Gambling
Vegas 24 Votes Away From Snatching the Raiders
First the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. Soon, maybe, the Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Sands Settles Bribery Case
Las Vegas Sands Corp agreed to pay a $6.96 million criminal penalty to end the U.S. Department of Justice probe
Police Arrest Armed Man at Casino: Barricaded Himself in Bathroom
Sparks police have arrested an armed man after a standoff with a SWAT team at a hotel-casino where two floors briefly were evacuated.
New Mexico Tribe Goes to War With Gambling Panel
Attorneys for the Fort Sill Apache filed a motion Tuesday, calling for the Gaming Commission to be held in contempt.
IRS Announces New Rules for Gambling Winnings on Horse Racing, Slots
The US Internal Revenue Service this week announced new rules for withholding and reporting of pari-mutuel winnings as well as games such as slots, keno and bingo.
Notorious Mobster Pleads No Contest in 25-Year-Old Murder
Providence, Rhode Island mobster Robert “Bobby” DuLuca, 71, plead no contest Wednesday at Kent County Court to conspiracy to commit murder.
Packers Fan Commits Armed Robbery at Sportsbook
Police are looking for an armed robber who held up the sports book at a casino on the Nevada-Utah line.
RealBet Sportsbook Payout Delays Mounting: Complaints Total $19K Owed
SportsBookReview.com has reported that RealBet Sportsbook recently acknowledged slow payouts but failed to offer a reason why.
Supreme Court Delays Decision on New Jersey Sports Betting
Supporters of legalized sports gambling in New Jersey and several other states were dealt a no-decision of sorts Tuesday
Former Massachusetts Attorney General Defends DraftKings as ‘Job Creator’
Former Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is planning to tell a Beacon Hill commission that Boston-based daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has added more than 100 jobs in the state.
Roulette Bet Pays $3.5 Million on Live Television
The Brazilian businessman was shown celebrating with friends after the huge win that made headlines worldwide
‘Tyrannical’ Philly Mafia boss Nicodemo ‘Little Nicky' Scarfo Dies in Prison
During this nearly five-year reign as Philly Mafia boss, some 25 mobsters and associates met violent ends
Casino Killer Passes Away From Self-Inflicted Gunshot
A man accused of shooting another man to death at a casino last week then turning the gun on himself has died from his wounds.
This Law Firm Manager Jailed for $2.1 Million Fraud to Support Gambling Habit
A former law firm manager has been jailed for six-and-a-half years after siphoning $2.1 million from trust accounts to fund her pathological gambling habit.
Nevada, Atlantic City See Largest Revenue Increases in Years
Nevada has seen its biggest profit hike since 2008. Atlantic City posted it first revenue hike in 10 years.
Match Fixing in Spotlight Once Again on Eve of Grand Slam
For Rafael Nadal and the other stars of tennis, there's a familiar ring to the questions being raised as the first ball is about to be struck at the Australian Open.
In Fight Between Casino Moguls, a Spotlight on the FBI
In April 2015, a sworn statement submitted in a Nevada lawsuit between rival casino moguls Steve Wynn and Japan's Kazuo Okada contained an unusual assertion.
Sands Bethlehem Slots Winner Denied $1624 Winning Jackpot
But casino got fined $50,000 because of her.
Cocaine Kingpin, Gambling Ring Leader Made Millions in Australia
A former University of Southern California football player has pleaded guilty to conspiracy for running an international drug and gambling ring that also laundered millions of dollars.
Another Business With Alleged Ties to Montreal Mafia Burns to Ground
A commercial mall that burned to the ground Monday was home to a hair salon owned by an individual with alleged Montreal mob ties.
Man Who Applied for Player’s Club Card at Casino Robs it Hours Later
A man who broke into the Best Bet Casino in Helena, Montana December 29 was caught as a result of his applying for a player’s club card just hours before.
Topbet Comments on Payout Complaints
Topbet Sportsbook says it is investigating a payout complaint submitted to the website SportsBookReview.com.
Player Banned for Match Fixing
A former Australian Open junior boys' finalist has been banned from the sport for seven years by the Tennis Integrity Unit after being found guilty of match-fixing offenses at a minor tournament in 2013.
More Binary Options Fallout as Banc De Binary to Close Down
”It’s become the wild west in the past few months,” a Banc de Binary spokesperson said of the binary options sector
Manhunt Underway for ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Man Following Casino Shooting
Police in Shasta County were on the lookout for an “armed and dangerous” suspect wanted for the shooting of a man in the parking lot of the Win-River Resort & Casino early Monday morning.
Feds Accuse Casino Execs of Stealing Millions
An indictment handed down by a federal grand jury Thursday accuses executives of one US casino of stealing at least $6 million.
It’s About Time! Power Restored at Rio Casino After One-Week Blackout
Power is finally back on at a Las Vegas casino after the hotel was partially dark for about a week.
Addiction Centers Now Accepting Problem Gamblers
Problem gamblers in New York can now receive in-patient care at six state-run addiction treatment centers.
Elderly Couple Jump From Casino in Double Suicide
An elderly Nevada couple who jumped from the fifth floor of a casino in a double suicide Wednesday reportedly had financial troubles.
Poker Machine Arson Case Highlights Concerns Over ‘Gambling Rage’
A 21-year-old Queensland, Australian man was denied bail after being accused of setting fire to and destroying 40 poker machines at a Beenleigh pub.
