Gambling
Man Who Got ‘Mafia’ Mention Out of ‘Godfather’ Film has Died
The son of a legendary New York Mafia boss has died of complications from diabetes at the age of 71.
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Announces Grand Opening Details
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady announced today details of the grand opening of the first Las Vegas-style casino in the Capital Region.
Judge Compares Texas Teacher Pot Consumption in Colorado to Gambling in Vegas
A Texas judge has ruled that a former teacher should not be punished for consuming marijuana while in Colorado.
State of Georgia Could be Getting Two Casinos
Supporters of casino gambling hope to legalize the industry in Georgia after several failed attempts in recent legislative sessions.
MGM National Harbor Celebrates the Year of the Rooster
MGM National Harbor, the region’s hottest new destination resort casino, is celebrating Lunar New Year with festive entertainment, a vibrant Conservatory display and authentic culinary specials.
Western Union Fined $586 million for Colluding With Organized Crime
The popular money transfer service Western Union has been fined $586 million for allegedly colluding with organized criminal elements in an effort to circumvent money laundering laws.
Three Casinos Fight for Adele With Potential of £400,000 a Night Payout
Recording artist Adele is being courted by three big Vegas Strip casinos: MGM, the Venetian and Caesars Resorts with what is being called the “biggest deals ever put together”.
Naked Man Gunned Down at Casino Identified
Authorities are identifying a 57-year-old Arizona man who died and the Las Vegas police officer who shot him
Skin in the Game Looks at How Counter-Strike Spawned Multi-Billion Dollar Gambling Sector
ESPN.com featured an excellent piece on how Counter-Strike helped to create a multibillion-dollar world of online casino gambling
China Continues its Crackdown on Internet Gambling
China is reinforcing its censorship of the internet with a campaign to crack down on unauthorised connections....
Knife Wielding Naked Man Gunned Down in Gambling Hall by Police
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says one of its officers fatally shot a knife-wielding naked man when he charged the officer after not complying with the officer's commands
Bad Place to be a Bookie Right Now: Houston Texas
Houston bookies have not fared particularly well with the Rockets going on a complete tear this season.
No Deal as Florida Appeals Seminole Tribe Blackjack Ruling
Florida is pushing ahead in its legal tussle with the Seminole Tribe of Florida over the tribe's estimated $2 billion a year gambling operation.
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.
