S.D. proposes tougher rules for banned casino players
Chet Brokaw, Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota gambling regulators are seeking to strengthen a state law that allows cheaters or other disreputable players to be banned from Deadwood casinos. The South Dakota Gaming Commission already has authority…
After more than 20 years in the financial-services rat race, Swiss banker packed it in and turned to horse racing for a living.
Patrick Winters, Bloomberg 46-year old Michael Reichstein quit his job as a vice president at UBS AG’s private-banking unit in Zurich where he advised wealthy clients in countries from Jordan to Lebanon and in 2011 began offering bets on British…
retired LA County firefighter pleaded guilty for illegal sports gambling, from firehouse
Amy Taxin, Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) – A retired Los Angeles County firefighter pleaded guilty Monday to a federal charge of running an illegal sports gambling business that authorities said appeared to operate in part from a firehouse…
In jail since '11, Joseph Ligambi walks free
Joseph Ligambi, left, walks out of the Federal Courthouse with his brother, Phil, center, on January 28, 2014 Amelia Brust, Inquirer Staff Writer With the last of the federal charges against him dropped, reputed mob boss Joseph "Uncle Joe" Ligambi…
Texas AG opposes casinos, but campaign offers Super Bowl contest
AUSTIN — Attorney General Greg Abbott will tell you it’s wrong to bet on the Super Bowl. But governor candidate Greg Abbott says if you contribute $5 to his campaign, you can guess the score and win prizes! In an…
Caesars casino in Philadelphia under scrutiny after adjoining racetrack closed by authorities
By HOWARD STUTZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL A casino in suburban Philadelphia operated by Caesars Entertainment Corp. could face closure by Pennsylvania gaming regulators after its adjoining harness racing track was shut down by state authorities. Harrah’s Philadelphia, which is located…
Recalling cop who took on the mob
By JOHN L. SMITH LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL A good crowd of family members and friends turned out Friday morning at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Mustang Avenue for the funeral of former Metro Intelligence Bureau Commander…
Hanging out on a Sunday
Thanks to BallMark (Ronnie B) we were able to get together yesterday Jan 25, 2014 with some of the locals that live around LA to have a practice session and general fun time. We were even joined by Vera that…
Clogged pipe brings arrest in NJ fake-chips case
Wayne Parry, Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Talk about a royal flush! A clogged pipe at an Atlantic City casino hotel room led to the discovery of counterfeit poker chips with a tournament value of 2.7 million that…
Is modern Las Vegas really ‘Sin City’?
A woman passes out smut cards in front of Paris Las Vegas hotel & casino, 3655 South Las Vegas Boulevard, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Some businesses use the moniker Sin CityӠlabel to grab customer attention, while itճ offensive to…