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New Zealand Gaming Co. Gets Golden Nugget Roulette Wheel Back Thanks To Ruse
Thieves fell for a ruse that has allowed New Zealand's Las Vegas Functions to recover merchandise stolen last week. Among the objects was an iconic roulette wheel that was previously part of the Golden Nugget's ensemble in Vegas. If you're going to...
Nevada Gaming Control Board Backs Making Cashless Gaming Accounts Easier to Open
Nevada is a step closer to allowing gamblers to register remotely so they can take advantage of cashless gaming opportunities at brick-and-mortar casinos. On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) endorsed proposed changes that would enable people to self-verify their identification...
New York Gaming Commission Gets 30 Responses for Downstate Casinos RFI
The New York State Gaming Commission received 30 responses for the request for information (RFI) solicitation it issued regarding the three downstate casino licenses it can award. The submitters include eight casino operators, but links to the responses from most of them...
Santa Fe Station Casino Shooter Arrested for Attempted Murder of Guard
A former convict remained in custody this weekend in Las Vegas after being charged with attempted murder. He allegedly wounded a security guard at Santa Fe Station Casino Thursday. The man was identified on Friday as Michael Joseph Kasper, 33. He is...
Thailand Integrated Resort Plans Take a Step Forward
Thailand recently announced that integrated resorts (IR) could soon be a reality in the country. As an apparent step toward that goal, five different casino sub-committees have now been created. There seems to be a shift occurring in the global casino market....
Victoria Australia Named ‘Best Places to Buy Lotto Tickets’ By Lottery Operator
The Lott, an official lottery provider in Australia, recently released a report on the best locations to purchase lottery tickets. Victoria, in particular, stands significantly higher than the rest. The report isn't precisely a list of the best places. But rather, where...
Harrah’s New Orleans Should Settle Lawsuit Brought by Barred Black Woman, Lawyers Advise
Deja Harrison, a woman barred from entering Harrah's New Orleans after a confrontation over proper identification, has filed a lawsuit against the casino. As the incident gains more media attention, a law professor urged the casino to settle out of court, while...
European Gaming and Betting Assn. Rolls Its Eyes Over Finland’s Online Gambling Block
Finland continues to give its own Veikkaus operator more control. The latest decision supporting the operator involves instituting certain payment block measures. The decision has caused the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) to once again call for an overhaul. The Finnish...
Illinois’ Rivers Casino Suspect Apprehended for Two Robberies
A 24-year-old man recently appeared in Illinois court after getting charged in connection with two robberies outside of Rivers Casino. Both robberies targeted visitors at the Des Plaines gaming property. Kenneth Lyke of Hoffman Estates, Ill. was arrested last week. He is...
Santa Fe Station Casino Security Guard Hospitalized with Gunshot Wounds
A security officer at Las Vegas’ Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino was reportedly in stable condition late Thursday at University Medical Center. He was shot multiple times by an assailant during a “disturbance” earlier in the day at the gaming property,...
