Month: October 2024
Macau Legislative Assembly Passes Gambling Crimes Bill
Macau’s Legislative Assembly has unanimously voted in favor of a final reading of a new bill to tackle crimes associated with gambling. All 32 members of the assembly passed the “Law to Combat Crimes of Illegal Gambling” bill, which was initially proposed by the government in December 2023. highest potential sentence is a significant increase…
Read MoreClark County Honors Security Officer Who Saved Lives During Red Rock Stabbing Incident
Clark County has honored the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa security officer who saved lives when he intervened in a stabbing incident at the property in August. Officials presented Jefferson Hrusovsky with an official proclamation certificate acknowledging his deeds during a ceremony at the Clark County Commission headquarters on Tuesday. The eight-year Marine said…
Read MoreRegulator Cites “Serious” Misgivings About Two Favorites for New York Casino License
Favorites’ wings clipped The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has expressed “serious” misgivings about the two favorites insiders believe will win two of the three licenses available to operate a casino in downstate New York. first time the NYSGC is “publicly expressing concern” According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Tuesday, it’s the first…
Read More50 Cent Announces First-Ever Las Vegas Residency at Planet Hollywood
Six shows announced 50 Cent has announced his first ever Las Vegas residency, playing six shows from December to January 2025. 50 will perform the shows at PH Live at Planet Hollywood for the 50 Cent: In Da Club experience, with the shows slated around the new year celebrations on December 27-31 and January 3-4.…
Read MoreTip-Out Policy Change for Two Vegas Casinos Sees Dealers Almost Triple Earnings
Tip policy boost A change in the tip-out policy of two downtown Las Vegas casinos has, according to their parent company TLC Casino Enterprises, seen its dealers almost triple what they earn in a day. allows its dealers to keep tips instead of pooling them According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Tuesday, Binion’s Gambling…
Read MoreLas Vegas-Based Security Firm Regularly Patrols 18 Vegas Casinos
Security firm Protective Force International (PFI) reportedly now has 18 Vegas gaming properties among its clients to keep these casinos safe and secure. Lt. Alan Almeida, pictured above is a military veteran who has worked as a supervisor and assistant chief at Protective Force International (PFI). (Image: YouTube) Las Vegas-based PFI either supplements existing casino…
Read MoreCase Collapses Against Teacher Accused of Running Betting Syndicate With Students
Magistrate withdraws A hearing into an Australian teacher accused of running a gambling syndicate with his students has collapsed after the sitting magistrate was heard to have said he “could not wait” to find him guilty. Wollongong High teacher Phil Saunders is accused of indecent assault of a person under his authority, indecent assault of…
Read MoreFintan Gavin: Future of Irish Poker Tournaments in Jeopardy
Fintan Gavin is a legend of Irish poker, both as a player and tournament organizer. Equally adept at running small events as major ones, such as hosting the first ever UK and Ireland Poker Tour in his home country, Gavin has ensured that tournament poker continues to go from strength to strength on the Emerald…
Read MoreArchaeology Charity Scraps Projects After Great-Grandmother Steals £115k to Pay Gambling Debts
A great-grandmother in the UK stole £115,000 ($150,000) from the region’s biggest independent archaeology charity, which caused the organization to call off some of its major projects. avoiding prison time due to her poor health Pamela Bent used the money to deal with her gambling debts, taking it from the Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research…
Read MoreGambling Addiction Among South Korean Teens Doubles as Online Casino Use Skyrockets
The Korea Times has cited data from the Korea Center on Gambling Problems (KCGP) revealing that the number of teenagers in South Korea receiving gambling addiction counseling has doubled over the past four years. teens are also finding it harder to give up gambling The numbers rose from 1,286 in 2020 to 2,665 “by the…
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