Casino
July 17, 2024
Mirage Closes, Treasure Island Offers Deals to Ex-Guests & Players
The big day has finally come. The iconic, longstanding fixture on the Las Vegas Strip, Mirage Hotel & Casino, will finally shut down today at 11 a.m. after the planned farewell ceremony, ending an era and writing the final chapter of the megaresort. The closure, however, marks the start of a massive rebranding and transformation […]
Casino
July 17, 2024
Encore Las Vegas Gambler Scoops Up $2M Playing Buffalo Power Pay
A lucky gambler in Las Vegas has struck gold, winning a jackpot of almost $2 million dollar. The guest was visiting Wynn Resorts’ Encore Las Vegas on the famed Las Vegas Strip and playing a slot by Aristocrat Gaming. According to an official release from Wynn Resorts, the guest was firing up the reels of […]
Industry
July 17, 2024
Rally in PA Supports Smoke-Free Casinos amid Legislators Meetings
Smoking inside casinos and the efforts to repeal the activity have been a hot topic across the United States for decades. While some states completely prohibit indoor smoking, in several others, there are loopholes in the regulations that permit smoking on the gaming floor. Pennsylvania is one of the states where indoor smoking in casinos […]
Casino
July 17, 2024
Michigan Gaming Control Board Defends Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has defended its severe anti-illegal gambling enforcement efforts, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding people’s welfare and implementing state laws. The statement was made following complaints leveled against it with regard to the sudden rise in casino-style electronic gaming machines in bars and restaurants across Michigan which are often referred to […]
Casino
July 17, 2024
Altercations at Casinos Result in One Injury and One Death
Two casinos in Fresno and Tacoma have been the sites of violent altercations. One incident involved a security guard being injured, while the other resulted in a fatal shooting. Fresno Casino Security Guard Attacked by Homeless Man, Suspect Arrested In Fresno, a security guard at Club One Casino was hurt Saturday morning in an encounter […]
Legal
July 16, 2024
Philippine Police Hunt Mayor Accused of Espionage and Running Fake Casinos
Alice Guo, the Mayor of Bamban town in the Philippines, is now a fugitive, facing serious allegations of being a Chinese spy and running fake casinos. According to a recent BBC article, authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Guo. However, she has gone into hiding, evading law enforcement and bolstering suspicions regarding her involvement […]
Casino
July 16, 2024
Petersburg Casino Project Maintains Momentum
It only took the Petersburg City Council two and a half minutes to unanimously approve a move asking the Petersburg Circuit Court to sanction a referendum to bring casino gaming to the city. The decisive 7-0 vote occurred Monday morning, marking another vital milestone in the high-profile casino project’s path to fruition. City Officials Wasted […]
Casino
July 16, 2024
Borgata Online Player Hits 2 Jackpots Totaling $1.4M in 9 Months
iGaming and betting juggernaut BetMGM announced that one player on its Borgata Online casino platform has won two jackpots within nine months. The operator celebrated the gambler’s success, releasing more details about the dual win. BetMGM elaborated that the winner is from Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. They won two “The Big One Colossal Jackpots” on Bison […]
Casino
July 16, 2024
Las Vegas Casinos Seek Dismissal of Sex Trafficking Allegations
The operators of large casinos in Las Vegas have filed motions to dismiss a civil lawsuit charging them with being involved in a sex trafficking scheme with underage prostitutes. The lawsuit, which was brought by an anonymous plaintiff identified only as Tyla D., claims that many casinos — including MGM Resorts International, the Venetian Resort […]
Sports
July 16, 2024
Nebraska to Vote on Constitutional Amendment for Online Sports Betting
Nebraska lawmakers are considering the legalization of online sports betting in the state in order to alleviate the property tax burden. They will hold a special legislative session on July 25 to decide whether to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would allow mobile sports wagering, which could generate $30 million a year […]
