Widow of Murder-Suicide New York State Deputy Imprisoned for Theft
The widow of a New York State deputy who stole over $500K from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, then murdered his son before killing himself, has been sentenced to six…
Vernon Downs Lifelines Sent to New York Governor, Bills Would Reduce Racino Taxes
Vernon Downs Casino Hotel has been afforded the lifelines its owner Jeff Gural has sought by the New York State Assembly. The tax relief measures now await New York Gov….
Over 41,000 Illegal Gambling Arrests in the Philippines So Far This Year
A dedicated effort to crack down on illegal gambling in the Philippines is paying big dividends. Data from the Philippine National Police (PNP) shows a significant number of arrests resulting…
Blaze iGaming Platform Faces Backlash in Brazil for Allegedly Ripping Off Customers
In recent weeks, online casino and sportsbook Blaze has become the center of a controversy involving figures like Neymar, Felipe Neto, and other Brazilian celebrities. The saga has unfolded, in…
New Jersey iGaming Expires in November, Lawmakers Scramble to Extend Law
New Jersey’s iGaming law passed in 2013 authorized Atlantic City casinos to conduct online casino operations, but the bill sanctioned such gambling for only a 10-year period. A billboard advertising…
Treasure Island Macau Opening with Shopping Mall, Galeries Lafayette
The Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel and Shopping Centre in Macau is set to hold a soft opening this summer, with a full grand opening expected in October. The Chinese…
Rochester Leaders Scold New York State Officials for Secret Seneca Negotiations
Representatives for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) office announced last week an “agreement in principle” with the Seneca Nation for a new, 20-year, Class III gaming compact. But after…
Boyd Gaming Hit with Lawsuit Over Suncoast Escalator Death
Boyd Gaming is facing a wrongful death suit from the wife of a man who died from injuries sustained on an escalator walkway at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino in…
Las Vegas A’s Stadium Bill Passes Nevada Senate, Goes to Assembly
The Nevada Senate voted 13-8 Tuesday to approve $380 million in public funding for a $1.5 billion baseball stadium planned by the Athletics MLB team for the site of the…
Former Illinois Lawmaker Admits Wearing FBI Wire in Gambling Bribery Scandal
A former Illinois state senator has admitted he wore a wire to trap a Democratic Party colleague into admitting to bribery. Veteran lawmaker Terry Link, above, previously denied he was…