Month: September 2024
Woman Allegedly Stole $200K Worth of Items from Drugged Guests at Vegas Hotel
A motorist pulled over by a Las Vegas cop last week was arrested for the earlier theft of fancy watches and other pricey items from two hotel guests at The Signature at MGM Grand. Cassandra Tovar in a mug shot, pictured above, allegedly took part in the drugging of two hotel guests and the theft…
Read MoreStar Entertainment Facing Another AU$100m Fine if It Holds Onto NSW Casino License
Not good enough Star Entertainment Group is hanging on for dear life as it waits to hear the fate of its casino license in New South Wales (NSW). The Brisbane-based company was subject to a second probe by SC Adam Bell after the authorities felt it hadn’t made sufficient progress in addressing serious issues uncovered…
Read MoreLaughlin’s Riverside Resort Casino Confirms Data Breach, 55K Customers Affected
Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino in Southern Nevada has confirmed a data breach that leaked confidential information on more than 55K customers. The Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino in Laughlin has been hit with a data attack. The casino built by the late Don Laughlin says more than 55K customers had their personal…
Read MoreEx-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…
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