Ladbrokes Offers Royal Wedding Wagers

British bookmaker Ladbrokes has launched betting opportunities relating to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding. Categories include the date, Prince Harry's best man, Meghan Markle's bridesmaid, pageboy and...

Published December 4, 2017

New Orleans Welcomes Former Casino Riverboats

Two former riverboat casinos will become new tourism attractions in New Orleans. Hospitality Enterprises New Orleans, which purchased the City of Evansville riverboat casino (l.) from Tropicana Entertainment, will...

Published November 27, 2017

Colorado Casinos Go After Players Who Use Abandoned Slot Credits

Hundreds of players at Colorado’s casinos are quietly being prosecuted for breaking laws that most people don’t know exist: such as picking up an abandoned ticket voucher off the...

Published November 27, 2017

Beware Bermuda

A bill introduced by Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons (l.) that would give the legislature control over the Bermuda Gaming Commission could end the integrity by...

Published November 13, 2017

The Scourge of Golf Betting

The logic for legalizing iPoker, DFS and sports betting is that the activities are already happening so why not tax and regulate them? Good point, but what happens when...

Published November 6, 2017

Blast from the Past

Elliot Price, a notorious ghost from Vegas past, briefly re-emerges in a basement in Massachusetts. A bookmaker, associated with the Boston mob, eventually became an executive with Caesars Palace....

Published November 6, 2017

Phil Ivey Loses UK Appeal in Edge Sorting Case

Poker pro Phil Ivey has lost his appeal in the UK’s Supreme Court in a case involving his use of “edge sorting” at Crockford’s Club in 2012. The casino...

Published October 30, 2017

Was Wynn China’s White House Courier?

Casino magnate Steve Wynn reportedly sought help from ex-casino magnate Donald Trump on behalf of the Beijing government, which sought to expel a dissident seeking asylum in the United...

Published October 30, 2017

Report: Educational Video Can Cut Gambling Problems

A study by the University of Waterloo concludes that showing novice gamblers a short educational video about “losses disguised as wins” can help cut own on gambling problems.

Published October 30, 2017

SureWin Investors Lose Big

A lawsuit in Singapore High Court contends that some 150 people lost up to $50 million by investing in a company called SureWin4U, which promised an easy road to...

Published October 30, 2017

EDITORIAL: Possible Corruption Taints Bermuda

Interference from public officials with the independent regulatory process threatens not only to derail the smooth introduction of casinos to Bermuda but also to taint the island nation’s reputation...

Published October 30, 2017

Will The Circle Be Unbroken?

The Golden Circle concept, which is used by many major corporations around the world, can help to create a great gaming enterprise. And it all starts with “why” and...

Published October 23, 2017

Symphony Offers Largest Casino At Sea

When Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas debuts in April 2018, it will be the world's largest cruise ship, featuring Casino Royale, the largest casino at sea, which will...

Published October 23, 2017

WNBA Team Latest to Call Vegas Home

The casino mecca is set to welcome its third big-time pro sports franchise. MGM Resorts International has bought the San Antonio Stars of the WNBA and is bringing the...

Published October 23, 2017

Poker Pro Chasing Rival for $2 Million Loan

“Aussie Matt” Kirk (l.) says Czech casino owner Leon Tsoukernik owes him the money from a high-stakes game the two played at Aria last year. His claim is unenforceable...

Published October 23, 2017

G2E 2017: Evaluating the Skill-Based Games

Jeff Hwang (l.), one of the most relevant observers of gaming, reviews the most promising skill-based games at G2E 2017. The winner? Gamblit’s PAC-MAN Battle Casino and GameCo’s Steve...

Published October 15, 2017

IRS Changes Withholding for Gamblers

A simple rule change by the IRS could put smiles on the faces of bettors who, for years, have had millions of dollars withheld from winnings when the IRS...

Published October 15, 2017

Appeals Court Rejects Card Counter’s Suit

An Indiana appeals court rejected Thomas P. Donovan's lawsuit against Hoosier Park and the Indiana Gaming Commission. Donovan, a card counter, was arrested in 2011 for trespassing at the...

Published October 2, 2017

GGB Magazine Releases Its 2018 Class of ‘40 Under 40’

The annual “40 Under 40” list created by GGB magazine was released last week and includes some of the most dynamic young executives in the industry. The list will...

Published September 25, 2017

Forbes Ranks Wynn, Adelson Among “Greatest Business Minds”

Compiled in honor of the magazine’s 100th anniversary, the list includes Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Paul McCartney and, yes, Donald Trump. Only two...

Published September 25, 2017