Casino
September 11, 2025
Cruise Passenger Jumps Off the Ship to Allegedly Escape $16,000 Debt
A passenger aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean vessel, jumped off the ship allegedly to avoid paying $16,000 of gambling debt he owed to the ship’s casino, according to CBS News. During a trip to Barbados, Jey Gonzalez-Diaz gambled to his heart’s content and had racked up a substantial amount of debt. […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
Tribe Wants to Protect the Identity of Individuals Affected by a Data Breach
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has confirmed that it will take care of the potential fallout of a cyberattack that affected patrons and guests of its casinos. During a February attack, the tribe reported that five of its Kewadin Casinos on the Upper Peninsula had to shut down on February 11. Casino […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
California’s Onslaught Against Sweepstakes Secures Win in Senate, Assembly Next
California’s Senate has unanimously backed AB 831, a piece of legislation that seeks to outlaw sweepstakes social casinos in the state, arguing that they constitute a form of illegal gambling. The debate about the issue has split the nation and tribal operators, with some siding with the business model and arguing that it is necessary […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
Casino Attendance Remains Moribund Throughout August
The casino attendance doldrums in the United States are still ongoing, with August proving another difficult month for the industry. Although sector unemployment has been improving, the fact remains that casino visitations are down by 5.4% in the month and a whopping 17.5% from pre-pandemic levels, as per a report by Jefferies Equity Research and […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
71-Year-Old Casino Patron Assaulted Outside Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel in Islandia, NY
A man was visiting the Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel in Islandia, New York, when he struck a big payday. The 71-year-old winner was thrilled with the undisclosed amount, which he scored on Saturday, September 6, and was about to go home and celebrate, when, upon leaving the property, another man was waiting for him. Perpetrator […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
Harrah’s SoCal Unveils $13M “Reimagined High Limit Room”
Harrah’s Resort Southern California and the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians (Rincon Tribe) have announced their plans to completely change the face of the property’s High Limit Room with a $13.1 million renovation. The big reveal is scheduled for June 2026. The redesigned space promises an elevated gaming experience, mixing privacy, sophistication, and luxury for […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
Dina Titus’ FAIR Bet Act Blocked by Rules Committee
Congresswoman Dina Titus from Nevada faced another obstacle in her push to change a debated gambling tax law. On Tuesday, the House Rules Committee chose not to include her Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act, also known as the FAIR Bet Act, as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai Arrested for Allegedly Promoting Fraudulent Gambling Ads, Platforms
The prominent YouTuber, whose real name is Saad Ur Rehman, more widely known by his online persona “Ducky Bhai,” has had a case brought up against him by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). A False Idol Falls Multiple charges have been brought against him. Some of the crimes he is being accused of […]
Legal
September 10, 2025
Injured Guest Takes the Flamingo Las Vegas to Court
Flamingo Las Vegas has again found itself under fire due to a visitor injury. According to reports, the unfortunate man’s foot got stuck in an escalator and was badly hurt. The victim is now suing the casino hotel and the escalator company. Malfunctioning Machine Mangled the Man’s Foot According to a report by the Las […]
Casino
September 9, 2025
Encore Boston Harbor Cashiers Join Teamsters in Union Push
Workers at Encore Boston Harbor have taken a significant step toward securing a stronger collective voice. 85 cage cashiers at the Everett casino voted almost unanimously to be represented by Teamsters Local 25, adding their ranks to the 140 Teamsters already employed at the resort. While all high-profile casinos in the Las Vegas Strip are […]
