Industry
October 31, 2023
Las Vegas Casino Fraudster Sentenced to Jail after Stealing $1M
Casinos are particularly vulnerable to a wide range of crimes. Such include but are not limited to money laundering, fraud and theft, among other criminal activities that require casino operators to be constantly on the lookout. This summer, across Las Vegas, there were different reports regarding scams and fraud attempts. Now a new report reveals […]
Casino
October 25, 2023
Fremont Hotel and Casino Finalizes $50M Refurbishment
The leading hospitality and gaming company, operating properties across Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming, has announced it completed the overhaul of the Fremont Hotel and Casino. The revamp of the downtown Las Vegas casino started last year. Only recently, Boyd confirmed that the renovation, which has a price tag of $50 million, was completed. Thanks to […]
Casino
October 24, 2023
Excalibur Visitor Hits $12M Jackpot from Megabucks Slot
Every gambler’s dream is to win the jackpot. But winning a multi-million-dollar prize is something else. This is precisely the case of one lucky Las Vegas visitor who secured more than $12 million from a Megabucks slots machine. The lucky player secured the second-largest Megabucks win in Nevada on Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Triple Red Hot […]
Business
October 23, 2023
GAN Obtains Regulatory Approval from Nevada Gaming Commission
The leading international business-to-customer sports betting operator and North American business-to-business provider of real money internet gaming solutions, GAN, announced it achieved a major milestone in Nevada. The company revealed Friday that it secured regulatory approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission, the state governmental agency in charge of regulating gambling activities together with the Nevada […]
Casino
October 23, 2023
Casino Mogul Donald Laughlin Passes Away at 92
Donald “Don” Laughlin, the American gambling entrepreneur, hotelier and rancher for whom the Nevadan town of Laughlin was named, has passed away at 92. His business broke the news on Facebook, informing his followers that on Sunday, Laughlin passed away peacefully. The announcement said: Don touched many lives in our local community as well as […]
Esports
October 20, 2023
Nevada Gaming Commission Clears Path for Casinos to Accept Esports Bets
The Nevada Gaming Commission has given the green light to casinos to accept bets on esports competitions, aligning these digital contests with traditional sports events. Nevada Casinos Face Hurdles in Embracing Esports Betting Esports, competitive video gaming with a global fan base, has surged in popularity, drawing crowds comparable to major sporting events. Nevada’s casinos, […]
Industry
October 19, 2023
Ten Wild Cats Found at Deceased Magician Dirk Arthur’s Ranch
Earlier this week, officials at Westgate Las Vegas confirmed the passing of magician Dirk Arthur. The 63-year-old Vegas magician was the last magician to use wild animals in a magic show in Sin City. The cause of his death is still under investigation. A Cark Country representative confirmed for KLAS-TV/Las Vegas that the Animal Protection Services […]
Casino
October 19, 2023
Former Tokyo Casino in Las Vegas Historic West Side Burns Down
The site of the proposed Harlem Nights resort project located on the Historic Westside of Las Vegas was impacted by fire recently. The venue, which used to be the home of Tokyo Casino and the New Town Tavern before that, caught fire on Sunday, as announced by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, citing details from the […]
Casino
October 19, 2023
Fertitta’s Casino-Resort Project Gaining Momentum on the Las Vegas Strip
A year after receiving approval for a grand 43-story casino-resort on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, billionaire entrepreneur Tilman Fertitta’s ambitious plans are slowly taking shape. Recent filings with Clark County reveal that Fertitta Entertainment, under the stewardship of the casino magnate, has submitted a slew of permits related to the 6.2-acre site at the […]
Casino
October 18, 2023
Former Las Vegas Police Officer Sentenced for Casino Heists
A former Las Vegas police officer, Caleb M. Rogers, was handed a 12-year federal prison sentence by US District Judge Andrew P. Gordon on October 17, concluding a trial that exposed a shocking tale of casino robberies. Las Vegas Heist Mastermind Rogers Shakes City’s Casinos with Daring Crime Spree Rogers, 35, was found guilty of […]
