Author: Alec

07/15/23 1:37 PM

Las Vegas police officer found guilty in string of brazen casino heists could get life sentence

  • Rio Yamat, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal jury convicted a Las Vegas police officer Friday on all counts of stealing nearly $165,000 during a trio of... more
07/13/23 8:54 PM

Top North Carolina senator says chances for approving more sanctioned gambling this session “better than 50-50″

  • Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — One of North Carolina’s most powerful legislators expressed optimism Thursday that a further expansion of... more
07/13/23 8:19 PM

The Gaming News Canada Fiver: Friday, July 14, 2023

  • Steve McAllister—Gaming News Canada
The new Great Canadian Casino Resort in Toronto will unveil the second phase of its opening on August 1 with its poker room and a 400-room... more
07/12/23 8:50 PM

There have been 175 sports-betting violations since 2018, 17 active investigations, NCAA head tells Nevada Rep. Titus

  • Mark Anderson, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NCAA has found 175 infractions of its sports-betting policy since 2018 and there are 17 active investigations,... more
07/12/23 8:34 PM

Suspect in Caesars Palace standoff that frightened poolgoers is a fugitive in Colorado kidnapping; bail set at $750K

  • Ken Ritter, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man accused of instigating a hostage standoff and throwing furniture out of a broken 21st-floor window at Caesars Palace... more
07/11/23 9:08 PM

Hostage freed after hourslong standoff at Caesars Palace hotel room, Las Vegas police say

  • Ken Ritter and Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man was arrested and a woman described as his hostage was released unharmed Tuesday after an hourslong standoff in a... more
07/11/23 8:41 PM

‘I could die today’: Casino employee recalls armed heist at trial of Las Vegas police officer

  • Rio Yamat, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — At the trial of a Las Vegas police officer accused in a trio of casino heists, an employee said Tuesday that she had never... more
07/10/23 9:06 PM

In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling

  • Tim Reynolds, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that he believes all leagues have to continue keeping an incredibly close eye on... more
07/10/23 8:59 PM

Settlement stands in North Dakota gambling case after company retracts scrutinized email

  • Jack Dura, Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A recent settlement between North Dakota’s attorney general and three gambling equipment distributors will stand... more
07/10/23 8:45 PM

Jury chosen in federal trial of Las Vegas police officer accused of stealing $165k in trio of casino heists

  • Rio Yamat, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas police officer accused of carrying out a trio of casino heists will face trial after a jury was finalized... more