casinos
Coverage of casinos in the Nexus archive.
- Addicted To Gambling In Illinois: ‘Someone Has Decided They Can Make Money Off You’
Reeve L., an Illinois resident, spiraled into gambling addiction after legalizing sports betting in 2019, losing $450,000 in savings and $150,000 in loans. Illinois expanded gambling operations, generating $2.6 billion in tax revenue in 2022, but critics argue the state lacks sufficient safeguards to protect individuals from addiction and financial ruin.
- He portrayed himself as holier-than-thou but priest allegedly stole more than $150k to live a jet-set life on cruises and in casinos
A priest is alleged to have stolen over $150,000, using the funds for a luxurious lifestyle involving cruises and casino visits, despite portraying himself as holier-than-thou.
- He portrayed himself as holier-than-thou but priest allegedly stole more than $150k to live a jet-set life on cruises and in casinos
A priest portrayed himself as holier-than-thou but allegedly stole more than $150k to fund a jet-set lifestyle involving cruises and casinos. The theft was used to support extravagant spending contrary to his public image.
- Struggling to find a job? Try looking in Nevada
Nevada, a sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry climate, has become a hiring hot spot despite challenges in finding jobs elsewhere.
- Schwab's Sonders on the Rise of Casino Culture in Markets
Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab chief investment strategist, warns that speculative investing is rising and financial markets are becoming more like casinos. She discusses this on Bloomberg Money's debut episode with Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu.
- Two South Gate Men Plead Guilty to Federal Robbery Charge, Admit to Armed Robberies of Victims Leaving Local Casinos
Two South Gate men pleaded guilty to committing over a dozen armed robberies targeting individuals leaving local casinos, stealing at least $274,600 in cash, casino chips, and other property. The robberies involved stealing gambling winnings from victims.
- Sports bettor loses $55k on shocking Jannik Sinner upset after ‘picking up money’ garb
A sports bettor lost $55,000 after a surprising Jannik Sinner upset, highlighting the risks of gambling. Casinos often profit from bettors who mistakenly believe wagers are risk-free.