vegas may have a deserved reputation as Sin City, but CNN has now named it the hottest destination for families in America. Citing new attractions incorporating technology and interactivity, CNN Travel recommended the gambling hub as the best in America for family-friendly amenities and attractions. 16% of people who visited Las Vegas…
Read MoreGLPI Finalizes $250m Land Acquisition for New Bally’s Chicago Casino
Bally’s Chicago site Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc (GLPI) has announced that it has completed the $250m purchase of the land where Bally’s Chicago casino is set to be built. GLPI, a casino and leisure real estate investment trust, purchased the land from Blue Owl Capital as part of an agreement with Bally’s which was…
Read MoreNevada Casinos to Address Shortage of Armed Security
A serious issue Nevada’s gambling regulator is addressing the ongoing shortage of armed security guards at casinos in the state. The issue, which has been ongoing since spring 2023, was caused by the FBI stopping regulators from conducting background checks on prospective new hires or those approaching renewal of their five-year licenses through a federal…
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