Social casino revenue headed above $2.7 billion
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Business Press Eilers Research gaming analyst Adam Krejcik estimates the expanding social casino phenomenon in the U.S. will eclipse $2.7 billion in revenue this year. That’s a pocketful of virtual gaming tokens. The growing activity is…
Roman Catholic bishops support casino law repeal
BOSTON (AP) – Roman Catholic leaders in Massachusetts are urging residents to vote in favor of November’s ballot question to repeal the state’s casino law. Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley, Worcester Bishop Robert McManus, Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski and Rev. George…
Notice of possible closure goes to 3K Atlantic City Trump Taj Mahal workers
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The owner of the Trump Taj Mahal casino has sent notices to more than 3,100 employees warning it could be shut down in November. Trump Entertainment Resorts told The Associated Press it filed the notices…
Revel Trustee Objects To Parts Of Proposed Revel Casino Hotel Deal
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) – A U.S. Bankruptcy Court trustee is objecting to the proposed auction date for the Revel Casino Hotel and a $3 million breakup fee that would go to a Florida developer if he’s outbid for the…
High Rollers – High Risk? Video
http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2014/09/15/4085813.htm Australian casinos that target Asian VIP gamblers to boost their profits could run a serious risk of exposure to organised crime, according to a range of law enforcement and security experts. This week on Four Corners, reporter Linton Besser…
Macau casino loopholes: How unlicensed gambling thrives in Asian money-laundering hotspot
A number of individuals and companies who are not licensed by Macau’s casino regulator are advertising casino services from the resort properties managed by James Packer’s Macau joint venture, Melco Crown Entertainment. Four Corners discovered the unlicensed operators during a…
From Super Bowl Champion to Homeless Retiree
Casualties of the Gridiron Before Now Video on the guys that have sustained concussions. http://thescene.com/watch/gq/casualties-of-the-gridiron-from-super-bowl-champion-to-homeless-retiree?mbid=marketing_paid_tp_cne_oo_TABOOLA_scene_gq&utm_source=TABOOLA&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=scene&utm_campaign=gq&utm_term=stephensmedia-reviewjournal Once a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers and a Super Bowl champion, Terry Tautolo has spent his retirement from football in and out of…
Las Vegas Strip: Eyesore’ news racks along Strip to be replaced by county-owned, uniform racks
A man checks out a newsrack on the Strip near Spring Mountain Road containing magazines advertising female entertainers who will travel to homes and hotel rooms. By Conor Shine (contact) Conor Shine Clark County Commissioners voted unanimously today to replace…
Riviera could be in line for a $100 million facelift
The Riviera, one of the oldest resorts in Las Vegas, is due for a substantial facelift. An executive from the company that operates the Riviera told state regulators Wednesday that potential renovations to the property could cost upwards of $100…
Fans stampede following the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana fight at the MGM
By John Katsilometes (contact) John Katsilometes Las Vegas Sun Published Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 | 11:05 p.m. Fan Stampede Following Fight An injured man is taken away on a gurney after a fan stampede following the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs….