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A man who won a $1,200 jackpot at Bally's Chicago casino and was initially denied payment due to his immigration status received his winnings after CBS News Chicago highlighted his story, leading Bally's to pay him and offer dinner, highlighting the impact of media attention.
A man from Quincy, Massachusetts, won a record-breaking $1.62 million playing Royal 9 Baccarat at Encore Boston Harbor on New Year's Day, marking the largest jackpot ever awarded at the casino.
'Ballad of a Small Player,' directed by Edward Berger and starring Colin Farrell, is a slow-paced, visually stunning film about a desperate gambler in Macau, exploring themes of desire and fate, with Farrell delivering a compelling performance amidst a languid narrative.
The Metropolitan Park casino project near Citi Field in Queens has received key approval from a community advisory committee, moving it closer to final licensing, with support citing economic benefits and job creation, despite some political opposition.
The proposal for a $6.4 billion Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Queens near Citi Field has advanced in New York's competitive casino licensing process, joining three other bids to potentially secure one of three available licenses later this year.
Plans to build New York City's first full-service casino in Manhattan have been rejected by a local community advisory committee, citing concerns over congestion and public safety, despite support from some city officials and developers. Several other casino proposals remain under consideration, with final decisions expected in December.
A community panel in Manhattan rejected the proposed $11 billion Freedom Plaza casino near the United Nations, marking the third failed casino proposal in the borough, due to concerns over traffic, safety, and community impact, despite developer offers of affordable housing and job creation.
A final proposal to build a casino in Manhattan near the United Nations was rejected, leaving five other proposals outside Manhattan to compete for gambling licenses in New York City, with concerns about congestion and local support influencing the decision.
A gunman opened fire outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, killing three people and injuring several others before being shot and arrested by police. The suspect, whose motive is unclear, fired at multiple targets including police and a passing driver, with police returning fire and hitting him. The incident caused chaos and injuries, with the community and casino expressing shock and grief.
A gunman opened fire outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, killing three people and injuring several others before being shot and arrested by police; the motive remains unknown, and the incident has shocked the community.
Several people were injured in a shooting outside the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, with the suspect in custody following an officer-involved shooting; multiple victims were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the incident.
A shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort casino in Reno resulted in two deaths and several injuries, with the suspect in custody and no ongoing threat, as authorities investigate the motive and circumstances of the incident.
Several people were injured and at least two fatalities occurred in a shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The gunman was taken into custody after an officer-involved shooting, and the police reported no ongoing threat to the community. The motives for the attack are unknown, and the situation is still developing.
A shooting outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno resulted in two deaths and three injuries, with the suspect in custody; the motive remains unknown, and the incident is under investigation.
A shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno injured multiple people, with the suspect in custody after an extended standoff; the exact number of casualties remains unclear, and the motive is unknown, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence.