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Cantor Gaming sports book director Mike Colbert was arrested Wednesday in Las Vegas by state gaming agents in conjunction with a warrant filed by the district attorney in Queens County, N.Y. Sources confirmed the charges involve PinnacleSports.com, one of the largest offshore sports wagering websites.
The JW Marriott Las Vegas, formerly the Regent Las Vegas, has struggled with identity issues since its opening in 1999, which more than once has led to financial troubles. Its new management, through advertising and hosted events, is working to make sure local customers know what the property has to offer.
One member of the MIT Blackjack Team portrayed in the movie “21” was apparently too good at her trade.
Penn National Gaming Chairman Peter Carlino said Thursday the company’s multimillion dollar gamble to defeat a casino expansion issue in Maryland has been worth the effort.
A Boyd Gaming Corp. executive told the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday there has not been any catalyst on the Strip that would allow the company to complete the halted Echelon development.
