Casinos Reopening in Tunica Following Record Floods
The Gold Strike Casino was among three properties that began opening for business this week following two weeks of record flooding from a swollen Mississippi River
Howard Lederer Vegas Home Worth $2.9 Million
The mansion purchased by Full Tilt Poker bigwig pro rep Howard Lederer is a rare commodity in Las Vegas these days. It actually went up in value since being purchased last year.
Attorney Who Blew Jay Cohen Case Ben Brafman Defending IMF Alleged Rapist
Bellagio Bandit May Have Robbed Suncoast Casino
The so-called Bellagio Bandit, Anthony Carleo, may be facing charges in connection with a robbery at the Suncoast Casino in Las Vegas.
Galaxy Casino Opens in Macau: Price Tag $2 Billion
With a price tag of just $2 billion (that’s with a “b”), the extravagant Galaxy Casino opened in Macau, the world’s largest gambling Mecca.
Strong Earthquakes Hits Online Gambling Hub of Costa Rica: Some Damage Reported
(Associated Press) SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) —A magnitude-6 earthquake shook the capital city of Costa Rica on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was felt strongly in San Jose but there were no immediate reports damage or injuries, said Juan de Dios Castillo, spokesman for Seismological and Volcanic Institute. He said there were reports of fallen objects but none of major damages to buildings.
Case Against Online Poker Sites Weak Says I. Nelson Rose
Noted gambling industry attorney I. Nelson Rose breaks down the case against three online poker rooms indicted on April 15: PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and UB.com.
Nelson made his assertions last week on Casino City.com. It’s a most interesting read.
Gambling911.com will break down Rose’s points in an easy-to-read format.
Lawsuit: Chuck E. Cheese “Operating Illegal Gambling Business”
The Chuck E. Cheese restaurant franchise is being sued for operating what one parent calls “illegal gambling businesses”.
Cohen: Incestuous Relationship Between US Attorney's Office and Firm Defending Full Tilt Poker
Disgruntled Employees at Center of Costa Rican Raids on Internet Poker Businesses
US Feds Seize Home of Playboy Playmate Destiny Davis in Online Poker Crackdown
Oddsmakers Contemplate What’s Next for the Ground Zero Mosque Property
Macau Casino Revenue up 44.6 Percent
(Reuters) - Casino revenue in Macau, the world's biggest gaming market, rose 44.6 percent in April to 20.5 billion patacas ($2.56 billion).
Tunica Casinos Could Stay Closed for One Month
The recent flooding along the Mississippi River has resulted in a financial disaster for the Tunica casinos, which were forced to close over the weekend and may remain so for another month.
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has stated that the river reached flood stage in Tunica County Friday, however, the forecasted crest will not take place until May 12 at over 52 feet.
