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 […]
Industry
July 29, 2024
Police Raids Shut down 11 Illegal Casinos in Volusia County, Florida
Nearly a dozen illegal gambling establishments across Volusia County, Florida, were recently shut down after a large-scale operation led by law enforcement in collaboration with the gambling regulator in the state, the Florida Gaming Control Commission. Volusia Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a statement that on Thursday, law enforcement and representatives of the regulator simultaneously executed […]
Industry
July 26, 2024
Gambler Imprisoned for Letting Her Daughters Die in Hot Car
Launice Shanique Battle, a mother from Cary, North Carolina, was sent to state prison on July 25 for leaving her two children alone in a parked car for hours in scorching weather, which led to their passing. The woman, who is now 30 years old, has received a sentence between 94 and 125 months for […]
Casino
July 26, 2024
New York Actors and Theater Workers Divided on Proposed Times Square Casino Project
A planned casino in Times Square has driven a wedge between New York theater worker groups as a planned casino in Times Square has driven a wedge between New York theater workers and actors as discussions surrounding possible new casino developments in downstate New York and New York City escalate. The International Alliance of Theatrical […]
