Industry
May 14, 2024
Trial Against Suspected Casino Money Laundering Shooter Picks Speed
A trial against a man, accused of killing an alleged money launderer in a criminal case dating back to 2020, picked up speed with closing arguments earlier this month. The violent crime involves Jian Jun Zhu, a suspected casino money launderer, who was shot and killed. He was together with his associate, Paul “King” Jin, […]
Casino
May 14, 2024
Las Vegas Hotel Price Fixing Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Judge
A class-action lawsuit, which presented price-fixing claims against major Las Vegas hotels, has been dismissed by a federal judge. Thus, Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts, and Treasure Island scored a big victory in prolonged legal proceedings, which started over a year ago. Lawsuit Alleges Price-Fixing Conspiracy Among Major Las Vegas Hotel Operators The lawsuit […]
Industry
May 14, 2024
Terror Squad Gang Member Convicted of Killing Casino Winner
A gang member accused of the attempted robbery and fatal shooting after a home invasion of one casino winner in North Battleford, Canada, was recently sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. The offender, whose name was not released as he wasn’t even 18 at the time of the killing, agreed to be sentenced as […]
Casino
May 13, 2024
Potawatomi Casino Hotel to Host a Snoop Dogg Concert
The Potawatomi Amplified Concert Series will welcome Snoop Dog as its initial headliner, engaging Potawatomi Casino Hotel guests with an unforgettable performance. The casino and hospitality venue will host this concert outdoors and will welcome almost 5,000 patrons. The temporary concert venue will be set up on the former Cargill lot and will cover up […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
Police Investigate Murder at MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Law enforcement in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is currently investigating a shooting incident that resulted in the death of one person. The fatal incident dates back to the early hours of Saturday, and it occurred at MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Oxon Hill. What’s known so far is that one person died after […]
Casino
May 13, 2024
Labor Dispute Resolved as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and Union Resume Talks
After 700 workers from Culinary Union Local 226 organized a strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas that lasted 48 hours, the standoff is now over. The strike, which started on May 10, aimed to put pressure on Virgin Hotels Las Vegas executives to sign a new five-year contract which will provide employees with better wages […]
Casino
May 10, 2024
International Entertainment Corporation Takes Over Manila Casino
International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) announced that it has officially begun its limited operation of the casino at its New Coast Hotel property in Manila. The company is set to officially take over full casino operations from the PAGCOR on May 11. The Board is pleased to announce that on 9 May 2024, the Group has […]
Casino
May 10, 2024
Man Who Scammed an SD Casino Risks 15 Years in Prison
Roberto Orellana, a man who allegedly scammed a casino worker out of $350,000, has pleaded not guilty in court. If convicted, the man faces up to 15 years in prison. The 44-year-old was accused of scamming a cashier at Grand River Casino, a tribal gambling property in Mobridge, South Dakota. According to the allegations, the […]
Casino
May 10, 2024
Alabama Legislature Fails to Pass Gambling Bills as Session Concludes
May 9 marked the end of the legislative session in the state of Alabama and, consequently, the failure of the highly controversial gambling bills, which the Senate did not pass. Alabama’s Gambling Bills Stalled After House Approval Despite the gambling bills’ successful passage at the Alabama House on April 30, their positive progress was stopped […]
Casino
May 10, 2024
Local Virginia Resident Strikes $1.3M Jackpot at MGM National Harbor
On May 5, the lights of MGM National Harbor shone brighter than ever as a local Virginia resident, who has decided not to disclose his/her identity, grabbed a whopping $1.3 million jackpot payout after playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The fortunate player got a winning royal flush in diamonds, which helped him/her score the largest payouts […]
