Legal
July 24, 2024
Pending Legislation May Halt FTC Probe into MGM Cyberattack
A bill in the US House of Representatives could stop the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from investigating last September’s cyberattack on MGM Resorts International. The Republican-sponsored spending bill also calls for a 27% cut in the FTC’s budget. Congress Introduces Bill to Limit FTC’s Power in MGM Ransomware Probe The provision targets a civil investigative […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Attacker in Reno Casino Sex Assaults Sentenced to Life in Prison
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after assaulting two women at casinos in Reno. The man was involved in two separate incidents before he was arrested by law enforcement. Identified with the initials B.E., the 27-year-old man pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault with the use of a deadly weapon, as […]
Casino
July 23, 2024
Politicians and Charities Oppose Wynn’s NY Casino Plans
Las Vegas Sands isn’t the only company to face difficulties in relation to its New York casino plans. Politicians representing the West Side of Manhattan have now also opposed Related Cos.’s plans to construct a Wynn-branded casino hotel in the High Line area. The Property Would Add Gaming to the High Line The planned property […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Caesars Indiana Shooter Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison
A man from Louisville, Kentucky, who pleaded guilty to the murder of a hip-hop artist at a southern Indiana casino, was recently sentenced to more than four decades in prison. The case involves a man with the initials A.P., who pleaded guilty to the crime that occurred at Caesars Southern Indiana’s parking garage earlier this […]
Casino
July 22, 2024
Cherokee Nation Is Not Considering a Vegas Casino Yet
The Cherokee Nation was said to be mulling over a potential foray into the Las Vegas casino industry. However, the tribe isn’t quite ready yet, according to the chairman of its gambling authority. The Nation Is Not Ready for Vegas John Sparks, chair of the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission, explained that the nation isn’t inherently […]
Business
July 22, 2024
Entain Appoints Gavin Isaacs as New Chief Executive Officer
Entain plc, one of the largest sports betting and gaming groups in the world built on proprietary technology, has announced the appointment of Gavin Isaacs as its new chief executive officer. Isaacs, who is currently taking on a non-executive director position at Games Global Limited, will bring his two and a half decades of experience […]
Industry
July 19, 2024
Banned Player Wins Casino Jackpot, Gets Arrested
A banned Iowa player won a jackpot in a casino, despite being self-excluded. The man, who used a fake identity, was arrested, prompting an investigation into the matter. Matthew James Wessels, 43, was a self-excluded player who enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January last year. However, Wessels couldn’t […]
Industry
July 19, 2024
Nassau County Residents Rally Against Las Vegas Sands Casino
On Thursday, Nassau County residents and community leaders gathered in protest against plans to establish the second-largest casino in the United States within their community. This rally comes on the heels of the unanimous vote by the Nassau Planning Commission to transfer control of the Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands, marking a vital step […]
Casino
July 19, 2024
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Surpasses $1bn in 2024 Jackpots
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, a leading gaming and entertainment resort owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, once again surpassed $1 billion in awarded jackpots. 2024 marks the fourth consecutive year the casino surpasses $1 billion in jackpots and the latest achievement comes after recently a loyalty member secured a jackpot of […]
Casino
July 19, 2024
Reported Threat at the Borgata Results in Increased Police Presence
A large number of police officers and vehicles gathered at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Thursday afternoon after an anonymous threat. Just before 4 PM, the Atlantic City Police Department (ACPD) received a call from an anonymous male who claimed to be a guest at the luxury hotel and casino and was in possession […]
