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Cordish names Bryan Prettyman as SVP of property operations for Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana

The resort is set to open in the first quarter of 2025. US.- Cordish Gaming Group has named Bryan M. Prettyman as SVP of property operations at Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, a $270m resort is set to open in the first quarter of 2025. Prettyman has over 36 years of experience in the gaming and resort industries. Most recently, he served as VP of…

Travel ・ 15 July 2024

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Louisiana: Cordish to host topping off ceremony for Live! Casino in Bossier City next Wednesday

The Cordish Companies is set to host a topping-off ceremony for Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana on Wednesday, which is traditionally held when the last beam is placed atop a structure during construction. The company, which kicked off construction for the property in December 2023, will mark a new milestone with this ceremony, as it continues…

Law ・ 13 July 2024

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Hard Rock Bet Casino Adds Games and Partners with Aristocrat

Grant Williams, Hard Rock Digital's SVP of Casino, has announced that the has added over 1000 new games since it launched. The online casino has partnered with Aristocrat Interactive to offer even more titles. This comes after Hard Rock Bet finished sixth in May revenue. There's a total of 32 online casinos in the Garden State. Now, this…

Industry ・ 11 July 2024

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Nevada OSHA looking into potential air conditioning issue at OYO in Las Vegas

The OYO Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is seen in Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The state's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking into reports that air conditioning isn't working properly at a Las Vegas hotel and casino. Teri Williams, a spokesperson for the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, confirmed…

Land-based ・ 10 July 2024

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Games Global and Hard Rock Digital Launch Iron Eagle Power Combo Slot

Games Global, a prominent content provider in the iGaming industry, has unveiled its latest bespoke slot game, Iron Eagle Power Combo™. This exciting new title is available exclusively on Hard Rock Bet's New Jersey online casino platform. The launch signifies Games Global's first bespoke slot developed in collaboration with Hard Rock Digital,…

Industry ・ 01 July 2024

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Games Global Launches New Online Slot On Hard Rock Bet's Online Casino In New Jersey

Games Global, a leading content provider in the iGaming industry, and Hard Rock Digital collaborated to launch an exclusive slot game, Iron Eagle Power Combo, at Hard Rock Bet's New Jersey online casino. Created by Aurum Signature Studios, Iron Eagle Power Combo is Games Global's first slot game. The game features nature-inspired graphics,…

Industry ・ 29 June 2024

Gambling

The MGCB Raises Funding for Problem Gambling and Hires New Staff

The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced a $3 million increase in funding for responsible gambling resources, raising the budget to $6 million. The regulatory agencies also secured $1.9 million from the 2024 state budget, which will be used to expand the MGCB team by 14 new full-time staff members. The influx of fresh funds enables MGCB to build…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 June 2024

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Games Global releases exclusive slot game with Hard Rock Digital

Games Global has launched a new slot game titled Iron Eagle Power Combo. This game was developed in collaboration with Hard Rock Digital and is available exclusively on Hard Rock Bet's New Jersey online casino platform. Iron Eagle Power Combo is Games Global's first bespoke slot game, created by Aurum Signature Studios. The game features an outdoor…

Industry ・ 27 June 2024

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Cordish appoints director of sales for upcoming Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana

The resort will open in the first quarter of 2025. US.- The Cordish Companies has announced the appointment of Jamie Williams as director of sales for the upcoming Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana. The $270m resort is set to open in the first quarter of 2025. Williams has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having held…

Travel ・ 07 June 2024

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Treasure Chest Opens New Land-Based Casino in Kenner

KENNER, La. - The Treasure Chest Casino's new $100 million land-based casino has opened at 4540 Williams Boulevard in Kenner. A property of Boyd Gaming Corporation, the casino opened in 1994 on a riverboat just across the Lake Pontchartrain levee from its new location. A 2018 law change allowed the Treasure Chest and the state's other riverboat…

Land-based ・ 07 June 2024

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Cordish appoints Jamie Williams as Director of Sales for Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana

Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, has appointed Jamie Williams as the Director of Sales for the upcoming Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. The $270m development, which is set to open in early 2025, aims to be a significant addition to the Shreveport-Bossier market. Williams will oversee strategic sales and marketing…

Travel ・ 06 June 2024

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New Treasure Chest Casino opens in Kenner with more space

Kenner's Treasure Chest Casino accepted its first bet on solid ground Wednesday at a ribbon cutting for its $100 million land-based casino at the north end of Williams Boulevard, ushering in a new chapter for the gaming establishment after nearly three decades in the iconic riverboat on Lake Pontchartrain. The new-and-improved Treasure Chest offers…

Land-based ・ 06 June 2024

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Kenner says goodbye to riverboat Treasure Chest Casino

At Kenner's Treasure Chest casino, Elvira Henry saddled up at a Five Times Pay slot machine and began pressing her luck. Like clockwork, the 87-year-old travels from her home in Gentilly to the gambling boat on Lake Pontchartrain each week to unwind. "It's an outlet, you know. A safe outlet. You feel safe in here," Henry said Thursday, before…

Land-based ・ 02 June 2024

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Overseas gambling site Bovada told to stop operating in Michigan

The Michigan gaming board has issued a cease-and-desist to illegal gambling site Bovada. The overseas-based gambling company has remained accessible to residents in Michigan, as an unregulated and unlicensed offering. The state says Bovada is in violation of Michigan's Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act and the…

Gambling Sites ・ 30 May 2024

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Regular Earnings in Top 10 Online Casino Australia 2024: myth or real opportunity?

Online casino gaming brings together Aussie gamers of all ages and walks of life. Subsequently, a morning coffee commute in Sydney can be a gateway to several casino ads via print media on billboards or audiovisual media on radio, TV, social media, and more. It is impossible to convince die-hard casino enthusiasts gambling isn't a reliable way to…

Top and Best ・ 30 May 2024

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Popular online game operators face class action over 'illegal' gambling claims

An online social casino and poker game developer unlawfully operates and markets its internet gambling websites within the state of Georgia, a new class action lawsuit alleges. Plaintiff Destiny Kennedy's class action lawsuit claims VGW Holdings Limited and its subsidiary companies violate Georgia Law by operating casino games on the websites…

Law ・ 30 May 2024

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Krack bettor: Las Vegas resident Bill Krackomberger finding fresh gambling ground in Florida

LAS VEGAS - My text message, curious as to how he had fared in late April while betting on sports in Florida, reached professional bettor Bill Krackomberger at 35000 feet, flying back to the Sunshine State. The gambler, known industrywide as KrackMan or Krack, wrote: ''I live in the supposed sports-betting capital of the world. . . but have to go…

Sports ・ 25 May 2024

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New York Lawmakers Pushing Bill to Expedite Downstate Casino Licenses

Sen. Joseph Addabbo (top left) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (top right) are leading the effort at the New York Capitol in Albany to overcome various delays slowing down the process of approving, building and ultimately opening casinos downstate. (Image: Hans Pennink/Associated Press/Alamy) A pair of New York lawmakers are backing a bill that would…

Law ・ 22 May 2024

New York Post

State won't decide on casino licenses for NYC area until 2025

Don't bet on a Big Apple casino opening any time soon. State regulators said they won't decide on new casino licenses in the New York City area until late 2025 - a delay critics say deals the local economy a bad hand. The footdragging pushes out the over-under on the earliest a gaming facility could open in the metro area to some time in…

Law ・ 18 May 2024

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New York casino licence decision not expected until late 2025

New York officially opened the bidding process for three downstate commercial casinos in January last year. An amendment to the 2013 New York State Constitution permitted four upstate casinos, which are open for business, then three more casinos closer or in New York City at a later date. The process has already drawn interest from several heavy…

Land-based ・ 04 May 2024

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Virginia: Unite Here Union Threatening Lawsuit Against Petersburg Over Casino Developer Choice

Hospitality union Unite Here Local 25 said Tuesday that it is planning to sue the city of Petersburg, Virginia, over its decision to choose The Cordish Companies as its vendor and development partner for the city's proposed casino project. The Petersburg City Council made that decision to go with Cordish last week, discussing the issue in a closed…

Law ・ 02 May 2024

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Court blocks Upington slot machine license for being too close to a school

A Northern Cape court has blocked a gambling licence for slot machines due to the distance from a local high school. A resort in Upington took Crazy Slots and the gambling board to court on the rounds that the proposed slot machines would be 500 metres fromm the town's high school. The gambling board and Crazy Slots opposed the application, saying…

Incidents ・ 01 May 2024

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Players aplenty: A 'wow' reaction as bettors fill slots, tables

Apr. 5-Craig Williams of Indianapolis arrived at the Terre Haute Casino Resort on Friday morning when doors opened at 10:30. He was asked to compare it to the casinos in his hometown. "I should have stayed in Indy," he said with a laugh. His response was likely due to the fact that he had lost a couple of hundred dollars in a couple of hours. "It's…

Land-based ・ 08 April 2024

iGaming Business

Michigan warns illegal operators after gaming machine crackdown

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) and state authorities issued some 64 businesses with orders to cease illegal gambling in 2023. This led to 167 illegal gambling machines being removed or being taken out of operation. As a result of MGCB investigations, and in partnership with the Michigan attorney-general's office, nine individuals received…

Law ・ 05 April 2024

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Michigan Gaming Control Board escalates efforts against illicit casino-style machines

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced Wednesday that it continued to identify and remove casino-style gaming machines last yearfrom businesses and dismantle illicit gambling operations. Michigan law broadly prohibits any kind of gambling unless specifically authorized under state law, such as gambling machines operated within licensed…

Law ・ 05 April 2024

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Live!, a new South Philly casino, opens in the middle of COVID-19

After more than five years - through two presidential administrations, two Philly mayors, the Eagles winning the Super Bowl and firing their Super Bowl-winning head coach - plans for a massive casino and hotel near the South Philadelphia stadiums are coming to fruition. They'll finally be fully realized next month, when Live! Casino and Hotel…

Covid ・ 01 April 2024

Newsday

No decision on New York casino licensing until late 2025

ALBANY - New York likely won't award downstate casino licenses before late 2025, state regulators said Monday, as the timeline bidders expected keeps pushing backward. State Gaming Commission Executive Director Robert Williams told board members "practically, it makes little sense" to open what will be a 30-day window for companies to put in bids…

Law ・ 26 March 2024

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Legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach Dazzles, Plus New Las Vegas Hotel

Years ago, when I first strolled into Miami Beach's swanky Fontainebleau, I felt a heightened pizzazz, aswirl in the kind of stimulating panache and prestige that trumpets: Pay attention! For travel lovers of glam getaways-especially those renowned as celeb and A-lister favorites-Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a legendary draw. Today, it continues to…

Land-based ・ 21 March 2024

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My trip to Las Vegas: Inside ACE’s Casino Night

As the clock approached 9 p.m. last Friday, I followed groups of well-dressed students on their way to Las Vegas. Well, sort of. These students were headed to the third annual Casino Night in Dodd House, hosted by All Campus Entertainment (ACE) on Mar. 1. This year, the event was themed "Vegas, Vegas, Vegas!" Students tried their luck at gambling…

Travel ・ 06 March 2024

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United Way hopes to hit the jackpot

WHEELING - The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley will be rolling the dice with an evening of food, games and more to benefit their local member agencies. Night at the Casino will be held in the showroom of Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Friday, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and dinner available at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and available…

Winnings ・ 05 March 2024

Ozarks First

Gas stations defy Springfield's gambling machine ban

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - KOLR 10 Investigates at least two gas stations that are gambling with the city of Springfield's new rule banning slot machine-style games that pay out cash prizes. According to the ordinance, it took effect upon passage Monday night. KOLR 10 Investigates visited multiple Fast'N Friendly convenience store supervisors who claim…

Incidents ・ 17 February 2024

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Michigan investigators seize slot machines and cash in illegal gambling raid

Create a free account, or log in. The raids took place on August 18 at The Cellular Vault and Cellular Bank, with investigators confiscating 11 video slot machines, 56 computers and $10141 in suspected gambling proceeds and gift cards. The machines, cash, associated equipment and business records were removed as part of joint investigations of the…

Incidents ・ 11 February 2024

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Alabama lawmakers push sweeping gambling bill that would allow lottery and casinos

A group of Alabama lawmakers has unveiled a sweeping gambling bill that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A group of Alabama lawmakers unveiled a sweeping gambling bill Wednesday that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South state as some…

Law ・ 08 February 2024

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What are the NFL’s gambling rules for the Super Bowl in Las Vegas?

The NFL's rules on gambling have generated widespread criticism and questions leading up to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, as the league aims to balance its sportsbook partnerships and policies preventing players from betting on games. Gambling was a major topic of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's annual Super Bowl news conference Monday, when he…

NFL ・ 07 February 2024

iGaming Business

Playtech and Hard Rock Digital bring RNG Slots, table games and live dealer to North America

Since the initial announcement, Playtech has delivered a range of games through HRD's existing proprietary Hard Rock Bet platform in New Jersey, including RNG slots, table games and live dealer games. The table games include several Playtech-developed Hard Rock Bet branded games. Under the terms of the partnership, HRD licensed Playtech's proven…

Live Gambling ・ 07 February 2024

Florida Politics

House clears ‘illegal slot machine’ measure, but questions remain about clarity, ‘unintended consequences’

Unsuspecting night managers could get ensnared in violations they didn't know they were committing. A House bill seeking to crack down on illegal gambling operations in the state has cleared its second committee, but concerns remain about unintended consequences and a potential lack of clarity. The bill (HB 189) cleared the House Appropriations…

Incidents ・ 01 February 2024

Sky News

Access to illegal crypto casino sites for sale on Facebook and Discord for as little as £8

Hundreds of'ready-to-gamble' crypto casino accounts are being openly sold on Facebook and other mainstream social media sites, Sky News can reveal. Online casinos that use cryptocurrency are known as crypto casinos and are unregulated and illegal in the UK. They have risen in popularity thanks to gambling influencers, including celebrities such as…

Crypto ・ 31 January 2024

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Michigan online gambling revenue hits record $2.30bn in 2023

Revenue for 2023 was 18.3% higher than the $1.98bn generated in Michigan in 2022. It also far exceeds the $1.40bn from the first year of legal betting in 2021. Reported figures include licensed commercial and tribal igaming operators in Michigan. Breaking this down, $1.90bn of total revenue came from igaming and $420.4m gross sports betting…

Law ・ 22 January 2024

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Bonuses ・ 20 January 2024

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Online gaming sites operating without licenses, Mich. board says

Michigan Gaming Control Board sends cease-and-desist letters to U.S., international internet gaming companies accusing them of illegal operations NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BOARD ************************* DETROIT - As part of its continued, relentless efforts to halt illegal gaming operations in the state of Michigan, the Michigan Gaming…

Law ・ 20 January 2024

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Online Casinos Try Their Hand at Comedy

In the digital age, where your smartphone is smarter than your last date and your laptop has seen more late-night sessions than a 24-hour diner, even the classic, glitzy world of casinos has gone virtual. In the United States, attitudes towards online gambling-online slots, poker, blackjack, roulette and sports betting, for example-are becoming…

Games ・ 18 January 2024

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BetMGM Casino bonus code PLAYSPINS: Earn huge December bonus

The holiday season is upon us and our BetMGM casino bonus code PLAYSPINS is offering a generous online casino welcome bonus for all new players throughout December 2023. New customers can read below to learn how to qualify for thousands in casino credits to be used on slot games as we head toward the holidays. New customers in Michigan, New Jersey,…

Bonuses ・ 25 December 2023

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Las Vegas saw real estate scams, halted casino construction in 2023

Whether it was a stalled casino project, a marijuana Ponzi-scheme case or a rising real estate scam, Las Vegas had no shortage of investigative business news in 2023. Dream Las Vegas In a market packed with huge resorts, Dream Las Vegas hopes to offer a smaller, boutique experience along the south edge of the Strip. But construction of the…

Finance ・ 22 December 2023

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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…

Politics ・ 21 December 2023

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Video shows driver accused of killing 2 Nevada troopers at Las Vegas casino drinking before crash, prosecutor says

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A judge set bail at $500000 for Jemarcus Williams, 46, the driver accused of killing two Nevada State Police Highway Patrol troopers in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning. Williams, who works as a bell captain and valet, made his first appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court on Friday morning. He is accused of killing Sgt.…

Incidents ・ 02 December 2023

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Prosecutors: Man accused in hit-and-run deaths of 2 troopers was escorted out of Las Vegas casino due to intoxication

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A judge set bail at $500000 on Friday for a man who is accused in a hit-and-run crash that killed two Nevada State Police troopers in Las Vegas. The suspect, identified as Jemarcus Williams, 46, made his first court appearance on Friday morning after the crash which occurred early Thursday morning on a freeway in Las…

Incidents ・ 02 December 2023

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Suspect allegedly appeared intoxicated at casino before Las Vegas crash that killed 2 troopers

The suspect accused of striking and killing two Nevada state troopers with his SUV appeared intoxicated at a Las Vegas casino and evaded the resort's security to access his vehicle just before the deadly crash, prosecutors alleged in court Friday. The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 a.m. local time on Thursday in Las Vegas. The officers were…

Incidents ・ 02 December 2023

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EGSC Foundation Casino Night fundraising event was a huge success

The East Georgia State College (EGSC) Foundation hosted its first Casino Night fundraising event on Thursday, November 9. The event was held at the Swainsboro Country Club and featured casino games that guests played for a chance to win various prizes. A silent auction was also held during the event to raise funds for the EGSC Foundation. "We are…

Finance ・ 30 November 2023

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Exploring The Connection Between Music And Slot Machines

Some elements of gambling are so discrete that you rarely ever think about them. Take music as an example - it's always there to create a specific gaming ambiance, but it's hardly anyone's first thought when they talk about casinos. Slot machines are particularly interesting in this area because they make it easy to insert all sorts of audio…

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Pariplay Partners With Hard Rock Bet In New Jersey

Pioneering game development company and leading provider of cutting-edge scratch game solutions NeoGames S.A. has been driven by technological developments since the 2005 launch of its operations to secure constant global expansion. The trend continues with the latest deal between its vertical Pariplay and the Hard Rock Bet platform, an online arm…

Industry ・ 18 November 2023

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Former Stony Creek Internet Café employees plead guilty to charges, sentenced for roles in illegal gambling operations case

DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2023 - Four Washtenaw County residents were recently sentenced for their roles in an illegal gambling operation at a former Whittaker Road business in Ypsilanti Township, following guilty pleas entered during court appearances that took place on Oct. 23 and Nov. 14 in Washtenaw County Circuit Court. Following a joint investigation…

Law ・ 18 November 2023

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Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive

RESTON, VA - Questions raised about whether state and local laws would allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County, where it would fit best, what gaming is allowed and what government bodies must OK a plan were answered fully, or in part, Wednesday. Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill responded Wednesday to questions posed by Hunter Mill District…

Law ・ 17 November 2023

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Las Vegas bachelorette partygoer pistol-whipped, robbed in violent hotel room invasion

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man is accused of entering a Las Vegas Strip hotel room, pistol-whipping a bachelorette party attendee and firing a bullet into a bed before running off, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained. Earlier this month, a Clark County grand jury indicted Quavaus Williams, 37, on charges of residential burglary…

Incidents ・ 15 November 2023

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Opening ceremony, red carpet, casino involvement, and more

When Formula 1 announced the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, one thing was immediately clear. It was going to be an event. And corporate sponsors, casinos, and the teams themselves are getting in on the action. Here is just a sampling of the incredible events and packages being put together for the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix. If we know one…

Industry ・ 07 November 2023

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Travel ・ 05 November 2023

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Casino Developer PAC Made $85K Donation To Democratic Party Leader

VIRGINIA - State Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) received an $85000 donation on Oct. 23 from Building a Remarkable Virginia, the political action committee created by the developer who wants to build a casino at or near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, according to the latest campaign finance filing. "The Comstock Companies are one of the…

Politics ・ 03 November 2023

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Land-based ・ 02 November 2023

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Bridgeport Township raid yields numerous gambling devices, thousands in cash, more than $180K in gift cards confiscated

DETROIT, Oct. 23, 2023 - On Wednesday, Oct. 18, state investigators executed two search warrants following a joint investigation by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) that yielded the confiscation of six slot-type gaming machines - four of which were Nudgemaster machines, 11 computers, $6306 in…

Incidents ・ 24 October 2023

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Lawsuit accuses Resorts World Las Vegas of allowing illegal gamblers at casino, seeks damages

A federal lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court in Nevada, alleging that the former top executive of Resorts World Las Vegas turned a blind eye to information regarding felons engaging in illegal gambling at the casino. In a lawsuit filed on Monday by California attorney Marshall Cole, Robert "RJ" Cipriani seeks unspecified compensatory…

Incidents ・ 14 October 2023

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Land-based ・ 13 October 2023

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Resorts World Las Vegas faces accusations of permitting illegal gamblers in new lawsuit

A federal lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in Nevada accusing the former top executive of Resorts World Las Vegas of ignoring information that felons were illegally gambling at its casino. Robert "RJ" Cipriani seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in the lawsuit filed Monday by California attorney Marshall Cole. The…

Incidents ・ 12 October 2023

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Cipriani Sues Scott Sibella And Resorts World Las Vegas

One player's long-running battle with Resorts World Las Vegas came to a new level on October 9, as a legal action was submitted in U.S. District Court charging the firm and its previous chairman of lack of care and imposition of emotional distress due to its failure to stop the well-known swindlers and people sentenced for gambling-related offences…

Incidents ・ 12 October 2023

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Reading café set for conversion into gambling centre

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Gambling Addiction ・ 11 October 2023

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Authentic Gaming Receives Authorization for Michigan

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Live Gambling ・ 06 October 2023

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Michigan Gaming Control Board authorizes Authentic Gaming to provide live dealer casino table games

DETROIT, Oct. 5, 2023 - Authentic Gaming is set to make its North American debut now that the Michigan Gaming Control Board has authorized it to livestream real-time casino table games with live dealers from a Farmington Hills studio. This brings the number of live dealer providers authorized in Michigan to three, with the other two being Playtech…

Live Gambling ・ 06 October 2023

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American Hip Hop Stars You Didn't Know Were Gamblers

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Winnings ・ 04 October 2023

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Federal hearing on proposed Koi Nation casino near Windsor draws scores of detractors

It didn't take long to get to the heart of the debate Wednesday night in a closely watched federal hearing on a large tribal casino proposed near Windsor. The public comments began with Dino Beltran, vice chairman of the Koi Nation. Beltran spoke of the forced displacement and resource deprivation that drove his people from their ancestral home in…

Politics ・ 29 September 2023

State of Michigan

Regulator announces successful destruction of illegal gaming machines

Numerous unlicensed illegal gaming machines were recently destroyed on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at the City Recycling Inc. junkyard located at 1943 Mack Avenue in Detroit. Photo courtesy of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2023 - In a concerted effort to combat illegal gambling activities, Michigan Gaming Control Board…

Law ・ 27 September 2023

Bitcoinist

Investigative Journalist Looks Into The Abyss Of Crypto Gambling, Here’s What They Found

The rise of cryptocurrencies and the continued acceptance of these tokens as a medium of exchange led to the emergence of a number of crypto gambling sites in a gambling industry that had already experienced significant growth over the last few decades. While it is great to see cryptocurrencies enjoying a use case in this industry, the unethical…

Crypto ・ 20 September 2023

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Australia's Gambling Odyssey: From Gold Rush Gambles to Modern Jackpots

Australia, known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities, has a lesser-known claim to fame - a deep-seated passion for gambling. From the glitz of iconic casinos to the ubiquitous allure of poker machines (pokies), gambling has woven itself into the fabric of Australian culture. In this article, we'll take you on a journey through time,…

Winnings ・ 19 September 2023

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Michigan Gaming Control Board, Flint officials try to combat illegal gambling

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - In an effort to combat illegal gambling, the American Gaming Association has designated Sept. 11 to Sept. 17 as "Legal, Regulated Gambling Protects Players" week. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), unlicensed casinos, unauthorized online gambling platforms, underground sports-betting operations, or any…

Law ・ 16 September 2023

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New Chicago casino location: Bally's opens temporary River North casino at former Medinah Temple

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's very first casino is now open for business. Bally's opened its doors at 8 a.m. Saturday at the former Medinah Temple in River North. First in line was Steven Henry. '"I wanted to get down here before it got really crazy because a lot of people have been buzzing about the new site and this is the first time I've been down…

Finance ・ 10 September 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Bally’s temporary Chicago casino opens at Medinah Temple

After decades of political wrangling by past Chicago mayors, years of jockeying by potential developers for the lucrative deal and months of preparation by the lucky bidder, Bally's temporary Chicago casino took the city's first legal wagers from the betting public Saturday morning. Not that any of that lengthy history was on display outside the…

Finance ・ 09 September 2023

Vegas Inc

Parent of Las Vegas Strip casino to settle sexual harassment claim

This March 15, 2016, file photo, shows casino mogul Steve Wynn at a news conference in Medford, Mass. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 | 5:31 p.m. A parent company of a Las Vegas Strip casino and nine unnamed women are settling a lawsuit alleging the company failed to investigate allegations that female employees were sexually harassed by the company's…

Law ・ 08 September 2023

FOX 5 DC

Alexandria man wins over $1M in Virginia lottery jackpot

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - An Alexandria man said he let out a "quiet scream" after he realized he was the winner of a Virginia lottery prize worth over $1 million. Leslie Williams told Lottery officials that he discovered he was a winner when he went online to check the winning numbers in the Cash 5 with EZ Match drawing from June 18. "Could this really be…

Winnings ・ 31 August 2023

Casino City Times

Gambling.com Group announces finalists for 2023 American Gambling Awards

Gaming News 30 August 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry, today announced finalists across 11 categories for the 2023 edition of the American Gambling Awards. The nominations for each award category will now be evaluated by one of…

Industry ・ 31 August 2023

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘A different world,’ James Bradberry transitions into new slot cornerback role for the Eagles

James Bradberry has traversed into a new world this summer. The Eagles cornerback has spent seven years diagnosing opposing NFL offenses primarily as an outside cornerback. The 30-year-old has developed a reputation as a physical yet cerebral cornerback who understands route concepts and can often pick out how receivers are trying to manipulate him…

Incidents ・ 28 August 2023

State of Michigan

Investigators seize 50 gambling devices, cash from alleged Flint storefront casino

DETROIT, Aug. 24, 2023 - On Wednesday evening, Aug. 23, following a joint investigation by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), state investigators - assisted by the Michigan State Police, Genesee County Sheriff's Office, and Flint Police Department - executed a search warrant at The Flint Arcade,…

Incidents ・ 25 August 2023

M Live

Alleged Flint storefront casino raided for second illegal gambling operation in two years

FLINT, MI - Fifty illegal gambling devices and $13260 in suspected proceeds were seized from an alleged Flint storefront casino this week following a joint investigation between the Michigan Attorney General and Gaming Control Board. The Flint Arcade, located at 3301 Corunna Road, was visited by Michigan State Police, the Genesee County Sheriff's…

Incidents ・ 25 August 2023

State of Michigan

Michigan regulator unanimously votes to renew Detroit casinos’ licenses

DETROIT, Aug. 15, 2023 - This morning during their regularly scheduled public meeting, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) unanimously voted to approve the one-year renewal of the licenses for the three authorized Detroit casinos - MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. By law, three votes, which constitutes a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 16 August 2023

Card Player

Michigan Votes To Renew Detroit Casino Licenses

During a regularly scheduled public meeting, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) unanimously voted to approve the renewal of the licenses for the three authorized Detroit casinos - MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. By law, three votes, which constitute a quorum for the Board, are required in support of…

Law ・ 16 August 2023

World Casino News

Golden Nugget Danville Casino Finally Opened Its Doors

Golden Nugget Danville Casino is finally open! Many city officials, various state representatives, and a range of casino executives were invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony that was held to celebrate the official grand opening of the long-awaited casino. Huge building with many amenities: The casino is located across 41.500 square feet of gaming…

Industry ・ 10 August 2023

Gila Herald

Meet the five biggest gamblers in Australia: The legends of Australian gambling

Gambling has seen a significant rise in popularity in Australia, with an increasing number of real-money online casinos emerging to meet the demand of players. While many Australians do gamble, only a select few have truly excelled and have earned a small fortune along the way with a combination of luck and skill. Casinoshub.com has highlighted the…

Sports ・ 09 August 2023

Yogonet

Illinois: Golden Nugget Danville Casino celebrates grand opening ceremony

Danville, Illinois witnessed the grand opening ceremony of the Golden Nugget Danville Casino on Friday. City officials, state representatives, and casino authorities gathered under the Golden Nugget sign to mark the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The casino boasts nearly 500 slot machines and a variety of table games, including Baccarat,…

Industry ・ 09 August 2023

Commercial-News

Golden grand opening: Casino officially opens doors Friday

DANVILLE - There was glitz and glamour at Friday's grand opening for the Golden Nugget Danville Casino. City, state and casino officials stood under the sparkling Golden Nugget sign, and in the hot sun, for grand opening ceremony remarks and the ribbon cutting, while the public waited for the casino's opening, listened to music and waited for the…

Land-based ・ 06 August 2023

WOWK TV 13 News

Casino mogul Steve Wynn fined $10M to end fight over claims of workplace sexual misconduct in Nevada

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Casino mogul Steve Wynn has ended a yearslong legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators that started with claims of workplace sexual misconduct, agreeing to pay a $10 million fine and cut ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission accepted a settlement Thursday to end the state's look at…

Law ・ 06 August 2023

The Rugby Paper

Online Casinos Invested in Rugby Fans: Here’s How

With online casinos and bookmakers expanding into sports sponsorship, rugby teams are not being left in the dust. Instead, these platforms recognize the untapped potential of rugby fans as lucrative customers while many online casino platforms, mobile games, casino blogs, and news sites have all joined the scrum. This shift of attention toward…

Sports ・ 04 August 2023

Insurance Journal

Las Vegas Casino Mogul Fined $10M to End Fight Over Claims of Workplace Sexual Misconduct

Casino mogul Steve Wynn has ended a yearslong legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators that started with claims of workplace sexual misconduct, agreeing to pay a $10 million fine and cut ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission accepted a settlement last week to end the state's look at allegations that led…

Law ・ 31 July 2023

NBC News

Casino mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10M, cut gambling ties after Nevada sexual misconduct investigation

LAS VEGAS - Casino mogul Steve Wynn has ended a yearslong legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators that started with claims of workplace sexual misconduct, agreeing to pay a $10 million fine and cut ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission accepted a settlement Thursday to end the state's look at…

Law ・ 29 July 2023

Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10M to end fight over claims of sexual misconduct

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Casino mogul Steve Wynn's long legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators over claims of workplace sexual misconduct is expected to end Thursday with a settlement calling for him to pay a $10 million fine and cut virtually all ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission was scheduled to meet in…

Law ・ 28 July 2023

Fortune

Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn will pay $10 million

Casino mogul Steve Wynn's long legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators over claims of workplace sexual misconduct is expected to end Thursday with a settlement calling for him to pay a $10 million fine and cut virtually all ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission was scheduled to meet in the state capital…

Law ・ 28 July 2023

cbssports.com

New NFL-themed slot machines unveiled as league grapples with player gambling suspensions

The NFL and partner Aristocrat Gaming unveiled new NFL-themed slot machines on Thursday as the league is continues to expand its presence in the gambling world. The slot machines are licensed by the league, and should be seen throughout United States casinos in the fall. "The unveiling of the first NFL-themed slot machines represents an opportunity…

NFL ・ 28 July 2023

Analytics Insight

Best 5 Litecoin Casino :Top LTC Gambling Games in 2023

Top 5 Best LiteCoin Casinos of 2023 Play your favorite casino games with Litecoin, the fast and secure cryptocurrency. Welcome to the exhilarating world of LTC Casinos, where cutting-edge technology meets the excitement of online gambling. Step into a realm where Litecoin reigns supreme, offering lightning-fast transactions and enhanced privacy for…

Crypto ・ 20 July 2023

Greensboro News And Record

Casino bad idea for Rockingham County, residents say

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…

Law ・ 19 July 2023

Greensboro News And Record

Rockingham County residents upset by specter of casino development along US 220, launch petition; Berger: casinos could get greenlight by summer's end

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…

Law ・ 19 July 2023

Casino Reports

Barcrest Software Review I Great or Average?

When we talk about slot game developers, there are not many companies around that can produce on the same level as this one. They are founded in 1968 in Manchester. Barcrest began with just two employees, but the company soon established a reputation as one of the best and most innovative producers of fruit machines in the UK. Growth continued and…

Industry ・ 13 July 2023

Patch

NY Blood Center Hits The Jackpot With Empire City Casino Blood Drive

YONKERS, NY - While the gaming floor at Empire City Casino has seen its share of potentially life-changing payouts in recent months, more recently, the Hudson Valley institution was home to a potentially life-saving event. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts recently teamed up again with the New York Blood Center to host a community blood drive at…

Winnings ・ 01 June 2023

outkick.com

Another Detroit Lions Player Is Being Investigated For Gambling

Might as well build a sportsbook at Ford Field. The NFL is investigating a fifth Detroit Lions player for allegedly violating the league's gambling policy. The Athletic, who originally reported the story, did not name the player under investigation. But, the report did say he was not a "prominent member" of the 2022 roster. Last month, the NFL…

Incidents ・ 27 May 2023

outkick.com

NFL Investigating More Gambling Violations: REPORT

The NFL might not be done suspending people for violating the league's gambling policy. Individuals involved with the NFL, including staff and players, are strictly prohibited from gambling on any sports. The only gambling players may do is non-sports related gambling at legal casinos, such as blackjack or slots, according to the league's written…

NFL ・ 23 May 2023