Mohegan Sun, MGM, Compete for Sports Fans

The MGM Springfield and the Mohegan Sun, fierce competitors in Connecticut, have carried their competition into basketball. Both are wooing basketball fans through the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of...

Published April 9, 2018

The Answer to Integrity is Data, Not Leagues

The integrity fee being pushed by the major sports leagues will surely destroy the already slim margins for sports book operators. Worst of all, it’s not necessary, if you...

Published April 2, 2018

California Town Sees Pot Plans Turn to Ashes

An old ghost town on the road to Las Vegas has been the focus of an effort to create a “marijuana resort” that would take advantage of California’s new...

Published April 2, 2018

Station Casinos Axes Poker Bad Beat Promotion After Payout

Station Casinos has ended its Jumbo Hold ‘Em Poker Progressive Jackpot promotion after losing a decision before regulators on a disputed jackpot at Red Rock in July. The casino...

Published April 2, 2018

We Find these Truths to be Self-Evident

Crime and punishment are not always applied equally. The Nevada Gaming Commission made two decisions earlier this year that make one wonder whose side are they really on. Former...

Published March 26, 2018

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto

A Japan travel agency and resort operator has announced it will replace a third of its staff with robots. H.I.S. plans to cut the number of workers at its...

Published March 26, 2018

Nevada: Don’t Bring Your Pot, Just Your Conventioneers

Nevada is moving toward allowing its gaming resorts to host marijuana conventions. That is, as long as no actual marijuana is brought on property. Public consumption is expected to...

Published March 12, 2018

Study Shows Casino Smoke Lingers

Smoke in casinos tends to linger longer and proves to be much more toxic than smoke in a home. This “third-hand” smoke poses a possible health threat to employees...

Published March 12, 2018

NBA Denies Accusations that eSports Tryouts Were Rigged

eSports forums are reporting that many players who tried out for the NBA’s new eSports league feel the competition was rigged. The tryouts were for the NBA 2K league,...

Published March 12, 2018

What’s Smoked in Vegas Stays in Vegas

Marijuana is legal in Nevada, but possession is still a crime under federal law, and Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport wants no part of it. To drive the point...

Published March 5, 2018

Judge Dismisses Player Lawsuit Against Vegas Casino, Poker Pro

A judge in Las Vegas has dismissed a lawsuit by Czech casino owner Leon Tsoukernik (L.), who alleged that a poker pro and the Aria casino conspired against him...

Published March 5, 2018

Australian Research Links Poker Players with Gambling Addiction

A study conducted by the Australian Gambling Research Centre found that poker players are highly susceptible to trying other forms of gambling which can lead to mental health problems...

Published February 26, 2018

Ayre to Build Resort in Antigua with Bitcoin Profits

Calvin Ayre (l.) will build a $100 million resort in Antigua, which he says will be funded entirely by Bitcoin profits. The controversial Ayre says he has begun work...

Published February 26, 2018

UNLV Professor: More Women Needed in Gaming Companies

A professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas says the fact gaming companies have few women on their boards of directors poses a risk to shareholders.

Published February 19, 2018

University Study Tells of Lingering Smoke

A study conducted by San Diego State University has invented a new term or the toxic effects of tobacco smoke that lingers long after smoking has ceased. It calls...

Published February 19, 2018

Casinos Protest Higher Skill-Game Prizes

The restaurant and arcade chain Dave and Busters wants to expand into Iowa and its lobbyists are promoting legislation that would raise the limit on skill-game prizes from $100...

Published February 12, 2018

Foreshadowing Wynn?

If you’re a regular reader of Nevada’s award-wining journalist, John L. Smith (l.), you weren’t surprised about the allegations of sexual misconduct against Steve Wynn. Smith’s book, “Running Scared:...

Published February 5, 2018

Washington State Targets Video Game Loot Boxes

Games called “loot boxes,” that require pumping coins in exchange for prizes, are under increased scrutiny. Lawmakers in Washington, Hawaii and even Belgium consider such games as a subtle...

Published February 5, 2018

Frustrated Gambler Punches Slot Machine

A frustrated gambler, Dion King of Mason City, Iowa, repeatedly punched the touchscreen of a slot machine at Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, causing an estimated $2,000 in damage....

Published February 5, 2018

Gaming Law Education Comes To Central Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania regulator Susan Hensel (l.) gives back to the state by conducting gaming law classes at her alma mater, Widener University Commonwealth Law School. She uses her years of...

Published January 29, 2018