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

Full Cirque-le

Owner Guy Laliberte has decided to sell his 90 percent stake in Cirque du Soleil. The 55 year old will sell his shares to U.S. private equity firm TPG....

Published April 27, 2015

Binion, Eldorado Resorts Donate $10,000

Horseshoe Casino founder and legendary gaming personality Jack Binion (l.) will partner with Eldorado Shreveport Management to donate $10,000 to the Institute for Global Outreach's Walk for Humanity the...

Published April 27, 2015

How Reid’s Retirement Impacts Gaming

The upcoming departure of Harry Reid as the senior senator from Nevada and Senate Minority leader will have an impact on his state and the entire gaming industry.

Published April 6, 2015

Bracketology in the Future for Sports Books?

With the influx of tourists, flushed with cash in hand who come out for the yearly NCAA Men's Basketball tournament, some have grown frustrated they cannot bet on an...

Published April 6, 2015

Wynn: Total Diversity, Just Not Elaine

As Elaine Wynn continues her fight to stay on the Wynn Resorts board, the company recently came out saying they would love to have a woman serve on the...

Published April 6, 2015

Gay Downfall

After less than a year, the Las Vegas Strip's second gay nightclub has shut its doors. It is not for a lack of progress, as more and more of...

Published April 6, 2015

Ivey Covered

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s lawsuit against poker pro Phil Ivey accusing him of cheating at baccarat can move forward into the discovery phase, a judge has ruled.

Published March 23, 2015

Italian Mafia Not Shockingly Into Gambling

Legalized gambling in Italy was supposed to help stop organized crime in the country, however, it has provided opportunities for syndicates to thrive.

Published March 23, 2015

Lord Lipsey’s 50 Shades

U.K. Labour peer Lord Lipsey (l.) has been making headlines with his unremittingly salacious comparisons of horserace betting to betting on high-stakes FOBTs. The former is akin to “full...

Published March 16, 2015

Elvis Re-Enters the Building

The Massive Elvis Memorabilia display from Graceland is set to come to Las Vegas, at the Westgate Las Vegas. The exhibition will begin April 23, 59 years to the...

Published March 9, 2015

Atlantic City Appoints LGBT Ambassador

The Atlantic City Alliance, a casino-funded marketing arm for the New Jersey resort, has named a drag queen character—Miss Richfield 1981—as an ambassador to the LGBT community. The character,...

Published March 9, 2015

From Underground Casino to Police Station

Following a recent raid on one of Bangkok’s most infamous illegal casinos, law enforcement authorities have announced plans to turn the location into a police station and public service...

Published March 9, 2015