5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Junket Operators, Casino Boss Cleared in $101M Bangladeshi Cyber Bank Heist
Philippine prosecutors investigating last year’s notorious Bangladeshi bank heist have dismissed all charges against casino boss Kim Wong and junket operator Weikang Xu. But late last week they recommended the filing of charges against Maia Deguito, a former branch manager at Philippine...
Casino eSports Conference Skipped by Strip Operators, Nevada Expands eSports Betting
Last week's Casino eSports Conference (CEC) held at the Westgate failed to entice representatives from the nearby Strip resorts to take in a series of discussions on the emerging industry. The two-day conference aimed to bring together leaders from gambling and eSports...
MGM Japan to Open in 2025, CEO Jim Murren Hints
MGM Japan, an integrated casino resort that could cost as much as $10 billion, will open sometime around 2025. That's the word according to CEO Jim Murren, at least, who provided details on the licensing process and timeframe for his company's resort...
Galaxy Gaming Back in Nevada’s Good Graces Without Ousted CEO Saucier at Helm
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (GCB) unanimously recommended approval of a license for casino games supplier Galaxy Gaming on Thursday, just two months after it was on the verge rejecting Galaxy’s bid over serious concerns about then-Chairman and CEO Robert Saucier, and...
Landing International Sells Philippines President Duterte on New Resort Plan
Hong Kong’s Landing International Development Ltd., owners of London's tony Les Ambassadeurs private gaming club, met Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte this week to discuss a proposal to construct a “world-class international branded theme park integrated resort” in the controversial leader's country. Rumors...
MGM National Harbor in Maryland Is Dominating DC Area Casino Landscape
The MGM National Harbor in Maryland is barely nine months old. Yet it has come to dominate the region’s casino landscape. According to the latest revenue report released by state gaming authorities, MGM is leading notable growth in Maryland's casino industry. In August,...
OJ Simpson Signed Photo From Botched Palace Station Robbery Attempt Now for Sale
Even as former football hero OJ Simpson waits for his parole date in October, a Planet Hollywood memorabilia store owner on the Las Vegas Strip says it has a signed collectible picture of Simpson that the Hall of Famer tried to reclaim...
Louisiana Lawmaker Blames Parkinson’s Meds for Raiding Campaign Funds to Gamble
Louisiana lawmaker Jerome “Dee” Richard (I-District 55) has promised to pay back $37,000 he spent from his campaign account on gambling, actions which he has blamed on his Parkinson's medication. On Wednesday, Richard promised to pay restitution, and indicated he'd reached an...
Court Blocks NFL’s Suspension of Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott
The Dallas Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott will suit up when his team hosts the New York Giants on Sunday night, after a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas granted his request on Friday for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction...
UNLV Regents Approve $16 Million Finance Plan for Fertitta Football Training Complex
The UNLV football program took another step towards becoming a legitimate program when the university’s Board of Regents voted 4-2 on Thursday to approve a plan to finance a state-of-the-art training complex. The amount that was agreed upon by the six-member panel...
