Casino Cheating Case Ends with Time Served Sentence

Casino Cheating Case Ends with Time Served Sentence

A man accused of manipulating slot machines at Northern Quest Resort & Casino has been sentenced after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors, bringing an unusual gambling-related case to a close. Court Accepts Plea Deal in Casino Machine Manipulation Case The defendant, 33-year-old Jeremiah Villegas, admitted guilt to reduced charges that included a misdemeanor count […]

Banned at 150 Casinos: Scott Kirby’s Gambling Past Shapes Airline Strategy

Banned at 150 Casinos: Scott Kirby's Gambling Past Shapes Airline Strategy

After spending years being known in aviation circles for an unusual side story, United Airlines’ chief executive officer Scott Kirby has openly embraced it.  The once-quiet detail about his surprising past as a casino card counter has now become an explanation of how he chooses to run his company.  “I Don’t Actually Gamble” Kirby previously […]

Nelly Avoids Assault Charge in Missouri Casino Case

Nelly Avoids Assault Charge in Missouri Casino Case

The legal troubles facing rapper Nelly have cleared, at least for now. A Missouri court recently dismissed a misdemeanor assault charge tied to a confrontation at Ameristar Casino last summer. Instead, Nelly secured an agreement requiring him to accept a lesser charge. Instead of facing the original allegation, the Grammy-winning artist accepted responsibility for a […]