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Harrahs New Orleans Hotel & Casino | Proof of vaccine or no entrance
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Harrahs New Orleans Hotel & Casino | Proof of vaccine or no entrance

In the past months, casinos across the US have been easing into reinstated mandates. It started with employees having to wear masks again, then turned into workers forced to undergo weekly testing if not vaccinated, and some even fired staff members who refused to comply. But this week, the well-expected announcement has been made by Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino. It has become the first casino in America to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test upon entrance. Other operators in the US are considering vaccine mandates as the Delta variant instills widespread fear

Former Baccarat dealer at Sydneys Star casino sentenced to two years in jail
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Former Baccarat dealer at Sydneys Star casino sentenced to two years in jail

It’s not just guests that attempt to cheat casinos out of money during various table games - sneaky employees also get caught up in questionable activities at times. Some manage to get away with it, while others test their limits to the point where they begin to feel invincible. Hieu Duc Lam, a former Baccarat dealer at the Sydney’s Star casino in Australia, happens to be one of them as he “reaches for the stars” and gets caught cheating his workplace out of almost $500,000. 

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Wynn Resorts former CEO lawsuit resurfaced | US District Judge seeks justice

Power corrupts the mind and those in power often get a free pass for their nefarious actions. Former Wynn Resorts CEO, Steve Wynn, almost managed to fly under the radar after several anonymous reports of sexual misconduct and harassment were filed against him. The case was dismissed, and the victims were rejected basic justice. However, U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon stepped in to revive the faded lawsuit.

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Russia battles illegal transactions between operators and its banks

Russia has a backward and forward history when it comes to gambling laws. Online casinos have been outlawed in Russia since 2017 due to an overwhelming amount of unlicensed operators. Internet service providers blocked gambling-related websites in the country, and the government shared plans of using the latest technologies to ensure that players have zero access to online casinos. As this went on, another major issue surfaced among Russia’s banks - payment pocketing from illegal gambling markets. 

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A homeless Air Force veteran wins a vaccine Lottery after a streak of unlucky events

You may have heard the phrase, “you cannot win a lottery if you don’t buy a ticket.” While that is true, the pandemic prompted a Lottery that requires no purchase and receiving a vaccine automatically qualifies individuals to participate in auto-enrolled opportunities to win money, scholarships, and other generous prizes. Almost a dozen states in America are rewarding the vaccinated in exchange for a quick jab, and many of those in need have had their lives changed forever. 

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