Casino
April 10, 2023
Historic Cal Neva Resort to Reopen under New Management
The iconic resort has a rich history dating back to the 1920s and was one of the region’s leading casino resorts until closing down in 2013 amidst renovations. McWhinney’s substantial industry experience will be instrumental in restoring Cal Neva, updating it to reflect the needs of modern customers while retaining its historical value. Recent Years […]
Legal
April 10, 2023
NJ Lawmakers Hopeful of Bill Protecting Students from Gambling
Over the last few years, despite a slight setback by the pandemic, sports betting has been expanding rapidly in the United States. By now, more than 30 US states have legalized and introduced some form of legal sports wagering, while few have legalized the activity and are yet to launch it. But along with the […]
Industry
April 10, 2023
Nevada’s Hospitality, Gaming Sector Still on the Road to Recovery
The outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic a few years ago changed many industries at once, resulting in temporary or in some cases permanent closures, as well as job and pay cuts. During this uncertain time, as always, employees were the ones to first feel the impact and this applies to the hospitality and gaming […]
Casino
April 10, 2023
San Antonio Poker Club Nullifies $100K Bad Beat Jackpot
Some gambling venues, especially poker rooms, offer a bad beat jackpot on specific occasions. In general, a bad beat jackpot is offered when two players have significantly good hands but one of the players still loses. For example, if two players have four of a kind with high cards such as Aces and Kings, the […]
Casino
April 10, 2023
Caesars’ Management Reveals Investment Plans and Online Goals
The Las Vegas Advisor reported that the CEO of Caesars Entertainment, Tom Reeg, and senior vice president of corporate finance, Brian Agnew, had a meeting with Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli. Caesars Anticipates $25M Increase in Cash Flow from Formula One Race During the meeting, Santarelli praised Caesars’ “operational prudence” and online execution, along with […]
Industry
April 10, 2023
Ex-MGM Resorts Shareholder-Turned-Regulator Questions Business
Casino and hospitality operator MGM Resorts International received criticism about the way it conducts business from an unusual source after a Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) member used a hearing to question the company’s past and present business decisions. Seeking Business-Wide Reasons for the Delay George Assad, a former Las Vegas judge and one of […]
Casino
April 10, 2023
Mastermind Niko Tosa Beat Roulette Odds Without a Computer
Bloomberg reported that Tosa had a talent for roulette that had been astounding the staff at the Ritz for two weeks prior to his big win. His technique involved waiting until six or seven seconds after the croupier launched the ball and then quickly placing bets on up to 15 numbers at once, covering a […]
Casino
April 7, 2023
Caesars Windsor Casino Begins Its Search for a New Operator
The OLG’s Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) will see interested parties submit their initial bids to bring innovation and growth to the iconic property. The casino is one of the most popular in Ontario and contributes substantially to the local economy, so choosing a future operator a vital decision that cannot be rushed. Only Experienced and […]
Casino
April 7, 2023
888poker LIVE London Festival Comes to the Vic This April
Grosvenor Victoria Casino, a luxury entertainment and casino location also popular as “The Vic,” has hosted many popular poker tournaments in the past. Now, the venue is once again going to be packed with poker players as the 888poker LIVE London Festival is set to launch later this month. The event is planned to kick […]
Industry
April 7, 2023
AGA: US Gaming Sector Leads in Workforce Diversity
The national trade group representing the US casino industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA), released a new report that sought to determine the diversity within the gaming sector. Data regarding the new in-depth examination of the US gaming industry reaffirmed that it is more diverse than the larger hospitality sector and the US workforce. This […]
