AC Casino Profits See Nosedive
ATLANTIC CITY — Casino profits fell by more than 15% in Atlantic City in 2018, a year in which the downsized market reopened two shuttered gambling halls, according to figures released Monday.
Seminole Hard Rock Named Top “Employer of Choice” in Gaming Industry for Fourth Year in a Row
Results of the latest Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey have further cemented the top spot of Seminole Hard Rock as the clear “Employer of Choice” among the industry’s 34 casino companies or standalone casinos.
Casino-Operating Tribes Influence Sports Betting Debate
Native American tribes have emerged as key players in the legislative debates over whether states should legalize sports betting, with some opposing the idea because it could threaten their casinos and others supporting legalization but only if they retain a monopoly.
The Best Slots Games so Far in 2019
Since moving online, slots have been evolving at an astonishing rate. The online casino industry is constantly moving forward with innovation, and online slots are not an exception. What was popular last year might not be popular today, as new innovative features take the gaming world by storm.
Casino Company Las Vegas Sands Announces Singapore Expansion
Casino company Las Vegas Sands says it’ll spend $3.3 billion to expand its property in Singapore by adding an entertainment arena, new hotel tower and more convention space.
A Year After #MeToo Scandal, Wynn Resorts Faces Regulators
Wynn Resorts has taken laudable steps to transform a culture that allowed sexual misconduct complaints against its founder to remain hidden for decades, women’s rights advocates and business experts say.
U.S. Based Sportsbooks to Fall Short of Projections
Casinos in Rhode Island lost nearly $900,000 on sports betting in February after winning bets for the Super Bowl and other professional sports were paid out, the state lottery said Friday.
Blacklisted Gambler Calls Security on Himself to Get Removed From Casino
Critics are questioning whether Michigan’s voluntary gambling blacklist is an effective way to prevent problematic betting since many Detroit casinos aren’t able to effectively screen banned gamblers.
NJ Seizes Gambling Winnings
New Jersey regulators have seized more than $107,000 won by underage or otherwise prohibited gamblers at Atlantic City's Borgata casino.
Salmonella Outbreak at Casino
17 individuals infected, one files suit
Once Among the Most Successful Online Casino Affiliates, Erik Bergman Embarks on Changing the World
Young entrepreneur Erik Bergman made $15 million selling his ownership in online casino affiliate company
Politician Admits to Gambling Relapse
Karen Carter Peterson, a state senator from New Orleans and chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party, admitted to a gambling problem Friday — minutes after WWL-TV posted a news story reporting that she had violated a ban on entering Louisiana casinos.
Mississippi Casinos Continue Winning Streak
The hot streak continues for Mississippi casinos, with gambling halls statewide posting another revenue increase in February.
National Gambling Firms 'Getting Smoked' by Regional Sportsbook Operators
Why are the national gambling companies Caesars (CZR) and Penn National (PNG) underperforming with their sportsbook operations both in Pennsylvania and New Jersey when compared to regional companies?
Costa Bingo purchased by 888 Holdings
888 Holdings are the proud owners of one of the internet’s oldest casinos.
Suspect Involved in Shootout With Police Outside Bellagio Dies
Las Vegas police say a robbery suspect wounded during in a brief shootout with police outside the Bellagio hotel-casino on the Strip has died. An officer shot in his bulletproof vest escaped serious injury.
Say Hello to the Virtual Casino World
Long gone are the days where the only way you get a genuine casino experience was to dress up in your favourite James Bond-inspired tuxedo and head off to your nearest casino establishment. The internet has changed gambling forever. And while gaming hotspots such as Las Vegas continue to thrive, the industry has certainly been shaken up by the arrival of live dealer casinos.
US LOTTERY WINNERS WHO LOST IT ALL
Believe it or not, stats show that a whopping 70% of all lottery winners end up broke, and a third go on to declare bankruptcy. This rags-to-riches-to-rags scenario is mostly as a result of runaway spending, bad investments and poor accounting.
Jury to Decide What Sands Owes Macau Casino Dealmaker
Hundreds of millions of dollars will be at stake in a Nevada courtroom when attorneys for a Hong Kong businessman tell a jury on Wednesday that Las Vegas Sands owes him hundreds of millions of dollars for helping the company open its first resort in Macau 15 years ago.
Mobile Sports Betting in Rhode Island Approved: Awaits Governor Signature
Lawmakers in Rhode Island have approved mobile sports betting within Rhode Island's borders. The bill awaits the signature of Governor Gina Raimondo.
Blackjack Dealer Charged With Helping Gamblers Cheat
A former blackjack dealer at a Connecticut casino has been charged with conspiring with two gamblers to cheat the casino out of more than $60,000.
Mobile Online Betting in Rhode Island Hits Road Block
With the New England Patriots appearing in yet another Super Bowl game, those in the region who wanted to place a sport bet in person could finally do so at one of two Rhode Island casinos.
HardRockCasino.com Gets 'Reel' By Launching Online Slot Tournaments In New Jersey
Atlantic City, NJ – Today, March 8, 2019, HardRockCasino.com, New Jersey’s premier online gaming destination, launched the Garden State’s first “reel time” Online Slot Tournaments.
Huge Slots Win at Seminole Hard Rock, Killer $3 Parlay Hits at BetOnline
It was a big win in recent days for a pair of lucky gamblers who risked little, one online and another on site.
Slovakian Gambling Market Analysis With WH Partners and Playtech
Slovakia will follow new gambling rules after the parliament overrode the president’s veto and adopted the new law on gambling. A total of 86 deputies voted for the change, supported by some opposition MPs also.
Massive Brawls Break Out at Two U.S. Casinos Caught on Video
Two huge casino brawls broke out this past weekened; one at the Talking Stick Resort in Scotsdale, AZ, the other at the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas.
Review of the Bingo Market 2018: TV overtakes digital, and a renewed interest in sign-up offers
The experts at WhichBingo have just released their annual bingo industry market report, covering the year 2018.
Owner Cancels Sale of Former Atlantic Club Casino
The owner of the former Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in New Jersey has canceled a notice to sell the closed property to a Philadelphia-based company.
In Play Betting, Prop Bets Not in the Cards for Future Florida Sportsbooks
Legislators are discussing the prospects of allowing sports betting in the state of Florida, but the final product is likely to be limited.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Returns to Hollywood, Fla. Beginning April 4
Poker action returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. with the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown kicking off on Thursday, April 4.
