Former Spy: Casinos Must Address Security Vulnerabilities

Vaillance Group Chief Executive Officer Shawnee Delaney (l.), a former military spy, warned casinos that security threats can occur from the inside and outside, so strong vulnerability assessments and...

Published March 20, 2023

Top Slot Influencer to Operate Only Smoke-Free

Brian Christopher (l.), the top “slot influencer” in the business, has officially pledged to only play, promote and live-stream slots at smoke-free gaming spaces.

Published January 16, 2023

Isle Casino Developers Opt to Pay Fee Rather than Relocate Owls

Harrah’s, owner of the Isle Casino in Pompano Beach, Florida, has some pesky owls living on the property that is getting in the way of planned renovations, so they...

Published October 31, 2022

Las Vegas City Council Approves Marijuana Lounges

Cannabis consumption lounges are now headed for Las Vegas as well as unincorporated areas of Clark County, following a near-unanimous vote by the Las Vegas City Council. Licensing and...

Published October 3, 2022

Wynn Resorts Battles New Lawsuit from Massage Therapist

Wynn Resorts is facing a new lawsuit from Brenna Schrader, a massage therapist who has repeatedly accused former CEO Steve Wynn (l.) of sexual assault. This time, however, Schrader...

Published September 26, 2022

Protester at Hot Dog Contest Prompts Sportsbook Refunds

Joey Chestnut hoped to break his own record of 76 hot dogs consumed at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. However, a pork protester rushed onstage (l.) and...

Published July 11, 2022

With Bet from Space, BetOnline Goes for Guinness Record

Following a complicated and high-tech experiment, BetOnline has become the first gaming operator to field a live bet in outer space, in hopes of achieving a world record for...

Published May 9, 2022

Virginia Senator Slams ‘Virginia is for Bettors’ Slogan

The Virginia Senate has unanimously approved that would fine gambling operators for using the ad slogan “Virginia is for Bettors”—a play on the familiar tourism tag, “Virginia is for...

Published February 21, 2022

McCarran Airport Now Harry Reid International

Las Vegas’s airport has been renamed the Harry Reid International Airport, after the former U.S. Senator who represented the state for decades. It was formerly McCarran International Airport.

Published December 20, 2021

Yukon Residents: Fine for Ex-Casino CEO a Wrist Slap

Last week, a former casino executive and his actress wife pleaded guilty to jumping the line to get Covid vaccines in the Yukon. Locals were disappointed by the punishment:...

Published June 21, 2021

Big Spender Loses London Casino Claim

A man who gambled £27 million (US$37.7 million) over five nights at a London casino has lost a court case in which he claimed that the Park Lane Club...

Published March 15, 2021

AGA: And Now For Some Good News

American Gaming Association President & CEO Bill Miller (l.) gave something of a “state of the industry” presentation last week and, while admitting that there are still many challenges...

Published February 1, 2021

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...

Published December 28, 2020

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...

Published December 21, 2020

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...

Published December 14, 2020

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...

Published November 9, 2020

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...

Published October 26, 2020

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....

Published October 26, 2020

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...

Published september 28, 2020

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...

Published september 7, 2020