5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
World Series of Poker 2017 Kicks Off as Masses Descend on Las Vegas
The 48th running of the World Series of Poker got underway this week. Though the popularity of poker has waned in recent years, the WSOP continues to be a huge annual draw to Las Vegas every summer. A series of 74 major tournaments...
NBA Finals Odds Heavily in Golden State’s Favor After Easy Game One
If the NBA Finals odds in Las Vegas are correct, this series is as good as over. Following a 22-point rout by the Golden State Warriors in game one over the Cleveland Cavaliers, bettors are running from the defending champs at Nevada sportsbooks....
Philippines Casino Attack Leaves 37 Dead in Manila, Police Dismiss Terror Connections
A lone gunman walked into the Resorts World casino in Manila just after midnight on Friday, and began shooting into banks of slot machines and ATMs before dousing game tables with gasoline and lighting them on fire. His actions left 37 casino...
FBI Arrests Lucchese Mobsters for Gambling Offenses, Fraud and Murder
Leading members of the Lucchese crime family have been arrested by the FBI on charges including running an illegal gambling operation and fraud linked to a $25 million hospital development. According to a court filing on May 31, 19 mafia-type figures were...
Baton Rouge Casinos Might Soon be Forced to Kick Smokers’ Butts to Curb
A Baton Rouge ordinance being pushed by an anti-smoking advocacy group would ban cigarettes, cigars, and other forms of tobacco from being smoked inside casinos. The capital and second largest city in the Bayou State behind only New Orleans, Baton Rouge is...
Spokane Tribe Casino Continues Construction Despite Lawsuit
Despite two pending lawsuits, construction on a $400 million casino and retail project by the Spokane Tribe will move forward, according to tribal officials. The facility, announced in 2006, could take up to 10 years to complete, regardless of the legal action....
Small Rise in Nevada’s April Gaming Profits, Despite Wobbly Visitation Numbers
Gambling was up a little in Nevada last month, at a time when visitor attendance was down. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (GCB) on Wednesday reported casinos won more than $886.5 million in April. The figure was $10.4 million more than what...
Kathy Griffin Casino Performance Schedule Takes a Hit After Trump Video Backlash
If you're holding tickets to see Kathy Griffin at any upcoming casino gigs, call in for a refund today. The in-your-face comedienne has had several performances cancelled, following outrage over her now-infamous "severed head" video of President Donald Trump. And that's just...
India Studying Potential Impact of Gambling Legalization
India is undertaking a comprehensive study of gambling in its current context, to determine whether or not legalization could be in the best interests of the diverse nation of 1.3 billion people. India's Law Commission, a group charged with thoroughly researching matters subject...
Genting Reports Q1 Profits Double as Company Sees Gaming on the Rise
Global casino conglomerate Genting Malaysia is waking from its slumber, according to its most recent public financial report. Results from Q1 2017 showed significant growth, which has the company bullish on its prospects for prospering as the entire gaming industry seems to...
