Hitting the Handle

Is big data coming to Nevada books? A new law allows a business to consolidate sports bets with “investors” earning money by winning more than they lose. The law...

Published June 29 2015

Comply or Die

What do AML, FinCEN, PTF, OFAC, BSA, PEP, SOW have to do with casinos and banks? They are all terms that all casino executives need to be familiar with...

Published June 22, 2015

Work Ethic

A convicted loan shark appealed a ruling that prevents him from entering any casino in Macau for two years. He argued that the ruling is a violation of his...

Published June 22, 2015

Infinity and Beyond

Soboba Casino crossed the final frontier last week when it sent one of its slot machines into space aboard a weather balloon. The feat was in celebration of the...

Published June 22, 2015

Reality Sets in About Fantasy

The National Fantasy Football Convention, slated to take place in mid-July in Las Vegas, has been canceled by the National Football League, due to the fact it was to...

Published June 15, 2015

Not on Same Page

When it comes to wanting legalized sports betting on a federal level, Adam Silver (l.), commissioner of the National Basketball Association, is all for it. The same can't be...

Published June 15, 2015

Not So Fast

A less robust growth of world gaming revenues is predicted for next year, according to a report by Global Betting and Gaming Consultants.

Published June 15, 2015

Did China Censor ‘64’ Transactions?

On June 4, the 16th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, users of a Chinese internet messaging service found they could not transact any money transfers if they were...

Published June 15, 2015

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