Casino
September 17, 2024
Dana White Admits to Winning $26M-$27M at Caesars Palace
Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) CEO, spoke about the risks associated with gambling, winning big and his experience in one of the most recognizable casino resorts in Las Vegas. The exec recently participated in an episode of the Full Send Podcast, telling interesting stories about his high-stakes bets at Caesars Palace on the […]
Industry
September 16, 2024
Woman Arrested in Alleged $200K Theft from Drugged LV Hotel Guests
When a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer pulled over 31-year-old Cassandra Tovar on September 6, he originally thought he would be issuing a verbal warning or a ticket and fine for the crime of driving a car with a missing license plate. However, he quickly discovered Tovar also seemed to be intoxicated. The […]
Industry
September 16, 2024
Cambodia Union Leader Out of Prison, Will Continue Strike Against Casino
The leader of a workers’ union in Cambodia that played a key role in the longest strike in the country was recently released after serving her two-year prison sentence. The case involves Chhim Sithar, the president of the Labor Right Supports Union of Khmer Employees of NagaWorld (LRSU), who was sentenced to two years in […]
Industry
September 16, 2024
Malaysian Islamist Political Party Plans to Close the Country’s Sole Casino
Similar to other countries across Asia, Malaysia has strict rules when it comes to gambling activities. There is a single casino in the country that allows visitors aged 21 or older to participate in Las Vegas-style casino gambling. However, the growing presence of one Islamic party seeks to effectively shut down the sole casino, citing […]
Business
September 13, 2024
MGM Resorts Expands Environmental Commitments via Renewable Energy Deal
MGM Resorts International is doubling down on sustainability via a new agreement with Escape Solar LLC. According to the announcement, the deal will double the casino and hospitality giant’s access to clean solar electricity. MGM Pens a New Sustainable Energy Deal The agreement is in line with MGM’s ongoing sustainability efforts and was described as […]
Casino
September 13, 2024
Activists Accuse Nassau Casino Project of “Environmental Racism”
Las Vegas Sands’ plans for a downstate New York casino resort continue to attract animosity from locals amid a variety of concerns. Some have gone as far as accusing the casino and hospitality company of what they called “environmental racism.” LVS Wants to Develop the Nassau Coliseum Site LVS, for context, plans to develop the […]
Casino
September 13, 2024
Star Entertainment Faces Pressure to Address Major Compliance Failures
Star Entertainment Group is under heavy pressure from regulators about its main Sydney casino. The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has given the company 14 days to come up with a plan, reported Bloomberg. This plan needs to show how Star will fix its money and operational problems. This comes after a harsh […]
Casino
September 13, 2024
Atlantic City Workers Seek Supreme Court Intervention on Casino Smoking Rule
Casino workers in Atlantic City keep fighting to get rid of a rule that lets people smoke inside casinos. They have asked the New Jersey Supreme Court to look at their case. UAW and CEASE Challenge Judge’s Ruling on Casino Smoking Exemption United Automobile Workers (UAW) Region 9 and Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), […]
Business
September 12, 2024
Delaware North Appoints Industry Powerhouse Jason Gregorec as Gaming Division President
Delaware North, an American multinational gaming and hospitality company, has appointed an experienced industry veteran as its new gaming president. The seasoned professional, in this case, is Jason Gregorec, a former Caesars and Eldorado leader. Gregorec Will Head the Gaming Division Gregorec, who boasts some three decades in the gambling sector, is set to lead […]
Industry
September 12, 2024
NC ABC Manager Pleads Guilty to Using Store’s Card to Gamble
A 72-year-old former ABC store manager from Rutherfordon, North Carolina who hit $1.5 million in jackpots at the Kings Mountain‘s Catawba Two Kings Casino has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering in federal court. According to prosecutors, Russel Hester made use of embezzled taxpayer money to keep his passion for gambling […]
