Former Golden Nugget Owner rejected by Gaming Control Board
By HOWARD STUTZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Former Golden Nugget owner and Wynn Resorts Ltd. executive Tim Poster struck out Wednesday in an attempt to gain a preliminary finding of suitability from Nevada gaming regulators, an initial step toward receiving a…
Vegas tourism: Embrace generational marketing
Hannah Dreier, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) – Baby boomers are suckers for appeals to their narcissism. Generation Xers can’t stand their parents. And millennials want to feel like do-gooders. These aren’t tired stereotypes. They’re lessons marketing consultants say the…
Poker Pro Dodges Two Robbery Attempts On His Way To Airport
Eric Riley escapes with his $100,000 after being robbed two times What are the odds? A poker pro who was toting $100,000 after a big win in Atlantic City escaped with his cash from two harrowing robbery attempts while trying…
Illegal gambling is huge in Russia
Betting On Roosters, Insects And Rats In Moscow It is safe to say that gamblers are willing to bet on just about everything as long as there are takers and this can sometimes lead to some interesting betting options, although…
Oregon lottery accused of abusing addicts
From Gaming Today.com The Oregon Lottery has come under fire following charges that the government is fostering gambling addiction because of allegations that only a small group of problem gamblers supply a large portion of lottery revenue. No way, said…
Another stellar rise in South Florida gambling revenue
Gambling continues to sizzle with another stellar rise in South Florida. Racino 2013 numbers compared to 2012 were up an astonishing 21.6%. That translates to over $6.8million in NSR, and for the state almost $2.4 million in additional tax revenue,…
Final passenger cabin affixed to High Roller
The final cabin is attached to the High Roller on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. By Ed Komenda Las Vegas Inc If you took a look at the High Roller today, you’d think it was complete. That’s because construction crews today…
IGT exec on the future of gaming
IGT exec on the future of gaming: Interchangeable titles for social media, online real-money play and brick-and-mortar casinos By Richard N. Velotta Las Vegas Inc. Quick: Where is corporate headquarters for IGT, the world’s leading slot machine manufacturer? If you…
Showboat fined $7,000 for failing to shuffle playing cards
Showboat Casino Hotel has been fined $7,000 for failing to shuffle playing cards and not adhering to proper money counting procedures. According to orders filed with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Showboat failed to shuffle playing cards on…
Las Vegas mall modeled on Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
Associated Press | Las Vegas, where the only design rule seems to be that everything must mirror something else, is getting a new mall modeled on Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. Construction began this week on the Grand Bazaar Shops outside of…