Casino
September 23, 2025
Manhattan Casino Dreams Come to an End as Panel Rejects Final Proposal
Manhattan’s chances to get its first casino have now disappeared after a local advisory group said no to the last remaining offer for the borough. This decision puts a stop to years of talks about whether the city’s business and tourist center might add a Vegas-style resort to what it offers. Community Group Stops $11 […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Charity Closes After Addicted Finance Officer Steals for Gambling
Gateshead Access Panel, a North East charity that supported disabled people and their carers with funding applications, training opportunities, and the management of carers’ wages and tax contributions, was forced to shut down after its finance officer repeatedly stole from its accounts to fuel a gambling addiction. He Siphoned Money to Gamble Newcastle Crown Court […]
Casino
September 23, 2025
Singapore Man Admits Fake Bomb Threats After Casino Loss
A 41-year-old Singaporean man admitted in court that he sent out fake bomb threats after losing about SGD 2,000 ($1,559) gambling on a cruise ship, sparking hours of disruption and a full security sweep of the vessel. According to The Straits Times, Neo Hui Ghim pleaded guilty to a single charge of communicating false information […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
Las Vegas Experiences Job Loss Amidst Lower Visitor Numbers
According to seasonally adjusted data released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the Las Vegas area lost 4,300 jobs between July and August, marking a 0.4% decline. The sharp decrease in employment follows a significant drop in tourism during the summer months. Las Vegas Jobs Dip Amid Slump in Tourism David […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Bookkeeper Who Stole Near $10M to Gamble Sentenced to Federal Prison
H.Y.A., 58, will have to serve 51 months in a federal prison over her misappropriation of company funds running up to $9.8 million, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida said on Thursday. The sentencing comes after prosecutors proved and a court found H.Y.A. guilty of wire fraud and filing a false […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
DigiPlus Becomes Top Contender for City of Dreams Manila Stake
DigiPlus Interactive Corp, which runs BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, has a growing connection to the potential acquisition of Melco Resorts & Entertainment‘s stake in City of Dreams, Manila. While the company has not confirmed the transaction, experts in the field believe DigiPlus has emerged as the frontrunner to buy the integrated resort. Melco’s Plan to […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Hawaiian Police Busts Another Illegal Venue with 16 Slot Machines
The Honolulu Police have what to be happy about with police officers busting an illegal gambling venue that hosted 16 slot machines and seizing $5,000 in cash. Yet, this is just a symptom of, not the disease, of what is going on. Hawaii has been a long-time outlier in opposing gambling regulation, fearing that mainland […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Japanese Policeman Admits to Gambling Online While on Duty
Japan is firing on all engines as its anti-gambling crusade continues, and the country is drawing closer to the launch of the MGM Osaka, the first of three planned integrated casino resorts to arrive. While Japan has warmed up to land-based gambling, it has shown nothing but sternness towards the online casino sector. Now, the […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Beloved Little League Treasurer May Have Stolen $165K for Gambling – Dies Suddenly
A man in Connecticut, who was also the treasurer of a Little League Baseball Chapter, is said to have gambled a considerable amount of the money he allegedly embezzled from the organization. Man’s Death Reveals the Embezzlement of $165K The person in question is suspected by police of having embezzled $165,000 from a Little League […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Plan Gains Ground as Manhattan Bids Stumble
Steve Cohen, who owns the Mets, sees his dream of an $8 billion entertainment and casino complex near Citi Field picking up speed. His proposal now stands out as one of the top contenders in New York’s fierce competition for three downstate casino licenses. ‘Metropolitan Park’ Now Leads the Pack After Manhattan Casino Bids Fall […]
