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Genting to pay US$10.5mil fine in Nevada gaming settlement

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KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Bhd has agreed to pay a US$10.5mil fine to the Nevada Gaming Commission as part of a settlement over a complaint related to the operations of Resorts World Las Vegas.

Genting, in a filing with Bursa Malaysia, said its board of directors together with its unit Resorts World Las Vegas LLC (RWLV LLC) has signed the stipulation for settlement and order with Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) dated March 20.

According to the terms of the settlement, RWLV LLC did not admit or deny the allegations in the complaint filed by the NGCB on Aug 15, 2024 but agreed to greater scrutiny of its anti-money laundering (AML) programme and practices.

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RWLV LLC is also required to retain all employees’ training records of the AML programme including attendance records.

It will also submit an independent audit of its AML compliance to the NGCB two years after the settlement is approved, covering the two years prior.

The settlement deal is still subject to approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission at its next monthly meeting on March 27.



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Westbound I-80 closed at Nevada Stateline and Truckee due to spin-outs

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Westbound I-80 closed at Nevada Stateline and Truckee due to spin-outs


Both directions of Interstate 80 are being redirected over Donner Summit due to slick roads and multiple spin-outs. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening the highway.

This is a developing story. Please check back with us for updates.



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Oregon lands commitment from Nevada punter

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Oregon has found its next Australian punter.

Bailey Ettridge, who averaged 44.66 yards on 47 punts at Nevada this season, committed to transfer to the Ducks on Sunday. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.

From Lara, Australia, Ettridge had 15 punts over 50 yards and 18 inside opponents’ 20-yard lines this season. He also had two carries for 26 yards, both of which converted fourth downs.

Ettridge replaces James Ferguson-Reynolds, who is averaging 41.64 yards on 33 punts for UO this season. Ferguson-Reynolds and Ross James are both out of eligibility after the season.

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Ettridge is the first scholarship transfer to Oregon this offseason and his addition gives the Ducks 81 projected scholarship players in 2026. He is the lone punter presently on the roster.



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‘Winnemucca Day’ helps fuel Backus, Wolf Pack to 58-40 win over Utah State

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‘Winnemucca Day’ helps fuel Backus, Wolf Pack to 58-40 win over Utah State


RENO, Nev. (Nevada Athletics) – Nevada Women’s Basketball returned to Lawlor for the first game of 2026, hosting Utah State.

The Pack picked up its first conference win of the season with the 58-40 victory over the Aggies.

Freshmen showed out for the Pack (5-9, 1-3 MW) with Skylar Durley nearly recording a double-double, dropping 12 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Britain Backus had five points to go along with two rebounds and a season high four steals.

Junior Izzy Sullivan also had an impactful game with 17 points, going 6-for-11 from the paint and grabbing five boards. She also knocked down Nevada’s only two makes from beyond the arc, putting her within one for 100 career threes.

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The Pack opened up scoring the first four points, setting the tone for the game. It was a close battle through the first 10 as Utah State (6-7, 2-2 MW) closed the gap to one.

However, Nevada never let them in front for the entire 40 minutes.

Nevada turned up the pressure in the second quarter, holding Utah State to a shooting drought for over four minutes. Meanwhile, a 5-0 scoring run pushed the Pack to a 10-point lead.

For the entire first 20, Nevada held Utah State to just 26.7 percent from the floor and only nine percent from the arc, going only 1-for-11.

For the Pack offense, it shot 48 percent from the paint. Nevada fell into a slump coming out of the break, only scoring eight points.

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It was the only quarter where the Pack was outscored.

The fourth quarter saw the Pack get back into rhythm with a 6-0 run and forcing the Aggies into another long scoring drought of just under four and a half minutes.

Durley had a layup and jumper to help with securing the win.

Nevada will remain at home to face Wyoming on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

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