Business
April 22, 2024
Saipan Casino Operator IPI Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The troubled Saipan casino operator, Imperial Pacific International (IPI) LLC, had its license suspended three years ago. In April 2021, the operator’s license was suspended after it failed to settle regulatory and license fees. Ahead of IPI’s hearing with the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC), which is set to decide whether or not the operator will […]
Lottery
April 22, 2024
Lottery Winners Asked to Restitute $30,000 Because of Fraud
Iowa roommates tried to cheat the state lottery and must now return $30,000, as per a court ruling. The pair had devised a scheme under which Sandra Crow fraudulently claimed the $30,000 prize, taking the lump sum of $21,300. However, Alvin Hans Larsen III, her roommate, was the actual winner. Through this fraud, Larsen III […]
Legal
April 22, 2024
Cayuga Nation Takes NYSGC to Court over IGRA Violation
The Cayuga Nation was not amused to find lottery tickets being sold on its reservation. As a result, the tribe is taking the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) to court. The tribal nation learned that lottery tickets were being sold on its reservation in the Finger Lakes region, violating its exclusive right to offer […]
Sports
April 22, 2024
Matheus Nicolau vs. Alex Perez UFC on ESPN 55 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both fighters are hoping to get back to the winning track this coming Saturday. Matheus Nicolau is 19-3-1 overall, with a KO loss in his most recent fight. Alex Perez is even worse, with three losses in a row. So, which of these guys will end their losing run on Saturday, April 27? Matheus Nicolau […]
Business
April 22, 2024
Trump to Face Opposition in Nevada from the Culinary Union
Ahead of the upcoming US presidential elections, Donald Trump is likely going to face strong opposition in Nevada, judging by the intentions of the Culinary Union. Currently, the Union represents approximately 60,000 workers across Las Vegas and Reno who are employed by leading gaming and hotel operators. The workers hold jobs such as dealers, bartenders, […]
Legal
April 22, 2024
Las Vegas’ High-Stakes Scene Shaken by Counterfeit Chip Scandal
Las Vegas, known for its high-stakes gambling scene, has been hit by a counterfeit chips scandal, leading to the arrest of a 54-year-old man on multiple charges, including burglary and possession of illegal instruments. 54-Year-Old Man Caught in Counterfeit Chip Scandal at Las Vegas Casinos Gratis Woolen, Jr., found himself in hot water after allegedly […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
Delaware Sports Betting and iGaming Surge in March
March proved to be a momentous month for Delaware’s gambling industry, with consumer spending on sports betting skyrocketing by an astonishing 440.0% year-on-year, reaching $18.9 million. This remarkable surge significantly surpassed the $3.5 million spent in March of the previous year and marked a substantial 37.0% increase from February’s handle of $13.8 million. Sports Wagering […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
Mafia Gambling Ringleader Pleads Guilty in New York City
An alleged associate of the Genovese organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling operation generating proceeds for the crime family earlier this week. The criminal case involved Salvatore Rubino, nicknamed “Sal the Shoemaker,” who collaborated with other members of the family and operated an illegal gambling ring from […]
Lottery
April 19, 2024
Barrington Resident Wins $4M at Bonus Bucks Scratch Game
Barrington resident Steven Richard has won a $4 million prize from a Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket for the Bonus Bucks game. 1 in 5,376,000 Winning Odds According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, the odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 5,376,000. By comparison, the overall odds of winning a Bonus Bucks prize […]
Poker
April 19, 2024
Poker World Mourns Passing of Legend Crandell Addington
The famous poker legend, Poker Hall of Famer and entrepreneur, Crandell Addington, passed away late last week. The legendary poker pro, known as one of the people who played an important role in the founding of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), as well as a number of successful businesses, died at 85 on Sunday. […]
