Affleck’s checkered gambling past
Batman’s been robbin’ the house. Forthcoming “Batman” star Ben Affleck — who was banned for life from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Casino in Vegas — has been cleaning up at the game for years. The Hollywood high-roller, booted…
Bob Anderson takes a shot (of Jack) with Frank Sinatra at the Venetian
Bob Anderson performs a sound check during a rehearsal of his show at the Venetian with music director Vinnie Falcone and guitarist Joe Lano. By John Katsilometes (contact) John Katsilometes Saturday, May 3, 2014 | 3:25 p.m. Bob Anderson is…
HOW NEW IS NEW? FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE CROMWELL
A view of the casino floor at the Cromwell, formerly Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, during a soft opening Monday, April 21, 2014. The casino is undergoing a $185 million renovation project that includes remodeling of guest rooms, casino floor…
New MGM arena will cater to all sports
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was recently asked if he had any interest in being the opening act when the new MGM arena opens in spring 2016? After thinking about the question for a while, as he calculated the time frame, he…
Wynn joins chorus of gaming chief executives saying Strip is recovering
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Stop the presses. Steve Wynn declared Las Vegas is on the road to recovery Thursday. At the outset of a first-quarter conference call with analysts, the Wynn Resorts Ltd. chairman and CEO said he was…
The El Cortez is well positioned to attract Millennials (and yes, you did read that right!)
By Christopher G. Axelrod Last week I had dinner with CDC Publisher Jeffrey Compton at the flagship restaurant at the El Cortez called Flame. (Note – Jeff has had a long-time professional relationship with the El Cortez.) I had never…
Macau’s April gaming revenue enough to ease worries of a market slowdown
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal The Macau casino industry didn’t produce a third straight $4 billion gaming revenue month in April, but the final total and double-digit increase were enough to ease worries of a market slowdown. Macau’s Gaming Inspection…
U.S. anti-money laundering authority faces hiring probe
Emily Flitter and Brett Wolf Reuters NEW YORK/ST LOUIS (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department has frozen all recruitment by its anti-money laundering arm and forced the agency to rescind 11 job offers, after an investigation found it violated the…
Offshore online gambling companies are trying to cash in on New Jersey's recent legalization of Internet betting.
The Press of Atlantic City By JENNIFER BOGDAN, Staff Writer State regulators won’t name any of the companies in question or definite how many there are, but say they’re aware of the issue. The offshore companies are attempting to entice…
$100 million expansion and renovation of Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi
BILOXI — The business of a $100 million expansion and renovation of Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi is complete and this weekend is all about the fun. Company owner Tilman Fertitta will cut the ribbon at noon today on the second…