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Posted on: January 16, 2026, 10:47h. Last updated on: January 16, 2026, 10:47h. St. Petersburg officer entered diversion program that could erase felony charges Case tied to Hard Rock Casino explosives investigation now closed Prosecutors say officer shared sensitive police database information with suspect Charges against a St. Petersburg, Fla., police officer accused of improperly […]
Posted on: January 16, 2026, 10:24h. Last updated on: January 16, 2026, 10:25h. Bally’s Chicago will not open until at least 2027 The casino pledged to open by the end of the year Legislation in Illinois would allow the $1.7 billion permanent casino resort under construction by Bally’s in Chicago’s River West neighborhood to open […]
New industry forecasts suggest the global social casino market is heading for another year of steady growth. Market data from the Business Research Company shows the sector is expected to rise from $8.69 billion in 2024 to $9.24 billion in 2025, a sign that interest in social casino platforms continues to build. But growth alone […]
Posted on: January 16, 2026, 08:05h. Last updated on: January 16, 2026, 08:07h. Hoax threat triggered SWAT response and five-hour casino sweep. Hundreds evacuated; I-710 lanes closed as police secured scene. Caller demanded $50K, claimed rifle and bomb accomplice. A hoax call about a shooter at the Parkwest Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, Calif., prompted […]
The California Gambling Control Commission issued an advisory in mid-January warning that a fraudulent gambling operation had been impersonating the agency to extract payments from players. The group, identified as California Scratch Card, used the Commission’s name and logo on social media platforms to claim that winnings required an administrative fee before being released. The activity appeared […]
TRIVELTA has launched Dogg House Casino in the United States in partnership with Snoop Dogg, unveiling a platform that merges gaming, music, and celebrity-driven entertainment. The project introduces a free-to-play casino and sweepstakes model designed around Snoop Dogg’s creative direction, including themed games, original audio, and a mobile experience built on TRIVELTA’s technology stack. Platform […]
Chicago’s effort to establish a permanent casino and entertainment complex continues to encounter delays tied to financing, construction challenges, and shifting revenue expectations. Bally’s Chicago, which has been operating temporarily inside the historic Medinah Temple since 2023, is now pursuing legislative approval to continue using the temporary venue through September 2027 amid concerns that the new $1.7 […]
South Carolina legislators are preparing to debate whether to authorize a casino in a designated region along Interstate 95. The discussion centers on projected tax revenue, economic development considerations, and a proposal to direct a portion of the proceeds toward environmental preservation. Legislative Push and Revenue Allocation Ideas Supporters of the casino effort argue that residents already spend […]
Posted on: January 16, 2026, 07:21h. Last updated on: January 14, 2026, 04:50h. EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on March 25, 2024. “Featured in blockbuster films, the Caesars Palace Hangover Suite is a two-bedroom suite which provides for […]
Federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania have now charged 26 people in what authorities describe as a wide-ranging point-shaving operation that stretched from professional basketball in China into NCAA Division I programs across the United States. The indictment, unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, outlines an alleged gambling scheme involving dozens of players, multiple seasons, […]