A tribal casino in Minnesota is the latest gaming property to be hit by a cyberattack. Issues began arising at the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel on Thursday, and the property’s operator realized it was the victim of a breach. Early symptoms included non-working phones at the property and guests unable […]
Las Vegas Hit With April Fool’s Pranks by Casinos, Sportsbooks, and Influencers
While everyone knows that April Fool’s Day is filled with pranks and fake news, it’s easy to forget what day it is when scrolling on social media. That’s why so many people got caught out by hoaxes from Las Vegas casinos, sportsbooks, and influencers on Tuesday. Popular X poster Las […]
New York Senator Proposes Bill to Rezone Land for Steve Cohen’s Citi Field Casino
The quest for Steve Cohen to rezone land for his planned $8bn casino beside the New York Mets’ Citi Field rumbles on. his jurisdiction doesn’t contain Citi Field Despite the project getting pushback from some lawmakers, Senator John Liu revealed that he plans to introduce a bill that would allow […]
Media Giant Makes Moves to Bring Rolling Stone Hotel and Casino to Las Vegas
One of the world’s largest media and live events firms is in talks to acquire Las Vegas’ Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino to transform it into a Rolling Stone-branded property. Penske Media Corporation’s move to open a potential Rolling Stone Hotel and Casino in downtown Vegas comes amid interest in […]
Nevada Accepts Resort World’s $10.5m AML Settlement With Warning for Vegas Strip
Copycats warned Nevada has buried the hatchet over its anti-money-laundering (AML) complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas by accepting its $10.5m settlement offer while also using the penalty to issue a broader warning to The Strip. NGC voted 4-0 in favor of the $10.5m settlement On Thursday, The Nevada Gaming […]
PokerStars in Trouble Over Ad Showing Influencers Irresponsibly Promoting Slots
In hot water While PokerStars is best known for being one of the most popular peer-to-peer poker sites in the world, it also has an online casino that it’s trying to grow. One of the recent ads for this offering was deemed irresponsible by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). […]
One Person Dead After Shooting at Cashier Cage in Las Vegas Casino
A shooting at the Aliante Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas has resulted in one fatality. The incident happened early on Thursday morning by the cashier cage on the casino floor, which is now blocked off as investigators gather evidence: #BREAKING: North Las Vegas police confirm to @News3LV they're […]
Wynn Resorts Shareholders to Vote on Smoke-Free Casinos
Smoking bans inside land-based casinos have been a hot topic across the US in recent years. Employees have campaigned hard to have more protection in the workplace, with many of them pointing out the major health risks associated with second-hand inhalation. This debate is now reaching Las Vegas. Wynn Resorts, […]
UKGC Caps Online Gambling Bonus Wagering Requirements at 10x
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has introduced several new curtailments on how licensees offer promotions, the most notable of which prevents gambling sites from providing bonuses that combine offers from different gambling verticals. people who use multiple products are more likely to suffer from gambling-related harm This will end the […]
Resorts World Las Vegas Rumored to Be Laying Off About 400 Employees
The embattled Resorts World Las Vegas has had a tumultuous few years. Between extensive anti-money laundering compliance failures that led to a $10.5m fine and underwhelming visitor numbers, the property is having a tough time. Things could be about to get even worse if rumors that Vital Vegas is hearing […]