Top Slot Influencer to Operate Only Smoke-Free
Brian Christopher (l.), the top “slot influencer” in the business, has officially pledged to only play, promote and live-stream slots at smoke-free gaming spaces.
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Isle Casino Developers Opt to Pay Fee Rather than Relocate Owls
Harrah’s, owner of the Isle Casino in Pompano Beach, Florida, has some pesky owls living on the property that is getting in the way of planned renovations, so they...
Las Vegas City Council Approves Marijuana Lounges
Cannabis consumption lounges are now headed for Las Vegas as well as unincorporated areas of Clark County, following a near-unanimous vote by the Las Vegas City Council. Licensing and...
Wynn Resorts Battles New Lawsuit from Massage Therapist
Wynn Resorts is facing a new lawsuit from Brenna Schrader, a massage therapist who has repeatedly accused former CEO Steve Wynn (l.) of sexual assault. This time, however, Schrader...
Protester at Hot Dog Contest Prompts Sportsbook Refunds
Joey Chestnut hoped to break his own record of 76 hot dogs consumed at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. However, a pork protester rushed onstage (l.) and...
With Bet from Space, BetOnline Goes for Guinness Record
Following a complicated and high-tech experiment, BetOnline has become the first gaming operator to field a live bet in outer space, in hopes of achieving a world record for...
Virginia Senator Slams ‘Virginia is for Bettors’ Slogan
The Virginia Senate has unanimously approved that would fine gambling operators for using the ad slogan “Virginia is for Bettors”—a play on the familiar tourism tag, “Virginia is for...
McCarran Airport Now Harry Reid International
Las Vegas’s airport has been renamed the Harry Reid International Airport, after the former U.S. Senator who represented the state for decades. It was formerly McCarran International Airport.
Yukon Residents: Fine for Ex-Casino CEO a Wrist Slap
Last week, a former casino executive and his actress wife pleaded guilty to jumping the line to get Covid vaccines in the Yukon. Locals were disappointed by the punishment:...
Big Spender Loses London Casino Claim
A man who gambled £27 million (US$37.7 million) over five nights at a London casino has lost a court case in which he claimed that the Park Lane Club...
AGA: And Now For Some Good News
American Gaming Association President & CEO Bill Miller (l.) gave something of a “state of the industry” presentation last week and, while admitting that there are still many challenges...
Trump Plaza Implosion Gets $60,000+ in Bids
Atlantic City is taking bids from people who want to push the button that implodes the derelict Trump Plaza next year. Thus far, the auction has attracted more than...
Just Richard
Richard Schuetz (l.) reflects on the many different roles he’s played in his life. The gaming veteran has worked on every side of the industry to become an expert...
Revived Tribe Claims Massachusetts Territory
A tribe that recently surfaced in Massachusetts, the Mattakeeset Massachuset Tribe, claims that it is the rightful possessor of land that the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe wants to put into...
Are the Two Las Vegas Adults Only Casinos Just a Fad?
A certain buzz circulated around Circa and the Cromwell, two adults-only casinos in Las Vegas. Cromwell is home to the legendary Drai’s Nightclub (l.) But the question is whether...
Judges Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Blogger
A judge has thrown out a defamation suit brought by the Sahara casino against a blogger who reported the casino was about to close. District Judge Trevor Atkin dismissed...
Learning to Listen
Men are poor listeners, alleges gaming observer Richard Schuetz. He urges them to take the time, sit back and actually listen to the things that mean most to women....
The Judge Who Does Not Judge
Sometimes a judgement can be a good thing, particularly when you are afflicted with a gambling problem. Richard Schuetz relates the experience of attending the Nevada gambling court, presided...
What Wynn Did
Mansplaining the benefits of Wynn Resorts’ new program offering virtual-learning centers for kids who can’t go to school. This doesn’t just benefit the kids—it’s a boon to parents, especially...
MGM Offers Play Time for Homebound Workers
“Viva Las Office,” a program aimed to correct Las Vegas’ midweek visitation slump, targets telecommuters with discounted room rates, dedicated concierges and quick and easy flights from private terminals...
