13085 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
MGM Grand Shooting Rumor Unfounded, Leads to ‘Stampede’ on Strip – Video
Visitors and players fled the MGM Grand and other Las Vegas properties Saturday night after rumors erupted about an active shooter on the Las Vegas Strip. A gunshot-like noise in the area turned out to be a glass door getting struck by...
Encore Las Vegas Site of $60K Watch Theft, Forceful Drugging of Man in Hotel Room
Two women allegedly forcefully poured a liquid down the throat of a man staying at the Encore Las Vegas earlier this month. He got dizzy, and when he awoke, he found his $60K watch, $1,500 in casino chips, and a credit card...
Ohio Sports Betting Application Deadline Capped Off By Fireworks (Really!)
As expected, the Friday deadline to submit applications for Ohio sports betting licenses brought forth a deluge of paperwork from parties seeking to host or run an online or retail sportsbook in the Buckeye State. The Ohio Casino Control Commission updated the...
Florida Sports Betting Update: Appeals Schedule Pushes Ruling to Next Year
Don’t expect a decision in the Florida sports betting case anytime soon. Like, as in this year. On July 8, the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit published the briefing schedule for the West Flagler Associates v....
MLB Draft Preview: Top Pick, Druw Jones, Looks to Follow in Father’s Footsteps
With the Major League Baseball Draft just a few days away, some sports analysts are predicting Druw Jones, son of former MLB slugger Andruw Jones, could be the first overall pick. Regarding drafts, the Major League Baseball one is considered the least...
Harrah’s Atlantic City Casino Death Investigated by Local Police
Atlantic City police are looking into the death of a woman at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. She may have jumped off the parking garage, according to initial reports. The woman was identified as a 60-year-old resident of Rio Grande, N.J., according to...
Italy Gambling Reforms Delayed by Government Turmoil, Could Hurt Operators
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned yesterday, only to have President Sergio Mattarella tell him he couldn’t. The Italian government appears to be in a state of chaos right now, which could ultimately impact the future of gambling in the country. For...
Monmouth Park to Launch Online Fixed-Odds Horse Racing Site Before Haskell Stakes
Monmouth Park is about to take the next step in integrating fixed-odds wagering into US horse racing. The New Jersey thoroughbred track will launch an online betting app in time for its premier race, the Haskell Stakes on July 23. That announcement...
Argentina Casino Cocaine Dealer Nabbed by Police
Police in Mar de Plata, Argentina, recently dropped a net over a drug dealer in the city. He, with the help of a female accomplice, was using a local casino as his cocaine dispensary, and it’s possible some clients will fall as...
Kangwon Land Looks to Build on Slot Success through New Manufacturing Plant
South Korea’s Kangwon Land casino is diving deeper into the world of slot machine development. It has announced its intentions to open a slot machine manufacturing center in the city of Taebaek. Kangwon Land already offers branded slot machines under the name...
