‘Blackout Drunk’ Defense Loses Case for Gambler

A heavy-spending gambler in the U.K. lost his case when he claimed the casino he was playing at plied him with cocktails and wine until he was too drunk...

Published August 14, 2023

URL on Maryland License Plates Leads to Gambling Website

The website printed on 798,000 Maryland license plates from 2012 to 2016 used to lead to the website of a nonprofit raising funds for the War of 1812 Bicentennial...

Published June 5, 2023

Players Seek Regulatory Help to Protect Against Unruly Fans

One of the problems with in-person sports is their gladiator-like setting. Players pitted against each other surrounded by fans, who are not always supportive. This becomes even more of...

Published March 27, 2023

Taxation, Las Vegas Style

Las Vegas is already charging resort fees, just another name for a tax. What if we charged a few other taxes that most visitors would not notice, asks Ira...

Published March 27, 2023

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