Not So Colossal

One of the top story lines from the 2015 World Series of Poker surrounded the inaugural Colossus event, with a $565 buy-in and a $5 million guaranteed prize pool....

Published June 15, 2015

Lindsey & Sheldon

With at least a dozen Republicans expected to announce their candidacy for president, the race is on to curry the favor of LV Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson, who contributes...

Published June 8, 2015

Fine & Dandy

When Marco Rubio leaves his Senate seat to run for president, the field to replace him is wide open. And one prospective candidate has gaming ties, Randy Fine of...

Published June 1, 2015

Tunnel Vision

MGM Grand Detroit guests who also are Detroit Lions fans can look forward to watching the game from the recently announced MGM Grand Detroit Tunnel Club. With field-level seating...

Published June 1, 2015

Dour Wynn

Much like gaming analysts, top gaming executives seem to have polarizing views on the economic future of Las Vegas. Most are positive, with several notable exceptions, including Steve Wynn....

Published June 1, 2015

World Series of Poker Under Way

As the World Series of Poker shuffles up and deals, some big changes are in place this year, which hope to attract a wider audience.

Published June 1, 2015

Qatar Royal Family Sponsoring British Horseracing

The royal family of Qatar will announce a $77 million-plus, 10-year sponsorship of British horseracing, linked to the Royal Ascot (l.) schedule. The al-Thani family already has a 10-year...

Published June 1, 2015

Lawsuit Not Going Sands Way

The five-year case between Sheldon Adelson and former China Sands employee Steven Jacobs has dealt a swift blow to Adelson. U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez has determined the...

Published June 1, 2015

Crown Breaks the Bank

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank of Australia has finally walked away from a six-year, $3 million lawsuit against Crown Melbourne. The case revolved around funds stolen from a bank employee...

Published May 25, 2015

Big Money for Lawyers

The total court-approved compensation for Revel Atlantic City’s bankruptcy lawyers will likely top $10 million. The lawyers have already been approved for just under $10 million and are requesting...

Published May 25, 2015

You’re Busted: Fantasy Sports and the Need for Adult Supervision

Fantasy sports have been existing in a fantasy world. Most observers agree that fantasy sports is gambling, but unless the operators take a more reasoned position toward regulation, the...

Published May 25, 2015

Fighting the Good Fight

A New Jersey state politician representing Atlantic City is continuing his fight to have the state push for more oversight of Caesars Entertainment’s bankruptcy. Caesars own three Atlantic City...

Published May 18, 2015

Jersey Crapshoot

Jeff Gural, who runs the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey, told a recent audience that he expected Atlantic City would fail and that eventually casinos would be built in...

Published May 18, 2015

Poker Pros Beat Computer

In a man-vs.-machine matchup, four poker pros collectively beat a computer poker bot programmed by a Pittsburgh university.

Published May 18, 2015

Dead to Me

Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson denied allegations by former Sands China chief Steven Jacobs that he maintained a relationship with a Chinese official to press for special privileges,...

Published May 11, 2015

No Regrets

Although Elaine Wynn (shown with former husband Steve Wynn in happier days) will not retain her spot on the board of Wynn Resorts Ltd., she feels no regrets in...

Published May 4, 2015

Adelson Gets His Say

Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson testified in the lawsuit against him and his company over the alleged wrongful firing of former Sands China chief Steven Jacobs (l.).

Published May 4, 2015

DOJ Alliance?

American Gaming Association President and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Freeman invited new U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to join the AGA's initiative, “Stop Illegal Gambling–Play it Safe.” Lynch prosecuted...

Published May 4, 2015

Tiger Tamed

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s pledge to track down corrupt public officials, from high-ranking “tigers” to lower-level “flies,” has netted its first big cat. Former Communist Party official Li Chuncheng...

Published May 4, 2015

California Clashes

Complaints about conflicts of interest within the California regulatory system continue. Richard Schuetz (l.), a former casino executive who sits on the California Gambling Commission, is the focus of...

Published April 27, 2015