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Sports
November 24, 2023
Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 12 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Two NFC North rivals have already met in Week 12. On Thanksgiving, the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions, getting to a 5-6 record and keeping their rivals at 8-3. What this means is that the 6-5 Vikings still have a good chance to challenge for the No. 1 spot in the division. When […]
Industry
November 24, 2023
Ex-financial Advisor in Indiana Uses Client’s Money to Gamble
A financial advisor with more than a decade of experience is facing two criminal charges after he allegedly misused nearly $5 million of a client’s funds. The alleged crime occurred between 2019 and 2021. During that time, the financial adviser worked for Valeo Financial Advisors, a company based in Carmel, Indiana. The advisor, identified with […]
Legal
November 24, 2023
Indiana Legislators Close Door on Gaming Bills Amidst Corruption Fallout
Indiana lawmakers have decided to forgo any consideration of new gaming bills during the upcoming 2024 legislative session. The announcement, made by House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, comes as a response to the recent guilty plea to federal corruption charges by former state legislator Sean Eberhart. Former Shelbyville Representative’s […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Sean Pattwell to Exit the CRDA, Reports Say
Sean Pattwell, executive director of the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, is rumored to be preparing to resign from his position. Sources told ROI-NJ, a news outlet covering events in New Jersey, that the director may depart from the authority very soon. ROI-NJ was contacted by three separate people on the matter, all of […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Triple Homicide near Mississippi Casino Leads to Capital Murder Charges
Earlier this month, law enforcement was dispatched to Robinsonville, Mississippi, after a shooting incident resulted in a car crash. The crime had taken place near a casino on Casino Center Drive and Tunica County Sheriff’s Office immediately started to investigate the shooting that resulted in the death of three individuals. According to the Sheriff’s Office, […]
Business
November 23, 2023
Hacksaw Gaming Secures Provisional License in New Jersey
Hacksaw Gaming, a leading provider of slots, scratchcards and instant win games, announced that it has secured a provisional license in the state of New Jersey. The supplier hopes to launch in the state by the end of the year, providing local companies with access to its premium content. Hacksaw Gaming’s initial foray into the […]
Casino
November 23, 2023
Unionized LV Casino Workers Agree with New Five-Year Contracts
It took seven months for unionized hospitality and gaming industry workers in Las Vegas to secure new five-year gaming contracts with three of the major casino and entertainment companies. Efforts of the Culinary and Bartenders Unions resulted in the ratification of contracts with Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. Some 40,000 unionized workers […]
Lottery
November 23, 2023
Lucky for Life Player Grabs $390,000 Thanks to a Cashier Mistake
The mistake of a Michigan cashier has resulted in a $390,000 win for an Illinois man. The winner, Michael Sopejstal, was playing the Lucky for Life game but preferred to select the lump-sum payment. Sopejstal, 60, said that he is a regular Lucky for Life player who would always buy a ticket for 10 or […]
Lottery
November 23, 2023
Maine Jackpot Winner Files Lawsuit to Protect Identity
In most states across the US, lottery winners cannot remain anonymous. Even if the winnings are in the millions, most states require the winners to be identified, which can sometimes cause trouble for the lucky few. Maine is one of the states that requires winners to be identified. However, the winner of one of the […]
Sports
November 23, 2023
Philadelphia Eagles Become Top Pick for Super Bowl LVIII Victory
On Monday, one of the most anticipated Monday Night Football games took place. The game saw the Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs, a rematch of the National Football League (NFL) Championship game that took place back in February. The last time the two teams played in Kansas City was more than six years […]