Missouri Companies Engaged in No-Chance Gaming Increase Political Lobbying

Two companies in Missouri that are deeply invested in so-called “no-chance” gaming are again donating to state lawmakers. Controversial no-chance gaming machines are seen inside a convenience store in Columbia, Mo. Missouri lawmakers this year failed to decide whether the terminals constitute unregulated gambling. (Image: Missouri Independent) Torch Electronics manufactures what the company calls no-chance …

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Vaccines From Pfizer, AstraZeneca Protect Against Delta Strain: Study

The findings, presented in a research letter published in The Lancet, come as U.K. officials wrestle with whether to delay a lift in pandemic restrictions as the delta variant spreads. Vaccines from Pfizer Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc protect against delta, researchers said Monday People infected with COVID-19’s delta variant, first detected in India, are more …

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Montana Casino Robbery Plot, Murder Leads to 65-Year Prison Sentence

A Montana man who decapitated a winning casino player in 2017 was sentenced to 65 years in prison for deliberate homicide. Donald Ray Cherry, right, was sentenced to 65 years in prison for the robbery and killing of a casino player in Montana. Jeffery Glen Haverty, left, was sentenced to 50 years. (Image: Billings Gazette) …

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BlueBet Eyes US Expansion with Aussie IPO Proceeds

BlueBet, an upstart Australian sportsbook operator, is nearing an initial public offering (IPO). The proceeds could drive the company’s domestic and US expansion efforts. BlueBet founder Michael Sullivan. The company is readying an Australian IPO and launch in the US. (Image: The Australian) The operator is slated to list shares on the Australian Stock Exchange …

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Another legal hold-up for planned California tribal casino

Another legal hold-up for planned California tribal casino Adam Morgan June 14, 2021 Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, California, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships In the western American state of California and an appeals court has reportedly temporarily scuppered the plan from the …

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Woman Found Dead in Hard Rock Atlantic City Casino Hotel Room, Boyfriend Sought

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City was the site of a gruesome murder last Friday night.  Police in Atlantic City are searching for Frankie E. Lane of Philadelphia. Law enforcement believes he was behind a fatal stabbing at Hard Rock Atlantic City on June 11, 2021. (Image: Press of Atlantic City/Casino.org) Atlantic City Police …

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England Delays Covid Reopening For Four Weeks: UK’s Boris Johnson

“On the evidence I can see right now, I’m confident that we will not need more than four weeks and won’t need to go beyond July 19,” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. Boris Johnson announced a 4-week delay to the full lifting of Covid restrictions in England London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on …

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Everi Enthusiasm Extends as Analyst Forecasts More Upside for Shares

Everi Holdings (NYSE:EVRI) stock can continue building on 2021 bullishness, as casino operator budgets recover from depressed levels forced by the coronavirus pandemic. A bank of slot machines at the Eldorado Resort in Reno. Increased demand for gaming devices later this year could lift Everi stock. (Image: David Calvert/Nevada Independent) In a note to clients, …

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Two Doses Mostly Prevent Hospitalisation With Delta Variant: UK Body

Scientists said two jabs of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine stopped the need for in-patient treatment in 96 percent of cases. With a double dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca shot, the rate was 92 percent, UK Body said (File) London: Two doses of COVID-19 vaccines are “highly effective” in preventing hospital admission with the Delta variant, Public Health …

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