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Former John Kerry Advisor Arrested for Bad $1.5 Million Casino Check
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Former John Kerry Advisor Arrested for Bad $1.5 Million Casino Check

Daniel Burrell, a former John Kerry advisor, was arrested for giving a bad check worth $1.5 million to a Vegas casino, among other charges.
09/23/2024
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Bovada Adds Three More States to Restricted List
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Bovada Adds Three More States to Restricted List

Offshore gambling outfit Bovada has added PA, KA, and LA to its restricted list following cease-and-desist letters.
09/20/2024
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Belize Police Officer Arrested For Stealing Casino Chips
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Belize Police Officer Arrested For Stealing Casino Chips

San Pedro officer Keir Roebin David Morey was arrested for stealing $320 in casino chips from a drug possession suspect's belongings.
09/20/2024
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B.C. Authorities Aim to Seize $880k in Money Laundering Case
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

B.C. Authorities Aim to Seize $880k in Money Laundering Case

British Columbia authorities are attempting to seize C$880k from an alleged money launder, Tujie Lai, who’s also wanted in China.
09/20/2024
Legal
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Steadfast on Downstate Casinos
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Steadfast on Downstate Casinos

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul remains steadfast in issuing licenses to three downstate casinos despite the 10-year moratorium being lifted.
09/17/2024
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New Alabama Bill Could Make Illegal Gambling a Felony
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

New Alabama Bill Could Make Illegal Gambling a Felony

Alabama State Rep. Matthew Hammett has introduced a bill that would stiffen the penalties for subsequent illegal gambling offenders.
09/16/2024
Legal
Couple Arrested For Muckleshoot Casino Robbery in Washington
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Couple Arrested For Muckleshoot Casino Robbery in Washington

A man and woman have been charged for an August 30 robbery conducted at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn, Washington.
09/13/2024
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Wynn Las Vegas to Pay $130M to Avoid Federal Prosecution
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Wynn Las Vegas to Pay $130M to Avoid Federal Prosecution

Wynn Resorts will pay $130M to avoid prosecution for using unlicensed agents and foreign gamblers to evade financial regulations.
09/12/2024
Legal
Teenage Facing Up to 27 Years in Prison For Luxor Murder
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Teenager Facing Up to 27 Years in Prison For Luxor Murder

A teenage female is facing between 11 and 27 years in prison for a murder at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
09/11/2024
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Chiefs Superfan Sentenced to Prison for 11 Bank Robberies
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Chiefs Superfan Sentenced to Prison for 11 Bank Robberies

Kansas City Chiefs superfan “Chiefsaholic” has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for robbing banks and laundering funds via casinos.
09/10/2024
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