5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Russian Slots Hacking Gang Refocused on Europe and South America After US Arrests
A sophisticated team of slots hackers that bilked US casinos of millions of dollars has moved on to new territories, a security expert told regulators at a conference in Las Vegas last week. The group is now focusing its attention on the...
MGM Grand Launches Skill-gaming Indoor Golf Concept Golfstream
MGM Grand is has unveiled its new skill-gaming indoor golf suite, Golfstream, which opened at the casino’s millennial-friendly Level Up skill-gaming entertainment lounge over the weekend. MGM is touting the suite as a "first-of-its-kind golf experience uses augmented reality and laser guidance...
Ireland Casinos Don’t Have to Pay on Winnings Regardless of Luck of the Irish, Judge Rules
Ireland casinos are not required by law to pay out on a gambler's winnings is the surprising verdict recently reached by a civil court judge. In a legal action brought on by Ireland resident Sayed Mirwais, the plaintiff argued the D1 Casino...
NCAA March Madness Selection Committee Lambasted, as Upsets Shakeup Tournament
The first weekend of March Madness is in the books, and there are now plenty of Monday morning "quarterbacks" scolding the NCAA Selection Committee. The field of 68 is down to just 16, and as is the case with any NCAA men's...
UKGC Brands Skin Betting Operators “Parasites”
The UK Gambling Commission has weighed in on skin-betting, the practice of gambling with virtual in-game items, branding the third-party sites that facilitate such gambling “parasitic.” The video games industry needs to do more to counter these sites, which present “a clear...
Melco Crown to Change Its Name as It Seeks Post-Crown Identity
Melco Crown Entertainment is getting a name change and a complete rebranding. The Asian casino giant will drop the “Crown” from its English moniker and has proposed renaming itself “Melco Resorts & Entertainment,” as the company, much like Mariah Carey, contemplates a...
Asian-Focused Lucky Dragon Casino Bets Big on VIP Gamblers
The Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is the first resort that's truly focused on the Asian visitor. And four months since the venue opened its doors, the marketing strategy is reportedly paying off. The Lucky Dragon recently announced modifications...
With No Clear NCAA Favorite, Vegas Sportsbooks Writing Bountiful 2017 March Madness Story
The NCAA men's basketball tournament is underway with the first round tipping off on Thursday night at four locations across the country. And in Las Vegas, the sportsbooks are taking bets on every single game. An influx of bettors descend on the...
PAGCOR Corruption Allegations Rumored in Philippines, as Pastor Boy Saycon Strikes Again
PAGCOR, the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation, is being accused of corruption after Pastor Boy Saycon turned over evidence to the country's Department of Justice. Saycon is no ordained religious leader, but the secretary-general of the Council of Philippine Affairs. He's reportedly...
Two New Mississippi Casino Projects Rejected by Gaming Commission, And Not Everyone Is Unhappy About It
Mississippi casino expansion efforts were rejected by the state's Gaming Commission unanimously this week, after the regulators deemed that two proposed sites didn't qualify as suitable for the projects. The three-member panel met privately on Thursday for about 90 minutes, deliberating whether...
