13085 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Circus Circus Shooting Leaves Three Injured, Violence Continues on Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip violent crime persisted this weekend, with three people wounded after a Saturday evening shooting by a lone gunman at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino’s Adventuredome. The incident took place inside the expansive five-acre amusement park at about 7:30 pm...
Betfred Pays Out on Biden Before AP Calls Presidential Race, Other Markets Wait
Democrats weren’t the only ones cheering Saturday when the Associated Press called the 2020 US Presidential election for Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Some who had money on the former vice president got an early payday from one British bookmaker. About five hours...
New Jersey Man Who Played Blackjack Shortly After Killing Parents Sentenced to 41 Years
A 51-year-old man who was arrested last year at a Pennsylvania casino the day after he killed his parents in New Jersey with a knife and baseball bats, as well as trying to suffocate them with plastic bags, is headed to prison...
Breeders’ Cup Classic Features All-Star Field of Horse Racing Contenders
On paper, Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland certainly looks like a horse race that will live up to its name. For starters, you have Authentic and Tiz the Law, winners of two of the three Triple Crown races this year. The...
Could Casino Moguls Donate as Trump Campaign Seeks $60M for Election Challenges?
Donors reportedly are getting asked to contribute $60 million or more to pay for legal challenges by Donald Trump’s campaign to fight alleged “irregularities” in the recent vote for president. The request follows millions of dollars in donations already made to the...
Casino Culinary Union Takes Credit for Nevada Biden Votes, GOP Challenges ‘Illegal’ Ballots
The Las Vegas-based Culinary Union -- which represents multiple gaming property workers -- along with its national affiliate, Unite Here, is claiming credit for getting votes for former Vice President Joe Biden. On Friday, Biden was poised to declare victory in the...
2020 Breeders’ Cup Starts Friday with Juveniles Taking Center Stage at Keeneland
The future stars of horse racing will take to the track Friday at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., for the first day of the 2020 Breeders’ Cup. The first five races of the two-day world championship horse racing event feature the top 2-year-old...
UK’s Silverbond Enterprises License Revoked, Company Operates Park Lane Casino
UK officials have decided to revoke the license of Silverbond Enterprises Ltd. after an extensive review, according to the Gambling Commission. Silverbond operates Park Lane Club, a brick-and-mortar gaming property in London’s Mayfair district. The revocation goes into effect on Nov. 18....
Las Vegas Casino Sector Awaits Presidential Vote Count in Nevada
Las Vegas’ gaming industry, still rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic, is anxiously watching for final tallies of Nevada’s votes for president. An official announcement is expected Thursday morning. Given the close race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden,...
Single-Game Sports Betting Bill Revived in Canada with Cross-Party Support in Parliament
While the US was busy electing a president Tuesday, Canadian lawmakers took another step toward expanding legal sports betting in the Great White North. In Ottawa, Parliament’s House of Commons heard the second reading of a bill sponsored by MP Kevin Waugh...
