Industry
November 22, 2024
Civil Disobedience During Culinary Union Strike Results in Arrests
Dozens of hospitality workers in Las Vegas were arrested recently after engaging in a peaceful protest at an off-strip hotel casino. 57 People Arrested at a Demonstration on Paradise Road The strike of Virgin Hotel Las Vegas workers ahead of the Grand Prix started last week. After seven days, members of the Culinary Union and […]
Casino
November 22, 2024
Fake Online Gambling Ads Target Beau Rivage Resort and Casino
Scam ads have popped up on social media lying about Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, offering online gambling. These fake posts show up on Facebook and Instagram trying to lure users with a $1,000 welcome bonus and 100 free spins. The ads copy the casino’s brand look using the Beau Rivage logo, […]
Casino
November 22, 2024
Nevada Regulator Makes Armed Casino Security Hiring in Las Vegas Easier
The Nevada Gaming Commission has taken steps to address the lack of armed security guards in Las Vegas casinos. Nevada Gaming Commission Expedites Background Checks for New Employees On November 21, the Commission approved a new system to speed up hiring. This change lets new hires start working after they apply for a concealed-carry permit. […]
Casino
November 21, 2024
Culinary Union Criticizes Virgin Las Vegas for Hiring Strikebreakers
The contract for hospitality workers at Virgin Las Vegas expired last summer. Despite the attempts of the Culinary Union to negotiate with the operator, a new contract with better working conditions is yet to be signed. In light of this, hundreds of workers went on strike on Friday just ahead of the upcoming F1 Grand […]
Sports
November 21, 2024
JPMorgan Sees Bright Future for Las Vegas Sands’ Singapore Growth
Las Vegas Sands’ big $8 billion growth plan for Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore has caught the eye of JPMorgan analyst Joseph Greff. At a presentation for investors, Greff pointed out how this project could boost Las Vegas Sands’ standing in the profitable Asian gaming scene and increase its earnings over time. MBS Expansion […]
Casino
November 21, 2024
Horseshoe Online Casino Debuts in New Jersey, Enhancing Caesars’ Reach
Caesars Entertainment has rolled out the Horseshoe Online Casino in New Jersey. This November 20 launch brings the brand to its fifth market in less than two months. The platform now joins Caesars’ existing digital offerings across North America, which include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario. Matt Sunderland Discusses Horseshoe’s New Jersey Launch The […]
Legal
November 20, 2024
Paralyzed Customer Sues Dotty’s for Misleading Marketing
An elderly woman from Oregon has taken Dotty’s to court after suffering a devastating injury at one of its slot machine parlors in Oregon. According to the complaint the property misguided customers by claiming that it is a safe place for gaming. The Plaintiff Was Left Paralyzed The Gallo Crawford, 64, who is taking Dotty’s […]
Insider
November 20, 2024
SGW 2024 and the Impact of Gamification on Responsible Gambling
Gamification has become a crucial aspect of the sector, designed to encourage engagement and increased play. However, it is essential to ensure that these tools do not promote excessive use. David Richardson, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Better Change; Catie Di Stefano, Marketing Director at Smartico; Michal Imiolek, CEO at Wazdan; and Kaska Pysz, Head […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
More Victims Speak Out After Cruise Casino Tragedy
Earlier this year, we reported on the story of an Australian man who took his own life after accumulating debts in a cruise ship’s casino. Shane Dixon jumped to his death as the ship owned and operated by P&O Australia approached Sydney Harbour at around 4 AM on May 6. The father of three had […]
Business
November 19, 2024
Wind Creek Hospitality and McGregor Family Ink Acquisition Deal
Two major players in Alabama‘s hospitality and tourism industry, Poarch Band of Creek Indians-operated Wind Creek Hospitality and Birmingham Racecourse and Casino and VictoryLand Casino owners, the McGregor family, have announced inking a new deal. Namely, Wind Creek has agreed to acquire the Birmingham Racecourse, with the expected closing time for the transaction set for […]
