Gambling News - 'North america'
Casino
October 24, 2024
Hard Rock Bristol Is Looking for Hundreds of Workers and Staffers
With the property due to open its casino floor on Thursday, November 14, to be followed by the hotel’s grand opening on Sunday, November 17, Hard Rock Bristol is still struggling to fill all the vacancies it has. Thousands of Jobs Filled, Hundreds More Needed at Bristol Virginia More than 1,000 people have been hired […]
Industry
October 24, 2024
ICRG Gets $500K from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, G2E
Having proved the efficiency of its work and core mission, the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is continuing to raise contributions from the gambling industry to advance research in better understanding of the reasons behind gambling disorders and gambling-related problems. ICRG Continues to Elicit Strong Support from Stakeholders The focus has long been on […]
Casino
October 24, 2024
Las Vegas Sands Reconsiders $6B New York Casino as iGaming Gains Momentum
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) continues to worry about its $6 billion casino resort project on Long Island, New York, as online gambling grows. Las Vegas Sands Weighs Digital Competition Amid Delays in New York Casino License Process In the company’s latest earnings call, CEO Robert Goldstein stressed the competition from digital platforms. He pointed out […]
Industry
October 24, 2024
Las Vegas Set for Spooky Fun: Halloween Events for Every Type of Visitor
Halloween is just around the corner, and Las Vegas is getting ready to put on a bunch of exciting events and activities for all kinds of visitors, from families to party animals. Whether you want to be scared out of your wits or have some family-friendly fun, the city has got you covered. Spooky Halloween […]
Lottery
October 23, 2024
Five Players Win Big with the Florida Lottery
Several players have won huge prizes from scratch-off tickets in Florida. As of the time of this writing, the lottery has minted some 2,175 millionaires via scratchers alone. White Springs Man Takes $1M Home Edwin Scroggin, the first of the recent winners had decided to try out his luck on a $30 scratcher. This fateful […]
Casino
October 23, 2024
Bally’s Aims to Open Vegas Casino Together with A’s Ballpark in 2028
Bally’s Corp. has reaffirmed its commitment to complete the first phase of its planned Las Vegas resort and casino by 2028, aligning the opening with the debut of the Oakland Athletics’ $1.5 billion ballpark. The projects will share the 35-acre site previously occupied by the Tropicana Las Vegas, whose waning business prompted its demolition. The […]
Legal
October 23, 2024
Mount Airy Casino to Face Revived Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit
The COVID pandemic might be over but its lasting effects continue to haunt certain businesses. For example, Mount Airy Casino Resort, a gambling property in Pennsylvania, now faces a lawsuit over alleged hand sanitizer-related negligence. A Guest Injured Her Elbow Tatiana and Peter Oudolsky were visiting the Pocono Mountains property during a holiday in July […]
Legal
October 23, 2024
Manhattan Beach Lawyer Caught Defrauding Clients to Fuel Gambling Addiction
The California Supreme Court has officially disbarred a Manhattan Beach lawyer with the initials S.V.R. The man has been found guilty of defrauding his clients out of $117,000 to fund a gambling addiction. The court confirmed 19 instances of professional misconduct and admonished S.V.R.’s actions, which included fabricating a cancer diagnosis to elicit sympathy during […]
Industry
October 23, 2024
NBA Legend Tracy McGrady Becomes Safer Gambling Ambassador for BetVictor
BVGroup announced Wednesday that its flagship brand in Canada, BetVictor, signed a new agreement with Tracy McGrady, the seven-time NBA All-Star and basketball legend. The freshly minted agreement sees the iconic player become the brand’s new Safer Gambling Ambassador in Canada. Holding this important role, McGrady will help promote safer gambling. BetVictor is recognized for […]
Industry
October 23, 2024
Integrity Compliance 360 Taps Former NJDGE Director as Special Advisor
David L. Rebuck, a gambling industry veteran who served as director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), has now joined consultancy Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) as a special advisor. IC360 Taps into Regulatory Talent to Bolster Private Offer In his role, Rebuck will prove invaluable in helping spearhead the company’s efforts to […]