Casino
February 3, 2026
Louisiana Plans to Connect Sweepstakes Casinos with Racketeering Charges
Louisiana legislators are getting ready to make the state’s approach to online sweepstakes casinos much tougher by including certain gambling-related offenses in the list of racketeering crimes. A new proposal, House Bill 53, aims to add to the list of activities that can lead to prosecution under Louisiana’s racketeering law, which would greatly increase the […]
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February 2, 2026
Russian Court Jails Illegal Casino Network Members
Reports of a sudden increase in the number of gambling-related crimes in Russia’s Far East got fresh backing following the sentences issued by a Vladivostok court to 16 people tied to an illegal casino network that had been allegedly operating for years in the region’s Integrated Entertainment Zone (IEZ). The latter is a special leisure […]
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February 2, 2026
Osage Nation Casino Near Lake Ozark Moves Closer to Reality
The Osage Nation Casino, which is expected to land on a 28-acre site near Lake Ozark in Miller County, Missouri, has taken a new step in what has so far proven to be a particularly lengthy process. The latter included a series of local agreements aimed at infrastructure, services, and revenue sharing. “Legally Sound and […]
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February 2, 2026
From Dollar Deals to Gourmet Feasts: Las Vegas Buffets Reinvent Themselves
Las Vegas buffets used to represent cheap and quick eating, aiming to keep gamblers energized and in the casino. Years back, visitors could enjoy a full meal for just a buck, with simple spreads of cold meats, fried chicken, and basic sweets. These days, that time has passed, giving way to high-end buffet experiences that […]
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February 2, 2026
VGW Founder Faces Court on Violence and Drug Charges
Australian gambling mogul Laurence Escalante has shown up in a Perth court to deal with a bunch of heavy criminal accusations. These include family violence, assault, burglary, and drug-related crimes. Because of this, he has taken a break from running his billion-dollar company Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), at least for the time being. VGW Founder […]
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February 2, 2026
Las Vegas Jury Finds “Dances With Wolves” Actor Guilty on Sexual Assault Charges
A former “Dances With Wolves” actor has been convicted by a Las Vegas jury on sexual assault charges. Following a trial that lasted a year and three weeks, Nathan Chasing Horse, a 49-year-old former actor, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor. The investigation followed allegations from two underage victims. Several other women who […]
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January 30, 2026
New $1M Dragon Link Jackpot Drops – Find Out Where
A Dragon Link slot machine at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek has minted another major winner. The latest lucky soul to have bagged a grand prize will be walking away with $1,061,635 under their belt, after they placed a $25 bet on Tuesday, January 27. This comes only a month after someone else won a $1.3-million […]
Casino
January 30, 2026
Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino Sued By Woman Who Was Allegedly Attacked
A lawsuit has been filed in the Clark County District Court on Sunday, January 25, naming the Sanfa Fe Station casino-hotel as the defendant. The complaint argues that the property is responsible for failing to implement adequate safety protocols that resulted in the alleged assault of a female patron on the property. Santa Fe Station […]
Casino
January 30, 2026
IGT Celebrates 30 Years of Jackpots and Wheel of Fortune Slots
It has been 30 years since IGT launched its vaunted Wheel of Fortune Slots game, the company touted in a press release shared on Thursday, January 29. The company celebrated the storied career of the Wheel of Fortune Slots, which continue to be a central piece of gaming floors across the United States and beyond. […]
Casino
January 30, 2026
Las Vegas Tourism Falls in 2025 but Major Events Set Stage for Recovery
Las Vegas saw about 38.5 million tourists in 2025, showing a clear drop in overall travel to the city and the lowest yearly total since the comeback after the pandemic started in 2021. This number was 7.5% less than in 2024 and stayed far below the highest point reached before the pandemic in 2019. Weaker […]
