5353 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Triads “Dominate” Macau Junkets, Says Academic Paper
Hong Kong’s triads have long been known to enjoy ties with Macau’s VIP industry, although the exact extent of their influence on the junkets has been a point of debate. However, a new criminology study, whose researchers spent three years interviewing former...
CNBC’s “Billion Dollar Buyer” Features Golden Nugget Owner Tilman Fertitta
CNBC's Billion Dollar Buyer gives budding companies and businesspeople the opportunity to pitch billionaire hospitality mogul Tilman Fertitta to join his globally recognized Landry's, Inc. empire. Riding on the bandwagon of venture capital shows such as Shark Tank and Restaurant Startup, the...
Tribal Casinos Close Gap on Commercial Counterparts
US tribal casinos are outpacing the growth of their commercial counterparts, according to a new report that reveals that 2014 was a record year for Indian gaming. According to the Indian Gaming Industry Report, by economist Alan Meister of Nathan Associates, the...
Republican Debate Chaotic and Insult-Filled, But Candidates Say They’d Support Donald Trump
The 11th Republican debate in Detroit was an unparalleled spectacle not seen before in American politics. The four remaining candidates for the GOP ticket, frontrunner Donald Trump, Senators Ted Cruz (Texas) and Marco Rubio (Florida), and Ohio Governor John Kasich, all exchanged...
Pennsylvania State Representative Marc Gergely Denies Membership in Illegal Gambling Racket
Pennsylvania State Representative Marc Gergely (D- 35th Dist) appeared in court today, accused of being a member of an illegal Pittsburgh slots gambling ring led by a man named “Porky” Melocchi. Gergely, one of over a dozen charged in the case, is...
Carl Icahn Delivers $100 Million Ultimatum on North Jersey Casino Bill
Carl Icahn says he will bail on Atlantic City if the state’s proposal to license casino gaming in North Jersey goes ahead. Just days after he completed a deal to take over the stricken Trump Taj Mahal, rescuing it from Chapter 11...
Amaya Sets Parameters with CEO David Baazov and Withholds Revenue Projections as Takeover Talks Continue
Canadian gaming operator Amaya Inc. has released a cautionary statement to investors this week. In it, the company reveals that the Montreal-based company will not be producing “earnings guidance” with respect to its 2016 financial performance, in light of CEO David Baazov’s...
Paddy Power Slapped by Regulator over Poor Anti-Money Laundering Measures
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is used to having its wrists slapped by Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority by now. The controversial company actually revels in the notoriety its risqué advertising brings, and it knows that some condemnation comes with that reality. But a...
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Take Commanding Leads in Super Tuesday Showdown
Update March 2, 2016: Since we first published this story, back-of-the-field GOP runner Ben Carson has announced that he sees "no path forward" in his campaign. Although he has not officially ended his run as yet, it's expected that he may do...
Florida Gambling Expansion Bill Passes House Committee, Odds of Passage Remain Slim
Florida gambling expansion bill HB 7109 scored a much-needed victory on Monday, after the state's House Finance and Tax Committee voted 12-5 in favor of moving the legislation to the chamber's floor. Introduced by Jose Diaz (R-District 116), HB 7109 would overhaul...
