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Record igaming drives New Jersey gambling revenue up in March

Revenue is clear of $487.4m in March 2023. The total was also up 14.1% from $461.5m in New Jersey in February this year. Land-based gambling again generated the highest proportion of revenue from all active markets in the Garden State. Revenue from land-based gambling amounted to $239.8m, up 4.9% year-on-year. Some $172.7m of all land-based revenue…
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Key bidder for NYC casino license entangled in Ohtani bet scandal

The Yankees and Mets both whiffed on snagging Shohei Ohtani last year, but "Sho-time" is still shaking up things in New York City - in the battle for state casino licenses in the Big Apple. A company behind one of the top bidders for the lucrative gaming permits is reportedly tangled up in the federal probe into the betting scandal involving the…
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Former Las Vegas casino executive gets probation, fine in illegal bookie case

FILE - Steve Sibella, center, attends the Resorts World Las Vegas two year anniversary kick off at Resorts World Las Vegas on June 21, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Resorts World) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Former casino executive Scott Sibella was sentenced to probation and a fine for violating federal anti-money…
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Former MGM Grand casino president to be sentenced over illegal bets

The former president of the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas is set to be sentenced Wednesday afternoon on a federal criminal charge related to his failure to report millions of dollars in wagers by an illegal bookmaker at his casino. Scott Sibella, the ex-MGM executive, pleaded guilty in January to one count of failure to file reports of suspicious…
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Las Vegas Strip casino signs country superstar to new residency

The competition for big name headliner residencies on the Las Vegas Strip is heating up again. Already, all of the major casino operators on the Strip have lined up huge stars for residencies this year. Classic R&B group New Edition, which already performed six sold-out shows on the Strip at Wynn Resorts' (WYNN) Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in…
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Millions stolen from Shohei Ohtani funneled to bookie via Vegas casino

The series of $500000 payments Ippei Mizuhara sent from Shohei Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaking operation were forwarded to California and Las Vegas casinos, where the money was deposited in gambling accounts, converted to playing chips and later cashed out to pay the bookie, multiple sources with direct knowledge of the operation…
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New Casino, NBA Arena Planned For North End Of Vegas Strip

The north end of the Las Vegas Strip is becoming a popular spot for development. Real estate development company LVXP announced plans this week for a new casino resort development in the area that might even include space for an NBA arena one day. Plans call for the development of the 27 acres across from the Las Vegas Convention Center, adjacent…
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Dodgers Rumors: Ippei Mizuhara Forwarded Stolen Money From Shohei Ohtani To Casinos

As the Los Angeles Dodgers were beginning their 2024 season in South Korea, Shohei Ohtani and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara became entangled in an illegal sports gambling scandal. The Dodgers fired Mizuhara for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts. The two-way superstar maintained he never bet on sports…
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Money Stolen Through Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Ended Up in a Las Vegas Casino

The series of $500000 payments Ippei Mizuhara sent from Shohei Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaking operation were forwarded to California and Las Vegas casinos, according to ESPN. Several sources with direct knowledge of the investigation told reporters the money was deposited in gambling accounts, converted to playing chips, and later…
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Shohei Ohtani’s Stolen Millions Funneled Through Casinos

The payments allegedly made from Shohei Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker by former translator Ippei Mizuhara were forwarded to brick-and-mortar casinos and deposited in gambling accounts, according to a report by ESPN's Tisha Thompson. The report, which cites multiple sources with direct knowledge of the operation, outlines the funnel…
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Shohei Ohtani Interpreter's Bookie Lost $8M At Casino In A Year

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is accused of stealing $16M from the MLB superstar to pay gambling debts, and a recent report details where that money was sent. ESPN's Tisha Thompson writes that the funds were "forwarded to California and Las Vegas casinos," then exchanged for chips by bookmaker Mathew Boyer. The series of $500000…
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Former Las Vegas casino exec Scott Sibella faces fine, revoked gaming license in dealings with illegal bookmaker

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A week before former MGM Grand president Scott Sibella is scheduled to be sentenced for failing to report suspicious transactions involving a known illegal bookmaker, Nevada officials have filed a complaint that could bring a fine and the loss of his gaming license. The April 30 complaint by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which…
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Money stolen from Shohei Ohtani reportedly laundered through casinos

Behind all the drama involving Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, stealing $16 million from the MLB star to fund his gambling addiction, there was always the investigation of an illegal bookmaking operation at the center of it. On Tuesday, we learned more about that operation and how exactly Ohtani's money made it to the California…
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Shohei Ohtani Millions Funneled to Bookie via Las Vegas Casino

According to ESPN.com, a report detailing financial misconduct revealed that Ippei Mizuhara, an interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, orchestrated a scheme involving multiple transfers of $500000 from Ohtani's bank account to fund illegal bookmaking. The funds were moved through casinos in California and Las Vegas, where they were converted into…
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Money stolen from Shohei Ohtani funneled into Las Vegas casinos

Ippei Mizuhara is accused of stealing $16 million from Shohei Ohtani, a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, to cover illegal gambling debts and now faces up to 30 years in prison for fraud. It has now been revealed, at least in part, how the interpreter facilitated electronic transfers of $500000. Based on the report from Tisha Thompson of ESPN,…
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LVXP Intends to Build Tallest Casino-Resort in Las Vegas

A group of real estate developers from Las Vegas intends to construct a potentially highest resort on the 27-acre location that previously housed the Wet'n Wild water park and has been the goal of Jackie Robinson's All Net Arena project for years. New project: LVXP, the real estate development firm based in Las Vegas, intends to build…
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LVXP announces ambitious Vegas plan

The project will be located on the 27-acre site at 2601 South Las Vegas Boulevard. The site is strategically situated across from the newly expanded Las Vegas Convention Center, adjacent to Fontainebleau Las Vegas and near Resorts World Las Vegas. The multi-purpose entertainment and lifestyle venue is expected to feature an expansive retail plaza,…
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LVXP Sets Sights on the Tallest Hotel-Resort in Las Vegas

LVXP aims to build a 2500-room luxury resort anchored by a sports arena with up to 20000 seats, in what could be the tallest development in Las Vegas. The locally based developer plans to build its unnamed resort on a 27-acre site where the former Wet'n Wild waterpark formerly stood at 2601 South Las Vegas Boulevard, south of the Sahara casino, the…
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Las Vegas Casino Money Laundering Probe Expands

A federal investigation concerning money laundering related to a case concerning a former MGM executive and underground bookmaker is now widening, according to recent reports. The probe now includes other illegal bookmakers and high-stakes gamblers as well as other casinos. Along with the FBI and IRS, the Nevada Current recently reported that the…
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Gaming Control Board joins probe of money laundering in Nevada casinos

The Nevada Gaming Control Board, which has remained awkwardly silent on the investigation of Las Vegas casinos and the prosecution of casino executive Scott Sibella by federal officials out of California, has joined the ongoing probe, according to two sources who say they've received calls from investigators. The federal investigation, first…
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9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip

The most common refrain you'll hear from anyone who's been to Las Vegas - besides "what happens there stays there" - is how it's nothing like it used to be. Vegas has been evolving since the very first pair of dice rolled down a craps table like desert tumbleweed. And it just keeps changing, so much so that it's virtually impossible for a Vegas…
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Planning an epic status match run in Las Vegas

At the beginning of the month, news broke that Wynn Las Vegas is offering a temporary status match. That match includes the opportunity to get a complimentary Holland America cruise for two in an oceanview cabin. If you've been reading this blog over the past couple of years, you know that if you want me to visit your casino, all you need to do is…
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Biggest Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…
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Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…
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Get in the Las Vegas know with the latest in cocktails, lounges, parties and fun -Las Vegas Magazine

With so many options in Las Vegas, many visitors still find themselves asking, "Where should we go? What should we do?" That's where Las Vegas Magazine comes in. If you're itching to go out and have some fun but can't seem to narrow down the choices, we've rounded up some great options for you. Atomic Golf at The STRAT. With four floors and 103…
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Mets Owner’s $8B Casino Project Gains Support from Councilman

Councilman says Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park complex plan is "in Queens' and New York City's best interest." Steve Cohen's plan to put a casino next to the home of the New York Mets has picked up some key support but still lacks important backing. Queens councilman Francisco Moya is endorsing the Mets owner's $8 billion Metropolitan Park complex…
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Las Vegas casino was imploded years ago, but no word if new resort will be built

When the New Frontier was imploded in 2007, the spectacle featured a fireworks show, cheering onlookers and a chanted countdown to the resort's destruction. Approaching 17 years later, the Strip property is still waiting for a new resort to take shape - and there's no telling when that might happen. Casino operator Wynn Resorts, which acquired the…
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One Mob-Era Casino Closes, Another Offers Old Vegas Prices

The Tropicana hotel-casino, a once-glamorous resort that first opened in 1957 on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to close permanently Tuesday. The Trop, as it is known locally, is one of the last Mob-linked properties on the Strip with original construction intact. Meanwhile, a small, longtime Las Vegas Strip casino, Slots-A-Fun, is returning not to…
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Las Vegas becomes a bigger player as federal illegal bookmaking probe widens

High-flying illegal bookmaker Matt Bowyer, who sources say enjoyed high-roller privileges at Resorts World Las Vegas, surfaced this week as a key figure in a multimillion-dollar betting scandal involving the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. For those following the trial and travails of ousted Resorts World Las…
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Las Vegas Strip casinos to go dark as part of 'Earth Hour' initiative

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Earth Hour 2024 is on Saturday, March 23, and several Las Vegas Strip casinos are getting in on the initiative. According to officials with The Venetian, the resort, along with The Venetian Expo will be turning off non-essential exterior lighting from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To bring further awareness to this initiative, the…
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Fortune Awaits: Dive into the World's Finest Crypto Casinos

In the realm of online gambling, the allure of crypto casinos shines bright, offering a fusion of innovation, security, and excitement. If you're ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the world's finest crypto casinos, you're in for a treat. From the vibrant lights of Las Vegas to the virtual corridors of the internet, these top…
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Woman offered steak dinner instead of $43 million in jackpot winnings at US casino

A woman in New York, Katrina Bookman found herself facing disappointment after what initially seemed like a significant jackpot win. During her visit to the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York, in 2017, Bookman was to see $42949672 displayed on the slot machine screen. This windfall could have marked one of the largest slot machine jackpot…
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Woman who won £33 million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Imagine bagging a whopping $43 million (£33 million) jackpot, just to be offered a steak dinner instead of your winnings. That's exactly what happened to Katrina Bookman back in 2017. Bookman was playing the slots at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York, when she won what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history -…
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Woman who won £33 million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino
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Monticello Raceway to close its casino operations, but keep racetrack open

It's opening day at a Resorts World Catskills, a new $1.2 billion casino, Feb. 8, 2018. ALBANY - Monticello Raceway plans to close its gambling parlor with 1100 video-lottery terminals in April as it seeks to consolidate its operations with the nearby $1 billion Resorts World Catskills. Both facilities in Sullivan County are owned by Empire…
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Monticello Raceway to close its casino operations, but keep racetrack open
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Nas Joins Resort World's $5 Billion Casino Expansion In Queens

Hip-Hop icon Nas has partnered with Resorts World New York City on a $5 billion expansion plan for a casino in Queens. The vision of Aqueduct Park is to transform the casino in Nas' hometown, into a full-fledged establishment that mirrors the company's properties in Las Vegas. According to a press release, the project will expand the casino floor…
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New York Casino Workers Express Concerns With Online Gaming Plans

After a successful launch of online sports betting in 2002, legislators in New York are now considering legalizing other forms of online gaming including poker. Sen. Joe Addabbo (D) has worked toward legalization since 2019 and recently introduced another bill as the state faces some major budget shortfalls. Those plans have now been met with some…
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Michigan leads the nation in this type of gambling

Atlantic City, N.J. - Michigan is No. 1 when it comes to online gambling. The Great Lakes State generated $1.92 billion in annual internet gambling revenue last year, edging New Jersey by just $115500 to become the largest internet gambling market in the country, according to the American Gaming Association. Overall, online gaming generated $6.17…
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U.S. casinos won record $66.5B in 2023 as gamblers show no economic fear

America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from tribal-owned casinos are released…
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U.S. casinos won record $66.5B in 2023 as gamblers show no economic fear
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US casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from…
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US casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear
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U.S. casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear

America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from tribal-owned casinos are released…
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U.S. casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear
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Black Hawk Casinos Outshine Las Vegas Titans

With consistency reminiscent of the desert's eternal sun, Las Vegas once again dazzled at the pinnacle of the United States' commercial casino market in 2023. Yet within the echelons of this high-revenue society-a tableau marked by little fluctuation-there was a notable exception. Black Hawk and Central City in Colorado exemplified vigor, emerging…
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Las Vegas Strip continues to lead nation as top gaming revenue generator

The Las Vegas Strip produced the most gaming revenue of any market in the United States in 2023, the American Gaming Association reported Tuesday. The nation's commercial casinos generated $66.52 billion - the third straight year of record performance - and a 10 percent increase from 2022. The Strip, with $8.83 billion and 7.2 percent over 2022…
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New York casino workers oppose legalization of igaming

Casino workers in New York have written an open letter to oppose the legalization of online gambling legislation in the state after fresh bills were put forward to bring the vertical live. Empire State Senator Joseph Addabbo put forward a fresh bill last month in an attempt to legalize the vertical. SB8185 would see a 30.5% tax rate on GGR and a…
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U.S. casinos’ $66B year a record

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from…
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Viva Las Vegas: commercial casinos revealed record-setting revenues of $66.5 billion

America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from tribal-owned casinos are released…
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Viva Las Vegas: commercial casinos revealed record-setting revenues of $66.5 billion
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Casinos won over $66 billion in 2023, their best year ever

America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday.The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year.When revenue figures from tribal-owned casinos are released…
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Casinos won over $66 billion in 2023, their best year ever
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US casinos win big in 2023

Despite fears of inflation, gamblers put their money where their mouths were in 2023, bringing record profits to gambling houses. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming…
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New research challenges casino cannibalization concerns, advocates for online casinos as catalyst for growth

New research by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, commissioned by iDEA Growth, challenges concerns about casino cannibalization, asserting that the legalization of online casinos may, in fact, benefit existing brick-and-mortar establishments in a state. The study reveals that land-based casino revenue experiences an average quarterly increase of 2.44% after…
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Resorts World Casino employees rally against New York online betting bill, citing job threats

Nearly 700 employees of Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct have expressed strong opposition to a bill seeking to legalize online betting in New York. In a signed letter, the workers criticized state Sen. Joe Addabbo, Chairman of the Senate committee on racing, gaming, and wagering, who has been advocating for gaming legislation since 2019, the New…
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NYC casino workers bash bill that would legalize online betting in the Empire State

Nearly 700 Queens casino workers are blasting a bill that would legalize online betting in the Empire State - saying it's an attack on their jobs Employees at Resorts World casino at Aqueduct signed a letter accusing state Sen. Joe Addabbo, who has been pushing gaming legislation since 2019. "We find it appalling that you are pushing legislation…
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas status match comes back

Last week, The Points Guy announced that Fontainebleau Las Vegas is offering an "Elevate Your Status" match whereby they are matching status from other casino/resorts. When the news first broke, I wasn't seeing the list of qualifying statuses on the Fontainebleau website, but they now list what will match where and for those with current Hard Rock…
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Wayne Nix’s Las Vegas trips explained in court documents

Wayne Joseph Nix, the illegal bookmaker whose casino play at MGM Grand led former resort president Scott Sibella to plead guilty to federal charges in a California courtroom this week, is well connected. The former minor league baseball pitcher who lives in Newport Coast, California, took sports bets from major league players of several sports who…
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Nix investigation, Sibella prosecution reveal another of Las Vegas’ dirty little secrets

He's getting whacked with unflattering headlines and has been bounced from the gaming industry that has made him wealthy, but I imagine ousted casino executive and diehard Vegas guy Scott Sibella is feeling a sense of relief these days. Barring some surprises, the worst of his troubles may be over. Officially, he faces up to five years in prison…
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but the casino only gave me a steak dinner instead

A WOMAN who had won a whopping $43 million prize was left disappointed when the casino offered her a steak dinner instead. Katrina Bookman hit the jackpot at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York City - but her victory turned sour soon after. Bookman decided to have a go on the slot machines and after pulling the lever, the woman was left in…
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Got questions about Ontario’s online gambling industry? Don’t bet on getting the answers

When Ontario announced a few years ago that it was giving the green light to online gambling, politicians made familiar promises about the scheme. It would be great for consumers. Great for the province's tax revenue. Great for jobs, great for the local innovation economy. (They didn't say anything about how great it might be for our blood pressure…
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Woman who won $43 million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Instead of being handed $43 million for her jackpot'win', a woman was offered a steak dinner instead. Tough choice, right? Katrina Bookman was at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens, when she decided to have a go on the slot machines. After pulling the lever, she secured what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history -…
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Woman who won $43 million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino
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Sen.Addabbo Files Bill to Bring Online Lottery to New York

Since the January 2022 launch of the legal internet sports betting, the state of New York has grown into the largest online gambling market in the United States. The regulations prescribing the online casino servers to be located at land-based gambling facilities has additionally driven the proliferation of brick-and-mortar casino properties in the…
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New York Lawmakers Will Once Again Consider Online Casinos

While New York tries to determine who will get downstate brick and mortar casino licenses, Sen. Joseph Addabbo will once again stump for online casinos in the state. Moreover, the bill will also seek to bring the online lottery to the Empire State as well. His latest bill, S8185, is similar to the 2023 version he put forward but there are a couple…
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New York Lawmakers Will Once Again Consider Online Casinos
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Suspicious Death Outside Posh Las Vegas Casino of Man Awarded Millions After Wrongful Conviction Ruled Homicide

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is now treating a suspicious death outside a ritzy casino as a homicide, after it was first believed to be accidental. Medical personnel responded to a call for service on Oct. 29, 2023, for a man suffering from injuries from a "purported accident" on South Las Vegas Boulevard, LVMPD said in a. The man…
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Suspicious Death Outside Posh Las Vegas Casino of Man Awarded Millions After Wrongful Conviction Ruled Homicide
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Casino-Loving Luke Bryan Closes Out Vegas Residency

His Las Vegas residency lasted two years and encompassed 48 shows, but all good things must come to an end, and for Luke Bryan, his Saturday show at The Theatre at Resorts World put the wraps on a very successful run in Vegas. "Somehow, somehow I have survived Las Vegas," he told the crowd, adding "I have not died yet, but if you add up all the…
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Casino-Loving Luke Bryan Closes Out Vegas Residency
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Fontainebleau's Multi-Billion Dollar Vegas Gamble Looks Like a Bad Bet

LAS VEGAS - Whenever I tell people I live on the Las Vegas Strip, their eyes widen as they start asking me if I live near Caesars Palace, MGM Grand or the Bellagio. You know, places they've been to recently. Not exactly, I tell them. I live in a condominium on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. That's usually followed by a confused look before I…
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The Emergence of Crypto Casinos in Singapore's Gaming Landscape

Singapore, known for its vibrant economy and technological advancements, has always been at the forefront of embracing new trends. The gaming industry in Singapore is no exception. Traditional gambling in Singapore has been a well-regulated sector with famous establishments like Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa. However, a new wave is…
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After a Decade of Vacancy, Tallest Las Vegas Hotel Welcomes Guests

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip. The new hotel in Sin City is a 67-story hotel-casino skyscraper. The hotel includes 3644 rooms and stands at 737 feet. It has also made headlines for being unfinished for over ten years. "The journey to bring Fontainebleau Las Vegas to life has been nothing short of…
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'More in '24': Behind the New Year's fireworks show on the Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The countdown for one of Las Vegas's biggest parties is underway. Crews worked tirelessly to ensure everything was ready for the big party. Thousands of electrical circuits have been programmed to launch quickly and precisely, delivering an intricate, choreographed sequence from the nine Las Vegas Strip locations. Each circuit…
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'More in '24': Behind the New Year's fireworks show on the Las Vegas Strip
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Las Vegas Shares Rules and Restrictions for New Year's Celebration, Reminds People to be Safe and Vigilant

The City of Las Vegas is reminding people of the rules for their New Year's Eve celebration, and to be safe and vigilant about reporting suspicious activity. People who see something suspicious are asked to call (702) 828-9999, report what they've seen to a nearby officer or call 911. The call for increased attention to suspicious activity comes…
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Las Vegas Shares Rules and Restrictions for New Year's Celebration, Reminds People to be Safe and Vigilant
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas parts ways with its senior vice president of casino operations

The newly opened Fontainebleau parted ways with its senior vice president of casino operations, according to a Fontainebleau official. Michael Clifford is no longer with the company, a Fontainebleau official said. Clifford started working for the Fontainebleau in February, according to his LinkedIn. He was a manager of Crockford's Gaming at Resorts…
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Las Vegas Advisor: New Year’s fireworks display grows bigger

This year's "America's Party" fireworks display will be launched from the rooftops of nine Strip casinos, which is one more than in the past. Now that Fontainebleau is open, it has been added to the mix with STRAT, Resorts World, Treasure Island, Venetian, Caesars Palace, Aria, Planet Hollywood and MGM Grand. The show's more than 12000 individual…
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Las Vegas Advisor: New Year’s fireworks display grows bigger
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Man behind Peppermill brand dies at 85; famous Las Vegas lounge, Reno hotel his legacy

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The founder of Peppermill Casinos Inc., the company behind the iconic Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge on the Las Vegas Strip, has died at the age of 85. Bill Paganetti's death was announced in a company news release on Friday. "A native of Petaluma, California, Bill, alongside his lifelong friend, Nat Carasali,…
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Man behind Peppermill brand dies at 85; famous Las Vegas lounge, Reno hotel his legacy
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Things to do: New Years happenings in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (KSNV) - It's America's party time! Once again, the Las Vegas Strip will be launching fireworks from nine casinos, including the newly opened Fontainebleau Hotel. Other casinos include: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino ARIA Resort and Casino Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Caesars Palace Treasure Island Las Vegas The Venetian Resort Las…
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Things to do: New Years happenings in Las Vegas
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Ring in 2024 at these events across Las Vegas valley

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Are you ready to ring in the new year? Here is a list of New Year's Eve celebrations across the Las Vegas valley. To celebrate the new year and Downtown Grand's 10th anniversary, the hotel & casino is throwing a New Year's Eve bash on Sunday, Dec. 31. The bash will have DJs, a champagne toast, a chance to win $1000000 cash, and a…
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Ring in 2024 at these events across Las Vegas valley
Travel and Tour World

Amazingly dazzling ways to spend New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas in 2023

Also known as Tinseltown or Hollywood, Las Vegas brims with glitz and glamor. Some unforgettable adventures to savor in Las Vegas. Amongst the Americans, it is termed as the epicenter of parties. From casinos to nightclubs to some yummy lip-smacking meals, Las Vegas is a brilliant place to be on New Year's Eve of 2023. There are multiple resorts on…
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Review Journal

Las Vegas officials to reveal New Year’s Eve fireworks show plans

It's not even Christmas and local event coordinators are planning for a big New Year's Eve on the Strip and in downtown Las Vegas. Beginning at midnight on New Year's Day, thousands of shimmering lights, gold accents and criss-crossing comets set to party music will make up the eight-minute fireworks show on the Strip as part of an event that…
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Las Vegas officials to reveal New Year’s Eve fireworks show plans
Democrat And Chronicle

Del Lago Casino is getting rid of 300 slot machines

ALBANY - There's a sure bet among New York's upstate casinos: cut their number of slot machines. Del Lago Resort & Casino on Monday became the third of the four upstate casinos to gain state approval to lower its inventory of slot machines on its gaming floor. The state Gaming Commission approved the Finger Lakes casino's request to reduce its…
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Las Vegas officials announce New Year's Eve, 'America's Party 2024' plans

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The valley is getting ready to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. On Wednesday, Las Vegas officials will announce plans for "America's Party 2024". According to Las Vegas Events and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, fireworks will once again be provided by Grucci. City officials said more than 12000 electrical…
New Year
Las Vegas officials announce New Year's Eve, 'America's Party 2024' plans
Forbes

Hilton Hotels Returns To Las Vegas In A Big Way

Did Hilton return to Las Vegas, or did it never go away? The company's first glory days in the desert were in the 1970's, when Elvis Presley sold out the Las Vegas Hilton more than 600 times. Hilton was the first publicly traded hospitality company to come to Las Vegas, a pioneer (along with Howard Hughes) in replacing often Mob-affiliated casinos…
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Hilton Hotels Returns To Las Vegas In A Big Way
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Fontainebleau Adds High-End Casino Option To North End Of Las Vegas Strip

After years of stops and starts, refinancing, ownership changes, and a bevy of other delays, the Fontainebleau resort casino has finally opened in Las Vegas. The $3.7 billion property welcomed a bevy of celebrities and VIPs last week as part of a ribbon cutting and party to officially welcome the new casino to the Las Vegas Strip. Fontainebleau…
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Fontainebleau Adds High-End Casino Option To North End Of Las Vegas Strip
Enfield Independent

The tallest hotel in Las Vegas finally welcomes guests after sitting empty for 10 years

The tallest hotel in Las Vegas has finally opened its doors after a sitting empty and unfinished for more than 10 years. The 67-story Fontainebleau hotel-casino tower is the sister property of the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Florida, with the Las Vegas outpost - on the city's glittery resort corridor - costing $3.7 billion to build, second…
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The tallest hotel in Las Vegas finally welcomes guests after sitting empty for 10 years
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The 'Luckiest' Casinos in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a destination to win big (or lose even more). If you are planning a trip to Sin City, you'll want to keep in mind the casinos with the highest and lowest chances of hitting the jackpot. To determine the luckiest and unluckiest casinos on the Strip, Casino.org researched Tripadvisor reviews of the 15 most popular Las Vegas casinos.…
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The 'Luckiest' Casinos in Las Vegas
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas opening points to growth in luxury visitors

The opening of the $3.8 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino resort this week feeds the narrative that the Strip is becoming more of a destination for wealthier visitors. While previously known as a marketplace once relished by tourists for its inexpensive rooms and cheap buffets, that's now changing. November's inaugural Formula One race on the…
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas opening points to growth in luxury visitors
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