Industry
July 30, 2024
Excruciating Summer Heat Claims 63 Lives in Las Vegas
The Clark County coroner’s office has published a report outlining the number of casualties caused by the record-breaking summer heat. As it turns out, the scorching-hot 2024 weather has claimed the lives of 63 people from Las Vegas between May 27 and July 27. To make matters worse, the coroner’s office expects this figure to […]
Legal
July 30, 2024
Cherokee Nation Tries to Dismiss Gulfside’s Lawsuit in Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma continues to experience setbacks in Arkansas as a lawsuit seeks to challenge its receiving of a casino license in the state. In an effort to secure its license, the tribal entity’s Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) and Cherokee Nation Entertainment asked a federal court to dismiss the lawsuit. Gulfside Alleges Authorities […]
Industry
July 30, 2024
New Zealand Government Opens Online Casino Licensing Process
In a significant shift, the New Zealand government has announced plans to auction off licenses for online casinos. The country is introducing measures to regulate gambling activity, minimize gambling harm, and bolster tax revenues. While such a dynamic shift will be challenging, New Zealand remains confident that liberalizing its gambling market will bring significant positives. […]
Casino
July 30, 2024
Henderson’s Water Street District Casinos Merge Loyalty Programs
Two player-favorite local casinos in Henderson’s Water Street District, Emerald Island Casino and Rainbow Club Casino, have announced their decision to merge their loyalty programs. Listening to Guests’ Suggestions The two gambling venues were sold by Boulder Highway Gaming and Water Street Gaming to an affiliate of ECL Hospitality Management run by businessmen Marc Falcone […]
Casino
July 30, 2024
Poker Pro Kessler Wins $1.2M Jackpot from Buffalo Slot
A professional poker player has won a huge jackpot, proving that luck can come from anywhere. The fortunate player celebrated his win on X, sharing a video of the big moment. Kessler Wins Big Allen Kessler is a professional poker ranked 10th in All Time Total Cashes with 363 tournament cashes, according to the Global […]
Casino
July 30, 2024
LVS Remains Bullish on Texas, Meets with Local Leaders
The efforts to get gaming legalized in Texas continued as Las Vegas Sands representatives met with North Texas leaders. The casino and hospitality powerhouse hopes to secure enough support to get resort-style casinos legalized in the state finally. While experts predict that gambling could create as many as 70,000 new permanent jobs and over twice […]
Casino
July 30, 2024
North Korea Invites Investors to Finish Ryugyong Hotel for Casino License
North Korea offers a rare chance to invest in its tallest structure, the Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang. The government will give a casino operation license to any company that finishes the hotel’s long-delayed inside construction. From ‘Hotel of Doom’ to Casino Boom The Ryugyong Hotel, a 105-floor skyscraper, has been under construction since 1987. People […]
Casino
July 30, 2024
Harrah’s Joliet Casino Employees Rescue Man Wounded in Shooting
Early Monday morning, a 37-year-old man got shot near a downtown Joliet parking deck. He then went to Harrah’s Joliet Casino where employees acted fast and helped him in a way that may have saved his life. Sergeant Praises Response of Casino Staff After Shooting Incident Near Courthouse The event happened around 5 a.m. when […]
Business
July 29, 2024
Bally’s Reaffirms Commitment to Las Vegas amid Ambitious Expansion Plans
Soo Kim, Bally’s chairman and co-founder of Standard General L.P., the company behind the recently announced acquisition, discussed the operator’s post-merger strategy. He noted that the future of casino gaming remains bright despite current market uncertainties. Kim remained adamant that the multibillion-dollar investment was a testament to Standard General’s confidence in the sector’s continued growth. […]
Industry
July 29, 2024
Gambling Den Operator’s Death Caused by Twisted Love Triangle
The death of Mr. Wong, a well-known gambling den operator in Hong Kong’s gambling community, took everyone by surprise last week, sending a wave of shock in the city. The victim, who was described by many as a savvy businessman who managed to make a name for himself in the industry, suffered a sudden and […]
