Gambling News - 'Casino'
Sports
June 10, 2024
Father Arrested After Leaving Baby in Car at Cleveland Casino Parking Lot
In late April, a distressing incident unfolded at the JACK Casino in Cleveland, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Kyle Miller of Elyria on charges of child endangerment. The 10-Month-Old Was Discovered by a Passerby The situation began with a 911 call reporting an unattended baby in a car on the fourth floor of the […]
Casino
June 7, 2024
BetMGM Casino Player Wins $1M Jackpot from Bison Fury Off 40 Cent Bet
The player was playing Bison Fury, a progressive jackpot game developed in-house by Entain, which is an investor and co-owner in BetMGM as part of a co-venture with MGM Resorts International. The player had placed a 40-cent bet, turning it into a $1 million payout. From 40 Cents to Million Dollars They were playing out […]
Casino
June 7, 2024
DraftKings Casino Jackpot Network Awards $11.7M in May
DraftKings’ casino jackpots soared to $11.73 million in the month of May, with several states registering the highest payouts. With the company’s operations present across different states, Pennsylvania actually led the way, producing the most jackpot winners. Moneyline Game State $1,504,527.85 Atomic Meltdown NJ $1,130,005.24 Phoenix Fa PA $1,113,257.45 10,001 Nights Megaways PA $892,013.68 Assassin […]
Casino
June 7, 2024
BetBlocker to Utilize AI Solutions by Blask to Spearhead RG Efforts
The company, Blask, which focuses on crunching big data and leverages AI solutions to support partners, will prove invaluable to BetBlocker’s efforts to further strengthen safeguards related to player safety and consumer protection in gambling. Bringing AI and RG Together to Tackle Gambling Harm This partnership is a two-way street as Blask will also benefit […]
Industry
June 7, 2024
Amendment Calls for a Ban on Slot Gambling within US Military Bases
A ban on slot gambling on US military bases was imposed back in the 1950s. However, a couple of decades later, the restriction was lifted, marking the return of slot machines for military personnel. Data from a Government Accountability Office report from 2017 reveals that approximately 3,000 slot machines, operated by the US military generated […]
Casino
June 7, 2024
Former MGM Blackjack Dealer Indicted for Theft Scheme with Players
A former blackjack dealer at MGM National Harbor has been indicted for allegedly working with players to steal more than $43,000 from the casino. The charges were announced on June 6 by Prince George’s County State’s Attorney, Aisha Braveboy. Surveillance Uncovers Ex-Dealer’s $43K Conspiracy with Players Jamie Smith, 31, is accused of conspiring with three […]
Casino
June 7, 2024
Georgia Resident Files Class Action Lawsuit Against VGW
A Georgia resident has launched a class action lawsuit against Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) and its subsidiary companies, claiming they are operating illegal online gambling websites within the state. The lawsuit, initiated by Destiny Kennedy, targets VGW Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries, VGW Malta Limited, VGW Luckyland Inc., and VGW GP Limited, for allegedly violating […]
Casino
June 6, 2024
Mesquite Gaming Hints at Plans for Renovations at Two Locations
Despite the summer season, a couple of casinos in Nevada are about to undergo renovations in an effort to deliver better experiences for their customers. This is the case for Mesquite Gaming, the operator of Virgin River hotel and CasaBlanca, two venues that would undergo revamping, a report released by the Las Vegas Review-Journal suggests. […]
Casino
June 6, 2024
Cherokee Nation Continues to Pursue Casino Bid in Arkansas
The efforts of the leading gaming and hospitality company, Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE), toward securing a casino gaming license for Pope County from the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) continue. Earlier this week, the company confirmed it resubmitted its application with the gambling regulator. Ultimately, CNE is after securing a casino gaming license that would permit […]
Sports
June 6, 2024
Games Global Celebrates Coolbet’s €12M Jackpot Win, Largest in 2024
Wolf Blaze WowPot! Megaways, a game developed by Games Global and a cornerstone of the WowPot progressive jackpot campaign, has turned one fortunate player into a multimillionaire with an impressive payout of €11,846,211 (approximately $13 million). WowPot Sets Record with €12M Payday According to Games Global, this payout marks the largest sum awarded from the […]