Legal
May 10, 2024
Judge Rules against Wynn’s Injunction Plea in Fontainebleau Lawsuit
A few months have passed since Wynn Las Vegas filed a lawsuit against Fontainebleau Las Vegas. In its lawsuit, Wynn alleged that its competitor poached senior-level employees by offering them incentives, including higher pay and asking them to leave their positions, effectively breaching their non-compete clauses. Last month, Wynn filed a preliminary injunction plea, asking […]
Poker
May 10, 2024
Doug Polk to Continue Push for Farmers Branch Poker Room
Across Texas, poker rooms offer a legal form of gambling entertainment for gamblers and poker fans alike. The state currently has tough laws when it comes to gambling, but poker rooms are still able to operate under the existing rules, as long as the establishment isn’t taking a share of the pot. To sustain their […]
Casino
May 9, 2024
Culinary Union Organizes Two-Day Strike at Virgin Las Vegas
The Culinary Union, the largest union in Nevada, representing some 60,000 workers across the entertainment and hospitality sector in the state, called for a 48-hour strike at Virgin Las Vegas, amid dragging negotiations for better conditions for employees of the venue. Ultimately, the union fights for better working conditions for the 700 hospitality workers at […]
Legal
May 9, 2024
Court Case against Ippei Mizuhara Takes Unexpected Turn
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, could face more than 30 years in federal prison following revelations during court proceedings related to his plea agreement on Wednesday. However, new information brings a twist to the proceedings, revealing details surrounding a reported illegal gambling operation. Mizuhara Got Mixed Up with […]
Legal
May 9, 2024
Ex-Resorts World Executive Sibella Sentenced to Year of Probation for AML Breaches
Scott Sibella, a former high-ranking casino executive, has been sentenced for his earlier anti-money laundering violations. This follows the former Resorts World chief operating officer and president’s January guilty plea. The violations in question occurred between August 2017 and February 2019. At the time, Sibella was still working at MGM Grand Las Vegas. According […]
Industry
May 9, 2024
Man Who Fueled Gambling Addiction with Money from Fraud Goes to Prison
Problem gambling can have dire consequences to the lives of the people addicted to the activity, their families and loved ones. People affected by at-risk or compulsive gambling may resort to unlawful activities such as scams, fraud and even violent crimes such as robberies. Labeled as vulnerable individuals, such people are also at risk of […]
Industry
May 9, 2024
Reward of $1M Offered in Alleged Drink Spiking Incident at Vegas Casino
Dwight Manley, a prominent high roller and real estate executive from California, who also used to be an agent for Denis Rodman back in the 90s, filed a lawsuit against the leading gaming and entertainment company, MGM Resorts. The lawsuit, dating back to November 2022, came after an alleged incident that has taken place at […]
Sports
May 9, 2024
PGA of America Joins AGA’s Have A Game Plan Campaign
The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that the PGA of America has joined the Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly. campaign. As a result, the PGA will promote responsible gaming ahead of its upcoming championship in Louisville. For reference, the 2024 PGA Championship is set to take place at Valhalla Golf Club and will run […]
Industry
May 9, 2024
Hackers behind MGM Attack Launch Cyberattack on Financial Sector
In the second half of last year, two leading betting and gaming operators, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, fell victim to separate cyberattacks. While Caesars was able to resolve the situation rather quickly, the impact on MGM was more severe as it took the company days to resume normal operations. Not unexpectedly, the cybersecurity […]
Sports
May 9, 2024
BetMGM CEO Cautions against Prop Bets on Illegal Sportsbooks
The sports betting expansion across the United States helped bring legal wagering to residents in nearly 40 states. Yet, concerns about the negative impact of the activity, especially around excessive gambling and the integrity of sports, continue to mount. Recently, amid reports of athletes being abused by gamblers on social media, different leagues and stakeholders […]
