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Japanese Lawmakers Must Not Leave Casinos in the Cold, Delegates Tell ICE
Japanese casino regulation was a key topic at the International Casino Exhibition (ICE Totally Gaming) this week as delegates from across the world descended on London Docklands for one of the gambling industry events of the year. As ever, while operators showcased...
Caesars Raises Resort Fees, as Being a Las Vegas Tourist Becomes Ever More Expensive
Caesars Entertainment has raised resort fees at nine of its properties in Las Vegas, making visiting Sin City that much more expensive for overnight visitors. The Los Angeles Times reports that Caesars, fresh out of bankruptcy, implemented higher resort rates on February...
Pennsylvania to Begin Accepting Online Gambling Applications
Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced it will begin accepting applications for online gambling licenses from April 2. Pennsylvania became the fourth US State to legalize online gambling when lawmakers passed H 271 in October last year. The bill also clears...
CEO Steve Wynn Steps Down After Weeks of Sex Scandal Rumors, Stock Price Rebounds on News of Resignation
Wynn Resorts Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn has submitted his resignation to the company he founded, amid an expanding sexual misconduct scandal that was hurting both the company's stock prices and convention business. The company issued a statement early Tuesday evening confirming...
Las Vegas Resorts Score Big on US News & World Report’s 2018 Best Hotels List
Eleven Las Vegas resorts received "Gold Badges" in US News & World Report's 2018 Best Hotels list, making it one of the best cities in the country for hospitality destinations. The distinction means these properties placed in the top 10 percent of the 2,194...
Lao Casino Kingpin Zhao Wei Denies US Treasury “Criminal Organization” Designation
Notorious Lao casino operator Zhao Wei has publicly denied the the US Treasury Department’s assertion that his business empire constitutes a “transnational criminal organization.” The Chinese national, who owns the Kings Romans Casino in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) where...
Privacy: New Hampshire Powerball Winner Goes to Court to Keep Her $560M Win Secret
A New Hampshire woman who won $560 million playing Powerball is now in a fight for her private life, challenging a state law that prevents her big winners from remaining anonymous. The woman, known in court papers as “Jane Doe,” is challenging...
Connecticut Casino Bill Seeks to Create Competitive Gambling Expansion Process
New Connecticut casino legislation would block the tribal satellite gaming facility in East Windsor from proceeding, and instead create a competitive bidding process by welcoming proposals from outside commercial operators. State Rep. Chris Rosario (D-Bridgeport) is introducing a bill that would scrap...
Hard Rock Atlantic City Signs Partnership with GiG for Future Online Casino
The Hard Rock Atlantic City has sealed a deal with the Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) to launch a new online casino for the New Jersey market. According to GiG, CEO Robin Reed knew the casino will have the familiar “sizzle of the...
Las Vegas Review-Journal Knew About Steve Wynn Allegations 20 Years Ago, Settlement LLC Revealed
The Las Vegas Review-Journal almost exposed the sexual misconduct allegations now being brought to light against casino magnate Steve Wynn two decades ago, but editors at the time opted to kill the report after meeting with attorneys representing the billionaire. Nevada's largest...
