Casino
January 7, 2025
Second Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Casino May Not See the Light of Day
Michigan has seen the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians spend more than 14 years and $30 million attempting to bring a new casino property across a 60-acre site in Fruitport Township near the intersection of I-96 and US 31. Little River Band of Ottawa Indians’ Casino on Shaky Ground However, these plans may now […]
Casino
January 7, 2025
Japan Alarmed over Rise in Gambling Addiction Fueled by Online Casinos
According to a report by The Japan Times, online gambling addiction in Japan has become a serious problem, particularly in the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. The Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction, a public interest organization based in Tokyo, has reported an 11-fold increase in consultation requests received in 2024. Japanese Organization Reports […]
Legal
January 6, 2025
Ohio Woman Charged for Leaving Kids in Cold Car in Casino’s Parking Lot
A woman from Toledo, Ohio, is facing trouble after leaving her children unattended in a casino’s parking lot. To make matters worse, the two kids were left alone in the extreme winter cold in a car that wasn’t running. The Woman Left Her Kids in a Freezing Car On Sunday, the woman, later identified as […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Man Sent to Prison for 140 Years for Four Aces Double Homicide
K.W.B. was sentenced to 140 years in prison for the brutal murders of his 49-year-old wife, and bartender L.G. (43), at the Four Aces Bar in Superior, Montana, in August 2023. Convicted of Two Counts of Deliberate Homicide The 49-year-old man was convicted of two counts of deliberate homicide and use of a weapon in […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Pure Casino Lethbridge’s Operations Temporary Disrupted by Swatting Hoax
An Alberta, Canada casino was temporarily affected by a fake bomb threat that resulted in evacuation. Hoax Bombing Threat The threat, which was later recognized by Lethbridge Police as a hoax, dates to Thursday. At approximately 6:30 pm, law enforcement received a report that the casino located on the 3000 block of 2 Avenue South, […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Light & Wonder Shakes up Leadership Team in Asia
The company has appointed Glenn Huybrecht as VP and managing director, Asia, whereas Ken Jolly will be now serving as VP of strategic development, Asia. Strategic Duo to Boost Light & Wonder’s Reach in Asia Both are well-seasoned iGaming veterans who are also company insiders able to steer Light & Wonder towards success. Huybrecht himself […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Employees Push for Union Representation
Workers at a popular Native American casino in Niagara Falls, New York, are once again trying to unionize. Teamsters Local 449 in Talks with Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino Workers That is the case for Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino employees, who are reportedly in collaboration with Teamsters Local 449 and trying to unionize. The […]
Casino
January 6, 2025
Ukraine Signs New Gambling Rules into Law with Turn of 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 4116-IX which brings amendments to the country’s existing gambling framework, with a particular focus on consumer protection. Swathe of Changes Pass to Gambling Law in Ukraine The new law focuses on combating problem gambling and gambling addiction and applies a fresh set of expectations to companies that […]
Casino
January 6, 2025
Carnival Cruise Wants You to Gamble Onboard, But at the Casino Only
Carnival Cruise Line’s brand ambassador, John Heald, has issued a polite reminder to travelers to ensure that when they gamble onboard any of the ships, they do so only in the designated area that has been approved for games of chance, i.e. the casino. Carnival Cruise Restricts Gambling to Casino Floor Only The reminder has […]
Casino
January 6, 2025
Health Department Closes the Strip’s Wolfgang Pick Bar & Grill
Some of the most celebrated culinary treats you can treat your palette to on the Las Vegas Strip are found at MGM Grand’s Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, which had to be temporarily closed following an inspection by the Southern Nevada Health District last week. Popular Las Vegas Restaurant Due to Reopen after Health Inspection […]
