Casino
May 8, 2025
Amazon’s Zoox Recalls Self-Driving Fleet After Las Vegas Crash
On Tuesday, Zoox confirmed that it will be recalling 270 of its self-driving vehicles from Las Vegas, Nevada’s streets following an investigation into a car crash between one of the company’s self-driving vehicles and another passenger car that happened on April 8, 2025. Zoox’s Robo Taxi Will Get Another Software Facelift The crash was attributed […]
Casino
May 8, 2025
Fertitta Maintains Passive Role in Wynn Despite Largest Shareholding
Tilman Fertitta, the billionaire businessman and US Ambassador to Italy, has made it clear that his position as a Wynn Resorts shareholder remains hands-off, at least for the time being. He shared this during a recent Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) meeting where the main attention was on licensing matters for his ex-wife, Paige Fertitta. […]
Industry
May 8, 2025
Montana Now Sliver Away from Prohibiting Sweepstakes Casinos
If you are a sweepstakes social casino operator in Montana, things are not looking up for you. The sector has come under a lot of pressure in the United States as a whole, but Montana is leading the charge, with the state legislature agreeing that sweepstakes social casinos are just a veiled form of gambling, […]
Industry
May 8, 2025
Dog Sitter Cancels, Couple Wins $1M as a Result
Michael H and Betty, his wife, had it all planned out. Leave the dog with a professional dog sitter and head over to Mexico’s Sea of Cortez – i.e. Rocky Point and have a romantic getaway. With everything booked on the calendar, one minor last-minute change upset their entire plan – their dog sitter had […]
Casino
May 8, 2025
Bill in Pennsylvania Seeks to Reduce Minimum Slot Requirement
A bill in Pennsylvania would make it easier for physical casinos to open doors or make changes to their existing layouts. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 666, backed by Senator Dan Laughlin, would remove the requirement that Category 1 and Category 2 casinos have at least 1,500 slot machines on their gaming floors to enter […]
Casino
May 7, 2025
Las Vegas Sees Record Rainfall in First Week of May
Las Vegas has become known for setting extreme weather records, and this year is no exception. After last year’s scorching 120-degree heat, the city has now broken its record for the wettest May in history. The remarkable part? The new record was set in just the first six days of the month in the city […]
Industry
May 7, 2025
Peru Takes the Lead in Gambling Regulation Across Latin America
Peru now stands out as a top player in Latin America when it comes to controlling online betting and pushing for responsible gambling. This change came about after Law No. 31557 went into effect. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) brought in this new set of rules in February 2024, and it has […]
Casino
May 7, 2025
Ex-Attorney Sentenced for $8.7M Las Vegas Investor Scam
A court has given a 21-month federal prison sentence to a former Newport Beach attorney. This lawyer now disbarred, took almost $9 million from investors and spent it on a lavish way of life in Las Vegas. Disgraced Lawyer Sentenced After Scam Funds Luxury Life and Las Vegas Binge Gambling Sara Jacqueline King, 41, confessed […]
Industry
May 7, 2025
Smokey Robinson Faces $50M Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Four former housekeepers have filed a $50 million civil lawsuit against Motown legend and Las Vegas star Smokey Robinson. Lawsuit Alleges 20 Years of Abuse by Famed Singer and His Wife The 85-year-old singer stands accused of repeated sexual abuse spanning almost 20 years. The lawsuit claims Robinson committed rape, sexual battery, and false imprisonment. […]
Casino
May 7, 2025
Japan Considering Pushing On with Two More Integrated Resorts
Originally, Japan was looking to introduce three integrated resorts through a law passed in 2018, but the ensuing events made it harder to see even a single project realized, with issues such as geopolitical as well as economic challenges getting in the way. Not to mention a global pandemic that put tourism to a grinding […]
