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Donald Trump Returns to Las Vegas, And His Game Has Never Been More On
The Donald Trump Las Vegas GOP rally was packed with all the razzmatazz, bravado, and controversy that we have come to expect from the former casino mogul’s colorful campaign trail. His reputation for refusing to mince words was apparent from the start at...
Wynn Sues for Libel in Massachusetts over “Bogus” Leaked Documents
Wynn Resort’s casino battle with the City of Boston intensified this week with the news that the casino giant is attempting to sue an unknown person or persons for disseminating libelous “false subpoenas” to the press. A lawsuit filed by Wynn on...
“Bing Predicts” Disrupting Sports Betting and Daily Fantasy Sports
"Bing Predicts" is Microsoft's artificial intelligence search engine that uses a variety of data and information to foresee outcomes on everything from Hollywood award shows to professional sports matches. Tech companies have long attempted to develop such devices, but the results Bing...
Deutsche Bank, Station Casinos Major Shareholder, Posts $7 Billion Loss for Q3
Deutsche Bank, a major shareholder in Station Casinos and former owner of the Cosmopolitan Casino in Las Vegas, is expected to post net losses of $7 billion for the third quarter of the year. This means its shareholders are likely to forgo...
“Britney Bill” Tax Breaks, Designed to Lure A-List Entertainers to Atlantic City Casinos, Could Help City Come Back
The so-called "Britney Bill" might soon be signed into law in New Jersey. The State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee has approved the measure, which would provide tax breaks for top-level entertainers who regularly perform in Atlantic City and can...
DFS Alleged Insider Trading Fiasco Now Under New York State Attorney General Investigation, Protocols to Be Reviewed
DFS alleged insider trading of information is now under scrutiny from New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The move comes within the same week that daily fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel came under fire for what appeared to be extremely irregular, and...
Daily Fantasy Overlays Being Targeted by Gambling Pros, Skill Necessity Questioned
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) is currently the hottest wagering ticket in the United States, hundreds of thousands of users signing up to place bets on one-day and weekly contests. The commercials are flooding broadcasts, and the marketing campaigns all signal how easy...
Nevada Energy Monopoly Faces Off Against Las Vegas Casino Giants in Battle of the Power Grids
Nevada Energy, the state's only power company, has been holding sway over Las Vegas casinos long enough. Now several of the city's biggest gaming giants are fighting back, and hard. Since they literally never turn their lights off, each Las Vegas Strip...
Bellagio Croupiers Indicted in $1 Million Craps Cheating Scandal
Two former Bellagio croupiers were indicted this week on charges of swindling their ex-employer for more than $1 million in a rigged craps game. James Russell Cooper Jr. and Mark William Branco will stand trial along with their pals Jeffrey D. Martin...
Las Vegas Having Huge Year, Even with Lower Room Rates Overall
Figures released this week by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) report that around 3.6 million people visited the city in August, up 1.6 percent over the previous year. August numbers were boosted by a healthy convention attendance, with 532,891...
