Legal
January 3, 2024
Alleged Wife Murderer Arrested at Las Vegas’ Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino
A homicide suspect has been apprehended at the Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The man in question is Arthur Guty Jr, 55, who is suspected of having killed his own wife, Nicole Zambrano, in Pennsylvania. The 26-year-old Venezuelan woman worked as a housekeeper at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort but didn’t turn up to […]
Legal
January 3, 2024
California Tribes Divided over Sports Betting Proposal
Currently, California is among a handful of states that are actively trying to legalize sports betting. With the activity available in 37 US states, as well as DC, more lawmakers are warming up to the idea of the benefits of legal betting. One effort toward legalizing wagering on sports is led by Eagle1 Acquisition Corp. […]
Industry
January 3, 2024
California’s Club One Casino Owner Runs for Congress Following McCarthy’s Exit
A gambling industry veteran is running for a major political position in California. Kyle Kirkland, an influential cardroom businessman, hopes to succeed US Rep. Kevin McCarthy who departed Congress at the end of 2023. McCarthy was removed as House Speaker in October in a move that concluded a 17-year Congress tenure and surprised many people. […]
Legal
January 3, 2024
Battle against Illegal Gambling in Alabama to Gain Momentum
Illegal gambling is once again in the sights of lawmakers in Alabama. With illegal gambling running rampant across the state, lawmakers identified the need for robust and effective legislation that would repeal illegal gambling. Such efforts are likely to resume during the new regular session of the legislators. Yet nothing is certain considering that successful […]
Industry
January 3, 2024
Disorderly Iowa Woman Arrested After Spitting Incident at Bettendorf Casino
A 31-year-old East Moline woman, Missy Smith, found herself in custody following an incident at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf on Sunday afternoon. Smith faces charges of assault on persons in certain occupations, with additional charges related to possession of a controlled substance. Woman’s Aggressive Outburst Leads to Assault on Emergency Personnel The commotion began […]
Legal
January 3, 2024
Maine Legislators to Resume Efforts for Tribal Gambling Expansion
Maine’s federally recognized tribes have been offering online sports betting since the launch of the state’s legal market early in November last year. This became possible after state lawmakers legalized online sports betting back in May 2022. Now, efforts of the legislators to expand the gambling options for Maine residents are likely to resume, a […]
Lottery
January 3, 2024
Michigan Lottery Player Strikes Gold with $842M Powerball Triumph
In an extraordinary turn of fortune, a Michigan Lottery player is set to embrace a life-altering transformation after clinching the $842 million Powerball jackpot on the first day of the new year. The jackpot, boasting a cash value of $425.2 million, was snagged on Monday night with the winning numbers 12-21-42-44-49, accompanied by the Powerball: […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Missing Lake Tahoe Casino Nurse Identified after 50 Years
A cold case dating back more than half a century helped identify a victim who went missing back in 1970. The victim, named Donna Lass, went missing from Sahara Hotel Casino, now known as the Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe, located in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The 25-year-old casino nurse was last seen in September 1970 […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Week 18 Odds, Time, and Prediction
After losing to the New Orleans Saints last weekend, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now in danger of missing out on the 2024 playoff action. They still have roughly 75% chance of getting to the postseason, but for that, they need to beat the Panthers in Carolina next Sunday. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens Week 18 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Baltimore Ravens have secured the No. 1 seed in the American Football Conference (AFC). They’ve done their job, unlike their AFC North rivals. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 9-7, but they still do have a chance to win a wild card entry to the position. For that, however, they need to beat the Ravens in […]
