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Global Gaming Expo Announces In-Person Show to Return to Vegas in October
Commercial and tribal gaming professionals from across the globe will once again converge on Las Vegas this October for the 2021 installment of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). Officials with the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions made the announcement this past...
Las Vegas Traffic Nightmare Ushers in Full Capacity Casino Weekend
Las Vegas traffic came to a complete standstill on key roadways Friday evening. The congestion interfered with what is shaping up to be a busy weekend for gaming properties since casinos only recently began operating at full capacity. Traffic on Interstate 15...
Hard Rock Atlantic City to Launch VIP Chartered Jet Service in July
Starting this summer, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City plans to offer chartered flights for high-end clientele. In a press release, the casino announced the service would start on July 16. Ultimate Jet Charters will operate the service, using a...
Bally’s Closes on Tropicana Evansville Purchase, Establishes Presence in Indiana
Tropicana Evansville officially has a new owner. On Friday, both Caesars Entertainment and Bally’s Corp. announced the closing of a deal first announced in October. That deal allows Bally’s to take over gaming operations at the southern Indiana casino. Gaming & Leisure...
California Man Wounded Outside of Illegal Casino, In Critical Condition, Deputies Say
A man was shot outside of a suspected illegal gambling joint Thursday night in Oildale, Calif. The victim was in critical condition, receiving treatment at a local hospital Friday, authorities reported. The unnamed man was shot multiple times, according to KGET, a...
Sahara, Resorts World To Use Centralized Booking System for Property Amenities
The Sahara Las Vegas and the forthcoming Resorts World Las Vegas soon will be using a new booking solution that centralizes reservations for the many amenities found at a gaming property. Hotel guests can simplify the reservation process for pools, nightclubs, sportsbooks,...
As Canadian Sports Betting Bill Nears Passage, Election Rumors Pose a Threat
A bill to legalize single-game sports betting in Canada is making its way through the country’s Senate, with committee hearings set for Friday and next week. However, there are fears that time may soon run out on the legislation, as rumblings of...
Lawsuits Against Bob Baffert Get Boost as Failed Kentucky Derby Drug Test Confirmed
Confirmation of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s failed drug test was a boon for class-action lawsuits against trainer Bob Baffert. One lawyer told Casino.org Wednesday he’s received “a steady flow of calls” regarding his client’s case. There are at least three cases...
Oklahoma’s Comanche Nation Casino Parking Lot Shooting Leads to Federal Charges
A man who was banned from a Comanche Nation Casino since 2016 has been charged after allegedly firing a shot last month toward a federal officer in the venue parking lot. News reports published this week say Michael Oloa is charged with...
Goa Casinos Remain Closed, State’s COVID-19 Deaths Reach Almost 2,700
Delta Corp's gaming locations in Goa will remain shuttered for at least another five days, as the Indian resort region continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. India Infoline News Service, a national news site, reported this week that Delta Corp-operated casinos...
