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Nevada Officials Taking Steps to Increase Indian Tourism to Las Vegas

Nevada Officials Taking Steps to Increase Indian Tourism to Las Vegas

January 30th, 2016 Written by Christine Davies

Award-winning restaurateur Harjit Singh opened the Royal Indian Bistro in the Rio Las Vegas Casino. Las Vegas Strip casinos are marketing to Indian tourists these days. The Nevada Division of Tourism said India is now in the Top 10 of countries for Vegas visitors.... 

Sheldon Adelson Meets with Oakland Raiders’ Owner to Discuss Relocation

Sheldon Adelson Meets with Oakland Raiders’ Owner to Discuss Relocation

January 28th, 2016 Written by Christine Davies

Raiders’ owner Mark Davis warned Oakland in 2014 it could be the city’s last chance to keep the franchise. Sheldon Adelson might soon be associated with an NFL franchise. Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis spoke with Adelson on Friday about the possibilities... 

Kings Mountain, North Carolina Debates Whether a Catawba Indian Casino Is Good

Kings Mountain, North Carolina Debates Whether a Catawba Indian Casino Is Good

January 27th, 2016 Written by Christine Davies

The Catawba Indian Casino would bring over 4,000 jobs to the area, but Adam Forcade says the business would prey on lower income players. The Catawba Indian Nation continues in its bid to build a casino in the southwest part of the state near the border of North... 

Clark County Grants a License to Genting for Resorts World Las Vegas

Clark County Grants a License to Genting for Resorts World Las Vegas

January 26th, 2016 Written by Christine Davies

The CEO of Genting Limited said Resorts World Las Vegas would be a tourist landmark. Clark County officials have given final approval for Resorts World Las Vegas, which is expected to be the most expensive casino ever built on the Las Vegas Strip. Resorts World... 

Nebraska Bar Struggles to Stay in Business after Keno Machine Glitch

Nebraska Bar Struggles to Stay in Business after Keno Machine Glitch

January 25th, 2016 Written by Christine Davies

The Keno Machine Company Withdrew the EGM after the Glitch, Costing Smartville Station 7% of Its Revenues. Smartville Station, a small bar in the unincorporated village of St. Mary in Johnson County, Nebraska, is struggling to stay in business after its keno machine... 

Miami Police Officer Stabbed in Incident at the Magic City Casino

Miami Police Officer Stabbed in Incident at the Magic City Casino

January 22nd, 2016 Written by Christine Davies

When the off-duty police officer approached the irate customer, he stabbed the officer in the face. A Miami police officer was stabbed in an incident at the Magic City Casino in Miami late Thursday night. The officer was stabbed in the face during a confrontation... 

Florida Lawmakers Criticized for Their Casino Trip to Meet with Poarch Creek Indians

Florida Lawmakers Criticized for Their Casino Trip to Meet with Poarch Creek Indians

January 21st, 2016 Written by Christine Davies

Rep. Ed Narain of Tampa was the leader of the group who made the trip to Wind Creek Casino. Five Florida legislators are being criticized for their trip to a Wind Creek Casino & Hotel in Atmore, Alabama. While there, the lawmakers dined with officials from... 

Mohegan Sun Pocono Vice President One of Three Accused in Criminal Conspiracy

Mohegan Sun Pocono Vice President One of Three Accused in Criminal Conspiracy

January 20th, 2016 Written by Christine Davies

Mohegan Sun Pocono casino card PIN numbers are thought to have been used in the scheme. Robert Pellegrini, the 50-year old former Vice President of Player Development at the Mohegan Sun Pocono in Pennsylvania, is accused of conspiring to steal more than $400,000... 

Glenn Straub Plans to Open Revel Casino on a Smaller Scale

Glenn Straub Plans to Open Revel Casino on a Smaller Scale

January 19th, 2016 Written by Christine Davies

Straub plans to operate a casino, but first plans to build a water park and reopen the hotel. Revel Building owner Glenn Straub told reporters on Tuesday that he plans to open a casino on the site, after a long period of uncertainty and study. Straub, a Florida... 

Major League Baseball Investigates Yu Darvish, Due to Brother’s Illegal Gambling Arrest

Major League Baseball Investigates Yu Darvish, Due to Brother’s Illegal Gambling Arrest

January 18th, 2016 Written by Christine Davies

Major League Baseball has not accused Yu Darvish of wrongdoing, but has to investigate, due to the family connection. Major League Baseball is investigating Texas Rangers ace pitcher Yu Darvish, due to Darvish’s brother’s arrest in Japan for operating... 

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