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Choctaw will open Hochatown casino next month, giving North Texans a new gambling getaway

The Choctaw Nation is putting the finishing touches on its Hochatown casino and resort in an area of Oklahoma that's a popular getaway destination for North Texans. The $238 million Choctaw Landing is expected to do a soft opening in April with its grand opening ceremony in May as the Durant, Okla.-based tribe's fourth casino and resort and eighth…

Travel ・ 14 March 2024

asamnews.com

New York casino expansion targets Asian Americans

As the race for one of the three viable casino licenses in New York has begun, sights are set on Asian Americans. Critics say major casino operators use aggressive advertisements tailored towards the community. Opponents argue the use of culturally significant symbols and celebrations preys on the historically marginalized group for profit. While…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 March 2024

Sportsbook Wire

Super Bowl in Las Vegas spotlights spread of gambling as NFL cashes in

Lou Remillard was driving home from his restaurant in Las Vegas on Monday when he said the memories of past Super Bowls came flooding back. Especially memories of gambling. "One of my favorite days," he said. On Sunday, the Super Bowl will be played in Las Vegas for the first time. When the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers meet…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 February 2024

Midland Today

Ice Cube, Jann Arden added to Casino Rama lineup

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Land-based ・ 14 November 2023

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Did NFT Casinos Change the Online Gambling Industry?

The Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have constantly been the talk of the town, especially in the last few years. They have impacted almost every industry, including gambling. What's more, NFTs have changed casino practices by introducing never-heard-before concepts and a sense of ownership. It is already known that the gambling industry has been…

Industry ・ 26 October 2023

liherald.com

The many faces of gambling online and what it could mean for a state's bottom line

It may appear that most states now have their own online versions of Vegas, where players can place bets in virtual casinos or on sports. But in reality, the online offshoot of brick-and-mortar gambling is still in its infancy. Despite the proliferation of online sports betting in many states, playing casino games online still has a long way to go.…

21 October 2023

Nevada Current

Nevada’s lack of casino self-exclusion law par for state, say experts

Ray, an admitted compulsive gambler, says he was about to lose his marriage when he informed his Wynn Las Vegas casino host last year that he was done after 20 years of feeding the resort's insatiable slot machines. "We thanked him for taking good care of us and went home to California," Ray says. A week later, according to Ray, his host called,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 11 September 2023

Apple Magazine

Mastering Blackjack on the Go: Top Apps to Enhance Your Skills

Mastering the art of blackjack has never been easier, thanks to the wide array of mobile apps available on the market today. Whether you're a novice looking to learn the basics or an experienced player seeking to refine your skills, these apps can help you achieve your goals and enjoy the thrills of the game wherever you go. Playing blackjack…

Blackjack ・ 05 August 2023

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Competition Heats Up For Downstate New York Casino Licenses

A prominent New York real estate developer has joined the list of those seeking a license to operate a commercial casino in downstate New York. Larry Silverstein, chairman of Silverstein Properties, is seeking to build a casino in Manhattan about four blocks west of Times Square at 11th Avenue and 41st Street, according to the New York Times. The…

Industry ・ 06 July 2023

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Seattle poet Jane Wong shares the cost of gambling in new memoir

Through one Asian-American family's experience, 'Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City' highlights the unspoken struggles of addiction. Seattle poet Jane Wong has a new memoir, Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City. (Helene Christensen) East of Los Angeles, in San Gabriel Valley, Asian Americans make up more than half of the population. The casino buses…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 June 2023

commonwealthmagazine.org

Gaming Commission asks feds to shut down illegal gambling

Gamblers in Massachusetts have a full menu of wagering options to choose from these days: physical casinos, sports betting in person or online, and the state lottery, which some officials are itching to bring online as well. One thing not on the menu, Bay State regulators want to make clear, is illegal gambling. Members of the Massachusetts Gaming…

Law ・ 31 May 2023

nationaljeweler.com

New To-Dos in Las Vegas During Jewelry Market Week 2023

Las Vegas-The annual Las Vegas Jewelry Week is nearly upon us, with only a week to go before trade shows kick off. Whether you're a seasoned showgoer or this is your first time in Sin City, here's what to know about the ever-changing restaurants and entertainment offerings to take advantage of after a long day on the show floor. See a Show If…

Travel ・ 25 May 2023

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‘Caesarization’ of MSU athletics: Secret deal promotes online gambling

In September 2021, 18 months into the COVID pandemic, Michigan State University's athletic program faced dwindling coffers. A USA Today public records request found the department had lost $15.4 million during the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the impact of the pandemic having shuttered much of the department's revenue-generating activity. The…

Industry ・ 08 April 2023

US Bets

Gambling Expansion Momentum Has Slowed To A Halt In New York

An effort to legalize online casino games in New York died this week when legislators from both the House and Senate omitted it from their budget proposals. In the final days of negotiations, even the man who wrote the bill could see it was gaining little traction. The licensing of three new casino projects in or around New York City has slowed…

Sports ・ 18 March 2023

US Bets

Addabbo: Time Is Running Out To Legalize NY iCasino This Year

For weeks now, New York state Sen. Joe Addabbo has lamented the difficulty of getting other state leaders interested in legalizing online casino games during the upcoming fiscal year. "I can't be the only one," Addabbo told US Bets. "It can't just be one legislator." Now, with the state budget deadline of April 1 looming - though, bear in mind, the…

Law ・ 09 March 2023

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Rolling the dice: A closer look at the 10 contenders seeking lucrative New York casino licenses

This story was reported by Timothy Bolger, Ben Brachfeld, Jada Camille, Aidan Graham, Carlotta Mohamed, Dean Moses, Bill Parry, Aliya Schneider, Robbie Sequeira and Ethan Stark-Miller. It was edited by Christian Murray and Robert Pozarycki. New Yorkers are bearing witness to a World Series of Poker-style showdown featuring ten bids involving some…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

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Casino and real estate magnates are looking to hit the jackpot in New York City

Soon, three new full-scale casino licenses will be issued in the New York City area, and business interests from across the globe are looking to get in on the action. Among those vying for the rights to develop their gambling and leisure megacomplexes - the licensing fee is $500 million with a minimum investment of another $500 million in the…

Winnings ・ 07 March 2023

Startup Guys

Defying Crypto Winter: Transaction Volume Strong in Crypto Casinos

The cryptocurrency market has faced its fair share of challenges in recent years, with the prolonged "crypto winter" of 2022 resulting in the collapse of several major players, such as LUNA, Celsius, and FTX. Despite these struggles, certain sectors within the crypto industry have managed to thrive, including online crypto casinos. One such casino,…

Crypto ・ 27 February 2023

lifehacker.com

What It Takes to Quit Gambling

For most people, gambling is an occasional thrill. Whether it's a lost weekend in Las Vegas or throwing a few bucks on a Superbowl grid each year, betting is just short-term fun-win or lose, they walk away and get on with their lives. But for some people-an estimated 8 million people, according to the National Council on Problem…

Gambling Addiction ・ 22 February 2023

AMNY

NYC casino bidding war: Latest entrant pitches huge hotel and Ferris wheel near UN

Are you ready for a high-rollin', high-flyin' time near the UN? Yet another entrant has joined the field in the fierce bidding war for a casino license in New York City - this time led by a billionaire developer who also wants to construct a huge Ferris wheel on vacant land just south of the United Nations. The wheel is the centerpiece of a joint…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2023

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Mobile ・ 02 February 2023

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Developers seek casinos in Manhattan

A proposal seeking one of New York City's three casino licenses would include a massive Ferris wheel near the United Nations' headquarters in Midtown Manhattan with a mostly underground casino. Another proposal would convert the top three floors of Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship department store on Fifth Avenue across from Rockefeller Center and St.…

Law ・ 02 February 2023

Times Union

Saratoga Casino, partners seek NYC gambling license

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Casino Holdings, along with its partners, are prepping to meet the first deadline in a series with the New York Gaming Commission to win a license for a $3 billion casino on Coney Island. The Saratoga Casino Holdings along with its partners Thor Equities, the Chickasaw Nation and Legends Global Planning, want to build a…

Law ・ 31 January 2023

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Las Vegas Sands Eyes Casino For NY's Long Island

Move over Macau and Singapore. Las Vegas Sands is betting on Long Island, unlike other city-centric developers spending millions to win a casino license in New York. All these new proposals are focusing on corporate meeting spaces and tourism boosts to the economy to turn the odds in their favor. Las Vegas Sands is pursuing a multi-billion flagship…

Travel ・ 31 January 2023

Markets Insider

Saks Fifth Avenue Makes Bid to Open Casino in NYC Flagship Store

Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Watch out, Las Vegas - Manhattan may become the country's next big gambling hub. Saks Fifth Avenue is throwing its hat in the ring for a coveted license to open one of New York City's first casinos. A source close to Hudson's Bay Company, owner of…

Industry ・ 14 January 2023

The Street

Saks Fifth Avenue Takes a Gamble on NYC Casino

Saks Fifth Avenue is feeling lucky. The iconic New York City department store, which opened its doors on September 15, 1924, is looking to get into the casino business. Hudson's Bay Company, the owner of the Saks Fifth Avenue department store chain, said it would bid with the state to convert the top three floors of its flagship store in Midtown…

Industry ・ 14 January 2023

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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1.1 Billion After Friday Drawing Yields No Big Winner

Might be time to go snap up a ticket again! The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a massive new sum of $1.1 billion after it went without a winner after Friday's six-number drawing. The latest jackpot marks the third-largest in Mega Millions' history - following a $1.537 billion win in 2018 and a $1.337 billion win in 2022 - as well as the…

Lottery ・ 13 January 2023

Gambling

New York Senator Wants Big Apple Casinos Licensed This Year

A New York lawmaker is pushing for full casinos to be licensed in the New York City area this year. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, told Gambling.com he doesn't want the licensing process for three Las Vegas-style casinos in the metropolitan area to "linger." Addabbo is chairman of the state Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. Any delay…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

The Points Guy

Slot machines over Broadway: Caesars Entertainment the latest to bet on NYC casino license

In a few years, the unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks at the Olive Garden might not be the only jackpot that awaits tourists heading to New York City's Times Square. Developer SL Green Corporation and Caesars Entertainment - owner of casino resort brands like Caesars Palace and Harrah's - want to put a casino in a skyscraper at 1515 Broadway in…

Travel ・ 31 December 2022

8 News Now

Ninth Island: The Las Vegas-Hawaii connection

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The most common explanations for why Las Vegas is called Hawaii's "Ninth Island" are silly, inadequate, devoid of historical perspective. Says who? Two anthropology professors who studied what they call a "cultural phenomenon," that's who. The 50th state's bond with Las Vegas did not evolve from some Hawaiian affinity for…

Land-based ・ 30 December 2022

The Boston Globe

Workers renew effort to ban smoking in R.I. casinos

PROVIDENCE - Vanessa Baker, a gaming supervisor at Bally's Tiverton Casino, sees only two options as she fights to ban smoking at Rhode Island's casinos. "I am going to get fired or die because it's killing me," she said. Baker, 57, of Portsmouth, takes 10 medications, uses two inhalers, and now needs a nebulizer. She attributes her respiratory…

Law ・ 27 December 2022

Chicago Tribune

Chicago casino: Bally's closes Freedom Center deal for $200M

Bally's completed its $200 million purchase of the Freedom Center printing plant Friday, paving the way to build Chicago's long-sought and much-debated casino. The Rhode Island-based company bought the 30-acre River West site from Nexstar Media Group, with plans to transform it into a $1.74 billion casino complex. What becomes of the Chicago…

Travel ・ 22 December 2022

Nevada Public Radio

Separating fact from fiction: How much do you really know about the mob in Las Vegas?

Lake Mead is losing water, but as it does, people in Las Vegas and around the world are gaining something entirely different: a glimpse into the past. Since spring, several sets of human remains have been discovered in the receding lake. Many are thought to be drowning victims. But in early May, a man's body was found inside of a barrel and it's…

Incidents ・ 21 December 2022

Albuquerque Journal

State must oppose online gambling

The New York Times on Sunday, Nov. 20, published five articles that outline the corruption and damage being done to college students, universities and politicians by the promoters of online sports betting. The Journal's front page story of Dec. 15, "Taking a gamble," fails to mention any of the catastrophic depredations being casued by the…

Sports ・ 20 December 2022

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Dominique Ansel arrives in Las Vegas

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Land-based ・ 19 December 2022

The New York Times

Times Square May Get One of the Few Spectacles It Lacks: A Casino

Times Square, New York City's famed Crossroads of the World, could hardly be considered lacking. It has dozens of Broadway theaters, swarms of tourists, costumed characters and noisy traffic, all jostling for space with office workers who toil in the area. Now one of the city's biggest commercial developers is pitching something that Times Square…

Travel ・ 17 December 2022

Forbes

Blackjack On Broadway: Caesars Palace Casino May Come To Times Square

Caesars Entertainment unveiled plans Thursday to develop a massive casino resort on Broadway in the heart of Times Square amid the already bright and boisterous neighborhood, as the highly lucrative battle to bring gambling to Manhattan heats up. Caesars Palace Times Square would be located at 1515 Broadway- once home to MTV's famous Times Square…

Land-based ・ 15 December 2022

The Street

Las Vegas Strip Casinos Face Added Pressure to Ban a Popular Vice

Few people go to Las Vegas to have a nice, clean, healthy vacation where they pass on rich foods, alcohol, and other vices. In general, you book a Las Vegas Strip vacation (or business trip) to let your hair down a bit and indulge more than you do at home. The city has been dubbed "Sin City" because a Vegas vacation allows people to indulge in ways…

Land-based ・ 09 December 2022

The Real Deal

Casino State of Mind: Jay-Z Joins SL Green Bid

You can't knock the hustle of SL Green Realty and Caesars Entertainment. The companies behind the Times Square casino bid at 1515 Broadway brought in rapper and business mogul Jay-Z to add to their effort to win one of the few licenses soon to be available, the New York Post first reported. Roc Nation, the Brooklyn native's company, announced…

Industry ・ 08 December 2022

New Jersey Online Gambling

Smoking Inside Casinos In Atlantic City Will End, But When?

CEASE members would prefer, at this point, if New Jersey politicians would cease their backroom jibber-jabber and pass legislation that will, once and for all, ban smoking (of all stripes, including vaping) inside casinos. "We feel like it's going to get done, it's only a matter of time, but politics is holding it back and that's what we're trying…

Politics ・ 06 December 2022

Propmodo

Do Casinos and Big Cities Mix? Some Major Real Estate Developers Think So

Thousands of miles east of Las Vegas, big-name developers are clamoring for a rare casino license in one of the most densely-populated cities in the country. A long-in-the-works set of licenses, which will cost at least $500 million each, are up for grabs in New York state, which has led to a rush of bids from companies including Manhattan's…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2022

The Journal Record

Chickasaw Nation, partners propose Coney Island casino

The Chickasaw Nation hopes to play a part in opening a new chapter in the storied history of Coney Island in New York, known as the birthplace of amusement parks in the United States. The state of New York has planned to issue three new casino licenses in 2023, and the Chickasaw Nation has joined in a venture that has proposed development of not…

Industry ・ 29 November 2022

insidehighered.com

Students as ATMs: Online Gambling Edition

The first week of my college career, while standing at a table in the quad at the University of Illinois, I signed up for my first credit card. My primary motivation for signing up for the card was the free two-liter bottle of soda they were giving away with a completed application-I drank a lot of soda back then-but I figured it couldn't hurt to…

Sports ・ 28 November 2022

Poker News Daily

Would a Casino in Times Square Work? New York Eyes Gaming Expansion to the Big Apple

We have seen it across the States of America. Areas that had never embraced gaming have moved forward with regulating online sports betting, daily fantasy sports (DFS), and even casino gaming (online poker, alas, lags far behind). Now states are beginning to eye areas of expansion for their "brick and mortar" operations, with the state of New York…

Sports ・ 20 November 2022

The Real Deal

Bally’s To Close On $200M Casino Site Purchase

Bally's is on track to close its deal to buy the Freedom Center printing plant site for its Chicago casino by Thanksgiving, and will likely pursue a ground lease with an investor to raise money for the project. The entertainment company is set to buy the 30-acre River West property from Nexstar Media Group for $200 million, the Chicago…

Travel ・ 10 November 2022

BUCKSCO Today

Parx Casino Amongst Countless Local Gambling Establishments Discussing Smoking Options for Patrons

The casino has made up its mind about the smoking question. A Bucks County casino is just one of many in the Philadelphia area that has made a decision on coming options in their building. Tracy Tully wrote about the establishment for The New York Times. Parx Casino, located in Bensalem, worked to keep operations going during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Covid ・ 08 November 2022

motorsportweek.com

F1 brushes off ‘casino whale’ Las Vegas GP ticket prices

Formula 1 has dismissed suggestions that fans will be priced out of attending the Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2023 due to steep ticket prices. Tickets for the inaugural event went on sale last week, starting from as low as $500, however they rose to $10000 for a Skybox Hospitality pass. Earlier this year, CEO of MGM Resorts Bill Hornbuckle suggested…

Travel ・ 07 November 2022

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NYC Buildings Commissioner Faces Illegal Gambling Probe

New York City (NYC) Department of Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich has been questioned by Manhattan district attorney investigators as part of an illegal gambling investigation. Investigators had a search warrant to seize a mobile device from Ulrich Tuesday morning. There are not too many details about the exact focus of the investigation.…

Law ・ 02 November 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Caesars enters NYC casino skirmish after first rejecting the idea

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Caesars Entertainment's entrance into an…

Covid ・ 26 October 2022

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New York Casino Board Adds Members As New Proposal Emerges

All five boroughs now have checked in with a plan to build a Las Vegas-style casino in their corner of New York City. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella is the latest official to make a pitch for one of the three downstate casino licenses that will be under consideration by the New York State Gaming Commission beginning this month. Since…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 October 2022

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Some of Las Vegas' big gaming companies want a bite of the Big Apple

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Gaming Authorities ・ 22 October 2022

Gambling

Major Casinos Compete For Manhattan License

New casino licenses won't be issued in New York until at least next year, but major gaming operators already are vying to open resorts in New York City. Las Vegas-based Caesars Entertainment is the latest to seek one of three downstate casino licenses, announcing plans this week for a casino in Times Square. Caesars is teaming with SL Green Realty…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2022

The New York Times

Where Could a Casino Be Built in New York City? What We Know

For years, casino companies have salivated over the prospect of a casino in New York City, one of the last major untapped gambling markets in the United States and a global tourist destination anchoring a metropolitan area with about 23 million residents. They may soon get what they were looking for. In April, elected officials in Albany authorized…

New Year ・ 21 October 2022

AMNY

Real estate and gaming giants eye new casino in Times Square

Times Square, the Crossroads of the World, might soon become the Crossroads of Craps. Two giants in real estate and gaming, SL Green and Caesars Entertainment, have announced a joint bid for a coveted once-in-a-lifetime license to build a casino in the nexus of New York City. If selected, their proposed gaming hall atop SL Green's skyscraper at…

Land-based ・ 21 October 2022

The Real Deal

SL Green, Caesars Entertainment Propose Times Square Casino

UPDATED, Oct. 20, 2022, 11:10 a.m.: For all the times you felt like Times Square was just a little too quiet, a developer and an entertainment partner are trying to drum up support in the hopes of bringing a casino to the neighborhood. SL Green and casino monger Caesars Entertainment have teamed up to bring a shiny new Caesars Palace to 1515…

Travel ・ 21 October 2022

Forbes

The Big Gamble: Inside The Battle to Operate A Casino In New York City

N ew York has begun the formal process to license up to three casinos in and around the city's five boroughs. And the billionaire-backed gambling companies and real estate developers are going all in to bring one to Manhattan. Building Las Vegas-style casinos in New York City is a seismic shift in the gaming industry. The state already has four…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2022

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Caesars Reportedly Throws Hat Back Into NYC Casino Ring

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Travel ・ 20 October 2022

Tech Guide

What Is The Future of the Australian Gambling Market?

The global gambling industry is experiencing unprecedented changes with more operators than ever and huge changes in games being brought to market. The Australian market is one of the most exciting places in the world to be right now, and new online casinos for Australian players are looking for new ways to stay ahead of the game. There are…

Industry ・ 17 October 2022

Shelby News

Gambling is a fickle game

Suppose I told you I spend a lot of time putting out bids in hopes of winning a contract. You might think I was a construction engineer, planning to cash in on the hefty contribution I made to the mayor's re-election campaign. If you have a darker turn of mind, you might suspect that I moonlight as a hit man for the mob. Leo Morris, columnist for…

Politics ・ 05 October 2022

Casino City Times

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Land-based ・ 04 October 2022

iGaming Brazil

Wynn teams up with developer to design the first 'Las Vegas-style' casino in New York

A major player in the Las Vegas gambling industry, Wynn Resorts has teamed up with New York real estate giant Related Companies - promoter of Hudson Yards - to bid for a casino in midtown Manhattan. The parties want to place a casino in the western half of Hudson Yards. The casino will be located near the Javits Center, in the western area of the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 September 2022

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Related Partners, Wynn Resorts to Bid for Hudson Yards Casino

Related Companies announced Thursday it will be partnering with Wynn Resorts in the first publicly announced bid for one of three new casino licenses open to city developers, the New York Times first reported. The casino would be located next to the Javits Center on the undeveloped western side of Hudson Yards, the mega-development by Stephen Ross'…

Travel ・ 16 September 2022

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Wynn, Related Bid for New Casino in Midtown Manhattan

Two giants of contrasting industries are teaming up to bid for a new Las Vegas-style casino in New York City at a location previously considered for new Jets and Yankees stadiums. bidding for a casino license in Midtown Manhattan On Thursday, New York-based real estate developer the Related Companies and Wynn Resorts revealed they are bidding for a…

Travel ・ 16 September 2022

Food And Beverage Magazine

CHEF SHAWN MCCLAIN BRINGS BALLA ITALIAN SOUL TO SAHARA LAS VEGAS SEPTEMBER 30

James Beard Award Winner Shawn McClain, with partners Richard and Sarah Camarota, will open their newest Las Vegas restaurant, Balla Italian Soul, at SAHARA Las Vegas on Friday, September 30. The regional, seasonal menu offers fresh and vibrant plates to locals and tourists alike. "There is no greater honor as a chef than to open a restaurant in…

Poker ・ 05 September 2022

The Manila Times

Integrated resorts in PH seeks global recognition

IT is more than gaming, but a complete value-laden experience. This is what all world-class integrated resort operators aim for as the Philippine gaming industry seeks to attain global recognition. As a patron enters the casino resort, for every second that you invest in the experience, a patron is rewarded and recognized with resort-wide perks and…

Travel ・ 30 August 2022

Review Journal

Rat Pack version of ‘Ocean’s 11’ premieres in Vegas in 1960

Land-based ・ 09 August 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

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Covid ・ 05 August 2022

FOX News

10 times hitting the lottery jackpot ended in disaster: 'I wish I'd torn that ticket up'

You can now listen to Fox News articles! Lottery players across 45 states, Washington, D.C. and the Virgin Islands are hoping to hit Friday's $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot but more money has resulted in more problems for these ten lottery jackpot winners. Andrew "Jack" Whittaker Jr. became an instant celebrity after winning a record $315…

Winnings ・ 29 July 2022

Radar Online

James Caan Was Allegedly Linked To A Mafia Run Gambling Ring

Shocking details are resurfacing about James Caan's life, just days after the 82-year-old Godfather star suddenly passed away. He once put a "mafia-style hit" on Joe Pesci, was questioned by police about a friend's shocking death, and Radar can also report Caan's name was once linked to the infamous bust of the Genovese crime family. In 2017,…

Law ・ 09 July 2022

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Plaza Hotel & Casino Unveils Four Projects to Transform its Iconic Main Street Façade and Dome The Plaza Hotel & Casino recently unveiled details of four large-scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade, including its porte-cochère, into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming, and dining. The four…

Travel ・ 01 July 2022

Boise State University

New York Times quotes Krutz on the effect of casinos on cities

The New York Times quotes College of Business and Economics Emeritus Professor Jonathan Krutz in a June 4 article, "If New York City Gets Las Vegas-Style Casinos, What Else Will It Get?" "This is great money for government, but it's not money from nowhere,' Krutz said in the article. "It's at the expense of people who get addicted to gambling." In…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 June 2022

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The Original Wordle Is Gone, But Here’s How You Can Still Keep Playing.

R.I.P to Wordle, the internet game that challenged brains to guess the winning word with only six slots. But wait, Wordle isn't gone just yet, hooray! Thanks to The New York Times, Wordle has been reprised and better yet, your streak lives too! Even though Josh Wardle's website, the game creator of Wordle will no longer host the playable version…

Strategy Guide ・ 10 June 2022

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Sebi May Turn To Ai Used In Casinos To Crack Down On Insider Trading: Report

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is in talks with a top US-based artificial intelligence (AI) systems provider that have helped casinos in Las Vegas track gamblers. Sebi wants to use the system to crack down on insider trading in India, a media report said.If the discussions are successful, the capital market regulator will buy…

Innovation ・ 07 June 2022

Gambling

New York City Casinos Could Be Ready Year From Licensing

Las Vegas-style casinos could be operational in the New York City area in one to five years after being licensed, a state senator says. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, told Gambling.com two area resorts already with slots could offer complete casino games within a year from licensing. Addabbo is chairman of the state Senate Racing, Gaming and…

Land-based ・ 06 June 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Nevada casino regulators call cryptocurrency a ‘complex’ topic

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Volatile pricing fluctuations that can…

Land-based ・ 01 June 2022

All That's Interesting

How Heather Tallchief Stole $3.1 Million From A Las Vegas Casino

Most Americans celebrate their 21st birthday by legally purchasing alcohol for the first time. Heather Tallchief had far grander and more illegal ambitions when she moved to Las Vegas, however. After finding work for an armored security company, she stole $3.1 million from a casino - and spent the next 12 years as a fugitive. The brazen 1993…

Land-based ・ 28 May 2022

Express

Frank Sinatra lost teeth in a Las Vegas casino fistfight over massive money fall out

Frank Sinatra was renowned for being a big shot in America throughout the 1950s and 1960s - and with good reason. The iconic singer would attract thousands of fans to wherever he was playing and sold more than 150 million albums across his career. So then, Old Blue Eyes expected to be treated with a certain degree of respect. And most of the time,…

Land-based ・ 18 May 2022

The Wall Street Journal

Times Square Plots Its Comeback, and It Looks Like Las Vegas

New York City's Times Square is looking to rebound from its worst economic crisis by becoming more like Las Vegas. Investors and developers are doubling down on tourism and entertainment venues while Times Square's during the day. A new hotel with an outdoor pool overlooking the theater district has been opening in stages since last year, while…

New Year ・ 26 April 2022

Metal Addicts

Why Metal’s Move Into Online Casinos Was Genius

In the last seven years or so, we have seen an impressive number of classic rock and heavy metal bands licensing their likeness and music for the development of online casino games. As a result, countless gamers now play slot reels that include logos, imagery, and clips from famous bands, and which play famous songs in the background and during…

Strategy Guide ・ 20 April 2022

Online Poker Report

Sen. Addabbo On Continuing The NY Online Gambling Effort Next Year

New York made progress on expanding its gambling industry this year. On Jan. 8, it launched online sports betting. On Thursday, lawmakers agreed on a $221 billion state budget that included three retail casino licenses. Only iGaming legalization efforts stalled. However, legislators will resume work to legalize iGaming in 2023, predicted Sen.…

Poker ・ 12 April 2022

Vegas Slots Online

Hochul Backs Measure to Fast-Track NYC Casino Process

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering fast-tracking the approval of three New York City (NYC) casinos. The discussions among New York lawmakers are part of ongoing state budget negotiations. The idea of allowing casinos in NYC has sent property developers and casino companies into a frenzy due to the significant opportunities the licenses…

Covid ・ 31 March 2022

NBC New York

Saks Fifth Avenue Casino? State Looks to Fast-Track Gaming Licenses for NYC

Will NYC become the next Sin City? It's a possibility, if lawmakers in Albany decide to roll the dice. Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators may place their bets on a deal to fast-track gaming licenses for three full-fledged downstate casinos as part of New York's budget - and Mayor Eric Adams wants New York City to get at least two of the three…

Religion ・ 31 March 2022

Daily Mail Online

Hochul could FAST TRACK state approval for three new casinos within days, including in Manhattan

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appears poised to continue to splash the cash on big projects in the Empire State's budget, with the possibility of three new casino licenses - including one catering to the wealthy in the heart of Manhattan. The governor and the leaders of the Democrat-controlled State Senate and Assembly are expected to hammer out a…

St. Patrick's Day ・ 30 March 2022

Food And Beverage Magazine

Mabel’s BBQ by Chef Michael Symon Returns to Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas

Mabel's BBQ by Chef Michael Symon will return to Palms Casino Resort with the reopening of the property this spring. Located next to the Sports Book, Mabel's will offer an authentic and traditional smokehouse feel, a high-energy experience and a variety of barbeque favorites and other distinctive dishes. "We are thrilled Chef Symon and Mabel's BBQ…

Travel ・ 24 March 2022

Nevada Business

‘Rarely Seen’ Exhibition to Open at Bally’s Las Vegas

Visually stunning experience based on National Geographic's New York Times bestselling book reveals some of the most exclusive sights in the world Bally's Las Vegas visitors will get to experience some of the world's most astounding phenomena in the new National Geographic Society exhibition, "Rarely Seen," presented by Imagine Exhibitions. In this…

Sports ・ 21 March 2022

Vegas Slots Online

Macau Casino Shares Fall as COVID-19 Ravages China

Shares for three of Macau's major casino operators fell an average of 9.4% with the introduction of new quarantine rules for travelers from mainland China. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Shares for three of Macau's six casino giants have plummeted an average of 9.4% after the Hong Kong government applied tighter quarantine rules for travelers in…

Covid ・ 14 March 2022

Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Frank Sinatra Lost Teeth in a Casino Brawl After a Hit by a ‘High-Ranking Mobster’

Frank Sinatra was a prominent figure in Las Vegas history, so much so that casinos would give him free chips when he visited. When management changed, and his perks ended, Sinatra was not happy. According to one of his friends, the star threw a fit when he could not have the casino privileges afforded to him as they were before. The management was…

Sports ・ 11 March 2022

Technosports

When we Play Online Live Casino Games, is it Really Random?

Who does not enjoy gambling? The international phenomenon is played by millions if not billions of people daily. The beauty of online live casino games lies in the variety of the games themselves. Every region or country is famous for some casino games that residents enjoy. Then the age of the internet came in and changed everything. Nowadays, you…

Games ・ 09 March 2022

Gambling Insider

Circa Resort becomes first Vegas casino to dabble in utility NFT artwork

Circa Resort & Casino will be the first such venue in Las Vegas to feature a collection of utility non-fungible token (NFT) artwork. Vegas Vickie, a famous neon sign of a 20-ft cowgirl, originally unveiled in 1980, has been made into a portrait by Jason "Borbay" Borbet. This portrait serves as the foundation of the NFT, which can be accessed…

Crypto ・ 03 March 2022

The West News

Why do Australians Love to Gamble so much?

Australians are some of the most avid gamblers in the world. Ausies seem to take up the hobby with zeal and gusto unknown in other places. While casino operators have been happy with this arrangement, many academics have wondered why. Billions worth of dollars are wagered in the Australian casino, sports betting, and lottery industries annually. By…

Lottery ・ 01 March 2022

The Coastland Times

One on One: Lottery or bitcoin?

How are the state lottery and bitcoins alike? Or a better question: is a bitcoin purchase better than a lottery ticket? The answer is yes. Yes, not because a bitcoin is such a good investment, but because a lottery ticket is such a bad deal for the purchaser. The odds of winning a big lottery payout are just above zero. Back in 2005 when the…

Lottery ・ 20 February 2022

Veg News

The Las Vegas Strip Gets Its First Vegan Fine-Dining Restaurant

In late spring 2022, Los Angeles-based eatery Crossroads Kitchen will open a new location in Resorts World Las Vegas as the first vegan fine-dining restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip. Helmed by founding chef Tal Ronnen and executive chef Paul Zlatos, the restaurant will feature classic dishes made popular at its flagship location, including Stuffed…

Land-based ・ 18 February 2022

Casino City Times

Two new restaurants coming to Resorts World Las Vegas

Resorts World Las Vegas announces the forthcoming debut of two new restaurants by acclaimed chef and plant-based visionary, Tal Ronnen, including the first Crossroads restaurant outpost outside of Southern California as well as the launch of an entirely new fast-casual concept, CB | Crossroads Burgers. The beloved Los Angeles institution and its…

Travel ・ 18 February 2022

Salisbury Post

DG Martin: Lottery or bitcoin?

How are the state lottery and bitcoins alike? Or a better question: is a bitcoin purchase better than a lottery ticket? The answer is yes. Not because a bitcoin is such a good investment, but because a lottery ticket is such a bad deal for the purchaser. The odds of winning a big lottery payout are just above zero. Back in 2005 when the legislature…

Lottery ・ 16 February 2022

The Laurinburg Exchange

Considering the lottery or bitcoin?

How are the state lottery and bitcoins alike? Or a better question: Is a bitcoin purchase better than a lottery ticket? The answer is yes. Yes, not because a bitcoin is such a good investment, but because a lottery ticket is such a bad deal for the purchaser. The odds of winning a big lottery payout are just above zero. Back in 2005 when the…

Lottery ・ 15 February 2022

Standard Speaker

We're not in Vegas anymore

When future historians ponder the forces that unraveled the American social fabric between the 1960s and the 2020s, I hope they spare some time for one besetting vice in particular: our fatal impulse toward consistency. This was a good weekend for thinking about that impulse, because Super Bowl Sunday capped off a transition in big-time sports that…

Sports ・ 15 February 2022

The Stanly News And Press

DG MARTIN COLUMN: Lottery or bitcoin

How are the state lottery and bitcoins alike? Or a better question: is a bitcoin purchase better than a lottery ticket? The answer is yes. Yes, not because a bitcoin is such a good investment, but because a lottery ticket is such a bad deal for the purchaser. The odds of winning a big lottery payout are just above zero. Back in 2005 when the…

Lottery ・ 14 February 2022

The New York Times

The Legalized Gambling Free-for-All

In math class in high school, my friends and I would gamble on a card game called Tunk. Our teacher, a nice young man whom we gently ignored, was too overwhelmed by the demands of his job to pay much attention to the budding degenerates in the back of the classroom. Our school had just opened a Taco Bell stand in the cafeteria. My friends and I did…

Law ・ 07 February 2022

Safest Betting Sites

Play The Best Buffalo Slots Online for Real Money In 2022

Thanks to state-of-the-art software, Buffalo Slots online for real money are now available for casino enthusiasts anywhere in the United States. Buffalo Slots have been the most popular slots games in brick-and-mortar casinos for many years because of their excellent payouts. Now you can play at top-rated casinos on your laptop or mobile…

Sports ・ 26 January 2022

The Guardian

Gambling killed my husband. We must stop this predatory industry claiming more lives

This time last year, my husband Luke and I had everything we wanted: each other, a lovely house and two wonderful children. Three months later, this life was shattered. On 22 April 2021, my wonderful partner took his own life. About two years before his death, Luke developed a gambling disorder. He started gambling with friends on a Saturday,…

Industry ・ 18 January 2022