5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Did Steve Wynn Donate $7 Million of Wynn Resorts Stock to Fund Trump Inauguration?
Steve Wynn gave away $7 million worth of shares in Wynn Resorts to an unknown party one month before Donald Trump’s inauguration, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction was listed as a “charitable gift,” prompting speculation that...
Fantasy Aces Files for Bankruptcy, Can’t Pay Players
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator Fantasy Aces filed for bankruptcy this week after a last-ditch rescue attempt by competitor Fantasy Draft fell through. Alarmingly for players, it appears from the bankruptcy filing that the company is unable to pay more than $1 million...
President Donald Trump Rooting for Patriots in Sunday’s Super Bowl LI
President Donald Trump is a big fan of the New England Patriots, and is presumably rooting for his pals coach Bill Belichick, owner Robert Kraft, and superstar quarterback Tom Brady when Super Bowl LI kicks off in Houston's NRG Stadium. But when...
“Lotto Rat” Agrees to Share his $16.6 Million Win with Syndicate He Tried to Deceive
An Australian lottery winner, dubbed the “Lotto Rat” by the tabloids, will share his $16.6 million windfall with his co-workers, or at least what’s left of it. Gary Baron, 50, a truck driver from Victoria, was part of an office lottery syndicate...
Macau’s Growth Slows as January Figures Dip Below Expectations
Macau’s recovery slowed in January. Figures released by the enclave’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on Wednesday reported a growth rate of just 3.1 percent for the month, way behind December’s 8 percent and November’s 14.4 percent. It’s also significantly short of...
Super Bowl Shocker: Majority of Bets in US Wagered Illegally
Super Bowl LI goes down this Sunday between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons in Houston, Texas, and while Americans are expected to wager roughly $4.7 billion on the big game, the vast majority of the bets will be placed illegally....
TEN Atlantic City Suffers Another Setback, Owner Glenn Straub Must Obtain Casino License
TEN Atlantic City is planning to open its doors as a hotel-only facility later this month during the Presidents' Day weekend, but owner Glenn Straub won't be allowed to offer gambling to his guests anytime soon. That's the verdict from the New Jersey...
Former California Gaming Regulator Rocks the Boat with Controversial Career Choice
A former California Gambling Control commissioner is making waves by launching a gambling consulting business just four days after quitting the state regulatory body. Tiffany Conklin’s career change is largely only controversial, though, because it echoes the far more scandalous case of...
UK Bookies’ Anger at Government FOBT Report That Vows to Slash Stakes
UK bookmakers have slammed a government report on fixed odds betting terminals that recommends cutting the maximum stakes from £100 ($125) to £2 ($2.50). The recommendations are part of a wider regulatory review into UK betting and are based on the findings...
Sheldon Adelson Has Withdrawn From Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Plan
Sheldon Adelson has withdrawn his pledge of $650 million from the proposed NFL stadium project in Las Vegas that is trying to entice the Oakland Raiders to move to Sin City. Along with Adelson's $650 million, the remaining $1.9 billion project was...
