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...
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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...
Gaming Law Education Advances in Pennsylvania With New Classes At Widener
Widener University Commonweal Law School has expanded its gaming law curriculum with a class offered by Adjunct Professor Susan Hensel (l.), director of licensing for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control...
I’m Just a Casino Guy
Casinos today depend on technology to such an extent that the human touch and common sense are often overlooked. The recent mistake made by Bellagio and BetMGM over Korean...
Reno Loses Last Link to Bill Harrah
Hundreds of workers laid off from Harrah’s Reno were promised jobs at other Caesars casinos after the venerable property was sold earlier this year. While it had deteriorated for...
The Back of the House
Is this phrase that’s so ubiquitous in the casino industry still appropriate? Does it smack of the “systematic” issues that people are complaining about today? Gaming observer Richard Schuetz...
RG Fail: iGaming Site Closes After Breaches, Player Suicide
A U.K. online gaming site was shut down because it did not follow responsible gambling measures with a customer who committed suicide. PT Entertainment Services did not confirm the...
Oregon Casino Duped by Fake ‘Village People’ Manager
A Florida con man successfully swindled the Mill Casino in North Bend, Oregon by claiming to be a booking agent for ’70s disco group the Village People (l.). Casino...
Philippine Police Bust Illegal Covid Hospital
The Philippine government has ordered mass testing of people working and living at a the Fontana casino resort (l.) in the Clark Freeport Zone following the discovery of an...
Cheating Lawsuit: California Casino Sees No Evil
Stones Gambling Hall (l.), a Western-themed card room in Citrus Heights, California, has made an unusual defense in a lawsuit accusing it of allowing cheating in a tournament. In...
Some Colorado Casino Workers Move into the Pot Biz
The background checks that employees need to work at Colorado casinos are basically the same as those required to work in the marijuana industry. It’s being used as a...
Please Be Nice to Sheldon
Sheldon Adelson (l.) sometimes gets some bad press but when you examine his influence, it may just be a blip. Longtime gaming observer Richard Schuetz suggests that Nevada residents...
Data! Data! Data! And the Cost of Flying Blind
As the coronavirus pandemic grinds on, thought are naturally on when can we open again. But each state needs to evaluate the data surrounding those decisions and how workers...
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
