Casino.org logo Main menu

Casino.org Staff Writer

Avatar photo

Expert since 2018

13084 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer

Las Vegas Horror: At Least 58 Killed in Deadliest Mass Shooting in Modern US History
October 2, 2017

Las Vegas Horror: At Least 58 Killed in Deadliest Mass Shooting in Modern US History

At least 58 people are dead in Las Vegas and many hundreds more are injured after a gunman opened fire from his hotel room on the 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay casino resort. Bullets sprayed...

Written by Casino.org Staff Writer
Macau Tourism Office Makes Bold Predictions, Non-Gaming Spend Forecasted to Double by 2025
October 1, 2017

Macau Tourism Office Makes Bold Predictions, Non-Gaming Spend Forecasted to Double by 2025

If the Macau tourism office is concerned with how ongoing regulations and oversight from China might impact its economy, the city agency certainly isn't showing such fear in its 15-year Master Plan. Released this week...

Written by Casino.org Staff Writer
Uruguay Bans Online Gambling, Approves ISP Blocking
October 1, 2017

Uruguay Bans Online Gambling, Approves ISP Blocking

Uruguay just sunk its teeth into online gambling as viciously as Luis Suarez might attach his gleaming dentition to the soft shoulder-flesh of an Italian defender. New gambling laws, enacted as part of a budget...

Written by Casino.org Staff Writer
Presidential Inaugural Committee, Funded by Casino Money, Donates $3 Million to Hurricane Relief
October 1, 2017

Presidential Inaugural Committee, Funded by Casino Money, Donates $3 Million to Hurricane Relief

The Presidential Inaugural Committee is giving $3 million to help support hurricane recovery work in Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean, and few may realize the level of casino involvement in these efforts. The American Red Cross,...

Written by Casino.org Staff Writer
Macau Bitcoin Ban Spells Bad News for Dragon Corp’s Planned $500 Million ICO
September 30, 2017

Macau Bitcoin Ban Spells Bad News for Dragon Corp’s Planned $500 Million ICO

The Macau Monetary Authority, or ACCM, has warned local financial institutions that they are banned from providing services to virtual currency-related businesses. The authority reminded the banking industry that “ ... bitcoin is a type...

Written by Casino.org Staff Writer
Sands China Ends Cotai Strip DreamWorks Deal, as MGM China Delays Opening in Macau
September 30, 2017

Sands China Ends Cotai Strip DreamWorks Deal, as MGM China Delays Opening in Macau

Sands China, the Macau operating arm of Sheldon Adelson's Las Vegas Sands empire, announced this week that it's ending its five-year licensing partnership with DreamWorks Animation SKG. Since 2012, Sands Cotai Central has entertained guests...

Written by Casino.org Staff Writer
Cleveland Indians Get Behind Legalized DFS in Ohio
September 29, 2017

Cleveland Indians Get Behind Legalized DFS in Ohio

Ohio’s fantasy sports bill has the backing of its major sports teams. This week, Cleveland Indians chairman and CEO Paul Dolan wrote to the Ohio Senate Finance Committee, which is examining the bill, in support...

Written by Casino.org Staff Writer
Las Vegas Site for Meetings in College Basketball Bribery, Corruption Scandal
September 29, 2017

Las Vegas Site for Meetings in College Basketball Bribery, Corruption Scandal

Las Vegas has been the backdrop for nefarious activities in the past and it acted as a host for three meetings with college basketball coaches accused of bribery and corruption in the biggest scandal to...

Written by Casino.org Staff Writer
Massachusetts MGM Springfield Upgraded to $960 Million Resort, Northampton Gets Promotional Grant
September 29, 2017

Massachusetts MGM Springfield Upgraded to $960 Million Resort, Northampton Gets Promotional Grant

The MGM Springfield in Massachusetts will cost $10 million more than previously expected, as officials revealed that the price tag for the integrated resort will now total $960 million. Springfield officials accepted updated design documents...

Written by Casino.org Staff Writer
PAC-MAN to Break Onto the Casino Floor in New Skill-based Gambling Game
September 29, 2017

PAC-MAN to Break Onto the Casino Floor in New Skill-based Gambling Game

PAC-MAN, everyone’s favorite insatiably dot-munching, eternally haunted pop culture icon, is finally making its his way to the casino floor, courtesy of a tie up between skill-gaming pioneers Gamblit and Japan’s Bandai Namco, which owns...

Written by Casino.org Staff Writer