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Mainland-Born Former Judge Set to Lead Macao in Symbolic Election, Pledges Economic Diversification Away from Casino Focus

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Macao, China — In a symbolic yet significant electoral event, around 400 pro-Beijing electors will cast their votes this Sunday for the sole candidate, Sam Hou Fai, signaling a shift in leadership for the gambling capital of Macao. This vote is poised to install the first chief executive born in mainland China, a departure from the local tradition favoring representatives from influential, native business families. Sam, a former top judge aged 62, is expected to win the election effortlessly, having already secured the endorsement of 386 out of the 400 election committee members. This apparent … Read more

Florida Attorney Allegedly Swindles $1.7 Million from Clients, Spends It All at Local Casino

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Miami, Florida – A Florida attorney is facing serious allegations after reportedly embezzling approximately $1.7 million from multiple clients and squandering the funds at a local casino. The lawyer, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, is now at the center of a substantial legal investigation, with charges pending as authorities delve deeper into the case. According to sources close to the investigation, the attorney misappropriated funds from client accounts over a span of several years, cleverly disguising the withdrawals to go unnoticed. These clients, some of whom were managing estates of deceased relatives, were … Read more

Legal Battle Ignites as Gulfside Casino Sues Cherokee Nation Businesses Over Arkansas Casino License

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Pope County, AR — The contest for the Pope County casino license has escalated into the courts, sparking a lawsuit that pits the Gulfside Casino Partnership against Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). Gulfside, which finds its home base in Mississippi, lodged formal complaints against CNB, alleging the use of unethical practices to secure the coveted gaming license. At the heart of the lawsuit, filed last Tuesday, is the claim that Cherokee Nation Businesses used coercion and possibly unlawful tactics. Gulfside alleges that these methods were employed to influence local officials and thereby gain an upper hand … Read more

Pope County Judge Enthusiastic About Cherokee Nation’s Vision for New Casino in Russellville

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Pope County in Arkansas may soon see the construction of a new casino, following years of anticipation. Judge Ben Cross, a key figure in the county, supports the proposal put forth by Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) of Catoosa, Oklahoma. Drawing inspiration from CNB’s successful Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, which Cross reminisces as a lone structure rising from the surrounding countryside, he envisions a similar development in Russellville. Cross believes that CNB’s $320 million Legends Resort & Casino, featuring 50,000 square feet of gaming space and 200 guest rooms, will come … Read more