Casino
April 22, 2025
Yolo Group Founder Sues for Millions After Failed Kidnapping in Estonia
Tim Heath, who started the crypto-gaming giant Yolo Group, has begun a civil case asking for more than €3.2 million ($3.7 million) after he escaped being kidnapped in Tallinn last summer. People are calling this case, which has been filed in Estonia’s Harju County Court, one of the biggest requests for money in the country’s […]
Casino
April 22, 2025
Macau’s Most Lavish Hotel Seeks a Second Chance at Life
Once hailed as the crown jewel of ultra-luxury hospitality in Macau, The 13 Hotel and Casino has now been listed for sale for the second time, as creditors seek to offload the unrealized dream of what was once touted as “the world’s most luxurious casino resort.” While Macau’s enduring popularity as a regional gaming hub […]
Blockchain
April 22, 2025
Crypto Gambling Sites Rake in Over $80B Thanks to Global Legal Gaps
Online casinos that use cryptocurrencies have seen a huge jump in business, with worldwide betting profits hitting $81.4 billion in 2024, five times more than the year before. This growth happens even with lots of rules in place, as millions of players find ways around blocks to use offshore sites that are not regulated. Stake […]
Casino
April 21, 2025
MGM Unveils Credit Card Featuring Benefits and Rewards
MGM Resorts International announced a collaboration with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), to offer customers a new credit card that would allow holders to earn up to 6x points and tier credits in the casino operator’s rewards program. MGM and FNBO Reveal the New Premium Card According to Anil Mansukhani, Vice President of Loyalty […]
Casino
April 21, 2025
Former Steve Wynn Luxury Penthouse Goes on Sale for $2.2M
Initially listed for $4 million, the property has since been reduced in price to $2,199,999, but it still offers a luxury coastal experience with multiple amenities. Steve Wynn’s Former Condo Goes On Sale The penthouse at 3101 Boardwalk consists of two separate units, one of which was previously occupied by Steve Wynn during his tenure […]
Casino
April 21, 2025
Las Vegas Sands Backs Local Youth Programs with $100,000 Grant
Las Vegas Sands has shown its dedication to community growth by giving $100,000 to 100 Black Men Las Vegas. The Sands Cares program made this gift to help various projects that aim to boost young people in Southern Nevada. These efforts focus on education, mentoring, and career growth. Sands Grant Fuels New Youth Initiatives and […]
Industry
April 21, 2025
MGM Resorts Faces $8.5M Penalty Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures
MGM Resorts International will pay Nevada regulators $8.5 million after a long investigation into breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) rules linked to two convicted illegal bookmakers. The proposed deal, if the Nevada Gaming Commission approves it next week, would be one of the biggest regulatory fines in the state’s history. MGM Slammed with Fine for Letting Bookies Operate […]
Legal
April 18, 2025
Police on the Lookout After Bold $3,000 Theft at Tachi Palace Casino
The Kings County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a woman suspected of a brazen and deceptive theft at Tachi Palace Casino. This incident underscores persistent law enforcement challenges as casino-related crime remains a constant threat across the USA. While authorities are doing their best to protect casino-goers, it is also up to individuals to stay […]
Casino
April 18, 2025
Man Who Shot at Golden West Casino Guard Sentenced to Almost 7 Years
Kern County judge sentenced Rafael Lainez Castro to almost 7 years in prison after last month a jury found him guilty of shooting at a Golden West Casino guard, among other charges. Rafael Lainez Castro Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence The 39-year-old man who threatened and shot at a security guard at Golden West Casino has […]
Casino
April 18, 2025
Florida HB Seeking to Upgrade Illegal Gambling Punishments
At the end of March, we reported that House Bill 1467, filed on February 28 by Florida Reps. John Snyder (R-Palm Beach) and Adam Anderson (R-Pinellas), was looking to set a two-year restriction period during which state gambling regulators would not be allowed to join fantasy sports or betting companies after leaving office. Now, the […]
