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  • Las Vegas Lassos National Finals Rodeo For 10 More Years
    by Corey Levitan on December 5, 2023 at 2:38 am

    A new agreement will keep the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas through 2035, according to an announcement made by Las Vegas Events (LVE) on Monday — three days before NFR 2023 debuts across town. “This is a truly historic day for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association,” said Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) The post Las Vegas Lassos National Finals Rodeo For 10 More Years appeared first on Casino.org.

  • ‘Aged Mobster’ Didn’t Punch Victim for Gambling Debt, Jury Hears
    by Philip Conneller on December 5, 2023 at 1:04 am

    An elderly reputed mobster did not punch a Manhattan restaurateur because he was shaking him down for a gambling debt. Instead, alleged Genovese capo and octogenarian Anthony “Rom” Romanello slugged Shuqeri “Bruno” Selimaj because the restaurateur insulted him, according to Romanello’s lawyer. Selimaj was the owner of the now-shuttered Lincoln Square Steak restaurant on Mannhattan’s The post ‘Aged Mobster’ Didn’t Punch Victim for Gambling Debt, Jury Hears appeared first on Casino.org.

  • $2B Powerball ‘Pretender’ Will ‘Go to War’ for Winning Ticket
    by Philip Conneller on December 4, 2023 at 10:36 pm

    A California man who claims to be the rightful owner of the world’s biggest lottery jackpot has vowed to continue his fight for the $2 billion prize he claims was stolen from him. Jose Rivera was speaking publicly for the first time since he sued winner Edwin Castro and his former landlord Urachi F. Romero. The post $2B Powerball ‘Pretender’ Will ‘Go to War’ for Winning Ticket appeared first on Casino.org.

  • Las Vegas Teen Arrested on Terrorism Charges After Online Threats
    by Ed Silverstein on December 4, 2023 at 9:32 pm

    A teen-age terrorism suspect was apprehended Friday after he allegedly threatened in a social media post to attack Las Vegas. He also had components to make a bomb, authorities revealed. The post Las Vegas Teen Arrested on Terrorism Charges After Online Threats appeared first on Casino.org.

  • BetMGM Sees 2023 Sales at Top End of Range, Profitability in Second Half
    by Todd Shriber on December 4, 2023 at 9:20 pm

    Online casino and sportsbook operator BetMGM said Monday that its 2023 revenue will come in at the high end of a previously forecast range of $1.8 billion to $2 billion while reiterating it will be profitable for the back half of this year. CEO Adam Greenblatt made comments to that effect on a conference call The post BetMGM Sees 2023 Sales at Top End of Range, Profitability in Second Half appeared first on Casino.org.

  • Jadakiss Floats Racial Profiling Allegations Against NoMad Las Vegas
    by Devin O'Connor on December 4, 2023 at 9:16 pm

    Jadakiss thinks he was racially discriminated against at the NoMad on the Las Vegas Strip. The post Jadakiss Floats Racial Profiling Allegations Against NoMad Las Vegas appeared first on Casino.org.

  • Casino del Sol Tucson Patron Arrested for Mass Shooting Threat
    by Philip Conneller on December 4, 2023 at 8:21 pm

    A disgruntled casino-goer was in custody Friday, after allegedly threatening a mass shooting at the Casino del Sol in Tucson, Ariz. Michael McClernon told tribal police he had no recollection of threatening to drive his truck into the front of the casino and start shooting. But he did admit that it was possible because he The post Casino del Sol Tucson Patron Arrested for Mass Shooting Threat appeared first on Casino.org.

  • Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Rains on Casino Parade
    by Todd Shriber on December 4, 2023 at 8:14 pm

    Following last week’s announcement that Dr. Miriam Adelson and the Miriam Adelson Trust are acquiring a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks, there’s renewed optimism that Texas will eventually permit commercial casinos. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (R), who has long opposed gaming expansion in the state, is damping that enthusiasm. The second-highest ranking Texas politician The post Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Rains on Casino Parade appeared first on Casino.org.

  • VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: Miranda & U2 Announce New Final Residency Dates, Free Nelly/TLC Show
    by Corey Levitan on December 4, 2023 at 7:32 pm

    Country star Miranda Lambert has announced the final nine shows for her “Velvet Rodeo” residency. Opening at Planet Hollywood’s Bakkt Theater in September 2022, it will now close on April 6. “As someone who’s lived on a bus and toured from city to city for more than half my life, having a Vegas residency has The post VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: Miranda & U2 Announce New Final Residency Dates, Free Nelly/TLC Show appeared first on Casino.org.

  • DeSantis Defends Florida Sports Betting Compact 
    by Nick Juliano on December 4, 2023 at 7:27 pm

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is asking the state’s high court to reject a challenge to the Seminole Tribe’s monopoly on sports betting in the state. A pair of pari-mutuel companies are asking the Florida Supreme Court to invalidate the 2021 gaming compact between the tribe and the state that opened the door to let The post DeSantis Defends Florida Sports Betting Compact  appeared first on Casino.org.

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