Tag: Health & Safety
Pachinko-style gambling is helping seniors’ brains in Japan
Long associated with semi-legal gambling in Japan, the shrinking pachinko industry may get a new lease on life thanks to a surprising... more
Sports betting has changed. Could it affect your health?
If you’ve watched a sporting event lately – and especially if you’ve ever bet on one – odds are you already know how... more
Nevada gaming regulators try to deal with federal reduction of armed casino security
With the state’s casinos contending with a reduction of armed security, the Nevada Gaming Control Board will consider amending state... more
Lawsuit claims Venetian Las Vegas responsible for scorpion sting to groin
A California couple says their sex life is suffering after a man was stung in the testicles by a scorpion while he was sleeping in bed at a... more
Refusing COVID-19 shots cost MGM casino workers in Las Vegas their jobs, suits claim
The lawsuits of several former MGM Resorts International employees claiming they were wrongfully terminated after refusing to receive a... more
Naloxone vending machines reach tribal land at California casino
More than a dozen naloxone vending machines are available throughout San Diego County, but they’re not all the same. The Pauma Band... more
Study: Problem gambling treatment can reduce depression, anxiety
According to new research conducted by Kindbridge Behavioral Health, people who seek telehealth treatment for gambling problems often see... more
Legionnaires’ disease investigation underway at Caesars Palace Las Vegas
The Southern Nevada Health District said they are investigating two travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease in guests who stayed... more
Nearly 250 banned in ‘order out corridor’ law in downtown Las Vegas
Nearly 250 people have been barred from stepping foot in and around tourist destinations in downtown Las Vegas since the city broadened its... more
Irish treatment center reports significant rise in gambling addictions
One of Ireland’s leading addiction treatment centres has reported a “significant increase” in cocaine and gambling addictions.... more