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...
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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...
