5357 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte Eases Assault on Gambling, Considers Online Regulation
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been called the Donald Trump of the east, a more outlandish, and definitively more violent, version of the US billionaire who thrives on being unpredictable. Of course, it's worth mentioning that Duterte's zero tolerance policy on crime...
Oakland Raiders Shine on “Sunday Night Football,” Take AFC West Lead
The Oakland Raiders players don't get to decide whether they'll play in Las Vegas in the coming years, but they do possess the power to dictate how the franchise will potentially conclude its time in the San Francisco Bay Area. While professional...
New York to Leapfrog Nevada in Casino Tax Dollars
New York State is poised to overtake Nevada as the second biggest casino state tax generator in America, according to data from the American Gaming Association, although both are still some way behind Nevada. Its casino sector may be almost brand new,...
Election Odds Soar in Hillary Clinton’s Favor Following FBI Investigation Latest
Election odds are once again surging in Hillary Clinton's favor following FBI Director James Comey's announcement that his agency's position on its investigation into her use of a private email server while serving as US secretary of state has not changed. What...
Former Casino Chimp Dies Young Due to Alcohol and Cigarettes
A former casino chimp who worked at a Russian casino and entertained bettors by guzzling alcohol and smoking cigarettes is dead this week at the young age of 24. Upon first glance, the story might be found as amusing to some, a...
Steve Wynn Expresses Frustration Over Wynn Palace Access in Macau
Steve Wynn told investors during his company's third-quarter conference call that revenues are being impacted at the new Wynn Palace resort in Macau due to ongoing city infrastructure projects. Macau, the special administrative region in China that is permitted to offer gambling,...
Caesars Launches World’s First Skill-Based Casino Gaming Machine
Caesars introduced the world’s first commercially-operational skill-based casino gaming machine at its Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City this week. It’s the first step of a rollout that will soon see 21 gaming positions in “high traffic, prominent locations in all three properties,...
Phil Ivey Crockfords Edge-sorting Appeal Dismissed by London Court
Phil Ivey was dealt another bad beat this week in his quest to prove that edge-sorting is not cheating. It’s a battle Ivey is fighting on two fronts, on both sides of the Atlantic. On Thursday, an appellate court in London upheld...
Bellagio Dealer Imprisoned Over $1 Million Craps Scam
A former Bellagio craps dealer in Las Vegas, who helped con his ex-employer out of over $1 million was sentenced this week to between three and five years in prison. James Cooper Jr., 44, pleaded guilty to one count of theft for...
Paris Las Vegas Power Outage Forces Evacuation at City of Light-Themed Resort
Paris Las Vegas is back open for business again this morning after the City of Light-themed Strip resort was forced to evacuate its employees and guests following a power outage at 9:45 am on November 3. A construction crew working deep below...
