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Posted on: November 22, 2024, 10:17h.  Last updated on: November 22, 2024, 10:17h. On Thursday, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) unanimously voted in favor of reviewing a petition filed by the owners of Riverside Casino and Golf Resort that seeks to disqualify Linn County and Cedar Rapids as a permissible host location for a commercial casino. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will review a petition challenging the legality of allowing a casino in Cedar Rapids. A proposal called Cedar Crossing Casino is before the state gaming agency. (Image: Casino.org) Attorneys for Riverside and its charitable arm, the…

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Wynn Resorts provided an encouraging update on its ambitious project, the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, showcasing significant construction milestones. The project, a stone’s throw from Dubai International Airport, represents the first integrated resort in the UAE, merging luxury hospitality and gaming in a region known for its opulence. Construction on track for 2027 opening: As of 21 November 2024, the construction of Wynn Al Marjan Island has achieved a critical phase with 55% of the structural concrete completed. The resort’s main tower has risen to the 26th floor, and the walls have reached the 29th floor. The…

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Carrot Top is celebrating 19 years at Luxor Las Vegas when he takes the stage on tonight. As the longest-running headlining comedian in Las Vegas, Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson has been keeping busy this year, including a staring appearance in the newly released document about the infamous watermelon smashing comedian, Gallagher, making its world premiere last week. For nearly four decades, Carrot Top has been delighting audiences worldwide with his unparalleled comedic brilliance. Embrace the hilarity in the heart of Sin City, and witness the comedic spectacle of the King of Props, who seamlessly blends pop culture, music, and the…

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James Mason’s selections for Saturday’s big Premier League clash include Spurs to open the scoring with an in-form forward to find the net. Manchester City are in unprecedented territory, having lost four games in a row under Pep Guardiola for the first time, and they need a big response to get their title bid back on track. The Citizens return to Premier League action against one of the teams that beat them during this losing run, Tottenham, who are struggling with consistency themselves after losing 2-1 to Ipswich before the international break. Best bets Tottenham to score first 15/8 Brennan…

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The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reported an impressive milestone for the U.S. commercial gaming sector, with revenues hitting $17.71 billion in the third quarter of 2024. This achievement marks the highest-grossing third quarter ever recorded, continuing a remarkable streak of 15 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth. Additionally, September 2024 celebrated the 43rd consecutive month of increased commercial gaming revenues compared to the previous years. Steady increase in annual gaming revenue: Over the first nine months of 2024, the commercial gaming revenue across the nation reached an astounding $53.24 billion. This represents an 8.0 percent increase from the same period in 2023, setting the industry…

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The Italian government has confirmed its decision to move forward with its revamped gambling legislation, despite objections from Malta. This development marks a significant milestone in Italy’s effort to consolidate and reform its gambling regulations, with the new law expected to reshape the sector and generate substantial tax revenue.Italy Dismisses Malta’s ConcernsMalta’s objections centered on several key areas of the proposed legislation, including the licensing requirements for B2B operators, restrictions on managing “skins” or secondary brands under a single license, and enhanced safeguards to prevent underage gambling. Malta argued that the new rules could create unnecessary barriers for operators and…

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Oklahoma State’s Arturo Dean (2) drives past Southern Illinois’s Elijah Elliott (1) during the college basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Southern Illinois Salukis, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. The Miami Hurricanes and Oklahoma State Cowboys — both coming off upset losses against mid-major schools — will meet Friday afternoon in a Charleston Classic consolation game. On Thursday afternoon in the first round at Charleston, S.C., Miami (3-1) never led while falling 80-69 to Drake. Later on Thursday, the Cowboys (3-1) squandered a 10-point lead in an 86-78 loss to Florida Atlantic. The Friday matchup will be…

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Posted on: November 22, 2024, 08:15h.  Last updated on: November 22, 2024, 08:15h. Four suspects recently were indicted and a fifth was the subject of a criminal complaint after federal authorities investigated sensational hackings against many large companies and individuals. Martin Estrada, pictured above. He’s US Attorney for the Central District of California. He announced charges against alleged hackers. (Image: LinkedIn) Each of the five are reportedly linked to the infamous group of hackers called “Scattered Spider.” Scattered Spider was blamed for the 2023 hacking of MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, and perhaps as many as 100 other companies. The…

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Oregon’s longstanding “one-tribe, one-casino” policy, a distinctive framework for tribal gaming, is at the center of intensifying tensions. Two proposed off-reservation casinos—one in Salem and another in Medford—have sparked opposition from several tribes and could reshape the state’s gaming landscape. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians are leading efforts to halt the projects, fearing significant disruptions to Oregon’s carefully maintained balance of tribal and state-operated gaming. The proposals have surfaced at a critical juncture. After President Joe Biden’s administration recently approved an off-reservation casino in Minnesota, tribal leaders in Oregon…

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